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  News   File Image A former Minister of State for Defence, and Senator representing Abia Central at the National Assembly, Senator Austin Akobundu has described the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, as an Officer of the finest order whose loyalty to the nation and dedication to duty led to the greatly improved security situation the country is now experiencing. The Senator stated this while condoling with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, the Armed Forces and the family over the death of Lagbaja which was announced by the federal government on Wednesday.  In his condolence message, Akobundu lamented that "death snatched Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja at a time Nigeria needed him most to consolidate on the achievements of our security architecture especially in the last one and a half years in its fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and such other heinous crimes that were choking the citizens. "His choice as Army chief b...

  News   File Image Umuahia   — The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised serious concerns over claims made by Governor Alex Otti regarding the alleged disbursement of N90 billion to contractors in the state. In an open letter addressed to the governor, the PDP questioned the legitimacy of the purported debt payments, which Governor Otti attributed to liabilities incurred by the previous PDP-led administration. The letter, signed by Elder Abraham Amah, the Abia State PDP Chairman, called on Governor Otti to provide evidence of the N90 billion debt and clarify the basis for these financial transactions. According to the PDP, they are unaware of any such debt left behind by the past administration, and they believe the governor’s claims require substantiation. “We must express our profound concern regarding your assertion that such a significant sum can be disbursed to settle debts that, as per our understanding, lack verifiable documentati...

  News   Aba Power Apologizes for Recent Power Outage, Announces Restoration and Plans for Improved Reliability | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Aba, Nigeria — Aba Power Limited has issued an apology to customers in the Aba Ring-Fenced Area following recent disruptions in power supply, which lasted for two weeks. The outage, attributed to a combination of a gas supply delay and a miscommunication with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), affected households and businesses, sparking frustration among residents. In a statement released on November 7, 2024, Aba Power explained that the outage initially stemmed from a miscommunication at TCN’s local Aba office, impacting the transmission line serving the region. Fortunately, intervention from TCN’s management allowed Aba Power to restore electricity. Additionally, the company reported facing significant challenges with its gas supplier, who was unable to deliver gas for the past 10 days. This ongoing supply shortage has hampe...

  News   Abia State Governor Renames Polytechnic in Honor of Late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Sparks Controversy Amongst Netizens | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Umuahia — In a move honoring the legacy of Abia State’s First Executive Governor, the late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, OON, the current Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has officially renamed Abia State Polytechnic to Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba. The decision is a tribute to Dr. Onu’s contributions to Abia’s development and his role in establishing a foundation for the state’s governance. The renaming was announced by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, in a statement released today. Governor Otti emphasized that renaming the institution reflects the state’s enduring respect for Dr. Onu’s legacy and added that this change aims to inspire students and staff to uphold the values of service, excellence, and integrity for which Dr. Onu was known. However, the decision has sparked controversy among...

  News   File Image The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group known as ‘Lukarawas’ in the North-western part of the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on military operations on Thursday in Abuja. Buba stated that the new terror group originated in the Republic of Niger after the recent coup, which disrupted military cooperation between Nigeria and Niger. He explained that the terrorists began infiltrating northern areas of Sokoto and Kebbi States from the Niger Republic and Mali, particularly following the coup in Niger. According to him, joint border operations with Nigerien security forces, previously in place before the coup, had kept the terrorists at bay. He said, “The terrorists took advantage of the gaps in cooperation between both countries and exploited difficult terrains to make incursions into remote areas in some north-western states to spread their ideo...

  Education   Abia University Law Students Urge Governor Otti to Reconsider Relocation Order | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Umuahia – The Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), Abia State University chapter, has formally appealed to Governor Alex Otti to reconsider the recent directive to relocate the Faculty of Law from the Umuahia campus back to the main campus in Uturu. In a detailed letter addressed to the governor, LAWSAN leaders, including Rt. Hon. Micheal David, LAWSAN President, Hon. Justice Wisdom Benjamin, LAWSAN Chief Judge, and other association executives, expressed serious concerns over the potential impact on students’ academic, professional, and personal welfare, citing security issues, academic resources, and financial burdens as key reasons for their opposition to the move. The letter highlights that the current Umuahia location offers a more conducive learning environment, with accessible legal institutions and better facilities tailored for law stude...