…says I’m experienced for the job By Ukpono Ukpong The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, yesterday said that he has garnered enough experience to become the President of the Senate in the tenth assembly. Umahi stated this yesterday when he paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja Speaking with […]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has claimed that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, was the reason the Federal High Court sacked him as governor sometime last year. Naija News recalls that in March, 2022 a Federal High Court in Abuja had sacked Umahi alongside his deputy Kelechi Igwe, with 15 lawmakers in […]
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday affirmed the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, as the authentic candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for the Ebonyi South Senatorial District election. In a unanimous decision, a five-man panel led by Justice Kudirat Ekekere-Ekun dismissed an appeal that was filed by an aggrieved aspirant for the […]
…….bags Master in Aberdeen A few weeks after giving scholarships to out-of-school students in Ebonyi and providing books for schoolchildren in Kano through his Osborn Foundation, the son of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has added another feather to his cap as he bagged an academic qualification at Aberdeen University. A video posted on […]
After his picture with APC presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu appeared on social media, speculations have been rife that Prince Osborn Nweze Umahi, the son of Ebonyi State governor, Dave Umahi, may be preparing to enter into the political ring. Many suggested that he would probably be one of a few young people that might […]
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has directed the demolition of 65 houses at Ogwuma, Afikpo South Local Government Area of the State, following a landslide recorded in the area in July. Umahi gave the directive while addressing the people of the area on Saturday, noting that the affected inhabitants would be resettled immediately. According […]
Dave Umahi, the governor of Ebonyi State, has cleared the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of any involvement in attacks on police formations across the South East. Daily Times gathered that an increasing spate of attacks on police facilities resulted in accusations and counter-accusations between the IPOB and the DSS. Nonetheless, Umahi during an interview […]
Dave Umahi, the governor of Ebonyi State, has urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services to invite Nigerians who make “unsubstantiated comments” on social media that can inflame the polity. The governor, whose state has recently been targeted by alleged herdsmen, said politicians’ unguarded social media comments are one of the […]
By Kenneth Onuoha Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has accused the people of Agila in Benue State of being responsible for the recent attack and killing that took place at Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Local government of Ebonyi state. Umahi disclosed this on Tuesday, while Briefing Journalists after the enlarged state security Council meeting […]
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, who is also the Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, has stated that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has benefited the region more than the Peoples Democratic Party’s 16-year rule in the country. Under Buhari, according to Umahi, the Igbo had a level playing field in terms of economic and […]
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Monday said he did not give N3 million to placate notorious cult groups allegedly terrorising residents of the state. Umahi said this when the 13 Local Government Area Chairmen, Coordinators of Development Centres, with their Management Committee members, among other political appointees, paid him a solidarity visit at […]
By Charles Iwuoha Governor David Umahi has assured the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and residents of Ebonyi State of his government’s readiness to put proactive measures to mitigate the effect of flooding this year. Umahi gave the assurance in Abakaliki when he received a national delegation of NEMA on Flood Sensitisation and Advocacy Visit […]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi has disclosed that the ongoing International Airport at Onueke, in Ezza South local government Area of the state will be completed by 2022, our corespondent, Charles Onyekwere reports. The Governor disclosed this while inspecting the project on Tuesday. “This is 2020, we are looking at 2022 unfailingly […]
Abakaliki – Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has described the death of three health workers due to COVID-19 and infection of 24 others in the state as frightening. Umahi made the declaration on Monday in Abakaliki during a meeting with the state COVID-19 response committee, officials of World Health Organisation (WHO) and other stakeholders. He […]
Abakaliki, – Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has directed journalists and security personnel covering his activities and the state government’s meetings to go for COVID-19 tests. Umahi gave the directive on Tuesday while addressing newsmen in Abakaliki, saying that it was just “for us to free ourselves”. The governor, while thanking journalists for their supports […]
Abakaliki – Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the closure of all government offices in the state from June 4 to June 10 2020, to check the spread of COVID- 19 among government officials. Umahi gave the directive in a statement signed by Mr Uchenna Orji, State Commissioner for Information and Orientation on Thursday […]
Abakaliki – Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered a one-month working suspension of the state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Samuel Okoronkwo, over alleged boundary security compromise and negligence. Umahi who gave the order on Sunday in a statement he personally posted on the social media and confirmed by the state […]
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has directed the suspension of some Development Centre Coordinators and immediate dissolution of Sub-Committee on Religious Worshipers. Umahi gave the directive in a statement by Mr. Uchenna Orji, Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, in Abakaliki on Sunday. He said that the action was with exception of its Chairman, […]
.Policemen that supervised the burial ceremony also to be arrested .Orders Ebonyi varsity VC to stop releasing corpses for burial forthwith Following the ban placed on burials and other events in the state, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Friday ordered the immediate arrest of those that organised the burial ceremonies that took place […]
The Ebonyi state government has taken over the education of the three surviving children of the slain Abia state-based business couple murdered by armed robbers. The victims, Darlington Uzonwa and his wife, Chinyere Uzonwa were brutally murdered by a robbery gang along the Secretariat Road Umuahia, Abia state on January 25. They were dispossessed of their […]
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