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Agitated by the demands by some interest groups for transparency and integrity in the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, the council chairman, Comrade Fidelis Edeh on Monday ordered the arrest of some staff of Abia State origin. The staff were said to have joined the increasing demands … Read more
Ahead of the selection and appointment of a new Vice Chancellor for Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, a pressure group in Abia state, has demanded transparency, integrity and fairness in the process. Specifically, they have called on the Council Chairman, Comrade Fidelis Edeh to ensure that all the candidates who applied for the position … Read more
Today, I joyfully celebrate a man whose life exemplifies uncommon vision, intellectual depth, and transformative leadership — Assoc. Prof. Philips Nto, a distinguished academic, economist, administrator, and statesman of remarkable repute. Assoc. Prof. Nto’s illustrious journey through public service and academia tells the story of a man driven by purpose, guided by wisdom, and sustained … Read more
The Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Dr. Philips Nto, was among 255 proud parents who witnessed their children’s induction as medical doctors by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) over the weekend. His son, Dr. Uchenna Okore Nto, was one of the graduating doctors from … Read more
As preparations for the 2026 budgets begin, agricultural expert Dr. Philips Nto has urged the Federal Government to increase allocations to agriculture in order to boost food security and strengthen the economy. Dr. Nto, who is Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, made the call while conducting journalists … Read more
Umuahia, Abia State – August 17, 2025: The Global Women Director of the Igbo Global Network (IGN), Nnenna N’mma Lancaster-Okoro, Esq., popularly known as N’mma Abia, has urged Nigerians to take full advantage of the forthcoming voter registration exercise to obtain their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs), describing the act of voting as both a civic … Read more
Barr. Nnenna Nmma Lancaster-Okoro, Esq., a distinguished lawyer and former Abia State gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 Nigeria general elections, has felicitated with Ogbako Umunwanyi Igbo Worldwide (OUW) on the occasion of their 2025 Annual August Meeting and the official inauguration of the Abia State branch of the women’s group. The event, scheduled for Saturday, … Read more
A man identified as Chinedu has caused a stir in Abia State after marrying two women, Blessing and Kelechi, on the same day. The unusual wedding ceremony took place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Umuacha/Amuzu Primary School in Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area. The event, which followed traditional marriage rites, was a vibrant and … Read more
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Don-Norman Obinna, the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abia State, has issued a bold warning to political figures across the state: “Join ADC or face defeat.” Speaking during a strategic meeting in Aba with the Abia South chapter of the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy … Read more
In a remarkable step toward enhancing healthcare in Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, the First Lady of the state, has unveiled a two-kilowatt solar power installation at the Amuvi Primary Health Centre, located in the Arochukwu Local Government Area. This project marks a significant milestone in her commitment to sustainable healthcare and energy solutions. At … Read more