Governors invite CBN Governor for meeting over new naira notes The 36 state governors have invited the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, for a virtual meeting on Thursday over issues related to the new naira notes introduced by the apex bank. The Head, Media and Public Affairs, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NFG) Secretariat, Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, …

By Steve Unegbu Col Austin Akobundu addressing the crowd during the unveiling of his manifesto The PDP senatorial candidate for Abia Central District in Col.Austin Akobundu has officially unveiled his actionable manifesto said his campaign is centered on citizens’ empowerment, human capital and infrastructure development which shall drive stronger production of goods and services through effective legislation and oversight. Col …

The Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu has been conferred with The Best Deputy Governor Award for his unwavering loyalty and selflessness in service by the Abia Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria. Speaking after receiving his award during the special Award conferment and Annual General Meeting of Abia Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) held at the Michael …

The ancient clan of Ubakala, today, hosted in a town hall meeting, the duo of Chief Chuku Wachuku and Comrade Friday Chimaobi Ogbundiogu, the YPP Senatorial Candidate of Abia Central District and Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency Candidates respectively at the Ubakala Town Hall, Apumiri. In a meeting which had Community Leaders, village heads, Traditional Prime Ministers, unit heads of town unions, …

On Monday, the Osogbo Division of Osun High Court sentenced four persons to death by hanging for murder and other related offenses. The four convicts are Olabisi Bashiru, 50; Kayode Sunday, 27; Rashidi Waidi, 35; and Hameed Rafiu, 33. They had pleaded guilty to the crimes. The presiding judge, S. Falola, sentenced the four to death. The state counsel, Dele …

The APGA candidate for Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency Engr Ogbonna Abarikwu has celebrated the new year to party faithfuls from Umuahia North LGA by giving them bags of rice,cash and other gift items, while reminding them that power belongs to the electorates and that it is time to change the narratives by electing new brands of leaders who have the interests …

The APGA candidate for Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency in the next coming general election,Engr Ogbonna Abarikwu has distributed bags of rice,cash and other gift items to the good people of Ikwuano LGA in appreciation for their brotherly love to him and for massively supporting his mission to represent them at the Green Chamber. The event which took place at Okwe in …

By Steve Unegbu Senator T.A .Orji The distinguished Senator representing Abia central senatorial District,Chief T.A.Orji has commended the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria Abia for carrying out a lot of investigation and out of it found that he deserved to be given the two very important awards . Senator Theodore Orji who was represented by the coordinator of Umuochendo …

By Steve Unegbu Unveiling Chief Eric Opah appointment letter Chief Eric Chinemeucheya Opah has been inducted a member board of trustees of the National Apex of Nigerian Farmers Cooperative Societies (NANFACOS) to represent Abia state at the federal level, and he promised to bring in innovations and transparency into how farmers are being treated in Abia state and Nigeria in …

Operatives of the Anambra Vigilante Services operating in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state were in the wee hours of Thursday morning attacked by gunmen who killed three of them and beheaded one. According to a source, the gunmen attacked the local security operatives at the local government secretariat. Daily Champion gathered that the gunmen during the attack, used …