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Soldier Shot Dead As Army Troops Raid IPOB/ESN Camp in Abia, Several Killed, Arms, Local & Foreign Currencies Recovered

Global UpfrontMay 24, 2025May 24, 20250

Troops of Nigerian Army’s 144 Battalion under 14 Brigade have carried out a successful raid operation on a notorious camp allegedly operated by the Indigenous

‘Full List Of 800-1,000 Communal Locations In Igbo Land Occupied Or Facing Jihadist Fulani Herdsmen And Allied Others’ Attacks’ – Intersociety

Global UpfrontMay 23, 2025May 23, 20250

(Slightly Updated: Thursday, May 22, 2025):The number of Igbo communal locations in ten States of Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, Delta, Edo, Benue and

Aba Power to Create 350 New Jobs With Its New Mass Prepaid Meter Rollout

Global UpfrontApr 15, 2025April 15, 20250

Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electric distribution company (DisCo), is creating over 350 jobs with its new prepaid meter rollout that will start this month, the

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Abia Governor Theodore Orji, Son, 3 Others For Alleged N60.85bn Fraud

Global UpfrontFeb 28, 2025February 28, 20250

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned former Abia State Governor, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, his son Engr. Chinedum Orji, Dr. Philip Nto,

Aba Power Seeks More Gas to Boost Power Supply As TCN Begin Services On Alaoji-Aba 132kv Critical Line

Global UpfrontNov 29, 2024November 29, 20240

Aba Power Electric Ltd, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company, is seeking more natural gas supplies from its partners to increase electricity to nine of the

Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint Again In Abia, Kill 2 Soldiers

Global UpfrontNov 14, 2024November 14, 20240

Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed two soldiers attached to the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA along Umuahia-Owerri Road in Umuahia South Local Government

‘My Action Unacceptable And Unbecoming Of A Public Official,’ Says Dis-Honourable House Of Reps Member As He Apologises

Global UpfrontOct 29, 2024October 29, 20240

The member of the House of Representatives representing Aba North/South Federal Constituency, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh, who assaulted a Bolt driver in a viral video, has

Police Arrest Abia House Of Reps Member For Assaulting Bolt Driver, Under Interrogation At Maitama Police Station

Global UpfrontOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Monday announced the arrest of the lawmaker representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State

“We Would Like Abia to be Nigeria’s Power Hub,” Nnaji Tells International Electricity Consultants

Global UpfrontSep 13, 2024September 13, 20240

Abia State stands a good chance of becoming Nigeria’s electricity hub, according to Nigeria’s former Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji. Nnaji, now the chairman

Geometric Power Laments Gas Shortage, Lauds FG And Abia Govt For Assistance

Global UpfrontAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Geometric Power, Nigeria’s foremost integrated electricity group, has decried the acute shortage of natural gas supply to its 188-megawatt plant in the Osisioma Industrial Estate