Tag: Ebonyi State
PDP nominates new governor, deputy for Ebonyi
PDP also called on INEC to immediately withdraw the Certificates of Return from the 17 lawmakers and commence the process…
Truck driver, woman killed in Ebonyi communal crisis
kelechi Edeh, a resident of the Ukawu community, said corpses of the victims were not seen because the attackers killed…
Nnamdi Kanu: Ebonyi residents warned against IPOB sit-at-home order
The Ebonyi State Government has vowed g punish residents caught obeying the sit-at-home order by the IPOB, ahead of its…
Governor Umahi reshuffles cabinet
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has also tasked all the affected commissioners and the SAs to take note and…
Fire razes 32 rooms in Ebonyi
Items destroyed in the inferno included water tanks, power generator sets, refrigerators, ceiling and standing fans and sewing machines.
Senate passes bill to establish National Sports Commission
Senator Obinna Ogba, has said the National Sports Commission when established, would be charged with the responsibility of administering, encouraging…
ICYMI: Driver bites off, swallows finger of Ebonyi task force officer
The Commissioner for Capital City Development, Onyekachi Nwebonyi described the incident as “terrible, unexpected and barbaric”.
Troops raid IPOB camps in Ebonyi, recover weapons
Items recovered in the camps include AK-47 rifles, rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, rifle magazines, and Biafra flags.
One dies in Youth-Ebubeagu shootout in Ebonyi community
The incident was as a result of disagreement between the the community and Lebanese-owned Quarry Company, Conrock over revenue.
Umahi: Why Ebonyi will never be part of Biafra
Umahi also refuted the reports that Ebonyi indigenes were responsible for the violent activities of IPOB in Anambra and Enugu…
No cholera, lassa fever or COVID-19 cases in Ebonyi
Ebonyi Commissioner for Health, Dr Daniel Umezurike has declared that the state does not have any case of cholera, Lassa…
My vision for Ebonyi youth – Showbiz promoter, Alex Ozone
Alex Ozone also said that he strongly believes that, with an aggressive mind like his in this sector, all things…
Umahi appoints Samuel Okoronkwo as new CoS
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Chief Samuel Okoronkwo as his new Chief of Staff…
Ebonyi leads in national drug abuse
Ebonyi state leads in substance abuse among Nigerian states, Eze Ude, Coordinator, International Society for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment…
Ebonyi shuts down to mourn late commissioner Nweze
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has declared today 23 June, as public holiday to mourn the Commissioner for Infrastructural Development,…
Just In: Ebonyi Commissioner Nweze is dead
Ebonyi Commissioner for Infrastructure Development Engr. Fidelis Nweze is dead.
IPOB sit-at-home: Umahi withdraws threat to traders
Gov. David Umahi withdraws threat to traders on Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB's stay at home order in Ebonyi State
Anxiety in Ebonyi over IPOB’ s sit-at-home order
Residents of Abakaliki, Ebonyi capital have been thrown into anxiety over the sit-at-home order given by the Indigenous People of…
Suicide bomber blows off self in Ebonyi
A suicide bomber has reportedly blown up himself in Afikpo town, Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Gunmen hit Ebonyi’s Abaomege police station, shoot cop, destroy vehicles
Armed hoodlums attack Abaomege Police Division in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi, carted away valuables and destroyed vehicles.
Effium-Ezza conflict: Ebonyi to resettle displaced persons
Ebonyi Government will resettle indigenes displaced during the Effium-Ezza Effium intra-communal conflict in tents until their houses are rebuilt.
Photos: Osinbajo visits Ebonyi communities attacked by herdsmen
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday visited Edegede community in Ishielu, Ebonyi state, where gun-toting herdsmen killed 15 villagers on…
Umahi urges workers to secure Ebonyi’s future
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has urged government officials to be committed in order to secure a better future…
More attention will be given to education, health sectors – Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has promised to pay greater attention to the education and health sectors in 2021.
10 herders killed in Ebonyi in 4 months, says Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) said no fewer than 10 herders have been killed in parts…
Just In: Gov. Umahi survives COVID-19, tests negative
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has recovered and tested negative for COVID-19.
I am not APC member: Gov Umahi issues a disclaimer
Embarrassed by reports of double dealing with both the PDP and APC, Ebonyi State governor Dave Umahi has issued a…
Gov Umahi confuses PDP by claiming to be APC member
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has confused his people by claiming to be a member of the All Progressives Congress,…
“No BVN, no salary”- Umahi warns
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has declared that there will be no salary for political office holders and civil servants…
Army takes free medical outreach to Ebonyi community
No fewer than 302 residents of Akpoha community in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have benefitted from…