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  News   Federal Government Kicks Off Historic Abia Airport Project with Ground-Breaking Ceremony in Nsulu | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image The Federal Government has officially launched the much-anticipated Abia Airport Project with a ground-breaking ceremony held in Nsulu, Isialangwa North Local Government Area of Abia State. The event was attended by prominent dignitaries, including the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu ; the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti ; the Honourable Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN ; the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha ; and Hon. Amobi Ogah , a Member of the House of Representatives. The airport project, which is the effort of the Federal Government is set to serve as a critical driver of economic growth in the state. It is expected to enhance connectivity, facilitate trade and investment, and position Abia as a strategic hub for regional...

  News   File Image Mr Obinna Oriaku, a former commissioner for finance in Abia state has responded to speculated lawsuits circulating on social media regarding a libel suit demanding one billion naira, filed by Mr. Ken Ahia, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. According to a statement issued by Oriaku Media Group, titled “Re: Ken Ahia SAN Sues Former Abia Commissioner for Finance, Obinna Oriaku, Over Alleged Libelous Publication, Demands N1 Billion in Damages,” Oriaku media team noted  the speculative as a broader effort to silence dissenting voices in the state. The statement also urged the Senior Advocate of Nigeria to adhere to proper legal procedures for service, rather than relying on social media platforms. The statement reads in full, “Obinna Oriaku Media Group’s attention has been drawn to a recent publication by PUO Reports, which publicized the lawsuit filed by Ken Ahia, SAN. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria is taking legal action over a report published by www.newmir...

  Lifestyle   File Image A social media user identified as Prince Ozed has sparked controversy after sharing a personal story about how his wife allegedly pressured him into marrying her. In a post that has since gained widespread attention, Prince Ozed recounted a moment when his wife, Comfort Ozed, confronted him with a blunt statement following an intimate encounter. According to his post, Comfort Ozed told him, “Guy marry me nah, you don’t too phuck me.” The remark, which came after what he described as a “good early morning knack,” prompted him to take action. He claimed his immediate response was to inform her to tell her family that he would visit them the following week for formal marriage discussions. Prince Ozed’s post, written in a mix of English and Nigerian Pidgin, humorously advised women to remind their partners about marriage, stating, “Girls, please sometimes remind your guy to marry you, sometimes we dey forget.” He ended the post by emphasizing that ...

  News   File Image The United Kingdom (UK) Government has agreed to provide £50million in international aid to help Syrians in their "hour of need". This was disclosed by David Lammy Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom. According to SkyNews, the UK also had "diplomatic contact" with the rebel group in Syria that ousted Bashar al Assad,  Asked if the government had been in contact with the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Mr Lammy said:  "HTS remains a proscribed organisation, but we can have diplomatic contact and so we do have diplomatic contact, as you would expect."  He added that the UK wants to see a "representative government, an inclusive government" running the country. "We want to see chemical weapons stockpiles secured and not used. And we want to ensure that there is not continuing violence," he said. "And so for all of those reasons, using all the channels t...

  News   File Image The Supreme Court is set to determine the fate of President Bola Tinubu on Monday, December 16, in a new suit seeking his removal from office. The suit, SC/CV/667/2023, calls for Tinubu's dismissal on two main grounds: alleged non-qualification to hold the office of Nigeria's president and the unlawful usurpation of the position. Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru, a former candidate in the 2019 presidential election under the Hope Democratic Party (HDP), filed the suit directly at the Supreme Court. The defendants in the case include former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Tinubu. Owuru, a British-trained lawyer, claims that he won the 2019 election but was denied office due to Buhari's eight-year tenure. He alleges that his previous suit, which sought to remove Buhari from office, was dismissed by the Supreme Court due to a mix-up in hearing dat...

  News   File Image The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) has addressed rumors of a planned protest by Adhoc staff over alleged nonpayment for their roles in the November 2 local government elections. In a statement signed by Dr. Afulike Don Christian, Special Assistant to the ABSIEC Chairman on Communication, Planning, and Strategies, the commission reassured the public and the affected workers that payments would be processed shortly. “The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) has charged the Adhoc Staff that worked at the just-concluded Local Government Area and Ward elections, as well as the general public, to ignore claims by mischief makers mobilizing protests under the guise that the commission will not pay for services rendered during the November 2nd elections,” the statement read. ABSIEC confirmed that its accounts department had finalized arrangements with its lead bank to credit the accounts of the affected staff within hours. “The...

  News   File Image Former Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Prince Paul Ikonne, has successfully completed the rehabilitation of the Omelazu to Ngozi Avenue Road in Aba North Local Government Area of Abia State. The newly rehabilitated road has brought immense relief to residents of the area, who have long endured the challenges of navigating the previously dilapidated route. The project, which underscores Prince Ikonne’s commitment to grassroots development, has been widely lauded by members of the community. Speaking on the development, residents expressed their gratitude and joy, describing the project as a transformative intervention. A local resident, Mrs. Nkechi Okoro, noted, “This road used to be a nightmare, especially during the rainy season. Now, thanks to Prince Ikonne, we can move freely and conduct our daily activities without stress.” Another resident, Mr. Uche Nwankwo, praised the qu...