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A shocking incident occurred today at the Abia State House of Assembly , as tensions boiled over between two lawmakers, leading to a violent confrontation. According to eyewitness reports, one of the Assembly members was viciously attacked by a colleague who allegedly smashed a beer bottle on his head during a heated argument over a supposed cash gift from Governor Alex Otti . The victim, whose photo has since surfaced online, is seen with visible injuries and blood stains, suggesting the severity of the assault. Sources within the Assembly revealed that the altercation erupted during a closed-door session, where disagreements over the alleged financial inducement escalated beyond control. Security operatives and fellow legislators quickly intervened to restore order, while the injured lawmaker was rushed for medical attention. The Abia State Government and the House leadership are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. This violent episode has sparked wide...

Abia State partners with ARMTI to promote agribusiness and youth empowerment under Governor Alex Otti .” Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, partners with the Agriculture and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) to transform subsistence farming into agribusiness, boost youth employment , and increase Abia’s GDP contribution through modern, climate-smart agriculture . “Abia State partners with ARMTI to promote agribusiness and youth empowerment under Governor Alex Otti.” Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Agriculture and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) to upgrade subsistence farming into sustainable agribusiness. The initiative aims to reposition Abia as a major agricultural hub in Nigeria and empower thousands of farmers—especially youths—with modern farming skills , agribusiness management , and climate-smart techniques . Governor Otti made this known during a courtesy visit by ARMTI’s Executive Director...

Detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has declared his readiness to open his defence in the ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja — just hours after a low-turnout protest led by Omoyele Sowore demanding his release. Abuja, Nigeria — Hours after a nationwide protest demanding his release, detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu , has declared his readiness to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja . The protest, spearheaded by Omoyele Sowore , the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections , witnessed a low turnout as residents across Nigeria largely ignored the call for mass action. Kanu Files Fresh Motion to Begin Defence In a motion personally filed on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Kanu informed the court of his intention to commence his defence “pursuant to the order of this honourable court made on October 16, 2015,” directing him to begin on Octobe...