Abia News

Oscar Chukwuma Okoro Foundation Empowers 350 Youths and Women Across Arochukwu and Ohafia with N50,000 Each

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Oscar Chukwuma Okoro Foundation Empowers 350 Youths and Women Across Arochukwu and Ohafia with N50,000 Each By: Nnadozie Victor In a transformative move to combat youth unemployment, drug abuse, and economic hardship, the Oscar Chukwuma Okoro Foundation, in collaboration with Kayroy Nigeria Limited and the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), has successfully trained and empowered … Read more

Oscar Chukwuma Okoro Foundation Awards 250 Scholarships to Arochukwu Pupils for 2025 National Common Entrance Exam

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By: Nnadozie Victor In a landmark humanitarian gesture, The Oscar Chukwuma Okoro Foundation has awarded 250 fully funded scholarships to pupils from primary schools across all clans in Arochukwu Local Government Area, enabling them to participate in the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE). The examination, scheduled to take place on June 4, 2025, serves … Read more

Lost But Found: Stranded Arochukwu Woman Finds Help After Viral Facebook Video

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In a heartwarming turn of events, help has finally found Mrs. Kosarachi Okafor, who went viral on Facebook on March 3, 2025, after a distressing video of her surfaced online. The video, shared by Mr. Uzoh Pascal, showed Mrs. Okafor stranded in Ivory Coast, allegedly suffering from mental health issues and having lost contact with … Read more

15-Day Countdown: Abia Health Workers Prepare for Strike Over Salary Delays

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A coalition of health workers in Abia State, including the National Association of Nigerian Nurses, the Medical and Health Union of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Workers, has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the state government demanding the payment of the reviewed Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The coalition has instructed the … Read more

Abia: Mortuary Attendants Escape Mob Attack Over Missing Testicle

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Tension erupted at a mortuary located between Afoukwu and Abayi Okoroato village along the Aba-Ikot Ekpene highway in Obingwa, Abia State, as three mortuary attendants narrowly escaped lynching after a shocking discovery. The chaos began when a family arrived to collect their deceased son’s body for burial, only to find that one of his testicles … Read more

Governor Otti Set to Commission 5 New Roads in Abia – Full List Here!

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The Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, while addressing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting, highlighted several ongoing road projects in the state. He mentioned that these include the repair works on the 19.5km Umuahia-Bende Road (phases 1 and 2) and the maintenance of the 1.76km stretch from Igbere … Read more

Alex Otti Foundation Scholarship 2024/2025: What It Is and What It Is Not, Complete Guide On How To Apply

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Alex Otti Foundation Scholarship 2024/2025: What It Is and What It Is Not Introduction Access to quality education is essential for shaping the future of young Nigerians. However, financial difficulties prevent many students from pursuing higher education. To address this challenge, the Alex Otti Foundation (AOF) has established a scholarship program to support academically outstanding … Read more

Mao Ohuabunwa Praises Alex Otti’s Achievements During UNIPORT Visit

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Mao Ohuabunwa Praises Alex Otti’s Achievements During UNIPORT Visit Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), has commended Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for his impressive achievements in under two years in office. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the governor, Senator Ohuabunwa lauded … Read more

Nto Advocates Aggressive Farming To Curb Food Insecurity

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Nto Advocates Aggressive Farming To Curb Food Insecurity The Director, Agricbusiness Incubation Centre, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, ( MOUAU),Dr Philips Nto has advocated aggressive farming by all adult Nigerians as a practical step towards curbing food insecurity. He said Nigerians must farm what to eat and eat what they farm “,if they must … Read more

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Solar Street Light Project Brings Relief to Isu Community, Boosts Security

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Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Solar Street Light Project Brings Relief to Isu Community, Boosts Security Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s latest development initiative has brought much-needed relief to residents of the Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government Area, as the installation of solar-powered street lights has significantly improved security and nighttime mobility. The project, aimed at … Read more