By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki The Federal House of Representatives called on Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State to look into the State’s criminal justice system, especially as it concerns awaiting trial of inmates. The Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Hon. Anayo Nwonu, stated this when his Committee members paid a courtesy call on […]

By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, on Wednesday, stated that those dumping refuge on waterways and drainages will no longer go scot-free in the State. The Governor stated this during the official flag-off of the distribution of World Bank, GEF, SCCF supported Cargo tricycles, energy-efficient cookstoves, and roadside waste bills […]

The Ebonyi Police Command have arrested 23 suspected criminals in different parts of the state, warning that there would be no hiding place for criminals in the state. Mr Philip Maku, Ebonyi Commissioner of Police stated this at a news briefing on Friday in Abakaliki. He said that the suspected hoodlums were arrested in different […]

The longest reigning traditional ruler in Ebonyi, ‘Agaba Idu II of Izhia Kingdom’ Israel Chibueze-Agbo, is dead. The deceased was father to the Ebonyi governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2019 governorship election, Chief Ndubuisi Chibueze-Agbo. Chibueze-Agbo, until his death, was the traditional ruler of Izhia autonomous community in Ohaukwu Local […]

By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has banned the activities and operation of underaged herders in the State. He warned that underaged herders caught rearing cattles in the State will be arrested while the Chief Herdsman in charge of such underage herder will be arrested and prosecuted. These were part […]

The Police Command in Ebonyi will on Monday begin the screening of candidates who applied for the position of police constable in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Mrs Loveth Odah, who disclosed this in a statement made available to the Newsmen on Sunday in Abakaliki, said […]

Abakaliki-Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has asked Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu to remove Ebonyi from the newly created zone 13 located at Ukpor in Anambra State.

Some well-meaning indigenes of Ebonyi State have applauded the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. T.Y Buratai for the siting of the Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Abakiliki, the state capital.

Ebonyi Government says it will complete its airport project by 2022 in spite of the financial uncertainties pervading the globe. Gov. David Umahi made the disclosure on Wednesday while inspecting work at the airport’s site which spans two Local Government Areas of Ezza South and Ezza North. Umahi said that the airport would be two […]

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation, working from home. However, he handed coordination of the state’s fight against the pandemic to his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe. According to Governor Umahi, in a statement on Saturday, he and some of his close aides tested positive for the […]

By Peter Okutu NO fewer than twenty-Four health workers have been infected with COVID-19 in Ebonyi State since the outbreak of the pandemic in the state. This is as Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, weekend, announced that his administration has approved the sum of N105 million for the purchase of medical equipment for Ivo, […]

By Innocent Anaba The Edda Professionals’ League, Pro-Edda, has asked the public to disregard an announcement on Ebonyi State radio, Abakaliki, that Chief Abia Onyeike, former Information Commission in the state should retracts “his lawful criticism of the state government and apologise for an offence he didn’t commit.” Pro-Edda, in a statement by its Secretary, […]

One person was killed while many  from Abaomege Community sustained  injuries  following alleged attacks on the community by neighbouring Isinkwo community in Onicha Local Government Area of the state.

By Peter Okutu The new Commissioner of Police in charge of Ebonyi State Police Command, CP Philip Sule Maku, yesterday assumed duties at the Command’s Headquarters, Abakaliki. The new CP who is now the 23rd Commissioner of Police in the State, hails from Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. In a statement signed by […]

Two aides of Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi have explained how they survived the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, saying that they were miraculously healed by God.