Tag: Ebonyi
Ebonyi governor removes traditional rulers, sacks commissioner over killings
He also dismissed all political appointees from the community, including the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Amari Omaka.
NECA applauds Imo, Ebonyi over Minimum Wage hike, urges other States to follow suit
Lauding some state initiatives, such as providing CNG buses to improve worker transportation, Oyerinde urged governments to prioritise practical solutions…
Collapsed mining site claims lives, Ebonyi govt reacts
Speaking to journalists at the site, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Hon. Chidi Onyia, said the Greenfield mining site was…
Anambra killings not targeted at Ebonyi indigenes — Police
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Tochukwu Ikenga made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Awka, revealing that…
112 Drug traffickers busted in Ebonyi
“In total, we arrested 112 suspects, comprising 85 males and 27 females, aged between 16 and 76,” Ogar said.
Police stop kidnap attempt in Ebonyi
“The police successfully recovered both vehicles, which are now at the command headquarters for identification by their rightful owners.”
Police confirm 10 dead as gunmen attack Ebonyi community
” We are currently investigating the incident while normalcy has returned to the area,” he said
Lassa Fever: 23 persons confirmed dead from 48 cases in Ebonyi
The government said 48 cases were confirmed from the suspected case and out of which 23 persons died of the…
Ebonyi State Govt vows to combat crime crime
He said the suspects were linked to different crimes, including the theft of five motorcycles and phones, as well as…
Ebonyi denies borrowing from World Bank, IMF
Debunking the report, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Leonard Uguru, said Nwifuru had not borrowed from either internal…
39 Secondary schools upgraded to model colleges in Ebonyi
Nwifuru said that three schools had been allocated for an upgrade in each of the local government areas.
APC wins Ebonyi South Senatorial by-election
The APC candidate, Prof. Anthony Ani, was announced the winner of Saturday’s Ebonyi South Senatorial by-election in the state.
Ebonyi gov makes pledge to elderly people, widows
“I assure you that I am with you, I am for you and I will work for you,” the governor…
Subsidy Removal: Ebonyi govt adds N10,000 to worker’s salary
The Ebonyi government has approved N10,000 as addition to its worker’s salary as part of efforts to cushion the effects…
Gunmen abduct catholic priest, 3 others in Ebonyi
By Christian Ogbonna Catholic Priest of the Abakaliki Diocese in Ebonyi, Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike was kidnapped near his parish…
Ebonyi bans movement from 7 am to 10 am on July 1
The exercise will last between the hours of 7 am and 10 am with restriction of both human and vehicular…
‘Voting is just a waste of time’: Ebonyi residents shun supplementary elections
Voter apathy trailed Saturday’s supplementary election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ebonyi.
Gov. Umahi dissolves Ebonyi boards, commissions
However, the governor exempted the governing council of the Ebonyi State University Abakaliki from the dissolution.
Police fire warning to politicians in Ebonyi
She listed the following numbers for contact in cases of distress during the poll: Control room number: 07064515001, Area Commander's…
Ebonyi govt rewards student for exceptional performance
The student of Ebonyi State University Staff Secondary School, Abakaliki, emerged overall third best student in Nigeria at the 774…
PVC Collection: Gov. Umahi declares 2-day public holiday
He said that this was in consideration of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) deadline for the collection of PVC…
Gunmen kill Ebubeagu commander, 2 others in Ebonyi
Gunmen shot two persons dead in Mkpuma Akataka Community, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi on Friday.
Gov. Umahi conferred with Ebonyi highest award
The conferment was performed by state Chief Judge Elvis Ngene at the state executive council chambers.
Ebonyi: Perm. Sec. Nwakwo, one other suspended over ‘persistent diesel theft’
The council approved the suspension of both officials who were directly responsible for the streetlight supervision under the ministry.
Gov. Umahi suspends traditional ruler indefinitely
According to the state secretary, the suspension of the traditional ruler was with immediate effect.
Police vow to track down killers of Chinese in Ebonyi
Police in Ebonyi vowed on Monday that they would track down gunmen who attacked a mining site close to the…
Ebonyi records 8 cases of rabies
According to the Health Commissioner, five human contacts were line listed, vaccinated and currently under surveillance.
None of our officers was killed in Ebonyi attack – Police
Anyanwu added that police operatives who sustained injuries in the attack were responding to treatment in a hospital.
Ebonyi Ebubeagu operative Sunday Izhikpa shot dead
A resident in the area, Mr Victor Ogbaga, who spoke with newsmen in Abakaliki, said the deceased was a native…
Ebonyi lovers arrested for selling their baby
The mother, Ola China, 20, of Amangwu Edda in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi was impregnated out of…