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Abia State Unveils Ambitious Modular Refinery Project to Turbo-charge Economy

Monday AniJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

by Monday AniJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024075

Abia State is strategically advancing its economic development agenda by introducing a groundbreaking modular refinery within the Abia Industrial Innovation Park. Recently announced by Okey...

Culture

Ibom Isii Crowned Abia Monarch Kanu Idei, Faces Impersonation Charges as Court Grants Bail

Monday AniJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024

by Monday AniJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024072

The Abia State Police Commissioner recently presented Eze Arochukwu, Kanu Idei, before an Umuahia Magistrate Court on charges of impersonation. Despite the charges, the court...

Culture

Abia State: Prince Eberechukwu Oji Affirmed Monarch of Arochukwu Kingdom

Monday AniJanuary 9, 2024January 9, 2024

by Monday AniJanuary 9, 2024January 9, 2024070

The traditional institution responsible for selecting the monarch in Arochukwu Kingdom, specifically the Okennachi Kindred, has formally endorsed Prince Eberechukwu Oji as the rightful king....

Culture

Abia State: Oriendu Autonomous Community Bans Weapons at 2024 Iri Egwu Festival

Monday AniJanuary 5, 2024January 5, 2024

by Monday AniJanuary 5, 2024January 5, 2024077

The Oriendu autonomous community of Ohuhu Clan in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State, has implemented a prohibition on the use of arms and dangerous weapons...

Culture

Abia State: Eze Kanu Suspended over Alleged Misconduct

Monday AniNovember 17, 2023November 17, 2023

by Monday AniNovember 17, 2023November 17, 20230121

The government of Abia State has taken the decision to suspend the traditional ruler of Ibom Isii, Eze Kanu Nwa Kanu, over allegations of abusing...

Regional Securities

Abia State: Peter Obi Decries Grisly Find in Lokpanta Cattle Market, Demands Investigation, Improved Security

Monday AniNovember 3, 2023November 3, 2023

by Monday AniNovember 3, 2023November 3, 2023095

Federal Government forcefully took over from Anambra, the investigation of the 2013 sinister case of 35 decomposing bodies found in Ezu River. Peter Obi, the...

Regional Securities

Horror in Abia State as Beheaded Bodies, Human Skeletons are Discovered in Unmonitored Cattle Market!

Monday AniOctober 30, 2023October 30, 2023

by Monday AniOctober 30, 2023October 30, 20230203

Suspicions of organ harvesting in the unmonitored cattle markets is long being held by locals there. The arab religion is used as shield and tool,...

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Abia State: Governor Otti Seeks Synergy with Traditional Rulers to Tackle Crime

Monday AniAugust 17, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 17, 20230220

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has called on the traditional rulers of the state to join forces in combating crime and criminal activities. This...

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Hungarian Firm Ortoprofil Partners with Abia State Government for Prosthetics Manufacturing Plant

Monday AniAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 8, 2023August 8, 20230181

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has sanctioned the initiation of negotiations with Ortoprofil, a Hungarian company, to establish a manufacturing facility in the state....

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Economic Genocide: Abia Traders Protest Over Harrassment, Systemic Exploitation by Nigerian Customs Officials

Monday AniAugust 2, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 2, 20230167

Merchants in Aba, Abia State, involved in the importation of foreign products have raised their voices against the alleged harassment, intimidation, and exploitation they face...