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Another police station razed in Abia
Hoodlums have burnt down a Police Station in Bende Local Government of Abia State.
Official: Abia remains one of the safest states in Nigeria
Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, has said that despite experiencing pockets of attacks from men of the underworld, the State still remains one of the safest in the country.
Gunmen burn police station in Abia
Barely six hours after Governor Okezie Ikpeazu left Bende LGA headquarters after a civic reception of a three-time (12 years) immediate past House of Representatives member who represented Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Nnenna Ukeje, gunmen burnt Bende Police Station, in Bende LGA.
Ex-minister: We must advocate restructuring rather than secession
An elder statesman and former Minister of Aviation under the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, has described the decision of southern governors to meet over insecurity as a good development for Nigeria,
Southern governors call for national dialogue, restructuring
Governors of the 17 southern states under the aegis of the Southern Governors Forum have called on the federal government to convoke a national dialogue as a matter of urgency to address widespread agitations among Nigerians for greater inclusiveness in governance.
Southern governors meet, urge President Buhari to address Nigerians
Worried by the rising rate of insecurity, Southern Governors, Tuesday, met in Asaba, the Delta State capital and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation on the spate of insecurity in the country.
Official: Umuahia police station not burnt
Following the reports of the burning down of the popular Ubani Market in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State on Sunday, May 9, 2021, the state government has clarified some certain misconceptions in the...
Abducted ABSU student set free
The last of three Abia State University Ututu (ABSU) students held hostage by abductors was set free Saturday evening.
Abia governor congratulates five ABSU graduates over presidential awards
Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has congratulated five 2021 NYSC Presidential Awardees who are graduates of Abia State University, Uturu, for making the University and the State proud.
Abia governor distributes business name certificates to SMEs
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Friday began the distribution of business name certificates to Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to boost wealth creation and development in the state.
ABSU kidnap: Only one student left with hoodlums – official
After search and rescue efforts for the kidnapped Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) students, the state government has confirmed that only one student is left with the hoodlums.
Nigerian editors commends Abia governor over number of quality roads executed
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has commended the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, over the number of quality roads executed by the Governor in the State.
May Day: NLC urges Abia government to clear salary, pension arrears
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Abia State chapter, has charged the state government to clear the outstanding salaries of workers in the parastatals and agencies.
Abia governor expresses commitment to completion of dry port
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia says the state government is ready to deploy necessary resources toward the realisation of the Dry Port project at Ntigha, near Umuahia.
South-East governor: Ebube Agu to work with police
Governors and leaders of the Southeast zone yesterday met in Enugu and resolved that the newly esterblished regional outfit of the zone named “EBUBEAGU” will work with the police and other security agencies in her operation to protect lives and properties in the zone.
South-east governors, opinion leaders meet over insecurity
Governors of the South-east and opinion leaders in the zone are currently in a closed-door security meeting at the Government House, Enugu State.
Abia governor: Why I’m not supporting IPOB agenda
Abia state Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has said he does not support the style and strategy being used by the banned Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu to protest percieved injustice, marginalisation and inequality against the people.
Abia government warns Aba residents to stop attacks on road contractors
Abia government has warned residents of Ngwa Road in Aba commercial city against attacks on contractors reconstructing Ngwa Road in the state or be punished.
Abia governor saves Enyimba from Al Ahly Benghazi walkover
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Tuesday ensured that Enyimba FC travelled to Libya to honour their CAF Confederation Cup Group stage date with Al Ahly Benghazi on Thursday, April 22.
Official: Plot to attack key locations in Abia uncovered
Abia State government has raised an alarm over plans by unidentified hoodlums to attack key locations in the state and cause unrest.
Abia government accuses opposition of circulating videos of flooded Ariaria market
Abia State Government has accused some opposition members of circulating videos of flooded A-Line in Ariaria International Market on the social media to disparage government.
Police nab ‘killers’ of two brothers in Aba
The Abia Police Command says it has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged murder of two brothers, Bright and Victory Osuagwu, in Osisioma, near Aba.
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British minister: Why local partnerships won’t resolve Nigeria’s security challenges
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Delta governor faults Senator Lawan’s stance on Southern governors’ call for restructuring
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Plateau: Kidnapped university final year student released
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HURIWA advocates multi-layered approach to tackle insecurity
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