FG extends Keffi–Nasarawa–Toto Road project to Abaji
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has announced that the Federal Government has approved the extension of the ongoing Keffi–Nasarawa–Toto Road project from 180 kilometres to 199 kilometres.
Umahi lifts embargo on enthronement of traditional rulers in Ebonyi
Gov David Umahi has lifted the embargo on enthronement of traditional rulers in communities across the state. Umahi made the announcement on Saturday, during the All Progressive Congress (APC) Local Government Rally in Isu, the Headquarters of Onicha Local Government Area in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had […]
Umahi refutes supporting PDP guber candidate for 2023
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi, has refuted claims that he is supporting the state governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odi for the 2023 poll. This is contained in a statement in Abakaliki by Mr Chooks Oko, his Special Assistant on Media. Oko said that the governor said this at […]
Sacking defecting governors deserves Supreme Court’s support
By Tonnie Iredia On March 08, 2022, a federal High Court sitting in Abuja sacked the governor of Ebonyi state and his deputy as well as a number of state legislators for defecting from the party on whose platform they were elected. Reactions to the judgment have been overwhelming. While most people found no fault […]
Ebonyi Assembly not a rubber stamp – Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi says the state House of Assembly is always critical of his policies, hence cannot be described as a rubber stamp. Umahi said this on Thursday in Abakaliki while signing the 2022 appropriation bill into law. He said that the house is knowledgeable in the art of lawmaking, contrary to the […]
David Umahi vying for Presidency – Genius or Blunder?
When Chief David Umahi, Governor of Ebonyi State, decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on whose ticket he was elected, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, my first instinct was to denounce his lack of principles.
I won’t go back to PDP, Gov Umahi vows
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has restated his position on the rumour making round the media that he is was begging to return to the PDP, noting that “nothing can take him back to Egypt, called PDP.” Umahi made the remark during 2021 Special Thanksgiving Service of Government House Chapel in Abakaliki on Sunday. The […]
Umahi charges Muslim community to contribute to Ebonyi development
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State has admonished the Muslim community in the state to be resourceful and contribute to the peace and economic growth of the state. Umahi made the commendation on Wednesday in Abakaliki when a delegation of the Muslim faithful in the state paid him an Eid-el-Kabirhomage at the Government House. He […]
Ezza Effium/Effium crisis: Ebonyi govt threatens to re-arrest stakeholders
Only one person was killed – Police We cannot exactly say figure – Ebonyi govt By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki Following the unexpected resurgence of criminal activities in the affected communities of Ezza-Effium and Effium of Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the State, the State Government on Tuesday, threatened to rearrest the stakeholders in […]
We’re safe in Ebonyi, viral video misleading— Herdsmen
The Miyeti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association, MACBAN, Ebonyi State chapter. has said herders in the state were safe and that the video its members being attacked was fake.
Ebonyi Govt set to promote workers
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the state and local government civil service commissions to commence immediate assessment of all existing vacancies due for promotion.
Ebonyi governor’s order to flog defaulters of COVID-19 regulation, unlawful — LEDAP
By Innocent Anaba Legal Defence and Assistance Project, LEDAP, has condemned the directive by Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State to local government officials and law enforcement agencies to flog anyone that appears in public without wearing a face mask in the state. In a letter addressed to the governor by LEDAP’s National Coordinator, Chino […]
Fellow Nigerians and governors they do not deserve
By Owei Lakemfa GOVERNOR David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State, 56, is a billionaire of 26 years standing. Therefore, when such a wealthy man who should be busy looking after his billions like a herdsman tenders to his cows, decides to make the big sacrifice of governing a people, he will not tolerate slackness or […]
Ebonyi governor directs civil servants to resume work
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Wednesday directed the state civil servants on grade levels 1-10 to resume work on May 4. The state Head of Service, Dr. Chamberlain Nwele, disclosed this in a statement in Abakaliki, the state capital. READ ALSO: Arrest, ban for life: At last, Umahi bows to pressure, apologises to journalists The […]
COVID-19: I will not totally lockdown Ebonyi – Gov. Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi says he will not totally lockdown the state even as the cases of Coronavirus pandemic increased in the country.
Life Ban on Journalists: Your days are numbered, Ebonyi indigenes tell Umahi
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora AESID has condemned the eviction of two Journalists from the Government House, Abakaliki by Gov. Dave Umahi, reminding him that he will not be a governor forever as his days in office are numbered. The governor had during a state-wide broadcast on Wednesday […]
