15 h. ago Alex Ekwueme Varsity Withdraws Admission Of Sacked Ebonyi Gov’s Aide Over Cultism

  The Management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, has announced the immediate withdrawal of the admission offered to the sacked Senior Special Assistant to the Ebonyi State Governor on Security (Ebonyi North), Mr. Felix Okemini, over alleged cult-related activities. In a letter signed by the Registrar/Secretary to Council, Mr. Ifeanyi […]

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40 h. ago Baby, woman die in Ebonyi auto crash involving burial guests

Two passengers, including a nine-month-old baby and a female adult, have lost their lives in a road accident that occurred on Sunday at the Uduma Junction area of the Uburu community in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to community sources, the bus, which was carrying about 25 people, including children, lost Read More

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43 h. ago Two Travellers Returning From Funeral Killed, 23 Others Injured In Ebonyi Road Accident

No fewer than two travellers have been killed, and 23 others injured in a road accident which occurred in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. It was gathered that the bus, which was conveying 25 people, including children, on Monday, lost control and collided with another vehicle while navigating a sharp bend at […] The post Two Travellers Returning From Funeral Killed, 23 Others Injured In Ebonyi Road Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 h. ago No Agreement That Gov Nwifuru ‘ll Govern For Single Term — Ebonyi APC

The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that there was no agreement reached at any point that the Governor Francis Nwifuru would relinquish his position in 2027 after serving a single term of four years. State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Simbad Ogbuatu, in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP […]

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6 d. ago Council coordinator regains freedom after 6 days in captivity

One arrested From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Mrs Blessing Adagba, Coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, is free again. Gunmen kidnapped her last week in Okposhi Eheku community. She spent six days in captivity. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed her release. He said […] The post Council coordinator regains freedom after 6 days in captivity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 4 Days After Abduction, Gov Nwifuru’s Aide Regains Freedom In Ebonyi

  Four days after her abduction, Coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ohaukwu local government area, Mrs. Blessing Adagba, has regained her freedom. Adagba who was abducted by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Friday, 4th of April, 2025, reportedly regained her freedom on Tuesday night. According to a family source, the incident […]

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1 week ago Anambra guber: Soludo wins APGA ticket for November election

bezim renominated as deputy By Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has secured the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) nomination for the governorship election on 8 November 2025. The party held its primary election on Saturday at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, where Soludo ran unopposed. Returning officer Hon Uche Nwegbo announced […] The post Anambra guber: Soludo wins APGA ticket for November election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago (UPDATED) Anambra 2025: Soludo wins APGA primary election unopposed

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has emerged as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance for the November 8, 2025, governorship election in the state. Soludo was returned unopposed by no fewer than 3,260 delegates of the party during its primary conducted at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, on Saturday. The Read More

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1 week ago PDP chieftain urges EFCC, ICPC, CCB to investigate Ebonyi govt officials 

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki   A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Moses Idika has called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Code of Conduct Breau (CCB) to investigate some government officials handling projects in the state.   Some […] The post PDP chieftain urges EFCC, ICPC, CCB to investigate Ebonyi govt officials  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Minister reopens Lagos’ Independence Bridge, promises permanent fix

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State. Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, stated this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Friday. The minister stated that permanent work on the bridge will commence in three weeks. He acknowledged the importance of the bridge, which links Victoria Island Read More

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2 w. ago Ebonyi gov orders six commissioners’ arrest over contract sabotage

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and contractors allegedly sabotaging government projects in the state. The PUNCH reports that the arrest order followed a report indicting the commissioners for subtly working against the government. The affected commissioners included Prof Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu Read More

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2 w. ago Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A local government chairman in Ebonyi State, six commissioners, and some contractors have been arrested for an alleged breach of contract. The local government chairman, Chief Timothy Nwachi, Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Felix Igboke, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Omari Omaka (SAN), his Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters counterpart, Uchenna Igwe, […] The post Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ebonyi gov’s wife distributes farm inputs, others to 100 farmers

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Wife of the Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Uzomaka Nwifuru, has distributed farm inputs, equipment and other items to 100 women and young farmers in the state in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda on agricultural projects and food security of the wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu. Mrs Nwifuru, who distributed […] The post Ebonyi gov’s wife distributes farm inputs, others to 100 farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago War at hospital: Ebonyi community, health facility management trade blames, stage protest, counter protest

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki All is not well at the  David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State as medical and other  activities are suffering setbacks following the crisis between the host community and the hospital. The community and workers of the health institution held protest and […] The post War at hospital: Ebonyi community, health facility management trade blames, stage protest, counter protest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Varsity Suspends Sacked Gov Nwifuru’s Aide For Alleged Cultism

The management of Alex Ekwueme University Ndufi-Alike Ikwo has suspended indefinitely Mr. Alex Okemini, a former aide to Ebonyi State Governor. Ogbonnaya Nwifuru for alleged cult related activities. Okemini was until recently the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Nwifuru on Security (Ebonyi North). He was relieved of his appointment on Tuesday following controversy arising from […]

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3 w. ago Kanu’s lawyer petitions Ebonyi governor over 36 IPOB detainees

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, the state Chief Judge, Justice Elvis Ngene, and the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Ben Odo, over the continued detention of 36 members of IPOB at […] The post Kanu’s lawyer petitions Ebonyi governor over 36 IPOB detainees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Ebonyi: Security guard beaten to death by colleagues over alleged theft

Tribune Online Ebonyi: Security guard beaten to death by colleagues over alleged theft A security guard attached to the Permanent Site of Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Ezzamgbo, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state, Ebube Igboke, has been beaten to death by his colleagues at the university for alleged theft. Ebonyi: Security guard beaten to death by colleagues over alleged theft Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Hours After Suspending 3 Commissioners, Gov Nwifuru Sacks 2 Aides

Less than 24 hours after suspending three commissioners for absenteeism, Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru has approved the dismissal of 2 other aides over gross misconduct. The dismissed aides include the Special Assistant to the Governor on Airport Security, Mr. Nnannna Nwangele and his Senior Special Assistant on Security (Ebonyi North), Mr. Felix Okemini. RELATED: […]

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4 w. ago UPDATED: Ebonyi gov suspends three commissioners for absenteeism, sacks aides

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended three commissioners in his cabinet for absenteeism. The affected commissioners are Solomon Azi (Grants and Donor Agencies), Victor Chukwu (Environment), and Ikeuwa Omebe (Rural Development). The commissioners were suspended for one month for being absent without any permission during the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday. The Read More

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4 w. ago Ebonyi: Nwifuru suspends three commissioners for skipping exco meeting

Tribune Online Ebonyi: Nwifuru suspends three commissioners for skipping exco meeting Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has suspended three commissioners for one month due to their unexcused absence during the state executive council meeting held on Monday. Ebonyi: Nwifuru suspends three commissioners for skipping exco meeting Tribune Online

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