Abia
4 LAS News stories tagged “Abia”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Gregory Ibe, founder of Gregory University and former APGA governorship candidate, dies
Professor Gregory Ibe, the founder of Gregory University and 2023 APGA candidate for Abia State, has died after a period of illness, prompting condolences from political leaders and the academic community.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 09:45 WAT · 2 sources
NAFDAC seizes counterfeit alcohol operation in Aba valued at over N500 million
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control disrupted a suspected counterfeit whisky factory in Aba, Abia State, recovering equipment and chemicals worth more than N500 million and warning of health risks.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 2 sources
Digital Communications Tower Commissioned in Bende, Abia State
A new telecom tower was inaugurated in Bende on 16 October 2026, part of the National Universal Communications Access Programme, bringing reliable mobile and broadband connectivity to the area.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 08:16 WAT · 1 source
Two police officers killed as gunmen set Aba police station ablaze
Gunmen attacked the Uratta Police Division in Aba, Abia State, early on Saturday, killing two officers, injuring three people and setting parts of the station and a patrol vehicle on fire. Police officials said the assailants targeted the armoury but left without weapons, and investigations are ongoing.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 01:45 WAT · 5 sources