Abia news online today
Here are some of the top news stories from Abia State, Nigeria, for today:
Breaking News
- Abia State Government has announced the reopening of the Aba-Owerri Road, which has been under construction for several months. The road is expected to be fully completed by the end of the year. [Source: Vanguard News]
- The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Nwosu, for allegedly killing his 25-year-old wife, Nneoma Nwosu, in their home in Umuahia. [Source: The Nation]
Politics
- The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government of mismanaging the state's resources and called for the immediate resignation of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has announced the suspension of its state chairman, Johnson Onuigbo, over alleged anti-party activities. [Source: ThisDay Live]
Economy
- The Abia State Government has launched a new initiative to promote small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the state. The initiative, known as the Abia SMEs Development Programme, aims to provide financial and technical support to SMEs in the state. [Source: The Guardian]
- The Abia State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ABACCIMA) has called on the state government to provide more support to businesses in the state to boost economic growth. [Source: BusinessDay]
Education
- The Abia State Government has announced the reopening of all public schools in the state, which were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: Punch Newspaper]
- The Abia State University (ABSU) has announced the appointment of a new vice-chancellor, Professor Ikechi Mgbeoji, who will take over from the outgoing vice-chancellor, Professor Ikechi Nwosu. [Source: The Nation]
Sports
- The Abia Warriors Football Club has announced the signing of a new player, Chukwuemeka Nwosu, from the Enugu Rangers Football Club. [Source: Vanguard News]
- The Abia State Government has announced plans to establish a new sports stadium in the state capital, Umuahia. [Source: The Guardian]
Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Abia State, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.