Abia – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:52:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Abia – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Abia Govt Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Stage Violent Protest https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-govt-raises-alarm-over-alleged-plot-to-stage-violent-protest/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-govt-raises-alarm-over-alleged-plot-to-stage-violent-protest/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480946 The Abia State Government has alleged that some opposition politicians are planning to import miscreants from neighbouring states to stage a violent protest tagged “Tinubu Dey Work, Otti Dey Chop.” The state government claimed that the sponsors of the planned protest intend to incite a clash between demonstrators and security agents. The allegation was made [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-govt-raises-alarm-over-alleged-plot-to-stage-violent-protest/feed/ 0 Abia Police Arrest 226 Suspects, Record 142 Criminal Cases in Three Months https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-police-arrest-226-suspects-record-142-criminal-cases-in-three-months/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-police-arrest-226-suspects-record-142-criminal-cases-in-three-months/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480862 The Abia State Police Command has recorded a total of 142 criminal cases between January and April 2, 2026, leading to the arrest of 226 suspects. The Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists at his office. According to him, many of the cases have been thoroughly investigated and charged [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-police-arrest-226-suspects-record-142-criminal-cases-in-three-months/feed/ 0 Abia PDP Reacts to Otti’s Exchange With Journalist During Media Chat https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-reacts-to-ottis-exchange-with-journalist-during-media-chat/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-reacts-to-ottis-exchange-with-journalist-during-media-chat/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478572 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abia State chapter, has reacted to the exchange between Governor Alex Otti and the Group News Editor of Don FM Umuahia, Mr. Chika Nwabueze, during the governor’s media chat on Friday. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Abraham Amah, the party expressed concern over comments attributed to Otti, alleging [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-reacts-to-ottis-exchange-with-journalist-during-media-chat/feed/ 0 APC Suspends State, LG, Ward Congresses in Abia https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-suspends-state-lg-ward-congresses-in-abia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-suspends-state-lg-ward-congresses-in-abia/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477823 The All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended its state, local government and ward congresses in Abia State. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda. According to the statement, the suspension followed ongoing consultations and the need to conclude certain preparatory and administrative processes [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-suspends-state-lg-ward-congresses-in-abia/feed/ 0 Kalu Vows to Oppose Otti’s Re-election Bid in 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-vows-to-oppose-ottis-re-election-bid-in-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-vows-to-oppose-ottis-re-election-bid-in-2027/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477760 Former Abia State governor and senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that he will oppose the re-election of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, in the 2027 governorship election. Kalu made the statement during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television, stressing that party loyalty must take precedence over personal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-vows-to-oppose-ottis-re-election-bid-in-2027/feed/ 0 Otti Seeks Partnership with Investors as Abia Signs MoU on Aba Commercial Smart City https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-seeks-partnership-with-investors-as-abia-signs-mou-on-aba-commercial-smart-city/ https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-seeks-partnership-with-investors-as-abia-signs-mou-on-aba-commercial-smart-city/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477042 Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has said his administration is ready to collaborate with investors to drive development and create employment opportunities for residents of the state. Otti made this known at the Government House, Umuahia, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of the Aba Commercial Smart City, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-seeks-partnership-with-investors-as-abia-signs-mou-on-aba-commercial-smart-city/feed/ 0 Otti Explains Visit to Detained IPOB Leader, Says It Was Not Politically Motivated https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-explains-visit-to-detained-ipob-leader-says-it-was-not-politically-motivated/ https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-explains-visit-to-detained-ipob-leader-says-it-was-not-politically-motivated/#respond Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473941 Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has explained the reason for his visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, stating that the move was not driven by political ambition. Otti made the clarification on Friday while receiving the leadership of the Abia Diaspora Commission and the medical team of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-explains-visit-to-detained-ipob-leader-says-it-was-not-politically-motivated/feed/ 0 Otti Warns Against Election Rigging in 2027, Says Only God and the People Will Decide Abia’s Future https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-warns-against-election-rigging-in-2027-says-only-god-and-the-people-will-decide-abias-future/ https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-warns-against-election-rigging-in-2027-says-only-god-and-the-people-will-decide-abias-future/#respond Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469533 Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that the will of God and the mandate of the people will determine who emerges victorious in the 2027 governorship election in the state, warning that no one should attempt to manipulate or rig the process against the people’s wishes. Otti issued the warning on Thursday at the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-warns-against-election-rigging-in-2027-says-only-god-and-the-people-will-decide-abias-future/feed/ 0 Crisis Rocks Abia ADC as Faction Suspends State Chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/crisis-rocks-abia-adc-as-faction-suspends-state-chairman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/crisis-rocks-abia-adc-as-faction-suspends-state-chairman/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465875 The Abia State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into crisis following the suspension of its State Chairman, Mr Don Norman Obinna, over alleged misconduct and disregard for party principles. The suspension was announced on Friday during a harmonisation meeting of different factions of the party held in Aba. At the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/crisis-rocks-abia-adc-as-faction-suspends-state-chairman/feed/ 0 APGA Dismisses Reports of Structure Collapse into ADC in Abia https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-dismisses-reports-of-structure-collapse-into-adc-in-abia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-dismisses-reports-of-structure-collapse-into-adc-in-abia/#respond Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465724 The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State has refuted reports claiming that its Abia South senatorial zone structures have collapsed into the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro, the party described the reports as false, misleading, and intended to create confusion. APGA reaffirmed its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-dismisses-reports-of-structure-collapse-into-adc-in-abia/feed/ 0 Abia ADC Endorses Interim National Leadership, Backs Coalition Talks https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-adc-endorses-interim-national-leadership-backs-coalition-talks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-adc-endorses-interim-national-leadership-backs-coalition-talks/#respond Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463904 The Abia State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its weight behind the former National Working Committee of the party for initiating the appointment of an interim National Chairman, David Mark, and for advancing ongoing coalition discussions aimed at strengthening the party. This endorsement was made on Saturday in Umuahia during an [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-adc-endorses-interim-national-leadership-backs-coalition-talks/feed/ 0 2027 Election: ADC, Coalition Partners Hold Political Summit in Abia https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-election-adc-coalition-partners-hold-political-summit-in-abia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-election-adc-coalition-partners-hold-political-summit-in-abia/#respond Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=455278 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its coalition partners on Friday held a landmark political summit in Umuahia, Abia State, adopting the ADC as the official platform for their joint political resurgence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the summit, the Chairman of ADC in Abia State, Don Norman Obinna, said the coalition’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-election-adc-coalition-partners-hold-political-summit-in-abia/feed/ 0 I Spent My Personal Money to Run Abia State as Governor – Orji Uzor Kalu https://www.theinfostride.com/i-spent-my-personal-money-to-run-abia-state-as-governor-orji-uzor-kalu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-spent-my-personal-money-to-run-abia-state-as-governor-orji-uzor-kalu/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=446438 Former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has claimed he personally financed the affairs of Abia State during his tenure as governor. Kalu made the revelation on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. According to the former governor, he did not derive any financial benefit [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-spent-my-personal-money-to-run-abia-state-as-governor-orji-uzor-kalu/feed/ 0 2027: My Second Term Bid Is in God’s Hands – Gov. Alex Otti https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-my-second-term-bid-is-in-gods-hands-gov-alex-otti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-my-second-term-bid-is-in-gods-hands-gov-alex-otti/#respond Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=443761 Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has said that his re-election bid for a second term in office in 2027 will be determined by divine guidance. Otti made the statement on Sunday during a civic reception organized in his honour by the Oha Isiala Ngwa—the people of Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas—at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-my-second-term-bid-is-in-gods-hands-gov-alex-otti/feed/ 0 Abia PDP Stakeholders Strategize to Reclaim Power in 2027, Vow to End Impunity https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-stakeholders-strategize-to-reclaim-power-in-2027-vow-to-end-impunity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-stakeholders-strategize-to-reclaim-power-in-2027-vow-to-end-impunity/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408863 Top stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia North have convened a strategic meeting aimed at repositioning the party to reclaim control of Abia State in the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at the Abriba residence of Hon. Mandela Obasi, who represents Ohafia North in the Abia State House of Assembly, brought [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-stakeholders-strategize-to-reclaim-power-in-2027-vow-to-end-impunity/feed/ 0 Pro-Abure LP Faction Accuses Gov. Otti, Peter Obi of Anti-Party Activities https://www.theinfostride.com/pro-abure-lp-faction-accuses-gov-otti-peter-obi-of-anti-party-activities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pro-abure-lp-faction-accuses-gov-otti-peter-obi-of-anti-party-activities/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408466 The Abia State faction of the Labour Party (LP) loyal to Julius Abure has accused Governor Alex Otti of sidelining foundational members of the party, claiming that the political group “Abia Arise” now dominates the state’s political space. Chairman of the faction, Prince Ndubueze, made the allegations on Wednesday following what he described as an [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pro-abure-lp-faction-accuses-gov-otti-peter-obi-of-anti-party-activities/feed/ 0 Over 2,000 PDP Members Defect to Labour Party in Abi https://www.theinfostride.com/over-2000-pdp-members-defect-to-labour-party-in-abi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/over-2000-pdp-members-defect-to-labour-party-in-abi/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404271 More than 2,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State have defected to the Labour Party (LP) in solidarity with their representative in the State Assembly, Rowland Dennis, who recently left the PDP. The defectors, led by their ward chairmen, were officially received into the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/over-2000-pdp-members-defect-to-labour-party-in-abi/feed/ 0 Court Halts Suspension of PDP BoT Chairman, Wabara, in Abia Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/court-halts-suspension-of-pdp-bot-chairman-wabara-in-abia-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-halts-suspension-of-pdp-bot-chairman-wabara-in-abia-crisis/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404267 The legal battle between the Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has escalated, with the Abia State High Court in Obehie, Ukwa West Local Government Area, restraining the enforcement of Wabara’s suspension. Presiding over the case between Wabara and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-halts-suspension-of-pdp-bot-chairman-wabara-in-abia-crisis/feed/ 0 Abia PDP Condemns Lawmaker’s Defection to Labour Party, Demands Seat Be Declared Vacant https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-condemns-lawmakers-defection-to-labour-party-demands-seat-be-declared-vacant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-condemns-lawmakers-defection-to-labour-party-demands-seat-be-declared-vacant/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=403984 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has condemned the defection of Rowland Dennis Chinwendu, the lawmaker representing Isiala Ngwa South Constituency, to the Labour Party (LP). Chinwendu’s defection was announced on the floor of the Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday, just days after speculation emerged about his plans to leave the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-condemns-lawmakers-defection-to-labour-party-demands-seat-be-declared-vacant/feed/ 0 Ikpeazu Pledges Loyalty to PDP, Urges Members to Stay Committed Ahead of 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/ikpeazu-pledges-loyalty-to-pdp-urges-members-to-stay-committed-ahead-of-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ikpeazu-pledges-loyalty-to-pdp-urges-members-to-stay-committed-ahead-of-2027/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402224 Former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging members to remain loyal and dedicated to reclaiming power in the 2027 elections. Addressing PDP supporters from Abia South at his Umuobiakwa country home, Ikpeazu dismissed speculations of his defection, vowing to work tirelessly to restore the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ikpeazu-pledges-loyalty-to-pdp-urges-members-to-stay-committed-ahead-of-2027/feed/ 0 Governor Alex Otti Signs N750.28 Billion 2025 Abia State Budget into Law https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-alex-otti-signs-n750-28-billion-2025-abia-state-budget-into-law/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-alex-otti-signs-n750-28-billion-2025-abia-state-budget-into-law/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398934 Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has signed the N750,282,200,000 appropriation bill for the 2025 fiscal year into law. The budget, recently passed by the Abia State House of Assembly, received the governor’s assent on Friday. Governor Otti commended the lawmakers for their thorough scrutiny and swift passage of the budget, emphasizing that it would enable [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-alex-otti-signs-n750-28-billion-2025-abia-state-budget-into-law/feed/ 0 EFCC Arrests 22 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abia https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-22-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-abia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-22-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-abia/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397290 Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended 22 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation conducted in Abia State. The EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to Oyewale, the suspects were arrested on Friday at locations in Umuagu [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-22-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-abia/feed/ 0 Otti Slams PDP’s Shadow Government in Abia, Labels it Treasonable https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-slams-pdps-shadow-government-in-abia-labels-it-treasonable/ https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-slams-pdps-shadow-government-in-abia-labels-it-treasonable/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396733 Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has condemned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state for establishing a shadow government, describing the move as a treasonous act. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of workers’ unions in the state, Otti vowed to pursue legal action against the opposition party within the boundaries of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/otti-slams-pdps-shadow-government-in-abia-labels-it-treasonable/feed/ 0 Abia PDP Forms Shadow House of Assembly to Promote Accountability https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-forms-shadow-house-of-assembly-to-promote-accountability/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-forms-shadow-house-of-assembly-to-promote-accountability/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:30:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395980 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has announced the creation of a Shadow House of Assembly to enhance accountability in governance. The party’s chairman, Abraham Amah, made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the PDP secretariat in Umuahia on Tuesday. Amah revealed that Solomon Akpulonu, representing the Obingwa East State Constituency, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-forms-shadow-house-of-assembly-to-promote-accountability/feed/ 0 Ceiling Collapse Disrupts Session at Obehie Magistrate Court, Abia State https://www.theinfostride.com/ceiling-collapse-disrupts-session-at-obehie-magistrate-court-abia-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ceiling-collapse-disrupts-session-at-obehie-magistrate-court-abia-state/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395479 A section of the ceiling in the Obehie Magistrate Court, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, collapsed on Friday during court proceedings, causing a brief commotion among those present. Although no injuries were reported, the incident created a moment of confusion and forced the court to temporarily suspend its session. A local source [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ceiling-collapse-disrupts-session-at-obehie-magistrate-court-abia-state/feed/ 0 Abia State Government Arraigns Three for Alleged Pension Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-government-arraigns-three-for-alleged-pension-fraud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-government-arraigns-three-for-alleged-pension-fraud/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393712 The Abia State Government has arraigned three individuals in the Federal High Court, Umuahia, over allegations of pension fund theft. The accused—Onyekachi Success Nwabueze, Miriam Azubuike, and Victor Chisom Samuel—faced a six-count charge under case number FHC/UM/CR/199/24. The charges, brought by the Abia State government, were filed under Section 8 of the Advance Fee Fraud [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-government-arraigns-three-for-alleged-pension-fraud/feed/ 0 New Abia PDP Working Committee Inaugurated, Aims to Reclaim Power in 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/new-abia-pdp-working-committee-inaugurated-aims-to-reclaim-power-in-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/new-abia-pdp-working-committee-inaugurated-aims-to-reclaim-power-in-2027/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:30:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393875 The newly elected Abia State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was inaugurated at the party secretariat in Umuahia, following the administration of the oath of office to the new officers. The inauguration ceremony was conducted by the PDP’s legal adviser, Ukpai Ukairo, who administered the oath of allegiance to the committee members. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/new-abia-pdp-working-committee-inaugurated-aims-to-reclaim-power-in-2027/feed/ 0 Newborn Found Abandoned in Umuahia Gutter, Public Outraged https://www.theinfostride.com/newborn-found-abandoned-in-umuahia-gutter-public-outraged/ https://www.theinfostride.com/newborn-found-abandoned-in-umuahia-gutter-public-outraged/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393369 A newborn baby was discovered abandoned in a deep gutter on Umuwaya Road, opposite Abam Street, in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Thursday. The identity of the person responsible remains unknown. By Thursday evening, it was unclear whether the infant was still alive. A crowd quickly gathered at the scene, expressing shock and anger [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/newborn-found-abandoned-in-umuahia-gutter-public-outraged/feed/ 0 APGA Rejects Abia Local Government Election Results, Vows Legal Action https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-rejects-abia-local-government-election-results-vows-legal-action/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-rejects-abia-local-government-election-results-vows-legal-action/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393244 The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has rejected the outcome of the recent local government chairmanship and councillorship elections, pledging to challenge the results in court. APGA State Chairman, Onuoha Egbe Benon, made the party’s stance clear during a press briefing on Tuesday, alleging that the results announced by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-rejects-abia-local-government-election-results-vows-legal-action/feed/ 0 Governor Otti Accuses Opposition of Spreading Fake News to Mislead Abia People https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-otti-accuses-opposition-of-spreading-fake-news-to-mislead-abia-people/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-otti-accuses-opposition-of-spreading-fake-news-to-mislead-abia-people/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:30:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393241 Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has accused opposition members of spreading misinformation about his administration, alleging they are gathering in Abuja and other locations to deceive the people of Abia with fake news. Speaking at the Government House in Umuahia on Monday during the swearing-in of the Chairman, Deputy Chairmen, and councilors of the 17 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-otti-accuses-opposition-of-spreading-fake-news-to-mislead-abia-people/feed/ 0 Abia IPAC Cautions Security Agencies Against Voter Brutality in November 2 LG Poll https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-ipac-cautions-security-agencies-against-voter-brutality-in-november-2-lg-poll/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-ipac-cautions-security-agencies-against-voter-brutality-in-november-2-lg-poll/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392887 The Abia State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged security agencies to refrain from subjecting voters to any form of brutality during the upcoming local government elections on November 2. Speaking in Umuahia on Thursday after a peace accord was signed by political parties in the state, Abia IPAC Chairman Nelcin Uluocha [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-ipac-cautions-security-agencies-against-voter-brutality-in-november-2-lg-poll/feed/ 0 Abia Government Dismisses NLC’s Allegations on LG Funds Bill as Baseless https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-dismisses-nlcs-allegations-on-lg-funds-bill-as-baseless/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-dismisses-nlcs-allegations-on-lg-funds-bill-as-baseless/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 12:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392113 The Abia State Government has refuted claims made by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) regarding a purported bill aimed at ceding 90% of local government funds to the state, leaving the LGAs with only 10%. The allegations were contained in a letter jointly signed by the NLC’s state chairman and secretary, and addressed to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-dismisses-nlcs-allegations-on-lg-funds-bill-as-baseless/feed/ 0 Hooded Gunmen Kill Two in Aba Amid Sit-at-Home Enforcement https://www.theinfostride.com/hooded-gunmen-kill-two-in-aba-amid-sit-at-home-enforcement/ https://www.theinfostride.com/hooded-gunmen-kill-two-in-aba-amid-sit-at-home-enforcement/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391762 Suspected enforcers of a sit-at-home order killed two residents on Tuesday in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State. The assailants, dressed in black and wearing hoods, attacked around Old Express, off Sameck Junction, within Aba North Local Government Area. One of the victims was identified as a caretaker, while the identity of the second [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/hooded-gunmen-kill-two-in-aba-amid-sit-at-home-enforcement/feed/ 0 Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Labour Party Leaders in Abia State https://www.theinfostride.com/unknown-gunmen-kidnap-labour-party-leaders-in-abia-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/unknown-gunmen-kidnap-labour-party-leaders-in-abia-state/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2024 21:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391542 Two key stakeholders of the Labour Party (LP) in Abia State have been abducted by unknown gunmen, raising concerns about the state’s security situation. The incident occurred during a Labour Party meeting at a hotel in Aba, the state’s commercial hub. Eyewitnesses reported that the heavily armed, masked assailants stormed the venue and disrupted the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/unknown-gunmen-kidnap-labour-party-leaders-in-abia-state/feed/ 0 Abia State Government Approves Funds for School Heads to Curb Illegal Fee Collections https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-government-approves-funds-for-school-heads-to-curb-illegal-fee-collections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-government-approves-funds-for-school-heads-to-curb-illegal-fee-collections/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390572 The Abia State Government has approved the provision of funds and running costs for the offices of school heads across the state, a move aimed at addressing issues of illegal fee collections and easing pressure on educational administrators. The decision comes in response to allegations of illegal fees being collected in some primary and secondary [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-government-approves-funds-for-school-heads-to-curb-illegal-fee-collections/feed/ 0 83 Arrested for Violating Abia State Environmental Sanitation Laws https://www.theinfostride.com/83-arrested-for-violating-abia-state-environmental-sanitation-laws/ https://www.theinfostride.com/83-arrested-for-violating-abia-state-environmental-sanitation-laws/#respond Sat, 28 Sep 2024 20:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390127 Eighty-three individuals were arrested on Saturday in various parts of Umuahia, Abia State, for violating the state’s environmental sanitation laws during the September edition of the monthly clean-up exercise. The arrests were made by the Task Force team of the Abia State Government, targeting those who disregarded the sanitation hours. Some of the offenders were [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/83-arrested-for-violating-abia-state-environmental-sanitation-laws/feed/ 0 NLC Condemns Fuel Price Hike as Betrayal of Nigerian Workers https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-condemns-fuel-price-hike-as-betrayal-of-nigerian-workers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-condemns-fuel-price-hike-as-betrayal-of-nigerian-workers/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388451 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed outrage over the sudden increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, describing it as a betrayal of trust, especially towards Nigerian workers. The NLC’s President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, voiced his disapproval on Tuesday, highlighting that part of the reason the union accepted [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-condemns-fuel-price-hike-as-betrayal-of-nigerian-workers/feed/ 0 Abia House of Assembly Confirms ABSIEC Chairman and Members Amid Legislative Activity https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-house-of-assembly-confirms-absiec-chairman-and-members-amid-legislative-activity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-house-of-assembly-confirms-absiec-chairman-and-members-amid-legislative-activity/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387567 The Abia State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of the Chairman and several members of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), following nominations made by Governor Alex Otti. This development was formally announced during a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Augustine Okezie. During the session, Professor George Chima [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-house-of-assembly-confirms-absiec-chairman-and-members-amid-legislative-activity/feed/ 0 Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Confident of APC’s Return to Power in Abia State https://www.theinfostride.com/deputy-speaker-benjamin-kalu-confident-of-apcs-return-to-power-in-abia-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/deputy-speaker-benjamin-kalu-confident-of-apcs-return-to-power-in-abia-state/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:30:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387443 Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has made a bold declaration regarding the future political landscape of Abia State. Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), confidently asserted that the APC will produce the next governor of Abia State, effectively ending the Labour Party’s hold on the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/deputy-speaker-benjamin-kalu-confident-of-apcs-return-to-power-in-abia-state/feed/ 0 NLC President Ajaero Summoned by Nigerian Police Over Alleged Terrorism Links https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-president-ajaero-summoned-by-nigerian-police-over-alleged-terrorism-links/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-president-ajaero-summoned-by-nigerian-police-over-alleged-terrorism-links/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387397 The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) is at the centre of a growing controversy as its National President, Joe Ajaero, has been summoned by the Nigeria Police Force for questioning. The summons, which has sparked widespread debate, involves serious allegations linking Ajaero to terrorism financing and other criminal activities. This development has not only heightened tensions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-president-ajaero-summoned-by-nigerian-police-over-alleged-terrorism-links/feed/ 0 Abia State Assembly Swears in PDP’s Aaron Uzodike After Lengthy Delay https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-assembly-swears-in-pdps-aaron-uzodike-after-lengthy-delay/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-assembly-swears-in-pdps-aaron-uzodike-after-lengthy-delay/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387012 In a long-awaited development, Aaron Uzodike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been officially sworn in as the representative of the Aba North constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. This ceremony took place on Tuesday, following a prolonged legal and political battle that has spanned several months. Uzodike’s path to the assembly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-assembly-swears-in-pdps-aaron-uzodike-after-lengthy-delay/feed/ 0 Drama Unfolds at Abia House of Assembly Over Incomplete Commissioner Nominee Credentials https://www.theinfostride.com/drama-unfolds-at-abia-house-of-assembly-over-incomplete-commissioner-nominee-credentials/ https://www.theinfostride.com/drama-unfolds-at-abia-house-of-assembly-over-incomplete-commissioner-nominee-credentials/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386667 The Abia State House of Assembly witnessed an unusual turn of events during its recent plenary session when three out of six commissioner nominees presented for confirmation by Governor Alex Otti appeared without some of the required credentials. This situation sparked a heated discussion among members and raised concerns about the vetting process for key [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/drama-unfolds-at-abia-house-of-assembly-over-incomplete-commissioner-nominee-credentials/feed/ 0 Fraudsters Foiled: Suspected Con Artists Captured in Abia https://www.theinfostride.com/fraudsters-foiled-suspected-con-artists-captured-in-abia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fraudsters-foiled-suspected-con-artists-captured-in-abia/#respond Sat, 03 Aug 2024 20:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386368 In a recent operation in Okwu Olokoro, Umuahia South Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State, two suspected fraudsters were apprehended while attempting to deceive yet another victim. The suspects, identified as Uche Harrison, aged 42, and Lucky Nwohu, whose age remains undisclosed, were detained by vigilant youths from the Okwu community. The suspects, who [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fraudsters-foiled-suspected-con-artists-captured-in-abia/feed/ 0 Six Dead in Aba Attack on Police Patrol Team https://www.theinfostride.com/six-dead-in-aba-attack-on-police-patrol-team/ https://www.theinfostride.com/six-dead-in-aba-attack-on-police-patrol-team/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2024 21:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384275 The Abia State Police Command has confirmed that six people, including Police Inspector Shehu Oyibo, two assailants, and three civilians, died in Aba on Sunday following an attack on a patrol team. According to the police, the incident occurred around 11:28 AM when operatives from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) were attacked by armed assailants [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/six-dead-in-aba-attack-on-police-patrol-team/feed/ 0 Abia PDP Calls for LG Elections Following Supreme Court’s Autonomy Ruling https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-calls-for-lg-elections-following-supreme-courts-autonomy-ruling/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-calls-for-lg-elections-following-supreme-courts-autonomy-ruling/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383476 The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the presidency to direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to schedule local government council elections within three to six months. This request comes in response to the Supreme Court of Nigeria’s recent judgment granting full financial autonomy to local government areas. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-calls-for-lg-elections-following-supreme-courts-autonomy-ruling/feed/ 0 APC Vows to Capture Abia and Enugu States in 2027 Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-vows-to-capture-abia-and-enugu-states-in-2027-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-vows-to-capture-abia-and-enugu-states-in-2027-elections/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:30:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383457 The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its determination to secure victories in Abia and Enugu states in the 2027 general elections. The party claims to have made significant progress in the South-East zone, positioning itself for success in the upcoming elections. During the APC South-East stakeholders’ meeting held in Abakaliki, the national vice [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-vows-to-capture-abia-and-enugu-states-in-2027-elections/feed/ 0 PDP Chieftain Warns Against Imposition of Candidates Ahead of Congresses https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-warns-against-imposition-of-candidates-ahead-of-congresses/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-warns-against-imposition-of-candidates-ahead-of-congresses/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382127 Lazarus Atu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged the party’s leadership in Abia State to avoid imposing unpopular candidates and to allow internal democracy to thrive ahead of the State and National Congress. This appeal follows the recent zoning of the state chairmanship position of the PDP to Abia North by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-warns-against-imposition-of-candidates-ahead-of-congresses/feed/ 0 PDP Demands Governor Otti List 90 Roads Allegedly Rehabilitated in Abia https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-demands-governor-otti-list-90-roads-allegedly-rehabilitated-in-abia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-demands-governor-otti-list-90-roads-allegedly-rehabilitated-in-abia/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381479 The Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged Governor Alex Otti to provide details of the 90 roads he claims to have rehabilitated during his first year in office. In a statement signed by the Acting Publicity Secretary of the Abia State PDP, Elder Amah Anraham, the party called on Governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-demands-governor-otti-list-90-roads-allegedly-rehabilitated-in-abia/feed/ 0 Troops of Operation UDOKA Seize 14 Boats and Arrest Oil Bunkerers in Abia State https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-of-operation-udoka-seize-14-boats-and-arrest-oil-bunkerers-in-abia-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-of-operation-udoka-seize-14-boats-and-arrest-oil-bunkerers-in-abia-state/#respond Sat, 22 Jun 2024 20:30:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381187 Troops of Operation UDOKA have successfully destroyed 14 boats and numerous drums of crude oil recovered from oil bunkerers at Isimini Waterside in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. The operation, led by Major General Hassan Dada, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu, resulted in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-of-operation-udoka-seize-14-boats-and-arrest-oil-bunkerers-in-abia-state/feed/ 0 Abia PDP Expresses Anger Over Delay in Inauguration of Re-elected Lawmaker https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-expresses-anger-over-delay-in-inauguration-of-re-elected-lawmaker/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-expresses-anger-over-delay-in-inauguration-of-re-elected-lawmaker/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:30:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381093 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has voiced its frustration over the six-month delay in the inauguration of Hon. Aaron Uzodike, who was re-elected as the member representing Aba North State Constituency in the 2023 elections. Despite Uzodike receiving a Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on December 13, [...]

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