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- 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...
- Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Faces Rising Gubernatorial Pressure Following Key Ngwa Bloc Endorsement
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
Political leaders and stakeholders from the Isiala Ngwa Federal Constituency have formally urged Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to contest the 2027 Abia State governorship. Kalu has...
- Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Breaks Silence on 2027 Abia Governorship Ambition; Receives Traditional Endorsement
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has addressed the growing pressure for him to contest the Abia State governorship in 2027. During a stakeholder m...
- Interim National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman Announces Compressed April Schedule for Labour Party Presidential Primaries
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Africa
The Labour Party has officially notified the electoral commission of its rescheduled national convention and primary elections set for late April 2026. This revised timetable follo...
- Interim National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman Announces April 28 As Date For Labour Party Presidential Primary And National Convention In Abia State
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Africa
The Labour Party has officially notified INEC of its rescheduled 2026 elective congresses and national convention. Interim National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman confirmed that War...
- Code of Conduct Bureau Proposes Mandatory Asset Declaration as Prerequisite for Public Officer Salaries
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Africa
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has proposed that evidence of asset declaration should be a mandatory condition for the payment of salaries to public officials. During a visit to...
- Governor Alex Otti Announces Abia State Strategy To Fully Exit Nigeria’s National Electricity Grid
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Abia State is advancing plans to achieve full energy independence by expanding the capacity of Geometric Power to 266 megawatts. Governor Alex Otti confirmed the acquisition of a n...
- Governor Alex Otti Commits To Revitalizing 948 Primary Healthcare Centres Across Abia State
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Abia State Governor Alex Otti announced a comprehensive plan to functionalize all 948 primary healthcare centres in the state, emphasizing strict quality standards and professional...
- Abia Federal Lawmaker Offers Half Million Naira Reward After Mobile Phone Theft During State Burial Service
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Africa
Representative Amobi Ogah of the Umunneochi and Isuikwuato Federal Constituency reported his mobile device stolen during a high profile funeral for Reverend Uma Ukpai in Umuahia. D...
- Abia Governor Alex Otti Backs Federal Subsidy Removal and Pledges Overseas Medical Funding for Veteran Soldier
Published: Mar 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s removal of petroleum subsidies, characterizing the policy as a necessary correction for long-term eco...
- Governor Alex Otti Extends Formal Congratulations to Predecessor Okezie Ikpeazu Following High-Level Diplomatic Appointment to Spain
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has officially congratulated former Governor Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu on his recent selection as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain. In a statement issued from U...
- Governor Alex Otti Launches Maiden Abia Business Roundtable; Commits 80% of 2026 Budget to Capital Projects for Economic Growth
Published: Mar 6, 2026
Section: Africa
At the first Abia Business Roundtable in Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti unveiled a comprehensive strategy to transform the state into a premier investment hub. Highlighting a three-ye...