A middle-aged man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle parked outside the Assemblies of God Church on Item Street, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.

Victims of a devastating fire at a Umuahia filling station in Abia State are appealing to the government for urgent assistance after recounting N140 million in losses.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Abia State, Nigeria, has secured 95 convictions out of 104 filed suits at the Federal High Court, Umuahia, over the past 12 months.

Abia State is taking steps to consolidate motor parks in Umuahia, facing some resistance from operators who are reluctant to embrace the change.

Abia AAC Governorship Candidate Doris Ogala visited victims of alleged forced eviction in Umuahia, Nigeria, vowing to liberate the state from suffering.

Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze laid his mother to rest in Umuahia, Abia State, with NFF and fellow Eagles stars in attendance at the emotional burial. Read More:…

At a ceremony held at Ahieke, Umuahia North Local Government Area to officially hand over the buildings, Mrs Otti said the objective of the initiative was “to improve the living conditions of…

By Ugochukwu Alaribe  UMUAHIA – A  Magistrate Court sitting in Aba North, Abia State, has remanded a man identified as Ekeke Nnamdi, in police custody,over alleged forgery of a seal and signature…

Traditional rulers in Abia are insisting on compliance with the existing zoning agreement for the Ikwuano/Umuahia federal seat to ensure peace and equity.

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has officially launched the construction of 1,200 housing units in Umuahia under the Federal Housing Authority's Renewed Hope Housing Scheme, making Abia one of the first states to do so.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Fed Housing Estate in Umuahia North, along Ubani–Uzuakoli Road, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21. The event marks the start of a new housing project in Abia State, Nigeria.

Governor Alex Otti has launched the Abia-ANPA medical mission, offering free consultations and surgeries to residents in Aba and Umuahia to improve healthcare access.

Residents in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, are complaining about "crazy" electricity bills, with many stating that power costs now exceed their house rent.

A tragic auto crash in Abia State, Nigeria, claimed two lives after a truck collided with a tricycle near Ubani Market in Umuahia, as confirmed by the FRSC.

During a two-day Umuahia Healing and Miracle Crusade in Abia State, cleric Paul Enenche and his wife, Becky, praised Governor Otti for the state's transformation.

Betty Emeka-Obasi, administrator of the Abia Eye Health Management Bureau, disclosed this on Thursday in Umuahia during the World Glaucoma Week 2026 symposium. The post Abia records 6,381 glaucoma cases in 18 months – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abia State chapter, has berated Governor Alex Otti over an alleged attack on a journalist in Umuahia. The post Abia PDP slams Otti over alleged attack on journalist appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Abia State Government has begun enforcing motorcycle restrictions in Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia to enhance security, also launching a toll-free complaints line.

The Abia State Government has commenced enforcement of a ban on motorcycle operations in Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia, imposing a N50,000 fine and potential impoundment for violators.

The Abia State Government has enforced a ban on 'okada' (motorcycle taxis) in Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia, with violators facing a ₦50,000 fine as part of new security measures.

Residents of the Ikwuano/Umuahia constituency in Nigeria are calling for greater accountability from their elected government officials as the current legislative cycle nears its end, three years after initial promises.

The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the decision to name the newly commissioned Umuahia Central Bus Terminal after Prof. Nnenna Otti, who served as the Returning Officer for the 2023 governorship election.

Residents in several cities across Nigeria's Southeast, including Onitsha, Nnewi, and Umuahia, observed a widespread sit-at-home order for Biafra Day. The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) praised the high level of compliance with the directive.

Umuahia South Local Government Area in Abia State is collaborating with security agencies to combat drug abuse and insecurity, initiating youth empowerment and vigilante programs.

Emeka Bahadur, a US-based politician, has been selected as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency in Nigeria's Abia State.

Abia State is preparing to launch operations at its new mega transport terminal in Umuahia within two weeks, aiming to centralize and modernize commuter services.

Abia APC aspirant Lucky Igbokwe has called on party leaders to provide opportunities for youths in the upcoming 2027 elections, announcing his candidacy for the Ikwuano/Umuahia federal seat.

Police in Abia, Nigeria, are searching for a vigilante member who fatally shot his girlfriend and injured two other individuals in Umuahia.

A 62-year-old widow in Abia State has appealed to the governor's wife for support to prevent individuals from illegally evicting her from her property in Umuahia.

Nigeria's Labour Party has announced its timetable for 2026 congresses, culminating in a national convention on April 28 in Umuahia to elect new leaders.

The Abia State Government has announced it will organize a state burial for the late Rev Dr Uma Ukpai, with the service scheduled for March 26, 2026, in Umuahia.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, has questioned the rationale behind the Federal Ministry of Works’ claim that the Umuahia–Ikwuano–Ikot Ekpene Road project is still being executed and funded by the Federal Government. The post Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road: Ubani backs Abia govt intervention appeared first on Vanguard News.

The NURTW in Abia State laments losing control of Okigwe Park, sparking a Umuahia park dispute. The union calls on the state government to intervene. Read More: https://punchng.com/nurtw-park-controller-lock-horns-over-umuahia-park/

Abia Governor Alex Otti confirms recent kidnap attempts in Umuahia, assuring residents that the security situation is now under control with measures in pl Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-confirms-kidnap-attempts-in-abia-says-situation-under-control/

A heavy-duty trailer carrying iron rods crashed into the perimeter fence of the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia after reportedly losing control on a hill.

Abia State has banned commercial motorcyclists in Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia, with impounded motorcycles subject to a N50,000 fine, as part of measures to address insecurity.

The Abia State Government has prohibited commercial motorcycle (Okada) operations in Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia metropolitan areas, citing security and public safety concerns.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the new Governor’s Office and Official Residence in Umuahia, aiming for completion by the end of the year.

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District, Chief Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic…

Abia State Governor Otti has renamed the Umuahia bus terminal in honor of Professor Nnenna Oti, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO). This act immortalizes her contributions by dedicating the public facility in her name.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, announced he will personally fund a new ecumenical centre in Umuahia, fulfilling a vow made to God and ensuring no state funds are used.

The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed eight facilities in Umuahia due to environmental violations, including the failure to obtain impact assessments.

The Abia State Commissioner for Information announced a partnership between the state government and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to construct a new train station in Umuahia.

The Abia State Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on voters to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. This appeal was made during a press conference in Umuahia.

Mr. Otti announced plans to build a 250-room five-star hotel in Umuahia during a civic reception held in his honor. The project aims to boost development in the region.

The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the detention of four suspects arrested with military uniforms in Umuahia, the state capital, and the recovery of arms.

The Abia State Government has announced plans to hold a state burial for the late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, with details of the service scheduled for Thursday in Umuahia.

The three former governors of Abia State, on Saturday, inaugurated a technical committee charged with securing a comprehensive win for the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. The committee, comprising former legislators and appointees from the administrations of Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji, and Okezie Ikpeazu, was inaugurated in Umuahia on Saturday. Inaugurating Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-three-ex-govs-unveil-committee-for-apcs-victory-in-abia/

The Federal Controller of Works in Abia State, Chidi Uwaeziozi, announced that the Federal Government and the Abia State government are collaborating to complete the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road.