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Abia Govt Suspends Traditional Ruler Over Alleged Misconduct

Abia Govt Suspends Traditional Ruler Over Alleged Misconduct

The Abia State government has suspended Eze Edward Ebere Eule, the traditional ruler of Azumini Ndoki in Ukwa East Local Government Area of the state over alleged misconduct. Sunday Telegraph reports that Eze Ebere’s suspension…

S/East Govs, Monarchs, Others To Meet Over Peace Project

S/East Govs, Monarchs, Others To Meet Over Peace Project

The five South Eastern States’ Governors, traditional rulers and some stakeholders were among the guests expected in Umuahia on Friday, December 29 at the unveiling of the ‘Peace in South East Project’. Aside from the…

Abia Guber: Otti Wins As Tribunal Delivers Judgement

Abia Guber: Otti Wins As Tribunal Delivers Judgement

The Abia State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Friday upheld the victory of Alex Otti as the authentic winner of the 2023 gubernatorial election of the state. However, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate,…

‘Otti Plans To Sponsor Violence In Imo Guber Poll’ – APC Chieftain

‘Otti Plans To Sponsor Violence In Imo Guber Poll’ – APC Chieftain

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has been accused by the the chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Audu Shuaibu of plotting to sponsor violence in the forthcoming Imo State Gubernatorial election to scare away…

Abia Govt To Retire Long-Serving Perm Secs, Directors

Abia Govt To Retire Long-Serving Perm Secs, Directors

The Abia State government on Thursday retired all Permanent Secretaries and Directors who have held their current positions for more than eight years. This was contained in a statement issued by the Acting Head of…

Kalu Retains Senate Seat, Defeats PDP, LP At Tribunal

Kalu Retains Senate Seat, Defeats PDP, LP At Tribunal

The former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu’s election has been affirmed by the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia. The petition filed by Mao Ohuabunwa…

Tribunal Sacks Three LP Reps Candidates In Abia, Orders Rerun

Tribunal Sacks Three LP Reps Candidates In Abia, Orders Rerun

On Monday, three House of Representatives members elected on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) have been sacked by the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. A panel…

Tragedy In Anambra As Pastor Commits Suicide After Heartbreak

Tragedy In Anambra As Pastor Commits Suicide After Heartbreak

In Nnewi, Anambra State, a man identified as Pastor Prosper Obum Igboke of a Pentecostal Church reportedly committed suicide. Saturday Telegraph gathered, according to sources privy to the development that the pastor jumped down from…

Tribunal Gives Verdict On Suit Challenging Dep Speaker’s Election Victory

Tribunal Gives Verdict On Suit Challenging Dep Speaker’s Election Victory

The National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, Abia State on Tuesday affirmed the election victory of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. In its decision, the tribunal’s…

Abia Govt To Settle All Unpaid Arrears By December

Abia Govt To Settle All Unpaid Arrears By December

The Commissioner for Finance of Abia State, Mr Mike Akpara, has reassured the state’s government personnel that all outstanding pension and salary arrears will be paid latest by December 31, 2023. Speaking in an interview…