Month: February 2026

Photo: Dr Alex Otti, Abia State Governor By: Mandy Park Governor Alex Otti has commenced the comprehensive upgrade of Aba’s long-abandoned Enyimba Hotel, now renamed the Radisson Blu Enyimba International Hotel, in a bold move aimed at restoring the city’s status as a leading commercial and industrial hub in West Africa. The project, being executed in partnership with global hospitality brand Radisson Blu, is designed to transform the once-moribund facility into a world-class, multi-star hotel that will meet international standards and attract investors, tourists and business travelers to Abia State.…

Photo: Gov Alex Otti By: Daniel Kanu Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has explained that the decision to upgrade the long-abandoned Enyimba Hotel in Aba to a five-star facility was driven by the scale of investments his administration has made to reposition the city as a leading commercial and industrial hub in West Africa. Speaking during the official groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the hotel—now renamed Enyimba-Radisson Hotel—the governor said Aba’s growing economic profile demands world-class hospitality infrastructure capable of hosting local and international investors, businesses, and events.…

Photo: Abia State Gov. Dr Alex Otti By: Daniel Kanu The Abia State Government has announced the successful conclusion of its statewide Measles and Rubella vaccination campaign, revealing that it surpassed its 95 per cent coverage target by achieving 96 per cent. The immunisation exercise, which ran from February 3 to February 23, 2026, was conducted across all 17 local government areas of the state, covering public and private schools, primary healthcare centres, markets, churches, and other social institutions. Addressing journalists in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu,…

Photo; Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park A public policy think tank, the Neo Africana Centre (NAC), has described the recent armed attack on former Anambra State governor and presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, in Benin City as premeditated. In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Dr. Amanze Obi, the Centre expressed concern over what it termed a growing culture of intolerance in Edo State, alleging that the development could degenerate into anarchy if not urgently addressed. According to reports, Obi’s convoy was attacked last Tuesday in front of the…

Photo: Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Former presidential candidate and prominent political figure, Peter Obi, has reportedly narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Edo State. Details of the incident were still sketchy as of press time, but sources said the attack occurred during Obi’s visit to the state. It was gathered that unidentified assailants allegedly targeted his convoy, prompting swift intervention by security personnel. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the situation caused panic in the area, while security operatives quickly moved to secure the former Anambra State governor and evacuate him…