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Aug

02

2026

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

By Famous Reporters

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…

Jul

25

2026

By Famous Reporters

Abia Records Massive Compliance as July Environmental Sanitation Exercise Sees 80% Success

ENVIRONMENT, NEWS#AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #CleanEnvironment, #EnvironmentalWatch, #FamousReporters, #LabourParty, #PublicHealth, #UmuahiaEnvironmentalSanitation

Abia Records Massive Compliance as July Environmental Sanitation Exercise Sees 80% Success By Charity Uwakwe A cleaner environment begins with collective responsibility. That commitment was evident across Umuahia on Saturday as thousands of residents turned out to participate in the July monthly environmental sanitation exercise, with officials describing the compliance level as one of the most encouraging in recent months. The impressive turnout has renewed hope that Abia's campaign for a cleaner and healthier environment is steadily becoming a culture rather than a routine exercise. The July monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Umuahia recorded about 80% compliance, according to observations…

Jul

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

“He Fought for Our Light, Not the Money” — Isiugwu Woman Leader, CSO Counter Ikwuano Mayor’s Allegation Against Labour Party Youth Leader

POLITICS#AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #AnthonyNwaubani, #ElectricityProject, #FamousReporters, #IkwuanoElectricity, #LabourParty, #MatthewOkechukwuFrancis

By Charity Uwakwe Just days after the Ikwuano Local Government Chairman, Dr. Anthony Nwaubani, accused Labour Party Youth Leader Mr. Matthew Okechukwu Francis of attempting to manipulate the electricity project funds through "contradictory documentation and inconsistent presentations," another community leader has publicly challenged the allegation. Speaking exclusively to Famous Reporters, yesterday , Wednesday, at Isiugwu-Amizi, in Ikwuano local government area of Abia State, the Isiugwu Women's leader insisted that Francis never obstructed the project but instead fought to ensure electricity reached the community for the first time. The women's leader of Isiugwu community, Mrs. Ngozi Chinatu, has rejected allegations made…

Jul

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

I Can’t Sleep in My House: Ikwuano Revenue Collector Cries Out Over Threats Alleges Illegal Payments to Mayor, Wife

POLITICS#AbiaState, #AnthonyNwaubani, #InvestigativeJournalism, #PrinceIhechiIgbokwe, #RevenueAllegations, #Transparency, #Whistleblower, .#Ikwuano

I Can't Sleep in My House: Ikwuano Revenue Collector Cries Out Over Threats Alleges Illegal Payments to Mayor, Wife By Chimamanda Ezekiel Barely 24 hours after Famous Reporters published explosive allegations of suspected illegal revenue collections in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, the whistleblower behind the claims says he is now living in fear. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former revenue collector, alleges that death threats and intimidation have forced him to abandon the safety of his home, prompting fresh calls for security agencies to investigate the allegations and ensure his protection. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former revenue collector…

Jul

19

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Revenue Collector Alleges Extortion by Mayor Anthony Nwaubani, Claims Threat to Life

METRO, POLITICS#AbiaState, #AnthonyNwaubani, #CorruptionAllegations, #IhechiIgbokwe, #IkwuanoRevenue, #InvestigativeJournalism, #LocalGovernment, #MrsNnennaNwaubani

Ikwuano Revenue Collector Alleges Extortion by Mayor Anthony Nwaubani, Claims Threat to Life By Our Correspondent "I fear for my life. If anything happens to me, let the world know why I spoke out." Those chilling words from an Ikwuano revenue collector have sparked fresh controversy as he levels serious allegations against top local government officials. A revenue collector in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Prince Ihechi. Igbokwe, has publicly appealed for protection after making a series of serious allegations recently in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, against the council's Mayor, Dr. Anthony Nwaubani, and other officials. Igbokwe…

Apr

28

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Primaries: Mark Ugoji Picks Nomination Form, Promises Effective Representation for Ikwuano/Umuahia

POLITICS#AbiaState, #APC, #APCNominationForm, #APCPrimaries #2027Elections #IkwuanoUmuahiaNorthSouth, #IkwuanoUmuahiaNorthSouth, 2027Elections

APC Primaries: Mark Ugoji Picks Nomination Form, Promises Effective Representation for Ikwuano/Umuahia By Charity Uwakwe "As political activities gather momentum ahead of Nigeria’s next election cycle, hope and ambition are once again rising across constituencies, with aspirants stepping forward to shape the future of their communities." "Estate Surveyor Mark Ugoji has officially obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form to contest for the Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State. He praised the party’s transparent nomination process and pledged to deliver effective representation focused on development, youth empowerment, and quality leadership if elected." As political parties across…

Jan

08

2026

By Famous Reporters

Abia Will Be Great Again Under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda – Ex-Minister Ikoh

POLITICS#AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #APC2027, #APCAbia, #GrassrootsMobilisation, #HenryIkoh, #NigerianPolitics, #RenewedHopeAgenda, #RenewedHopeAmbassadors, #Tinubu2027

Abia Will Be Great Again Under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda – Ex-Minister Ikoh By Charity Uwakwe "Former Minister Henry Ikoh says Abia State will witness renewed development under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda as APC intensifies grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections." Former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, has expressed strong optimism that Abia State will experience renewed growth and development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, assuring that the initiative will reposition the state and its local governments for effective governance. Chief Hon. Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, the former Minister of…

Jan

01

2026

By Famous Reporters

Mama Nsonma Ubani Laid to Rest: Tributes Pour in for Mother of SAN Ubani in Umusoko-Awomukwu

NEWS#AbiaState, #CelebrityFuneral, #ChristianFuneral, #DrMondayUbani, #HonoringElders, #IkwuanoLGA #FuneralTributes, #MamaUbani, #NigeriaNews, #SAN

Mama Nsonma Ubani Laid to Rest: Tributes Pour in for Mother of SAN Dr. Monday Ubani in Umusoko-Awomukwu By Charity Uwakwe "Late Mama Nsonma Gladys Ubani, mother of Senior Advocate of Nigeria Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, is laid to rest in Umusoko-Awomukwu, Abia State. Dignitaries including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Alex Otti pay tribute to her life of discipline, godliness, and resilience." It was a day of solemn reflection and celebration as the remains of Mama Nsonma Gladys Ubani, mother of renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Dr. Monday Ubani, were laid to rest in her hometown of…

Dec

25

2025

By Famous Reporters

Prince Innocent Eleogu Rallies Support for Hon. Obi Aguocha’s Push for New Local Government Area in Ikwuano, Abia State

NATIONAL NEWS#AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #CommunityDevelopment, #DevelopmentAgenda, #GoodGovernance, #GrassrootsDevelopment, #Ikwuano, #IkwuanoLGA, #LocalGovernmentCreation, #NewLGA, #NigeriaPolitics, #ObiAguocha, #PoliticalNews, #SouthEastNigeria

Prince Innocent Eleogu Rallies Support for Hon. Obi Aguocha’s Push for New Local Government Area in Ikwuano, Abia State "Stakeholders in Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State, are rallying behind Hon. Obi Aguocha’s proposal for the creation of a new local government, describing it as a bold step toward deeper grassroots development, improved service delivery, and stronger political representation. The initiative is gaining momentum as community leaders and development advocates weigh its potential impact on governance and economic growth in the area." A prominent stakeholder in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, and Founder of Prince Innocent Eleogu Foundation,…