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Abia PDP and the tragedy of collective amnesia… By. Dodoh OkaforIt is laughable to see former PDP party officials and apologists talk about things like the welfare of Abians, workers salaries and pension for retirees as if they care… They may want us to forget but it is important to say it everyday that as at the time Okezie Ikpeazu and his gang of impostors and usurpers left officer on May 29 2023: More than 40 months was owed the State’s retirees in pension arrears. More than 18 billion was owed in accumulated salaries to employees of the State Government…

I Have No Cabal Or Sponsors To Compensate - Tinubu Declares President Bola Tinubu has allayed fears of manipulation by any interest group in the ongoing economic reforms, saying his campaign was self-sponsored, without strings, or indebtedness to any individual or institution. The President, who received a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau, at the State House on Thursday, said his victory at the polls was purely by divine intervention, careful planning, and diligence in getting support from Nigerians. “I have no cabal. I have no sponsors. The money I spent on the elections was my personal…

THE QUINTESSENTIAL ALEX OTTI PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPNENT OF ABIA STATE IN A PROSPEROUS AND PROGRESSIVE STATE WITH HIS ACT OF GENIUS BY EME KALU EKPU ESQ. VOL. 1. His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, as a visionary leader, is genuinely poised to transform Abia State with his exceptional abilities and innovative ideas. His "acts of genius" in different facets of Abia state growth and development is an eloquent testimony of his liquid passion and commitment to build Abia state into a prosperous and progressive state. Since assumption of office, Governor has made giant strides in the fundamental areas to…

25-07-2024. Press Release: Governor Alex Otti Saddened by the Tragic Death of Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR was devastated by the news of the sudden demise of Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu of the Nnanna Kalu dynasty. The tragic and untimely death of Chief Nnannna Kalu is a personal loss to Governor Otti who had very close relationship with the deceased. He described Chief Nnanna Kalu as a great son of Abiriba, an astute businessman a philanthropist, a child of God and a preacher of the gospel. On behalf of the…

Shelve Proposed Nationwide Protest – IG Sends Strong Warning To Organisers The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, stated on Tuesday that the proposed nationwide protest was ill-advised, urging the citizens to abandon the plan. His comment was in response to social media campaigns mobilising for a nationwide protest slated for August 1 due to the economic hardship in the country. Speaking during a meeting with commissioners of police in Abuja, Egbetokun noted that the country has its fair share of violent protests with dastardly consequences. The IG added that the last #EndSARS protest aggravated crime rates and insecurity in…

WORKS MINISTER UMAHI JOINS GOV. OTTI ON ROAD INSPECTION IN ABA, COMMENDS HIM FOR THE SPEED AND QUALITY OF WORK DONE. Nigeria’s Minister of works, Sen. (Engr.) Dave Nwaeze Umahi has commended the Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for the quality of work done on some road projects in Aba the Commercial nerve center of the State and the speed at which the works are progressing. Sen. Umahi gave the commendation on Sunday July 21st, when he joined Governor Otti to inspect the ongoing reconstruction of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway being done by the Federal Government, and the…

ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE 21ST JULY, 2024 ATTACK ON POLICE PERSONNEL: DEATH OF TWO ASSAILANTS, CP ASSURES CITIZENS OF POLICE COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THEIR SAFETY, MAINTENANCE OF LAW AND ORDER Today, July 21, 2024, at about 1128hrs, police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Aba, Abia State Command, while on patrol along Ngwa Road by Mosque junction, Aba, were attacked by armed men assailants in an ash-colored Sienna vehicle. The armed men opened fire on the police personnel, and the operatives repelled the attack, preventing what could have been a deadlier outcome. However, during the exchange…