Abia at 29: We are overcoming challenges, moving forward – Ikpeazu Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has assured the people of the state that his administration will continue to overcome challenges and keep the state moving in the right direction of sustainable growth and propsperity. Governor Ikpeazu who stated this during the grand finale of the 29th anniversary celebration …

By Steve Unegbu As the Ibekuland in Umuahia North local government Area of Abia state ,celebrates their New Yam festival ( Iri ji ) 2020,the Traditional Prime Minister of Ibekuland and President Council of Traditional Prime Ministers of Abia state ,Chief Sir  Uche Akwukwuegbu  ,has urged the people of Ibeku to apply safety and carefulness in the course of their …

Adesina re-elected AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina AfDB President: re-elected African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has won re-election for a second five-year term. The re-election, in which he was the sole candidate, took place electronically today at the virtual annual general meeting of the bank. On Wednesday, Adesina made a last minute pitch for his re-election as head of …

BREAKING: Buhari Appoints Col. Dixon Of Rivers State As New Amnesty Coordinator President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Col. Milland Dixon Dikio as the new Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. According to the   Daily Independent Newspaper,  a credible source in the Presidency said the appointment of Dikio, who hails from Rivers state takes immediate effect. It will be recalled that …

Abia State House of Assembly Plenary for Wednesday, 26th August, 2020. The House commenced Plenary after the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings of Tuesday, 11th August, 2020, as correct and as a working document. LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR. The Speaker read a letter renominating Barr Eze Chikamnayo as the Transition Commitee Chairman for Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia …

I met with my advisors till late last night and I wish to say the following. I hereby withdraw the word “stupid” which I used in my encounter with a journalist in Calabar. I have many friends in the media who I offended by losing my cool and using such words. I hereby express my regrets for doing so. I …

PRESS RELEASE FG Commences Rehabilitation of Radio House The Federal Government has commenced the first major rehabilitation of the 14-Floor Radio House Complex in Abuja since it was constructed 33 years ago. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced this on Monday in Abuja during a tour of the edifice under rehabilitation. “Since the Radio House was …

SEC Threatens to Clamp down on Ponzi Scheme Operators The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed its resolve to ensure strict enforcement of capital market rules and regulations and clamp down on illegal fund operators luring unsuspecting investors with various Ponzi schemes. The commission said it was necessary to restore investor confidence and attract retail and young investors into …

Birthday Celebration: Abia Online Media Practitioners Hail JOK Abia Online Media Publishers Organization, an umbrella body of Online Media practitioners in Abia State, has commended the State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, JOK for being at the forefront of the fight to contain the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in the state. In a congratulatory message signed …

    Mali’s president resigns following detention by soldiers, dissolves parliament •Ex-Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta  Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has resigned, after being detained by soldiers on Tuesday, state TV reports. In a televised address, Mr Keïta said he was also dissolving the government and parliament. “I want no blood to be spilled to keep me in power,” he …