Man killed a week to his wedding in Ebonyi
By Peter Okutu, Abakaliki The reported incident of the killing of a middle-aged man, Chukwuemeka Issac, a week before his wedding by unknown gunmen, has triggered fear among the citizens of the State. The victim, who was killed around his shop at Chukwu Ofoke Street, Amikeaba, Ebonyi Local Government Area of the state, has left […]
Three family members die while asleep in Ebonyi community
The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the death of three family members while asleep in Ngwongwo community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Loveth Odah, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in Abakaliki. She explained that the divisional police officer in the area evacuated the victims […]
Ebonyi complies with IPOB’s sit-at-home order
By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki The lingering sit-at-home order as declared by Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB was again adhered to by indigenes of Ebonyi state. After the early morning downpour that took place between 6 am and 8 am within Ebonyi capital, the residents of Abakaliki further decided to stay indoors in compliance with […]
BREAKING: Younger sister to Ebonyi Sun Reporter allegedly shot dead by security operatives
The younger sister to the Ebonyi State Reporter of Sun Newspapers (names withheld) was yesterday allegedly shot by a Policeman in Onicha Local Government Area of the State.
IPOB members arrested for allegedly killing Ebonyi indigenes ― Police
By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki Ebonyi State Police Command said it has arrested suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB/Eastern Security Network (ESN) that allegedly murdered 7 innocent persons in the State. Briefing newsmen at the Command’s headquarters in Abakaliki, the State Commissioner, CP Aliyu Garba explained that “in the early hours of August […]
Ebonyi holds peaceful APC LG congresses
. By Peter Okutu, Abakaliki EBONYI State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Saturday held peaceful Local Government Congresses across the State. The elections which took place in the 13 council areas were harmonized with consensus candidates on all the positions. Also elected were three-man national delegates across the State. Speaking with Journalists in […]
Sit-At-Home: You’ll lose your job if you fail to report to work — Umahi tells Ebonyi Civil Servants
FOLLOWING the compliance by some civil servants to the sit at home order which was later suspended by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Sunday stressed that Civil Servants that failed to report to work on Monday, will not be paid their salaries.
Why Ebonyi govt needs to explore talents in the state – Showbiz Promoter and CEO 03Media Nwuruku Ozor Alex
My Vision for Ebonyi Youth – Showbiz Promoter and CEO 03Media Nwuruku Ozor Alex Popular showbiz entrepreneur and aficionado, Nwuruku Ozor Alex also known as Alex Ozone has expressed his vision for the youths of Ebonyi State in developing their potentials especially in entertainment. The CEO of 03media Group Inc., Alex Ozone passionately noted that […]
Ebonyi CJ frees 12 inmates of Afikpo Custodial Centre
The Chief Judge of Ebonyi, Justice Elvis Ngene, on Tuesday at Ukpa, Afikpo in Afikpo North local government area of Ebonyi released 12 inmates of Afikpo Custodial Centre during a jail delivery. Ngene said the goal of the delivery was in exercise of powers conferred on him by the 1999 Constitution as amended which was […]
Ebonyi Assembly confirms 4 Commissioner-nominees
The Ebonyi House of Assembly on Monday in Abakaliki, screened and confirmed four commissioner-nominees sent to it by Governor Dave Umahi. The nominees are Dr Daniel Umezurike, Dr Stephen Odo, Chief Sunday Inyima and Dr Sunday Nwangele. The nominees whose names were sent to the Assembly for confirmation, were dropped by the governor during a […]
Crisis: NULGE president says Ebonyi election may hold elsewhere
Mr Hakeem Ambali, the President of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), says the Ebonyi election for a new executive may be moved to another state. Ambali said this on Friday during an interactive session with newsmen in Abakiliki, adding that the measure would be inevitable if a hitch-free election would not be […]
NUC approves University of Medical Science in Ebonyi
The National Universities Commission, NUC, has approved for academic activities the King David University of Medical Science in Ebonyi State.
Umahi appoints former Commissioner for LG as new Chief of Staff
GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State has appointed the former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Samuel Okoronkwo, as his new Chief of Staff.
Ebonyi govt orders relocation of poultry markets in Abakaliki
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has directed the immediate relocation of all poultry markets within Abakaliki to a permanent designated site. This is contained in a statement by Mr Francis Nwaze, Special Assistant to the governor on Media and Publicity and issued to newsmen on Saturday in Abakaliki. It said the order was to be […]
Sit-at-home order: Hoodlums set motorcycles, vehicles ablaze as Ebonyi records 100 percent compliance
By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki There seems to be palpable fear in different parts of the State, following the declaration of sit at home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB in the state. The level of compliance in Ebonyi State is 100 percent as shops, business centres, parks, stadium, recreational Centres, banks, Universities, […]
Buhari good to us, we must thank Abacha for creating Ebonyi state ― Umahi
By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Saturday said President Buhari “is good to Ebonyi State and we are not afraid to say it”. Umahi who stated this during a live broadcast to commemorate his six years in office at the old Government House, Abakaliki, stated that “we must thank the […]
