11 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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19 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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31 h. 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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37 h. 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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6 d. ago Kogi rice farmers celebrate bumper dry season harvest, applaud VCDP

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja   Farmers under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State, are celebrating a bumper dry season rice harvest.   The farmers, who cultivated rice on various hectares of farmland, appreciated Kogi VCDP for providing them with essential farm inputs, including improved rice seeds, fertilizers, […] The post Kogi rice farmers celebrate bumper dry season harvest, applaud VCDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 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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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 Over 800 Ebonyi Indigenes Displaced In Lagos Village Evacuated

No fewer than 800 Ebonyi indigenes in Ilaje, Lagos State, who were displaced by the demolition exercise have been evacuated by the Ebonyi State government. Lagos State government allegedly demolished structures considered illegal in Ilaje where many people from different states of the federation including Ebonyi State are residing, leaving them stranded. Governor Francis Nwifuru […]

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2 w. ago Lagos demolition: Gov Nwifuru evacuates 800 stranded Ebonyi citizens

Tribune Online Lagos demolition: Gov Nwifuru evacuates 800 stranded Ebonyi citizens Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has evacuated over 800 Ebonyi indigenes trapped in Lagos state following the demolition of some parts of Ijaje by Lagos state government. Lagos demolition: Gov Nwifuru evacuates 800 stranded Ebonyi citizens Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ebonyi evacuates 800 indigenes displaced by Lagos demolition

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki No fewer than 800 Ebonyi indigenes in Ilaje, Lagos Island, Lagos State, who were displaced have been evacuated by the Ebonyi State Government. The Lagos State Government allegedly demolished structures considered illegal in Ilaje, where many people from different states of the federation, including Ebonyi State, reside, leaving them stranded. Governor […] The post Ebonyi evacuates 800 indigenes displaced by Lagos demolition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gov Nwifuru, Rep Laud Umahi’s Emergence As Silverbird’s Best Minister

Ebonyi State governor Francis Nwifuru and the member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Nkemkanma Kama, have lauded the minister of Works, Senator David Umahi over his emergence as Silverbird’s Best Minister, of the year award. In a statement signed by them and made available to LEADERSHIP, the duo maintained that […]

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2 w. ago PDP Chieftain, Ebonyi Govt Bicker Over Double Taxation, Hardship

The Ebonyi State government and a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Mazi Moses Idika, have disagreed over alleged double taxation and economic hardship in the state. There has been incessant protest by tricycle operators in the state, commercial motorcyclists, and truck drivers at the Abakaliki Timber Market over the alleged […]

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2 w. ago Ilaje Demolition: Ebonyi Govt, NASS Member Commence Evacuation Of Indigenes

Ebonyi State Government and the member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo, federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Nkemkanma Kama, have commenced the evacuation of over 1,000 stranded Ebonyi Indigenes in Ilaje village, Lagos, following the demolition of the area by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). Speaking with LEADERSHIP Friday, the State Commissioner for Special […]

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2 w. ago Ebonyi caucus urges Reps to dismiss petition against Gov Nwifuru

Tribune Online Ebonyi caucus urges Reps to dismiss petition against Gov Nwifuru According to Igariway, the petition against Nwifuru was also against section 308(1) of Nigeria constitution. Ebonyi caucus urges Reps to dismiss petition against Gov Nwifuru Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Reps To Probe Ebonyi Gov, Police Over Alleged Abduction, Torture Of Ohanaeze Youth President

The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Public Petitions to look into the allegations of abduction and unlawful imprisonment of Ohanaeze Youth Council President, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka. The lawmakers gave the directive when they received a petition on the matter from the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), an Igbo Youths sociocultural organization, presented […]

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4 w. ago Ebonyi Land Dispute: Women, Youths Protest Killing Of Indigenes 

The people of Umuobor, Akaeze in Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State, yesterday protested the unwarranted killings of their people in the land tussle between them and their Ogwor neighbors, Ishiagu both  in the local government. The two neighbours have been at war for more than five decades over a vast fertile land known […]

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