Abia State

Nov
16
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Awards Full Tuition Scholarships to 200 Constituents of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Awards Full Tuition Scholarships to 200 Constituents of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Abia State, Education, News, Ohafia, Politics, , ,
It was a day of celebration and renewed hope on Saturday, November 15, 2025, as Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, awarded full tuition scholarships to 200 successful candidates at a ceremony held at the Dr. Alex Chioma Otti Auditorium, Ohafia Local Government Headquarters. In his opening address, Hon. Osonwa expressed immense joy at witnessing the first beneficiaries of his Tertiary Education Scholarship Programme. He emphasized his commitment to human capital development, noting that education remains a top priority after healthcare.“Education is very dear to me. I established this programme to give hope to brilliant students who…
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Nov
15
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Former Abia Governor Theodore Orji Resigns from PDP

Former Abia Governor Theodore Orji Resigns from PDP

Abia State, News, Politics, , ,
Former Abia State Governor, Senator Theodore Orji, has officially resigned from the People's Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Umuahia Ward 1, Orji cited "wide consultations with family and associates" as the reason for his decision, effective immediately. Orji, who served as governor from 2007 to 2015 and represented Abia Central in the Senate, expressed gratitude for the opportunities he received during his time in the party. His resignation marks a significant development in Abia politics, given his influential role in the PDP. Notably, this isn't the first time Orji has switched parties; he…
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Nov
15
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Nnamdi Kanu: Abia Man O’ War Calls For Calm Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

Nnamdi Kanu: Abia Man O’ War Calls For Calm Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

Abia State, Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, Social Issues, , , , , , ,
As the day draws nearer to the November 20 judgement on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, tensions and uncertainty have begun to rise, particularly among young people across the southeast region. The atmosphere of apprehension is palpable, with many anxiously watching to see how the court’s decision will shape the political and social landscape. Against this backdrop, Man O’ War, an agency operating under the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre and dedicated to leadership development, citizenship training, and community order, has appealed for calm. The organisation has expressed deep concern over the heightened anxiety and has urged youths across the Southeast to…
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Nov
14
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Abia Breaks New Ground As First-Ever CNG Mother Station Is to Take Off at AIIP

Abia Breaks New Ground As First-Ever CNG Mother Station Is to Take Off at AIIP

Abia State, Business, Economy, Metro, News, Politics, , , ,
Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu, development advocate and co-founder of the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), has expressed profound joy over the latest breakthrough in Abia State’s quest for sustainable industrial transformation. He described the newly approved Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station as “a decisive step toward repositioning Abia as an energy-secure, industrially competitive state.” Abia State has recorded a landmark achievement as the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has formally granted the License to Construct (LTC) for the Lijie Gas Nigeria Limited CNG Mother Station, to be sited inside the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), Ukwa West.…
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Nov
13
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
2025 International Day of the Blind: Throwback to Onyeizu’s Vision That Restored Sight to 67 Blind Patients in Bayelsa

2025 International Day of the Blind: Throwback to Onyeizu’s Vision That Restored Sight to 67 Blind Patients in Bayelsa

Abia State, Health, Metro, News, Social Issues, , , , ,
As the world marks the 2025 International Day of the Blind, one inspiring story from over two decades ago still shines brightly, and remains a timeless reminder that one person’s vision and compassion can illuminate many lives. In 2003, while serving as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Kaiama, Bayelsa State, Onyeizu accomplished what many thought impossible. Through sheer determination and an unshakable sense of purpose, he attracted a team of eye-care specialists from the United Kingdom to Nigeria. Their mission: to bring light back into the lives of those living in darkness. By the end of that…
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