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A Nigerian mother has reportedly been abandoned by her children because she never sent them to school. The heartbreaking story surfaced on X, formerly Twitter, where the woman opened up about her struggles and the neglect she now faces from her children. Speaking in the viral video, she lamented that her eldest son, who had … Read more
The Abia State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has released the list of successful candidates for the 2025 teachers recruitment exercise. In an official statement signed by the Recruitment Committee on behalf of the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi, applicants were advised to check their SMS or email notifications starting … Read more
Abia Constituents Hail Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Scholarship Initiative Residents of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency have commended their representative, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, for his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through his scholarship initiative. During a mock examination for prospective beneficiaries, community members expressed their appreciation, emphasizing that education is the bedrock of societal progress. A … Read more
Governor Otti Flags Off Construction of New Omenuko Bridge in Ozu-Abam On the 4th of February, 2025, Governor Alex Otti officially flagged off the construction of the new Omenuko Bridge in Ozu-Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area. The bridge, a vital lifeline for over 23 communities across Abam, Arochukwu, Ohafia, and surrounding areas, has long served … Read more
JUST IN: Nigeria Police Arrest 165 Illegal Immigrants in Kebbi The Nigeria Police have arrested 165 illegal immigrants from Burkina Faso, Mali, Ivory Coast, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic, who were found residing in a three-bedroom flat in the Kuwait area of Birnin Kebbi. The arrests were made as part of ongoing efforts to curb … Read more
Abia Job Openings: Over 17,000 Applicants Compete for 2,000 Teaching Positions The ongoing teacher recruitment drive in Abia State has received an overwhelming response, with over 17,000 applicants vying for just 2,000 positions in primary, secondary, and technical colleges. Governor Alex Otti approved the recruitment exercise as part of his administration’s efforts to improve the … Read more
Senate Appoints Orji Kalu as Chairman of South-East Development Commission The Senate has appointed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as the pioneer Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), a newly established regional commission signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. Kalu, a former governor of Abia State and current Chairman of … Read more
Abia State Treats Federal and State Projects Equally – Governor Otti Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure across the state, regardless of whether projects fall under federal or state jurisdiction. Speaking at the Living Word Church in Aba, the governor emphasized that his government prioritizes the welfare … Read more
I’ll Never Disown My Igbo Heritage – Ohanaeze President-General Senator John Azuta-Mbata, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to his Igbo heritage despite recent criticisms. He described the backlash as a misunderstanding of his efforts to foster unity among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups. Azuta-Mbata made these remarks during a courtesy visit … Read more
Imo Residents Protest Alleged Church Takeover of Polytechnic Land, Demand Government Intervention Residents of Umuire community in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, have staged a protest against the alleged plan by the administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma to transfer their ancestral land to the Catholic Diocese of Orlu without their consent or compensation. The … Read more