#EndSARS: Security situation normalizes in Ebonyi
As Umahi begins construction of new Police Station By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki After the tension and panic that erupted as a result of the #EndSARS protests in the State, normalcy is said to have returned to the State Capital as the security situation within the metropolis have since normalized. Both vehicular and human movements […]
36 persons feared dead as bus plunges into Akaeze river in Ebonyi
…5 persons have been rescued so far – Police By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki No fewer than 36 persons have been feared dead, following an accident that occurred at Akaeze Development Centre in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Vanguard gathered that the accident occurred at Akaeze bridge in Akaeze development centre. Unconfirmed report […]
River Disaster: 36 persons feared dead in Ebonyi Auto Crash
5 persons have been rescued so far — Police By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki No fewer than 36 persons have been feared dead, following an accident that occurred at Akaeze Development Centre in Ivo Local Government Area of the State. Vanguard gathered that the accident occurred at Akaeze bridge in Akaeze development center. An unconfirmed […]
Man, 40, rapes 11-year-old girl in Ebonyi
…Girl in critical condition By Peter Okutu Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a 40 year old man for sexually abusing a minor (names withheld) in the state. The incident which occurred in Ekoli-Edda, Afikpo South Local government area of Ebonyi State was confirmed by the Police spokesman in the state, Loveth Odah. She gave […]
Ebonyi State ranks third in Female Genital Mutilation practice
By Jane Ikemefula – Abakaliki Ebonyi State ranked third on Female Genital Mutilation practice, across the country between 2017 and 2019, the National Orientation Agency in the State, has said. This is even as the NOA noted that within the period, no fewer than 75% of residents of the state, engaged in the obnoxious practice, […]
Look into Ebonyi criminal justice system, Reps tell Umahi
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 […]
