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Abia PDP Celebrates Barrister Kingsley Imaga on His Birthday | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has extended warm birthday wishes to Barrister Kingsley Imaga, the party’s State Legal Adviser, recognizing his unwavering commitment to the party’s ideals and the development of Abia State. In a statement signed by the party’s chairman, Elder Abraham Amah, and titled “Happy Birthday to Barrister Kingsley Imaga!”, the PDP lauded Imaga’s dedication, leadership, and contributions both as a legal professional and a public servant. “On this special day, I, on behalf of the Abia PDP family, celebrate a forthright and unassuming leader, a distinguished legal luminary, and a dedicated statesman—Barrister Kingsley Imaga,” Amah stated. Highlighting Imaga’s impact on governance, the statement acknowledged his role as a former Commissioner for Transport, emphasizing the lasting contributions he made to the state’s development. It also commended his integrity and commitment to justice in his current position as the Sta...
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VIDEO: Widow Cries Out as Isiala Ngwa North Councillor Allegedly Harvests Her Cassava Farm on LGA Chairman’s Orders | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   A widow in Isiala Ngwa North has raised an alarm after her cassava farm was allegedly uprooted by a councillor representing Ward 3, Chinyere Obediah. As  captured in a viral video, the woman whose farm was raided alleged that the councillor, claimed that she acted on the directives of the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, and the Local Government Chairman, Hon. Amb. Innocent Chiedozie Uruakpa. The shocking incident, which has sparked outrage in the community, has drawn widespread condemnation, with many questioning the alleged complicity of government officials in what is being described as an unjust and inhumane act against a vulnerable citizen. In response to the growing backlash, the Executive Mayor of Isiala Ngwa North, Hon. Amb. Innocent Chiedozie Uruakpa, through his Chief Press Secretary, Ifeadi Miracle Una, swiftly issued an official disclaimer denying any involvement in the incident. Watch video of the woman’s outcry below šŸ‘‡šŸ½ The statement, tit...
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Policy Summersault: Abia Governor Backtracks on Relocating ABSU Umuahia Campus to Uturu Over Improper Planning | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has made a significant policy reversal regarding the planned relocation of the Abia State University (ABSU) Law and Agriculture Faculties from Umuahia back to their original campus in Uturu. The governor admitted that the relocation, initially scheduled for June, would no longer be feasible due to the absence of standard faculty buildings in Uturu. Recall how Abia Governor had said to have built court halls and other structures , which included Agricultural facilities and lecture rooms to accommodate Law sand agricultural students academic activities following his order of relocation from ABSU Umuahia campus to UTURU. Speaking on the matter, Governor Otti revealed that his initial decision was based on reports indicating the presence of faculty buildings in Uturu. However, upon further assessment, he discovered that the existing structures were in a state of disrepair and unsuitable to accommodate the faculties. “The initial re...
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Senator Abaribe Debunks Allegations of Disrupting Senate Plenary Over Nnamdi Kanu | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The office of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has strongly denied reports alleging that the lawmaker disrupted a Senate plenary session to demand the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In an official statement released on Thursday, Senator Abaribe’s media aide, Uchenna Awom, described the claims as “false, misleading, and a deliberate act of misinformation.” The statement warned that the report was a fabrication aimed at undermining ongoing political efforts toward resolving Nnamdi Kanu’s case through legal and diplomatic channels. “The report is false and, at best, a concoction that defies logic,” the statement read. “It was a deliberate misinformation effort designed to insinuate a sinister motive, ultimately aimed at sabotaging the ongoing political solution being explored to secure Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release.” Clarifying Senator Abaribe’s movements, the statement emphasized that the lawmaker was l...
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Rivers Assembly Passes Three Bills, Adjourns Sine Die | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The Rivers State House of Assembly, in furtherance of its legislative mandate, passed three crucial bills during its 136th Legislative Sitting on Friday. The bills, which will now be transmitted to the Governor for assent, cover legislative privileges, electoral processes, and local government administration. According to a statement signed by Martins Wachukwu, Special Assistant on Media to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, the three bills include: • The Rivers State House of Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Bill, 2025, which seeks to grant the House necessary powers, privileges, and immunity to effectively perform its legislative duties. • The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Bill, 2025, which repeals the existing State Electoral Law of 2018 and establishes a new framework for the Commission in line with the Electoral Act of 2022 and the 1999 Constitution. • The Rivers State Local Government Bill, 2025, which repeals and...
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SAAG Criticises Governor Otti for Downplaying Federal Support, Governing from Private Residence | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The South-East APC Agenda Group (SAAG) has strongly criticized the Labour Party Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, accusing him of deliberately downplaying the significant support his administration has received from President Bola Tinubu’s government. The group claims that despite the substantial federal backing, Otti has failed to acknowledge the contributions while continuing to operate from his private residence. According to SAAG, the federal government has provided immense financial and infrastructural support to Abia State under Governor Otti. The group noted that the state’s monthly allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) have increased fourfold under the Tinubu administration, yet Otti has not publicly credited the federal government for these funds. Additionally, Abia State has reportedly benefited from several federal interventions, including a ₦5 billion allocation for the procurement of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) veh...
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