GOVERNOR Theodore Orji of Abia State has presented a proposed budget estimate of N149.6 billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration.
Governor Orji said the budget, tagged “Budget of Legacy Consolidation,” would concentrate on completion of on-going projects and embark on new ones that will impact positively on the people.

A cross section of residents of Nsukka, Enugu State, yesterday urged the Federal Government to continue to prioritise security, power and agriculture in 2014.
The residents said such a step would help in fast-tracking the economic development of the nation.

Former chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State, Rev. Benson Ezem, has called on the leadership of the party at the national headquarters to adopt open communication with members and leaders at all levels.

According to him, lack of communication has been part of the problem of the party.

UN-Habitat has launched a new initiative to help the growing number of urban dwellers cope with the rising costs and impacts of natural disasters and man made threats.

From earthquakes and climate- related crises, to political conflict and economic shocks, UN-Habitat’s City Resilience Profiling Tool, CRPT will help city officials, urban managers, businesses, and investors, to identify a host of possible risks facing urban areas, and prioritise policies and action plans accordingly.

Forum for Justice and Human Rights Defence, FJHD, has condemned the recent alleged extra-judicial killing of a commercial motorcyclist and a security contract staff with Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd.