…pre-match technical meeting ahead of their clash with Niger Tornadoes.An official of the Umuahia-based club also attempted to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.For the offences, Abia Warriors have been fined N3.2 million, while the club’s multimedia off…

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA—The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has alleged that 68 detained Biafrans were secretly transferred from Wawa Barracks to correctional facilities in Kuje, Keffi and Suleja, accusing the Federal Government of using the justice system to prolong the detention of its members. The group also alleged…

…he said. Founder of God’s People Worldwide Prayer Ministry, Apostle Ehijele Umuahia, during the event urged church members to vote for the governor and his preferred candidates in the 2027 elections. Citing Proverbs 29:2, he told the congregation that prayer for the governor should go together with active participation…

…General Hospital, Abia State University Teaching Hospital and Abia Specialist Hospital, Umuahia, explaining that its patient liaison officers could help students navigate hospital services and reach appropriate healthcare professionals. Oguine added, “Do not suffer in silence, seek support from trusted adults and quali…

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A 75-year-old Biafran war veteran, Mr Sasa Ugwumba Kalu Nwoke, popularly known as “Corporal Nwafor” for his exploits during the Nigerian Civil War, has called for the establishment of a Biafra Remembrance Day to honour victims and veterans of the 30-month conflict. Nwoke, who spoke exclusively wi…

…According to information on his Facebook profile, Man-Ugwueje’s home town is listed as Umuahia, Abia State, while Abuja is listed as his current town/city. Crash victim visited mother to wish her birthday before trip It was also learned that one of the victims of the crash, Flight Lieutenant M. Akintoye, reportedly vis…

…the couple as "BRIDE DAMILOLA AND GROOM AHAMEFULE."Man-Ugwueje's Facebook profile lists Umuahia, Abia State, as his hometown and Abuja as his current city.An X user,

…teachers who are yet to receive their wages. Otti gave the directives Monday in Umuahia while addressing teachers at the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, declaring that no teacher below 65 years should remain out of service on account of previous disengagement. The governor said the N1 billion fund would be shared…

…UNDER PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S ADMINISTRATION ABIA — Roads & Housing: Ohafia–Umuahia Federal Road, Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway and the 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate. ADAMAWA — Bridges & Connectivity: Jimeta Bridge and Cham–Numan Bridge, supporting improved regional movement. AKWA IBOM — Housing: Development of a…

…16 communities were reportedly affected, including Ugwueke Alayi in Bende, Ekenobizi in Umuahia South, Ebem Ohafia, Nkalunta in Ikwuano, Ndume Ibeku in Umuahia, Owerrenta in Isialangwa South and several areas of Aba. A 12-year-old student of Federal Government College, Ohafia, Sopuruchi Ibe, was confirmed dead after be…

…not participate in the party’s primary election. Ugbo who hails from Obakala clan in the Umuahia South Local Government Area, on Sunday told our correspondent that she purchased the Expression of Interest form on May 13, 2026, provided additional financial support to the party, and was screened on May 20, 2026, by a pa…

…the Igbo Charter of Strategic Engagement for National Development, spoke on Monday in Umuahia while delivering a lecture on “The Igbo Charter and Development of Ala Igbo” at the Igbo Day celebration. He said the Charter would amount to another failed document unless Ndigbo immediately created structures for its impleme…

…7, 2026. Afolabi said the suspects had been transferred from the Central Police Station, Umuahia, in connection with alleged conspiracy and child trafficking." According to him"Preliminary investigation established that the child was the biological daughter of one of the suspects." He said further investigation indic…

…he is elected governor in 2027. Anosike stated this on Thursday at the NUJ Press Centre, Umuahia, while speaking as a guest during the monthly congress of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Abia State Council. The PDP governorship candidate, who alleged that the administration of Governor Alex Otti was not practisi…

…Otti. The decision was reached at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the APC secretariat in Umuahia, where party leaders and stakeholders resolved to put the grievances behind them as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. Recall that the party had given Kalu and Nkwonta a 14-day ultimatum to apologise over wh…

…Associations in Nigeria will on Friday commence its 2026 Annual National Conference in Umuahia, Abia State, with more than 600 participants expected to attend. The conference, themed “Faith, Resilience and Responsibility: Muslim Women Responding to Challenges,” will bring together women leaders, scholars, professionals…

…and doing what was right. The governor spoke on Wednesday at a send-off ceremony in Umuahia for outgoing service commanders who served in Abia State and were recently transferred. Reacting to remarks by the outgoing commanders on his non-interference in their duties, Otti said, “The reason we don’t interfere is that we…

…2023/2024 till 2027/2028 session as approved by the Council)* 62. Lux Mundi University, Umuahia, Abia State 63. Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State 64. Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka, Enugu State 65. Margaret Lawrence University, Abuja, FCT 66. Maryam Abacha American University, Kano, Kano State 67. McPherson U…

…over alleged social media postsThe party's publicity secretary spoke to journalists in Umuahia on Friday, August 15, calling for dialogue and transparencyAPC urged the state government to engage with the professor's concerns about staff welfare and working conditions at ABSUPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred s…

…to Enugu took about three hours, but today, it takes less than 45 minutes. From Enugu to Umuahia takes about one hour, compared with about five hours before now.” “The road network in the South-East is improving greatly, and you cannot ignore such a development. People are no longer spending as much time at mechanics a…

…from the club doctor but noticed no significant improvement.He later travelled to Umuahia to consult a physiotherapist who allegedly suspected an ACL injury and advised him to undergo an MRI scan.Mujeeb said the lack of MRI facilities in Aba forced him to seek permission from the team's manager before travelling to Lag…

…personnel, working alongside a doctor and a nurse from the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, to attend to the health needs of the camp community. The state coordinator said security around the camp had remained relatively stable, adding that the NYSC was working with security and law enforcement agencies to strengthen i…

…permanent orientation camp and the delivery of furniture for the new NYSC Secretariat in Umuahia.” The state coordinator also called on local government councils, traditional rulers, corporate organisations and community leaders to strengthen support for corps members’ Community Development Service projects, while appr…

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Residents and business owners in Aba, covering the nine local government areas of the Ukwa Ngwa zone of Abia State, have lamented the power outage that has persisted for more than two weeks, saying it has adversely affected their lives and businesses. Geometric Power Aba Limited (GPAL), t…

…members of a violent criminal group (cultists) during their meeting at Umuezeagwu, Umuahia North. “The suspects were arrested and the following items were recovered: one pump-action gun, one Beretta pistol, live cartridges, one cutlass, one axe, substances suspected to be hard drugs, walkie-talkies, one face mask, two…