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Grandmother missing as gunmen attack Ebonyi community over land dispute

Peter Okutu 22 October 2025 0

A grandmother, Ikwor Nkechinyere, has been declared missing after gunmen allegedly attacked Akanto–Ndukwe–Amasiri Farm Settlement, a disputed area between Amasiri in Afikpo Local Government Area and Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Nkechinyere, said to be in her sixties, was

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Ebonyi youths give Rufai Oseni 24 hours to apologize to Umahi

Peter Okutu 10 October 2025 0

There was a protest on Friday in the heart of Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, over comments made by Arise News presenter Rufai Oseni during a television interview with David Umahi, the Minister of Works. The protesters, under the aegis of Concerned Youths for Distinguished Senator Engineer David Umahi, issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the […]

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Ebonyi female shoemaker sets to Host One Week Shoemaking Marathon

Peter Okutu 23 September 2025 0

In the bustling city of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, a bold step toward youth empowerment and gender inclusion is about to unfold. Sharon Ijuolachi Akpa, a young female shoemaker breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated craft, has announced a One Week Open Space Shoemaking Project, a non-stop shoemaking marathon aimed at inspiring youths and encouraging self-reliance. The […]

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Industrialization of Ebonyi possible under Gov Nwifuru – Council of Elders

Peter Okutu 23 September 2025 0

The Chairman of Ebonyi State Elders Council, Engr. Ben Okah, has thrown his weight behind the state government’s renewed push for industrialization of the State. He described it as achievable, if anchored on steady power supply, agro-processing, and proper management of solid minerals in the State. Speaking with journalists at his Agba Ezekoma residence in […]

Health

Ebonyi to boost healthcare, deploy more Health Workers across 171 Wards

Peter Okutu 20 September 2025 0

Ebonyi State Commissioner for Health, Hon. Moses Ikenna Ekuma has stated his Ministry’s plan to deploy more health workers to the 171 INEC-recognised political Wards in the State. He explained that the purpose was to boost healthcare services to the citizens of the State, especially those at rural setting. Disclosing this to newsmen in his […]

Politics

Your PVC ‘ll enable you make impact in 2027, Ebonyi stakeholders tell South easterners

Peter Okutu 20 September 2025 0

As the countdown to the 2027 general elections draws nearer, Stakeholders in Ebonyi State have called on the people of South East to make sure that they participate in the ongoing voters registration exercise. They pointed out that their Permanent Voters Card, PVC, will enable them to change the narrative of governance in the Country […]

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How Ebonyi man Trekked for 17 days from Lagos to Abakaliki over peace restoration

Peter Okutu 10 September 2025 0

It was indeed a great moment as an Ebonyi-born businessman based in Lagos, Comrade Jeremiah Obaji trekked for 17 days from Ikorodu, Lagos State, to Government House, Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State Capital. The reason for the trip, according to Obaji was a way of expressing gratitude to Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, for restoring peace in […]

Education

Ebonyi clampsdown on illegal Schools

Peter Okutu 9 September 2025 0

The Ebonyi State Government has ordered an immediate clampdown on all illegal and substandard schools across the state. The State Government’s policy is part of the sweeping reforms aimed at rescuing the education sector from decay. Commissioner for Education, Dr Donatus Chukwuma Ilang, warned that the era of mushroom schools lowering standards of Education in […]

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Nwifuru condemns killing of 11 Ebonyi indigenes In Anambra, gives families N60m relief

Peter Okutu 29 August 2025 0

Francis Nwifuru, governor of Ebonyi, has condemned the killing of 11 indigenes of the state by gunmen in Anambra, describing it as a persistent targeting of his people across Igboland. Speaking at a state-organised burial for the victims on Thursday in Abakaliki, the governor expressed frustration that several weeks after the May 30 attack at […]

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Nwebonyi describes torture, humiliation of Ebonyi man in Anambra as unlawful

Peter Okutu 24 August 2025 0

The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has described the treatment meted out on an Ebonyi man in Nkpor Community, Idemili North Local Government Area as barbaric, unlawful, and a gross violation of human dignity. The victim was tortured for allegedly killing a sacred snake in Nkpor Community of Anambra State. […]

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2027: Ebonyi lawmaker receives endorsement from constituents

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 July 2025 0

By Peter Okutu The Senator representing Ebonyi Central zone at the National Assembly, Senator Kenneth Emeka Eze has received endorsement from his constituents of the Senatorial District as the leading contender for the 2027 senatorial election. This, they did following the Senator’s outstanding performances and strong grassroots developmental strides within the year

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Ebonyi govt directs establishment of farms in 13 LGAs, 64 Devt Centres

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 July 2025 0

By Peter Okutu Ebonyi State Government has directed Chairmen of the 13 Local Government Areas and Coordinators of the 64 Development Centres of Ebonyi State, to establish Local farms within their territories. This initiative, according to government will not only develp the culture of farming among rural dwellers but also guarantee food security in the […]

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Food Security: Ebonyi Council bosses read riot act against diversion of farm inputs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 July 2025 0

By Peter Okutu The Chairmen of Izzi Local Government Area, Barrister Emenike Nwankpa and his counter part of Ebonyi LGA, Barr. Chinedu Uburu have warned beneficiaries of the State Government’s free distribution of farm inputs across the State not to sell or divert the products for pecuniary reasons. Welcoming the farmers and stakeholders to his […]

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CAN, Ebonyi youths, NBA want killers of 13 Ebonyi indigenes arrested, prosecuted

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 July 2025 0

By Peter Okutu The gruesome murder of 13 Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra State has continued to elicit lots of condemnations across the length and breadth of the State and beyond. This is even as the State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Ebonyi youths under the aegis of Unwuekumenyi Youth Worldwide and the […]

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Ebonyi govt distributes farm inputs, partners Thailand to boost food production — Agric Commissioner

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 June 2025 0

By Peter Okutu Ebonyi State Government has intensified efforts to boost food security by distributing agricultural inputs to farmers, supporting year-round farming, and partnering with international experts to boost food production in the State. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Princess Nkechinyere Iyioku, stated this during an interactive

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Land demarcation exercise has been hijacked, Ebonyi community tells Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 June 2025 0

By Peter Okutu The people of Ishinkwo Community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have cried out to Governor Francis Nwifuru, alleging that the ongoing demarcation exercise on the disputed land between them and their neighboring Abaomege Community has been hijacked by some people at the corridors of power. The Community accused the […]

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World Sickle Cell Day: Ebonyi First Lady advocates empowerment, community action

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 June 2025 0

By Peter Okutu As the world marks World Sickle Cell Day 2025, the First Lady of Ebonyi State, Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Ogbonna Nwifuru, has called for intensified efforts to promote awareness, care, and empowerment for individuals and families affected by the sickle cell disorder. In a statement issued through her Chief Press […]

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Products of Ebonyi Scholarship Scheme making state proud–Commissioner

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 June 2025 0

By Peter Okutu The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Amari Omaka Chukwu yesterday stated that those making the State proud, in terms of intellectual property and capacity were products of the State-owned Scholarship Scheme. In a chat with Journalists in Abakaliki, on how far the present administration has aided the empowerment of Ebonyi […]

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Ebonyi: APGA federal lawmaker, state Assembly, collapse party structure, defects to APC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 June 2025 0

By Tom Okpe House of Representatives member, representing Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency, Ebonyi State, Rep Joseph Nwobashi has collapsed his Party sructure and defected with his teeming supporters to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. Nwobashi was elected into the House of Representatives during the 2023 general elections under the platform of the All

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Council boss gives scholarships, empowerment to children of struggling parents

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 June 2025 0

By Peter Okutu The Executive Chairman of Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Barr. Steve Emenike Nwankpa has yet again fulfilled the Policy Thrust of his Administration as regarding Hunan Capital Development. According to him, every investment you make in improving the course of humanity can never be in vain but would rather come […]