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Journalists in Ebonyi condemn Umahi’s arrest order of colleagues

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2020 0

Members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ebonyi state on Friday condemned the arrest of two of its members on the orders of the state Governor, David Umahi. The members stated this in a communique after an extraordinary emergency meeting in Abakaliki,

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Umahi approves N1bn to cushion effects of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

The governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi on Thursday, approved another N1 billion as palliative to cushion the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the people of the state. Umahi made this known in Abakaliki, at a joint press briefing through the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Mr. Uchenna Orji and Special Adviser on […]

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Umahi sacks two aides over alleged murder involvement, orders arrest

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has sacked two of his aides allegedly involved in a murder during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councillorship primaries on Feb.21. The governor also directed the police command in the state to arrest the two aides for possible prosecution. The directive was contained in a statement signed and issued by […]

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Demolition: Rights group vows to get justice for peasant farmers in Ebonyi

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2020 0

The Human Rights Defenders of Nigeria (HURIDE), Ebonyi state chapter has condemned the  governor David Umahi administration in Ebonyi over the forceful and unlawful demolition of people’s ancestral homes in Ezza North LGA of Ebonyi state for the state airport project without exhausting all due processes. It alleged that some security personnel on Thursday led […]

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Gov. Umahi appoints additional 513 aides

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2020 0

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state yesterday inaugurated an additional 513 appointees drawn from the 171 political wards in the state, bringing the total number of appointees in the above category to 1, 000. Speaking during the inauguration held at the International Conference Centre, Abakaliki, Gov. Umahi urged the appointees to leave no stone unturned […]

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Umahi openly declares support for FG’s border closure

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2019 0

Onueke (Ebonyi) – Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has declared support to the Federal Government’s closure of the nation’s borders, commending President Muhammadu Buhari for his courage in taking the action. Umahi made the declaration on Monday at Onueke, Headquarters of Ezza South Local Government Area (LGA) while declaring open the Central Bank of Nigeria […]

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Native doctors endorse Gov Umahi for re-election

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2018 0

Native Doctors in Ebonyi State yesterday endorsed Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state for a second term in the 2019 governorship election. The group, under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Traditional Medicine Practitioners, (NANTMP), made their decision known during a solidarity match in support of the Governor in the streets of Abakaliki, the […]

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Five killed in Ebonyi, Benue clash

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2018 0

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi yesterday expressed dismay over the death of five Ngbo indigenes in Ohaukwu Local government Area of the state, allegedly caused by their Agila neighbours of Benue state. The State Commissioner of Police, Musa Kimo who visited the scene, said everything has been brought under control and called on the people […]

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Gov Umahi rewards African Youth Games bronze medalist with N300, 000

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2018 0

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Tuesday rewarded Miss Chidimma Nwankwo with N300,000 for winning bronze in Taekwondo at the last African Youth Games competition in Algiers, Algeria. Nwankwo, 16, hails from Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state and won the medal in the 53 kg category of the Games. Mr Charles […]

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Group endorses Atiku, drums support for Umahi

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2018 0

Network for Advancement of Democracy (NEFAD) says Ebonyi state governor David Umahi is going well and should be supported in his second bid in order to enable him continue with his outstanding policies and programmes which are of immense benefit to the state. In its maiden public outing in Abakiliki Monday, the national coordinator of […]

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2019: Ebonyi south, Ezza Ezekuna drum support for Gov Umahi

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2018 0

The people of Ezza Ezekuna and Ebonyi south zone of Ebonyi state yesterday drummed their full support for the re-election bid of Governor David Umahi come 2019. The Ezza Ezekuna, comprising Ezza south, Ezza North Ishielu L.G.As endorsement contained in their separate communiqué issued at the end of their summits and rallies held at Onuke […]

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Aspirant kick starts Gov Umahi’s re-election campaign

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2018 0

A House of Assembly aspirant for Ishielu south constituency in Ebonyi state, Prince Emeka Irem has called on Ebonyi people to support the re-election bid of the governor, Engr. David Umahi ahead of the 2019 governorship election. Irem, who led over 5,000 supporters to purchase his PDP nomination form at the party’s office, noted that […]

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Saraki kicks off campaign in Ebonyi, Enugu, says Nigeria at crossroad

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2018 0

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Thursday kicked off his presidential campaign ahead of 2019 general election in Ebonyi State even as he endorsed Governor David Umahi for second term. He said the choice of Ebonyi was informed on the developmental agenda of the present administration, leadership prowess and his quest for inclusiveness in […]

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Ebonyi to commence airport project in 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2018 0

Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi, yesterday, announced that the state government would start an airport project in the state early next year. He said that arrangement has been set in motion towards the actualization of that project. Umahi made the disclosure while hosting some officials of the Ethiopian Airline led by its Traffic and […]

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Steer clear of Ebonyi, Gov Umahi tells Oshiomhole

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2018 0

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has warned the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),Comrade Adams Oshiomole to steer clear from Ebonyi State with his blackmails and undemocratic principles in handling the affairs of stakeholders in the country. Umahi stated this in Abakaliki at the weekend while reacting to the statement credited to Oshiomhole’s

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‘Gov Umahi’s performance prompted my senatorial ambition’

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2018 0

A business mogul and infrastructure economist, Dr. Onuoha Nnachi, has said the strides of Governor David Umahi in infrastructure development is one of the key propellants of his ambition to represent Ebonyi south senatorial zone in 2019, because of his burning desire to complement the Governor’s efforts. Nnachi who disclosed this in a chat with […]

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Defection: Former Ebonyi commissioner condemns Gov. Umahi’s utterances

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2018 0

The former Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, in Ebonyi state, Comrade Egwu Chima has condemned the abusive attitude of the state Governor, Engr. David Umahi against elders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in the state. He however described the alleged boastful friendship governor David Umahi claims he has with President Muhammadu Buhari

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Ebonyi APC slams Umahi for supporting Buhari’s $1bn withdrawal from ECA

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2018 0

A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ebonyi state loyal to the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has condemned Ebonyi state governor, Engr. David Umahi for supporting President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to draw $1 billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA), to fight insurgency. The state Publicity Secretary of the […]

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Primaries: Ebonyi PDP debunks oath-taking rumour

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2018 0

Again, like what played out in 2015 general elections, the Umahi’s administration is facing another blackmail of administering oath to party officials to retain their support. Prior to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primaries, in 2015, delegates were allegedly pressured to swear to an oath, which was why Governor Umahi emerged the party flag bearer. […]

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Ebonyi APC is practising satanic opposition, says Gov Umahi

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Umahi, Wednesday said that the sort of opposition being practised by the Ebonyi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), amounted to nothing other than satanism. Speaking at the 42nd meeting of the state executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at the party’s secretariat in Abakaliki, the […]