Abia Pays 20-Year Pension Arrears: N60bn for Retirees
Abia State government starts phased payment of N60 billion pension arrears owed since 2001. Governor Alex Otti brings relief to retirees after two decades of waiting.
Abia State government starts phased payment of N60 billion pension arrears owed since 2001. Governor Alex Otti brings relief to retirees after two decades of waiting.
The 44th Annual National Council of Civil Service Commissions convenes in Umuahia from Nov 30-Dec 5, 2025. Focus: transforming commissions into HR professionalism hubs. #PublicService #Nigeria
Abia State government unseals Renewed Hope Partners building in Umuahia, clarifies sealing was due to landlord's ground rent default since 1982, not political targeting.
APC chieftain Obinna Oriaku challenges Governor Alex Otti to provide transparency on Abia's N49bn monthly revenue and questionable expenditures. Read full details.
IPOB disputes Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's claim that 30,000 died due to Nnamdi Kanu's activism. The group demands evidence and calls for independent investigation into Southeast violence.
Abia State government has sealed President Tinubu's campaign office in Umuahia for violating tax laws. The action was taken by the Ministry of Lands and Housing on November 25. Read full details.
Abia State Government has sealed President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Partners campaign office in Umuahia for violating tax laws. Officials cited Sections 41 and 100 of State Tax Law No. 7 of 2020.
A man in Umuahia locked his girlfriend's shop and threatened violence if she touched the key. Human rights activist Ochiegbu Marvelous intervened and opened the business. Read the full story.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti discloses ongoing strategy to secure IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release from life imprisonment. Read latest developments.
Peter Obi declares that Nigeria's national transformation is impossible without decisive investment in education. He calls for curriculum updates and better funding to combat insecurity and economic decline.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Nigerian priest Father Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo as assessor for general affairs at Vatican Secretariat of State. Read about this historic appointment.
Former Abia finance commissioner Obinna Oriaku demands transparency from Governor Alex Otti over N30bn monthly allocations. Read the full financial controversy.
Victims of police brutality in Abia State demand payment of N511 million compensation approved since 2021. Many are now homeless, ill, or deceased. Governor Alex Otti urged to intervene.
Abia State announces 21 Turkish investors registered for investment summit. State officials guarantee security and promising returns for businesses exploring opportunities in Nigeria.
Abia APC Renaissance Group pledges unwavering support for Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, condemning blackmail attempts and positioning him as southeast's new leadership face ahead of 2027 polls.
Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu paid a condolence visit to Mayor Lucky Igbokwe following his mother's passing. Read about the emotional meeting and the legacy of Dame Peace Igbokwe.
Tragedy strikes as 22-year-old Christiana Innocent dies after collapsing at her workplace in Umuahia. Family demands answers amid allegations of delayed medical attention. Read full story.
Governor Alex Otti raises corps members' allowance in Abia State to ₦50,000 monthly. Learn how this empowers youth and bridges sectoral gaps in the state.