Sunday, June 21, 2026

Abia State

June 14, 2026

Tinubu, governors, all Nigerians responsible for democratic failure: Gov Otti

“The blame for the disappointments of the post-1999 years belongs entirely to us, as leaders and citizens, not to democracy or its foundational principles,” Mr Otti stated.

Governor Alex Otti
June 9, 2026

Reps urge Tinubu to order security agents to flush out bandits, terrorists from Nigeria

Mr Osonwa argued that the current security response appeared largely reactive and insufficient to stem the operations of criminal groups.

House of Representatives in plenary
June 2, 2026

Prices of food rose in April amid Tinubu’s harsh policies, NBS data show

The National Bureau of Statistics says the prices of tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger, and other food items increased month-on-month in April 2026.

Foodstuff
June 1, 2026

Average healthy diet costs rise to N1,541

The increase was driven by rising prices across all food groups.

Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
May 28, 2026

Aba South wins maiden Abia Soccer Fest

Mr Emetu reiterated the state government’s commitment to sports development.

Abia state governor, Alex Otti
May 19, 2026

Abia inaugurates biogas pilot project to drive renewable energy

Mr Kanu also said that the initiative aligned with the state’s innovation, science and technology framework aimed at strengthening research and development.

Abia State
May 16, 2026

Deputy Reps speaker Kalu secures APC ticket for third term bid

Party members from the constituency’s 13 wards unanimously affirmed his candidacy.

Benjamin Kalu
May 6, 2026

Otti approves feasibility study for Azumini-Obeaku seaport corridor project

Mr Otti approved the immediate commencement of a feasibility study for Abia’s proposed Azumini-Obeaku Seaport and Inland Waterways Corridor project.

Otti signing document
May 5, 2026

Abia intensifies measures to achieve stable power, water schemes

Mr Monday said the Abia government had issued interim licences to key operators as part of ongoing reforms to the state electricity market.

Otti in a meeting
May 5, 2026

World Bank selects Abia for multimillion-dollar SURWASH project

Information commissioner Okey Kanu disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Government House, Umuahia, on Monday.

Otti signing document