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COVID-19: Ebonyi quarantines 37 for flouting restriction order

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2020 0

A total of 37 persons who flouted the no movement order imposed by the Ebonyi state government have been quarantined upon returning back to the state after travelling to other states. Governor David Umahi ordered the returnees to be quarantined on Monday to serve as deterrent to others. The

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PDP ratifies Ebonyi ward, LG congresses

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi state has ratified the February 21 – 22 ward and local government area congresses to elect candidates for the forthcoming council polls in the state. State Chairman of the party, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, disclosed this on Monday while briefing newsmen, stating that it was the outcome of its enlarged […]

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18 corps members to repeat service in Ebonyi

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Eighteen members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2019 Batch C serving in Ebonyi state have been handed various degrees of punishment for flouting the rules and regulations of the scheme. State Coordinator of the corps, Ann lbe stated this during the passing out parade of the batch C corps members at the Ngele […]

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APC accuses electoral commission of bias in Ebonyi LG poll

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi state has accused the Ebonyi state Independent Electoral Commission (EBISEC) of bias in the conduct of the forthcoming local government election. Chairman of the party in the state, Eze Nwachukwu Eze made the accusation on Tuesday, while speaking with newsmen in Abakaliki. Nwachukwu said that the commission has […]

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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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Ebonyi LG election: Group urges fair, balanced reportage of electioneering activities

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

The National Coordinator, Association of Ivo Media Practitioners (AIMP), Dr Nelson Ogbaeja, has called for fair, balanced and objective reportage of electioneering activities in the forthcoming Ebonyi council election slated to hold in March. Ogbaeja, lecturer in the department of Mass Communications, Ebonyi State University (EBSU), made the appeal in an interview with

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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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Group condemns forceful takeover of lands for Ebonyi Airport

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2020 0

A group of Ebonyi State indigenes, Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) has condemned in strong terms the forceful takeover of portions of land from farmers for purpose of building an airport. The Association said every indigene of Ebonyi State should be concerned about the plight of farmers whose lands were acquired by […]

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Anyim files N500m suit against online medium, 2 others

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2020 0

Former Senate President, Pius Anyim has filed a N500 million libel suit against an online outfit and two other individuals over the publication of a false report accusing him of destroying farmlands in Ebonyi state. In the suit filed before the FCT High Court on January 23, 2020, Anyim is demanding judicial orders against Moses […]

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Ebonyi explains N750 schools development levy

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

The Ebonyi state government says the introduction of N750 development levy in private schools is aimed at enhancing infrastructural development in the state. Senior Special Assistant to Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state on Private Schools Development, Frank Onwe, stated this on Tuesday in Abakaliki. According to him, school children in private schools from pre-nursery

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Islamic Bank cautioned on sponsoring white elephant projects in Ebonyi

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2020 0

The Islamic Bank of Nigeria has been admonished to be circumspent of the kind of projects it throws its sponsors, particularly in Ebonyi state, to avoid trapping its funds in unyielding ventures. A group, Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) cautioned the bank to be mindful of the kind of project its providing […]

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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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2 killed in Ebonyi community for infidelity

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2020 0

The Ebonyi state Police Command yesterday confirmed the killing of a widow, Mrs. Nkechi Ucha and one Ifeanyi Nwokwu for alleged infidelity by unknown persons at Umuezeoka Umueze Ezza Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state. It was gathered that the victims were killed at the weekend by unknown persons who thereafter, locked […]

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PDP governors defend Umahi, says he abhors anti- party activities

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2020 0

Consequent upon a recent news report circulating online that one of its member-governors, Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state is involved in anti – party activities, the PDP Governors Forum has said that Umahi’s membership of the party is not in doubt. Condemning the report that the Ebonyi state governor belongs to both the Peoples Democratic […]

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Man kills own children, injures another in Ebonyi

Ihesiulo Grace 30 December 2019 0

A middle-aged man, Mr. Chinasa Ogbaga has allegedly killed two of his children and left one fatally injured in Okpuitumo community in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi state. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs. Loveth Odah, confirmed the incident in an interview on Monday in Abakaliki. According to her, the suspect went […]

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Policemen rescued after being involved in an accident in Ebonyi

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2019 0

Some policemen were rescued by Good Samaritans after being involved in an accident along Nkwagu Army barracks road in Ebonyi state. None of the security operatives died in the accident which occurred in the early hours of December 1, even though they sustained various degrees of injuries. Facebook user, Jaykizz Adeleke who shared photos from […]

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FG approves salt development projects in Ebonyi

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2019 0

The federal government yesterday indicated its interest to develop salt deposits in Ebonyi state by turning the deposits into commercial quantity for the growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and also generate thousands of jobs. Minister of state for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah disclosed this during courtesy call on Governor Dave […]

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Ebonyi communities poised to end female genital mutilation — NOA

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

About 11 communities in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi state have expressed their readiness and commitment to put an end to the harmful practice of female genital mutilation in the area. The communities’ new disposition is a reaction to the outcome of the United Nations joint programme survey, which showed that the area […]

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Ebonyi seals houses built on park-designated areas

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

The Ebonyi state government says it has sealed off some buildings in Abakaliki built on areas designated as parks and recreational centres in the city’s master plan. Special Assistant to the state governor on Parks Development, Mr. Emmanuel Igwe, disclosed this in an interview, adding that such buildings deface the city’s environment. Igwe said that […]

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“The door is open for you to quit” — Umahi tells grumbling appointees

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2019 0

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has told his appointees that the door is open for them to quit instead of grumbling in his administration. Umahi made the pronouncement on Tuesday in Abakaliki while distributing 68 vehicles (SUVs) to some appointees who include Senior Special Assistants (SSA) Special Assistants (SA), Permanent Secretaries and members of the […]