The Abia State government has promised to withdraw the suit it instituted against the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), over alleged non-remittance of Pay As You Earn (PAYE), tax, to the state. The state Board of Internal Revenue (BIR), had two years ago, filed a suit against the University over alleged unremitted PAYE tax. Governor Alex Otti, who …

Tests are conducted periodically by every school. After few weeks of resumption, schools review their students’ progress through the midterm test. The report is often a signal to the student’s final performance. After nine months on the saddle, Abians are reviewing Governor Alex Otti’s strides, evaluating his stewardship and passing judgement. The feedback is heartwarming, coming with a tinge of …

No fewer than 16 pregnant ladies and eight children, were rescued when police operatives busted a ‘baby factory’ in Aba, the commercial city of Abia State. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Moureen Chinaka, the raid occurred on Thursday night. According to police, the raid followed credible information about the unpatriotic activities going on at the ‘baby factory’. …

Abia State government has stated its resolve to establish tuition-free schools in the three senatorial zones of the state, to train artisans who are currently lacking in the state. Briefing newsmen on Monday night on the outcome of the week’s executive council meeting, chaired by the state governor, Alex Otti, the state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu, …

The Abia State government has ordered a probe of the contamination and death of aquatic life in Aro Ajatakiri, Ajata-na-Igu Autonomous Community stream in Ikwuano Local Government Area. The probe was a sequel to the sudden colouration of the stream leading to the death of fish, crabs and other aquatic life. This is because the state government has advised members …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has pledged to provide communities in Ukwa West Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State with more impactful development projects. During a grand reception organised in his honour by the people of Asa community at the Ogwe Central School, Asa, the representative of Abia State on the commission’s Board, Chief Eruba Dimgba said that …

The Southeast zone of the Electricity Consumers of Nigeria (ECAN) has issued a warning against ‘fly-by-night’ activists, advising the public to be wary of them because “they are not committed to the common good but to their own pockets”. In a statement by ECAN zonal chairman, Engr Joe Ubani, and secretary, Comrade Chris Okpara, in Enugu on Sunday, the association …

In order to sustain peaceful coexistence in the country, the Inter Tribal Traditional Leaders Association of Nigeria (ITTLAN) has called on Nigerians living outside their land of nativity to respect the host communities. Contrary to reports that Nigerian traders from the North had been sacked from Lobbanta Garke Cattle Market in Umunneochi Local Government Area by the Abia State Government, …

Abia State deputy governor, Ikechukwu Emetu, has said the state’s cocoa production if properly harnessed, can sustain a chocolate factory. Emetu stated this yesterday when the state chapter of the Cocoa Farmers Association paid him a courtesy visit to his office in Umuahia, the state capital. He said the doors of the state were open to investors to come and …

Last Wednesday, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti flagged off the construction works to expand the main approach road to Umuahia, the state capital, into six lanes. This was in fulfilment of his pledge to open up Umuahia and unlock her economic potentials. It is a welcome development which will definitely go a long way in opening up the city …