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Oct

17

2026

OTTIMANIA Appoints OHAFIATV Publisher Amos Kalu Assistant Director of Publicity

POLITICS#Abia2027 #AlexOtti, #AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #AmosKalu, #NigerianPolitics, #OHAFIATV, #OTTIMANIA, #PoliticalNews

OTTIMANIA Appoints OHAFIATV Publisher Amos Kalu Assistant Director of Publicity By Mary Egbukichi OHAFIATV Publisher Amos Kalu has secured a publicity role in OTTIMANIA as the political movement strengthens its mobilisation for Abia's 2027 governorship election. OHAFIATV Publisher Amos Kalu has secured a publicity role in OTTIMANIA as the political movement strengthens its mobilisation for Abia's 2027 governorship election. Comr. Amos Oge Kalu, Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of OHAFIATV, has been appointed Assistant Director of Publicity of the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement, a political group mobilising support for the re-election of Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and…

Oct

17

2026

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Abia Central 2027: Atuma Explains Senate Bid, Promises Better Representation

POLITICS#2027Elections, #AbiaCentral, #AbiaCentral2027, #AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #APC, #EmekaAtuma, #NigerianPolitics, #OsisiomaNgwa, #SenatorialElection

Abia Central 2027: Atuma Explains Senate Bid, Promises Better Representation By Charity Uwakwe Why He Wants the Senate Seat. Atuma says his Abia Central senatorial ambition is driven by service, human capital development and infrastructure as he seeks support ahead of the 2027 elections. The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Abia Central, Hon. Emeka Atuma, has said his decision to contest the 2027 senatorial election is not driven by a desire to wield power or improve his personal circumstances, but by a commitment to serving the people. Atuma made this known while addressing residents of Umuode Autonomous Community…

Oct

16

2026

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2027: Alex Otti Under Pressure to Clarify Presidential Choice

POLITICS#AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #LivinusAgwuObinna, #NigerianPolitics, #PeterObi, 2027 Elections, Alex Otti, Bola Tinubu

2027: Alex Otti Under Pressure to Clarify Presidential Choice By Livinus Agwu Obinna Peter Obi or Bola Tinubu? Political analyst Livinus Agwu Obinna is asking Governor Alex Otti to clarify his presidential preference, arguing that political independence should not prevent a leader from explaining his convictions to the public. Who will Alex Otti support for president? Political analyst Livinus Agwu Obinna examines the Abia governor's political position and calls for clarity on Peter Obi, Bola Tinubu and the 2027 elections. Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, must answer a simple question: Who is he supporting for president? Is it Peter…

Sep

03

2026

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Abia ₦1bn Hilux Spending: Why Are ‘Errors’ Repeatedly Appearing in Government Financial Records?…CEHRAWS

Uncategorized#AbiaBudget, #AbiaFinancialRecords, #AbiaGovernment, #AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #CEHRAWS, #HiluxSpending, #PublicAccountability

Abia ₦1bn Hilux Spending: Why Are ‘Errors’ Repeatedly Appearing in Government Financial Records?...CEHRAWS Fresh questions have emerged over Abia State’s financial records after CEHRAWS flagged what it described as another major discrepancy in an official spending document. The Centre for Human Rights Advocacy and Wholesome Society (CEHRAWS) has questioned an alleged ₦1,350 discrepancy in Abia State Government’s explanation of a ₦1.003 billion expenditure on 12 Toyota Hilux vehicles. The group also called for the publication of procurement and payment records and an independent review of the transaction. Fresh questions have emerged over Abia State’s financial records after the Centre for…

Aug

24

2026

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Eric Opah: From Business and Philanthropy to Abia’s 2027 Governorship Race

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaGuber, #AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #APCAbia, #EricOpah, #EricOpah2027, #NigeriaPolitics

Eric Opah: From Business and Philanthropy to Abia’s 2027 Governorship Race By Our Correspondent Eric Opah is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 election. He emerged from the party's May 21, 2026 primary after defeating Henry Ikoh. Opah, a businessman and philanthropist with experience in shipping and logistics, is campaigning on industrialisation, job creation, infrastructure, accountability and human-capital development. As the 2027 governorship race gathers momentum in Abia State, businessman and philanthropist, Chief Eric Opah, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), placing his business experience, philanthropy and…

Aug

12

2026

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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

11

2026

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Nwaka Urges Ikwuano Women to Support Otti’s reelection, Husbands, Children’s Future

POLITICS#AbiaState, #AbiaWomen, #IkwuanoAugustMeeting, #IkwuanoWomen, #OsinachiNwaka, #PriscillaOtti, #SkillsAcquisition, #WomenEmpowerment

Nwaka Urges Ikwuano Women to Support Otti's reelection, Husbands, Children’s Future A call for stronger families and political support took centre stage as Abia State Ministry of Finance Incorporated Director-General, Hon. Osinachi Nwaka, urged Ikwuano women to stand firmly behind their husbands, train their children and support Governor Alex Otti’s administration ahead of 2027. Hon. Osinachi Nwaka has urged Ikwuano women to support their husbands, train their children and back the administration of Abia State Governor Alex Otti. Nwaka said women should support a government that delivers roads, health centres, scholarships and other tangible projects to the people. IKWUANO- Director-General…

Aug

05

2026

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Labour Party Mourns Christian Chinonso Ananaba, Alleges Four-Day Neglect at FMC Before Death

Human Interest, POLITICS#AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #Amizi, #ChristianChinonsoAnanaba, #FMCUmuahia, #Ikwuano, #LabourParty, #OlokoWard1

Labour Party Mourns Christian Chinonso Ananaba, Alleges Four-Day Neglect at FMC Before Death What should have been a solemn farewell became a moment of grief, reflection and controversy in Amizi, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, as family members, church faithful and Labour Party supporters gathered to bury former Oloko Ward 1 Chairman, Mr. Christian Chinonso Ananaba. While mourners celebrated the life of a man remembered for his humility, dedication and service, party leaders also raised troubling allegations that he was left without medical attention for four days at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia—a claim they say they…

Aug

02

2026

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Aba Blackout Worsens: FENRAD Demands Urgent Action as Businesses Suffer

ENERGY##EnergySecurity, #AbaPowerOutage, #AbaRingFence, #AbiaState, #FENRAD, #GeometricPower, #NERC, #PowerSector

Aba Blackout Worsens: FENRAD Demands Urgent Action as Businesses Suffer Thousands of households and businesses across Aba, the business ban of Abia State, have been thrown into darkness following a major disruption in gas supply to the Geometric Power Plant. As economic activities grind to a halt, civil society group FENRAD is demanding urgent intervention, warning that the prolonged blackout is exposing serious weaknesses in the Aba Ring-Fence electricity system. Aba and nine local government areas under the Aba Ring-Fence lost electricity after a disruption in natural gas supply reduced operations at the 188MW Geometric Power Plant in Osisioma. FENRAD…

Jul

26

2026

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Wheelbarrow Pusher Found Dead After Resting on Aba–Owerri

Uncategorized#AbaOwerriRoad, #AbiaState, #DailyTrust, #HumanInterest, #InformalWorkers, #Labourer, #PoliceInvestigation, #WheelbarrowPusher

Wheelbarrow Pusher Found Dead After Resting on Aba–Owerri A routine day of hard labour ended in a heartbreaking tragedy after an unidentified wheelbarrow pusher was found lifeless inside his wheelbarrow along the busy Aba–Owerri Road in Abia State. The shocking incident has sparked grief among residents and renewed concerns over the harsh realities faced by Nigeria's informal workers, many of whom struggle daily without adequate healthcare or social protection. A heartbreaking incident on the Aba–Owerri Road has left residents in shock after an unidentified wheelbarrow pusher was found dead inside his wheelbarrow, where he had reportedly stopped to rest after…