Abia state news live

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 announced the appointment of a new Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Agbazuere. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the 2023 governorship election in the state. [Source: Daily Trust]

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: ThisDay Live]
• 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. [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. [Source: Punch Newspaper]
• The Abia State University (ABSU) has announced the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ikechi Mgbeoji. [Source: The Nation]

Health

• The Abia State Government has launched a new healthcare initiative aimed at improving healthcare services in the state. The initiative, called "Abia Health Initiative", aims to provide free healthcare services to residents of the state. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
• The Abia State Ministry of Health has announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. The ministry has advised residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. [Source: Daily Trust]

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