Abia state news 24

Here are some recent news updates from Abia State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Abia State Government has announced the reopening of the Aba-Owerri Road, which was closed due to a collapsed bridge. The road is now open to traffic, but motorists are advised to exercise caution. (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 Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has inaugurated a 25-member committee to review the state's 2023 budget. The committee is chaired by the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Aham Uche Nwosu. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has announced the suspension of its state chairman, High Chief Ikechi Emenike, 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, called "Abia SMEs Support Scheme", aims to provide financial and technical support to SMEs in the state. (Source: BusinessDay)
• 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. The chamber's president, Chief Emeka Nwosu, made the call during a meeting with the state governor. (Source: The Guardian)

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. The schools will reopen on Monday, March 1, 2021. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
• The Abia State University (ABSU) has announced the appointment of a new vice-chancellor, Professor Ikechi Mgbeoji. Professor Mgbeoji takes over from Professor Ikechi Nwosu, who has retired. (Source: The Nation)

Sports

• The Abia State Government has announced plans to establish a new sports stadium in Umuahia, the state capital. The stadium will be built in collaboration with the Federal Government and will have a seating capacity of 20,000. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The Abia Warriors Football Club has signed a new player, Chukwuemeka Nwosu, from the Enugu Rangers Football Club. Nwosu is a midfielder and has played for several clubs in Nigeria. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Abia State.