14 h. ago Ebonyi community withdraws from boundary demarcation exercise

By Zika Bobby The Ishinkwo autonomous community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has withdrawn from the ongoing boundary demarcation exercise with Abaomege community. This decision followed allegations of bias and manipulation by the Demarcation Committee, led by Deputy Surveyor-General Henry Ekeroku. In a statement signed by  Joseph Itumo, Ishinkwo Autonomous Community Town […] The post Ebonyi community withdraws from boundary demarcation exercise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago UNICEF, Ebonyi collaboration boosts immunization coverage in LGAs

Ebonyi State has recorded a significant increase in immunisation coverage across its 13 Local Government Areas (LGAS). This increase was read more UNICEF, Ebonyi collaboration boosts immunization coverage in LGAs

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Will Tackle Erosion, Boost Rail, Gas In Anambra – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu pledged on Thursday in Awka to address key developmental challenges confronting Anambra State and the Southeast region. These include erosion, underutilisation of gas reserves and Anambra’s exclusion from the National Rail Master Plan. Speaking at a civic reception held at Alex Ekwueme Square during his state visit, President Tinubu, in a statement […]

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3 d. ago Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has signed a law establishing five autonomous communities in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, to foster lasting peace amid a conflict between Effium indigenes and Ezza-Effium residents since January 2021. The clash, sparked by a leadership dispute at Effium Market, has claimed numerous lives and destroyed […] The post Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ebonyi communal war: Nwifuru begins demarcation of disputed land

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru will, on Thursday this week, commence the process of demarcating the disputed land in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. The people of Effium and Ezza-Effium have been at war since 2021 with many lives lost and properties worth billions of naira destroyed. Last […] The post Ebonyi communal war: Nwifuru begins demarcation of disputed land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Brothers at war: Missing cows tear Ebonyi community apart, victims count loses

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The people of Izenyi, Ishieke in  Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are predominantly farmers. They produce cassava, yam, rice and other crops in large quantities.     They also rear animals, including local cows, goats and pigs in large numbers. People from far and near buy these crops and […] The post Brothers at war: Missing cows tear Ebonyi community apart, victims count loses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Stop Trial Of Ohanaeze Youth President, Ugochinyere Begs Ebonyi Governor

The lawmaker representing Ideato federal constituency in Imo State, Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere Imo, has called on Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State to stop the criminal charges preferred against the national president of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka. Ugochinyere, who doubles as the spokesperson for the  Nigeria Lawmakers Opposition Coalition, made the appeal […]

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2 w. ago 1 killed, two injured, many missing in Ebonyi community crisis

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki One person has been shot dead, two injured and many people missing in Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following a leadership tussle. The deceased, Nwoyika Ugbaloke and Thomas Ngaragu were reportedly attacked by some gunmen, but Ugbaloke couldn’t survive the attack. Many people are said […] The post 1 killed, two injured, many missing in Ebonyi community crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 1 killed, two injured, scores missing in Ebonyi leadership crisis

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki One person has been shot dead, two injured and many people missing in Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following a leadership tussle in the community. The deceased, Nwoyika Ugbaloke and Thomas Ngaragu were attacked by a gun wielding group but Ugbaloke couldn’t survive the attack. […] The post 1 killed, two injured, scores missing in Ebonyi leadership crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The 2023 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State, Chief Chukwuma Odii has empowered Isuachara community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State with One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (150,000,000.00) to boost food production. Odii announced the empowerment in the community during Grand Reception in his […] The post Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ekwueme’s son to Tinubu, others: Be sensitive, cut excesses, lead by example

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Apostle Goodheart Obi Ekwueme, son of Nigeria’s first elected Vice President, late Dr Alex Ekwueme, has challenged President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders to show greater sensitivity to citizens’ struggles and lead by example during the nation’s economic hardships. Speaking to journalists after the Easter Sunday Service on April 20, […] The post Ekwueme’s son to Tinubu, others: Be sensitive, cut excesses, lead by example appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer,  Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Ezemagu,50, a professor, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was arraigned […] The post Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ilaje Demolition: Gov Nwifuru Disburses N160m To 800 Ebonyi Victims

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has disbursed N200,000 each as financial assistance to about 800 indigenes of Ebonyi State who were evacuated back to Ebonyi State from the Ilaje Otumara village demolition exercise by the Lagos State government. The victims mostly women and children who were repatriated back about four weeks ago by the state […]

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3 w. ago University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer, Professor Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Professor Ezemagu, 50, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was […] The post University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago I Won’t Contest Ebonyi APC Structure With Gov Nwifuru, Says Umahi

The immediate-past governor of Ebonyi State and serving Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has maintained that he had no plan to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) structure with Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, ahead of the party congresses in the State. Senator Umahi noted that Governor Nwifuru remains the undisputable leader of the […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu flags off 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki President Bola Tinubu flagged off the construction of the 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway’s Section 1 in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, on Wednesday. Represented by Governor Francis Nwifuru, Tinubu assured timely and high-quality completion, noting the large crowd as a sign of public support. “We are gathered here on the soils of Ebonyi […] The post Tinubu flags off 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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