#AbiaNews Archives | FAMOUS REPORTERS

Aug

18

2026

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

CRIME, METRO#AbiaCrime, #AbiaNews, #NigeriaNews, #Obingwa, #ObingwaStabbing, #PalmFruitDispute, #SolomonFriday

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

By Famous Reporters

Newlywed Woman Arrested After Husband Dies in Abia Kitchen Knife Incident

CRIME, SECURITY#AbiaCrime #Obingwa, #AbiaNews, #AbiaState, #CrimeNews, #NigeriaCrime, #PoliceInvestigation, #SarahInnocent

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

By Famous Reporters

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

CRIME, METRO#AbaCrime, #AbiaNews, #FatherKillsSonInAba, #MobAttack, #NigeriaNews, #Obingwa, #OgborHill, #Ovom

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

By Famous Reporters

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

METRO#AbiaNews, #BreakingNews, #CrimeNews, #FamilyTragedy, #GoogleDiscover, #MetroNews, #Osisioma, #PoliceInvestigation

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

By Famous Reporters

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

CRIME, POLITICS#AbiaNews, #AnthonyNwaubani, #IkwuanoRevenueScandal, #InvestigativeJournalism, #LocalGovernmentRevenue, #PrinceIhechiIgbokwe, #RevenueCollector, #Whistleblower

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

By Famous Reporters

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

POLITICS#AbiaNews, #AmobiOgah, #CriminalDefamation, #HouseOfRepresentatives, #KujePrison, #NigeriaPolitics #FCTHighCourt, #NkeirukaOnyejeocha

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

By Famous Reporters

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

Uncategorized#AbiaNews, #AbiaStatePolitics, #AlexOtti, #CommunityCrisis, #HumanRightsInNigeria, #IkechukwuEmetu, #NigeriaPolitics, #OhafiaKingshipCrisis, #OkonAku, #PoliticalInterference, #RuleOfLaw, #TraditionalRulers

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,…

Nov

26

2025

By Famous Reporters

Chima Anyaso Expands Free Abia Healthcare Launches Free Eye Care, Deworming, HIV Tests, Others

HEALTH, NEWS#AbiaCommunityHealth, #AbiaFreeMedicalOutreach, #AbiaHealthcare, #AbiaNews, #BendeLGA, #BendeLGAHealthcare, #CAF, #ChimaAnyasoFoundation, #CommunityHealth, #DewormingExerciseInBende. #ChimaAnyaso, #FreeEyeCare, #FreeMedicalOutreach, #HealthcareInitiatives, #OfujiCares, #OfujiHealthcareInitiatives, #RuralHealthInNigeria, #RuralHealthNigeria

Chima Anyaso Expands Free Abia Healthcare Launches Free Eye Care, Deworming, HIV Tests, Others “Dr. Chima Anyaso, through the Chima Anyaso Foundation, expands free community healthcare in Abia with new medical outreaches, eye care programmes, deworming exercises, and upcoming HIV testing in Bende LGA.” By Emenike Okorie It is often said that “health is wealth,” and the ancient Spartans believed that “a healthy mind resides in a healthy body.” These timeless principles underscore a vital truth: personal and community health should never be treated as a privilege for the wealthy. Access to essential healthcare must remain a fundamental right for…

Nov

15

2025

By Famous Reporters

Family Announces Funeral Rites for Late Abia Scholar, Renowned Librarian, Aged 77

NEWS#AbiaNews, #AbiaState, #BurialProgramme, #CherubimAndSeraphim, #FuneralAnnouncement, #Ikwuano, #NigerianLibraryAssociation, #NRCRIUmudike, #RenownedLibrarian, #Umuariaga

Family Announces Funeral Rites for Late Abia Scholar, Renowned Librarian, Aged 77 "The family of the late Abia scholar and renowned librarian, who passed on at 77, has announced her funeral arrangements scheduled for November 25 and 26, 2025. She was a celebrated librarian, administrator, and former Vice President of the Nigerian Library Association (Abia Chapter)." The family of a distinguished Abia-born scholar and veteran administrator has formally announced the funeral arrangements for their matriarch, Late Mrs. Stella Ahuewere Odinkemere (Nee Ochu), who passed on in 2025 at the age of 77. According to a release signed by the family…

Nov

13

2025

By Famous Reporters

Court Halts Burial of HRH Eze Ajiri, Orders Autopsy to Determine Cause of Death

LITIGATIONS#AbiaNews, #AbiaState, #Autopsy, #BreakingNews, #BurialSuspended, #CourtOrder, #DailyLedger, #EzeAjiri, #Ikwuano, #NigeriaNews #Justice, #NtalakwuOboro, #TraditionalRuler

No Autopsy, No Burial for HRH Eze Ajiri, Court Declares "An Abia Magistrate Court has ruled that HRH Eze Prof. Sam Ajiri cannot be buried until an autopsy is conducted to determine the true cause and time of death." An Abia State Magistrate Court on November 6, 2025 ruled that the traditional ruler of Ntalakwu Oboro Autonomous Community Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, HRH Eze Professor Sam Ajiri can only be buried after an autopsy to ascertain the actual cause and time of his death. The Chief Magistrate while delivering his ruling upheld the legal advice of AIG Emmanuel Ade,…