28 h. 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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36 h. 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 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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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago 13 Years After, Ebonyi Assembly Passes Disability Bill Into Law

The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill for the establishment of Ebonyi State Disability Rights Commission 13 years after it was presented by Human Rights groups. LEADERSHIP gathered that the state is the first in the country to enact the bill into law. The law is to be cited as […]

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2 w. ago Ebonyi Assembly passes disability rights commission bill into law

The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has passed a bill establishing the “Ebonyi State Disability Rights Commission Bill Establishment Law read more Ebonyi Assembly passes disability rights commission bill into law

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4 w. ago Nwifuru urges SEDC to prioritise rapid South East development

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has charged the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to prioritise projects that will bring rapid development to the region. He gave the charge when he received members of the Commission in his office. He said the establishment of the Commission by the Federal Government was a […] The post Nwifuru urges SEDC to prioritise rapid South East development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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