Abia State Archives - Page 152 of 375

Oct

22

2025

Gov. Otti Hands Over 28 Vehicles To Permanent Secretaries In Abia State.

Abia State, Current Events, Economy, Lifestyle, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has presented 28 brand new Geely Emgrand cars to Permanent Secretaries in the Abia State Civil Service. Presenting the cars to the beneficiaries on Tuesday, at the premises of the newly commissioned Michael Okpara Auditorium, Governor Otti said that having appointed them Permanent Secretaries, there is a need to make their job a little easier by providing them with mobility. The Governor said that the gesture was part of his administration’s resolve to restore dignity of the civil service and provide the necessary tools for effective service delivery. "So, gone are the days of…

Oct

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia To Partner ARMTI To Upgrade Subsistence Agriculture To Business.

Abia State, Business, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his Government will partner the Agriculture and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) to upgradesubsistence Agriculture in Abia State to business. The Governor stated this on Tuesday, October 21st, while receiving in his office, a delegation of the Agriculture and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) led by its Executive Director, Dr Olufeme Oladunni. Governor Otti described Abia State as a place where 70% of the population engage in one form of agricultural activity or another, saying that, if supported, the result would be more positive. "This is a place where 70% of the population…

Oct

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rhino Homes Slams Sahara Reporters Over Fake ‘Mass Casualty’ Claim at Aba Project

Abia State, Business, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Business, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Rhino Homes and Properties Limited, the official developer and concessionaire of the Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba, has strongly refuted a misleading and sensational publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that “many were feared dead” following a minor props failure at Block D of the ongoing construction site. In a statement issued by the company, Rhino Homes described the report as false, reckless, and grossly unprofessional, noting that no single casualty was recorded during the incident. According to the company, the minor technical issue occurred in one of the sections being handled by a sub-contractor, Van Daniels Construction Company, and was promptly…

Oct

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rhino Homes Reacts to Props Failure at Ekeoha-Aba Shopping Centre

Abia State, News, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Business, Chinedu Onyeizu

Rhino Homes, the official developer and concessionaire of the Ekeoha-Aba Shopping Centre, has reacted to the minor props failure recorded on Tuesday during the ongoing construction of Block D at the site. Rhino Homes wishes to categorically clarify that, contrary to reports circulating in some quarters, there was no structural collapse at the site. The incident was limited to a temporary props failure, which occurred as a result of the sub-contractor’s reuse of bamboo props during the concrete casting process. While the company deeply regrets the unfortunate incident, it assures the public, stakeholders, and shop owners that the integrity of…

Oct

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

TSUNAMI: Abia North; A Time To Upgrade – The E.C.K. Factor

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The term "Jungle" has taken on a new meaning as the stage is set and the environment has reached its peak of intensity. The recent entry of Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu into the race has sent shockwaves through Abia North over the past week. This tactical grassroots mobilizer and catalyst for disruption in the political landscape, both in Arizona and Nigeria, has reportedly caused an old contender to panic, stating, "I will relocate in February to deliver… and myself." This reaction is a clear sign of fear. E.C.K. is committed to bringing accountability, as evidenced by his over 30 years…