Following a hike in price from N1,150 to N1,300 in Abia, residents have lamented the rising hardship caused by the soaring price. The impact on transport and prices of commodities worsened the condition of living, leaving many to lament the cost of transportation and commodities. Uchenna Maduka, a driver with Umumass in Umuahia said, “We (drivers) are suffering it. After …

Residents of Umuahia and other parts of Abia State have expressed outrage over the astronomical increase in the price of sachet water, popularly known as pure water. Findings showed that the price of sachet water has gone up to N50 per one. Two weeks ago, the commodity was sold at 2 sachets for N50, meaning that the dealers have increased …