On Friday, medical doctors in Abia state suspended their six months old industrial action to enable the present administration offset the backlog of unpaid salaries. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Chairman, Abia Chapter, Dr Isaiah Abali, announced the suspension at a news briefing in Umuahia. In a communique jointly signed by Abali and Secretary, Daniel Ekeleme, the doctors said they …

The wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has said appropriate action is being undertaken to rehabilitate the inmates rescued from a baby factory located at Umunkpeyi, Nvosi, in the Isialangwa South Local Government Area of the state. Mrs Otti gave the assurance when she paid an unscheduled visit to the rescued young girls at Madonna College of Health …

Twenty-two pregnant girls and two babies were rescued Sunday when soldiers from 14 Brigade Ohafia, raided a baby factory located at Umunkpeyi Nvosi in Isiala-Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The baby factory operated by one Mrs. Mma, now on the run, was said to have thrived in the area despite reports to security agencies. Troops on arrival at …

There was drama at the Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday as two Speakers emerged in the 24-man assembly claiming legitimacy over the seat, even as the state governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu called for calm, asking the warring factions to shield their swords. Trouble started after a group of 15 legislators in the assembly said they have impeached Rt. …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has fixed Saturday, 4 February for its gubernatorial primary election. This arrangement comes on the heels of the death of Prof. Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who was the party’s governorship candidate. Ikonne died on Wednesday at the National Hospital Abuja after a protracted illness. In a statement by the PDP on Friday, the …