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Oct
30
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Gov. Otti Performs Ground Breaking Ceremony For Abia State Duct Infrastructure Proect To Provide Internet Connectivity.

Gov. Otti Performs Ground Breaking Ceremony For Abia State Duct Infrastructure Proect To Provide Internet Connectivity.

Abia State, Business, CHAMA, Economy, Metro, News, Politics, , , ,
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Abia State DUCT Infrastructure Project. The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Duct Infrastructure project is being set up to transform the digital and internet connectivity landscape of Abia State. Speaking while performing the ceremony at the Aba South Local government headquarters, Governor Otti said that the project was set up to highlight the commitment of his administration to the development of the State's technology infrastructure. Governor Otti who titled his speech, "Taking Tomorrow" said that the overall objective of the…
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Oct
29
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Asset Recovery : EFCC Hands Over Properties Recovered from Fake Spiritualist to Fraud Victim in Ibadan

Asset Recovery : EFCC Hands Over Properties Recovered from Fake Spiritualist to Fraud Victim in Ibadan

Metro, News, Social Issues,
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday October 28, 2025 handed over three properties, two exotic vehicles and the sum of N1,100,00.00 (One Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira) recovered as proceeds of crime from one fake spiritualist and advance fee fraudster, Fatai Olalere Alli, (a.k.a. Baba Abore, Baba Osun) by the Advance Fee Fraud Section of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the EFCC to a fraud victim, Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe The three properties are: a five bedroom duplex with three (3) bedroom bungalow situated at Kasumu village in Odo-ona, Elewe, Ibadan;…
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Oct
29
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Assembly Approves Govt. Acquisition of Star Paper Mill and Afro Beverages, to drive Job Creation, Economic Growth

Abia State, Business, Economy, Metro, News, Politics, , ,
During yesterday’s plenary session, I read before the Honourable House a formal communication, addressed to me, from His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex C. Otti. The letter was conveyed through the Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna, SAN. The subject of this communication was a “Request For A Resolution Of The House To Authorize The Acquisition Of Star Paper Mill Ltd, Located in Aba and Owerrinta, and Afro Beverage Ltd, Located in Aba, By The Abia State Government.” In the request, the Governor outlined the strategic importance of this acquisition and stressed the…
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Oct
26
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Abia Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu Celebrates Iri Ji Ohamoha (New Yam Festival) 2025, Commends Ohafia Monarchs For Preserving Cultural Heritage

Abia Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu Celebrates Iri Ji Ohamoha (New Yam Festival) 2025, Commends Ohafia Monarchs For Preserving Cultural Heritage

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The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has emphasized the symbolic significance of yam in Igbo tradition, describing it as the chief crop that represents all other farm produce and reflects hard work, abundance, and gratitude to God. Engr. Emetu made this statement during the 2025 Ohafia New Yam Festival (Iri Ji Ohamoha), held at Achichi, Elu Ohafia, in the Ohafia Local Government Area. Accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Adaeze Emetu, the Deputy Governor expressed gratitude to God for another fruitful farming season. He noted that the annual celebration signifies not only the end of…
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Oct
26
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Gov. Otti Charges Abians To Contribute To Development Of The State, Get Celebrated.

Gov. Otti Charges Abians To Contribute To Development Of The State, Get Celebrated.

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Opinion, Social Issues, , , ,
...CELEBRATES DR ELEAZU, WIFE'S BIRTHDAY. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has challenged Abians to contribute to the development of the State, saying that his government celebrates individuals that impact positively on the State and the Nation at large. Governor Otti stated this on Saturday, October 25th at the 95th and 85th birthday ceremony of an elder statesman and his wife, Elder Dr Uma Eleazu and Elder Mrs Njansi Eleazu, organised by the Abia State Government at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia. The Governor said that celebrating good people in the State has become a culture, insisting that, the…
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