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- Governor Alex Otti declares Labour Party crisis over as new leadership targets 2027 presidency
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced that the Labour Party has successfully navigated its internal turmoil and is now positioned as a stable contender for the 2027 general e...
- Mascot Uzor Kalu Secures Early APC Lead After Purchasing Abia 2027 Governorship Nomination Form
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Sir Mascot Uzor Kalu has formally entered the 2027 Abia State governorship race, becoming the first All Progressives Congress aspirant to purchase a nomination form. In a bold decl...
- Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II Criticizes Political Opposition to Past Subsidy Reforms Amid Economic Crisis
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
During a high profile lecture in Lagos, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, argued that Nigeria's current economic turmoil stems from a decade of delayed fiscal reforms. He note...
- One Hundred Abia Agribusiness Trainees Receive Startup Capital Through Niger Delta Empowerment Project
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
The LIFE-ND project has commenced the disbursement of 472,000 naira cheques to women and youth graduates in Umuahia. The initiative aims to reduce poverty and ensure food security...
- President Tinubu Celebrates Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at 66 Citing Visionary Service to Abia and the Nation
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Tinubu has issued a formal congratulatory message to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the occasion of his 66th birthday. The President lauded the former governor’s contribu...
- Abia Governor’s National Assembly Liaison Officer Iheanyi Chinasa Defects to APC
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Iheanyi Chinasa, the National Assembly Liaison Officer to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, has officially defected from the Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress. The move, a...
- Abia Traditional Rulers to Endorse Nkeiruka Onyejeocha for 2027 House of Representatives Return
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Traditional rulers in Umunneochi have scheduled a grand reception to honor former Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and formally endorse her bid for the 2027 general elections. The even...
- Fleeing Murder Suspect Found Dead in Bush After Tragic Killing Spree in Abia Community
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Chinedu Anamelechi, a local security operative who shot a woman and injured others in Amakama, Abia State, has been found dead in a bush. His body was discovered three days after a...
- Governor Sheriff Oborevwori honors former Military Administrator AVM Frank Ajobena on 77th birthday
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has released an official tribute to retired Air Vice Marshal Frank Ajobena in celebration of his 77th birth anniversary. The Governor commen...
- Abia Judiciary Workers Strike Persists as JUSUN Demands Full Financial Autonomy From Governor Otti
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has extended its industrial action in Abia State, citing Governor Alex Otti’s failure to honor a 2023 agreement on judicial independenc...
- Governor Alex Otti Commits $200,000 Counterpart Funding To Secure World Bank Health Security Support For Abia State
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Governor Alex Otti has announced Abia State's readiness to pay a $200,000 counterpart fund to participate in the World Bank’s Health Security Programme. During a meeting with the b...
- Prominent Cleric Predicts Peter Obi Victory in 2027 Election Amid Warnings Over Electoral Integrity
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Reverend Solomon Emeka Eliyah has issued a prophecy suggesting Peter Obi is divinely positioned to win Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election if the process remains transparent. The...