Tricycle operators, also known as Keke NAPEP, on Monday, in Abia State, took over some strategic locations of Umuahia to protest the N2,000 weekly ticketing system allegedly introduced by the State Ministry of Transport. The commercial Keke riders also lamented the recent increase in the pump price of fuel, saying the sale of a litre […]
Imo leads table as South East Basketball tournament ends in Umuahia
The South East Basketball tournament has ended in Umuahia with the Imo State Basketball team maintaining their lead on the table. They concluded their last match by defeating Abia Stars of Abia State with a score of 43-42 points. Imo also emerged victorious against the Anambra team with a score of 48-36 points. Abia Stars, […]
‘One chance’ robbers escape lynching in Umuahia
A two-man robbery gang which allegedly specialized in robbing passengers of their belongings, have escaped being burnt alive by an angry mob in Umuahia, Abia State. The incident happened beside popular Golden Guinea Breweries along Aba road in the Abia capital. The robbers were alleged to be hypnotizing their victims or threatening them with sharp […]
Abia defeats Anambra as South East Basketball Championship begins in Umuahia
Abia State’s male basketball team, Abia Stars, defeated the Anambra basketball team 26-50 at the indoor hall of Umuahia township stadium on Thursday as the South East Basketball Championship kicked off. The Abia team, captained by Ifeanyi Emmanuel Kpatuma, produced a scintillating performance in the game, dominating the four rounds and converting most of their […]
Police arrest suspects over death of young man in Umuahia
The Abia State Police Command has arrested some suspects in connection with the death of a 23-year-old man, Hope Chinedu Prosper, who was taken to an unknown destination by his friend but brought back lifeless. Confirming the development, the Command in a statement signed by its spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed that the remains of […]
Autopsy begins on remains of hotel manager allegedly killed by soldiers in Umuahia
The Abia State Police Command has said that discreet investigations have commenced on the death of the Manager of Hotel Royal Damgrate, Mr James Etubi, who was allegedly beaten to death by military officers in Umuahia. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the Command, Maureen Chinaka made this known in a statement she made available […]
Army probes death of hotel manager in Abia
The army spokesperson said the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, has ordered an extensive investigation to authenticate the validity of the incident and bring to book anyone found culpable. The post Army probes death of hotel manager in Abia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Abia, Imo governors, Ohaneze, others mourn Ogbonnaya Onu
Abia govt spends N9 billion to offset pension arrears – Official
The state government had recently directed that payments of monthly salaries and pensions must take precedent above monthly entitlements of political office holders. The post Abia govt spends N9 billion to offset pension arrears – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico