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.

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.

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/