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Oct

13

2026

Obinna Aguocha: Is Ikwuano Regretting Its 2023 Political Choice?

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Obinna Aguocha: Is Ikwuano Regretting Its 2023 Political Choice? Ikwuano voted for change in 2023, but has that decision delivered the representation and development the people expected? Ikwuano voted for change in 2023, but has the decision paid off? A controversial assessment of Rt. Hon. Obinna Aguocha's representation raises questions about constituency development and whether the former political order was better. The decision by many voters in Ikwuano to support Hon. Obinna Aguocha during the 2023 general elections was driven by expectations of change. But as questions emerge over the quality of representation delivered since then, a difficult question deserves…

Sep

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Abia Man Allegedly Machetes Mother to Death While Cooking in Obingwa

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Abia Man Allegedly Machetes Mother to Death While Cooking in Obingwa A routine moment in the kitchen reportedly ended in tragedy in Abia State after a woman was allegedly killed by her son while preparing soup. The shocking incident has sparked concern in Osaa Ukwu, Obingwa, as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Livingston Nwakanma allegedly macheted his mother, Mrs Nwaigbe Nwakanma, to death while she was preparing soup in Osaa Ukwu, Obingwa LGA of Abia State. Police later rescued the suspect from a mob and took him into custody. ABIA — A woman, Mrs Nwaigbe Nwakanma, has reportedly…

Aug

29

2026

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APC Challenges Abia Government Over Alleged ₦70bn Pension and Gratuity Debt

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APC Challenges Abia Government Over ₦70bn Pension and Gratuity Debt The Abia State pension controversy has taken a fresh turn as the All Progressives Congress (APC) accuses the state government of inflating pension and gratuity figures and demands that Governor Alex Otti publish the names and payment records of retirees it says have been paid. The APC in Abia State has challenged the state government over its reported pension and gratuity liabilities, questioning how the government arrived at figures exceeding ₦70 billion. The party is demanding transparency, including the publication of retirees’ names, amounts paid and payment records. The All…

Aug

18

2026

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Commotion in Abia as Man Allegedly Stabs Only Son to Death Over Palm Fruit

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Commotion in Abia as Man Allegedly Stabs Only Son to Death Over Palm Fruit A dispute over palm fruit has reportedly ended in tragedy in Abia State, after a young man identified as Chibunna was allegedly stabbed to death in Obingwa Local Government Area. A young man identified as Chibunna has reportedly been stabbed to death over a palm fruit dispute in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The alleged suspect, Solomon Friday, is said to have fled the community and was reportedly declared wanted by the police. However, the police had not officially confirmed the killing as of…

Aug

12

2026

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Newlywed Woman Arrested After Husband Dies in Abia Kitchen Knife Incident

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Newlywed Woman Arrested After Husband Dies in Abia Kitchen Knife Incident A marriage that began just eight months ago has ended in tragedy in Abia State, after a domestic disagreement reportedly left a newlywed man dead and his wife in police custody. A newly married woman, Mrs Sarah Innocent, has been arrested after her husband died following an alleged stabbing during a domestic disagreement in Ohuru Ishimiri village, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. Police said the victim was taken to a medical facility, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators have begun probing the circumstances surrounding the incident. A…

Aug

10

2026

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Mob Kills Father in Aba After He Allegedly Throws Sons From Two-Storey Building

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Mob Kills Father in Aba After He Allegedly Throws Sons From Two-Storey Building By Our Correspondent Aba, Abia State, was thrown into shock after an angry mob reportedly killed a man accused of throwing his children from a two-storey building during a domestic dispute, leaving one child dead and another severely injured. A man was reportedly killed by an angry mob in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, after he was accused of throwing his children from a two-storey building during a domestic dispute. One child reportedly died, another was injured, and the man was later attacked and killed…

Jul

24

2026

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Tragedy in Abia: Mystery as Five Family Members Found Dead Days After Vanishing

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Tragedy in Abia: Mystery as Five Family Members Are Found Dead in Their Home Days After They Vanished By Charity Uwakwe A heartbreaking tragedy has thrown an Abia community into mourning after five members of the same family were found dead inside their home several days after they mysteriously disappeared from public view. As grief and speculation spread, police have launched an investigation while awaiting autopsy results to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shocking incident. Five members of the same family were found dead inside their residence at Umuimo Village in Osisioma Local Government Area of Abia State after neighbours…

Jul

22

2026

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Ikwuano Revenue Scandal: Whistleblower Releases Payment Records After Alleged Threats, Says ‘I Can Prove Everything’

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Ikwuano Revenue Scandal: Whistleblower Releases Payment Records After Alleged Threats, Says 'I Can Prove Everything' By Charity Uwakwe A former revenue collector says he has finally released the evidence he promised. After alleging threats to his life, Prince Ihechi Igbokwe has made public bank transfer receipts, WhatsApp records and other documents which he claims support his allegations against top officials of the Ikwuano Local Government. The allegations remain unproven, but the development has intensified public interest and renewed calls for an independent investigation. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former Ikwuano Local Government revenue collector, has released bank transfer receipts, WhatsApp records…

Jun

26

2026

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House of Reps Member, Amobi Ogah Remanded in Kuje Prison Over Alleged Criminal Defamation Case

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House of Reps Member, Amobi Ogah Remanded in Kuje Prison Over Alleged Criminal Defamation Case "A serving lawmaker’s legal battle has taken a dramatic turn in Abuja as a Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered the remand of House of Representatives member Amobi Godwin Ogah at Kuje Correctional Centre over allegations of criminal defamation and false declaration." "A Federal Capital Territory High Court has remanded Abia State lawmaker, Amobi Godwin Ogah, at Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, following allegations of criminal defamation and false declaration. The House of Representatives member was ordered to remain in custody until July 6, 2026, when…

Jan

10

2026

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Ohafia Kingship Crisis: Tussle Leaves Hon. Igwe Akuma Dead as Allegations Rock Deputy Governor in Okon Aku

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Ohafia Kingship Crisis: Tussle Leaves Hon. Igwe Akuma Dead as Allegations Rock Deputy Governor in Okon Aku "The Ohafia kingship dispute in Okon Aku has escalated amid allegations of political interference, unlawful arrests, and rising tensions in Abia State." The unresolved kingship dispute in Okon Aku, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, has assumed an alarming and volatile dimension, as grave allegations are now being leveled against theDeputy Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Ikechukwu Emetu. Multiple community sources contend that the unrest is being aggravated by the alleged abuse of executive authority and political influence.Ohafia Local Government Area,…