Ban of journalists for life: Umahi bows to pressure, pleads for co-operation
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, yesterday pleaded with journalists to put behind them, the recent impasse involving the Correspondent of Vanguard, Mr. Peter Okutu and The Sun Correspondent, Mr. Chijioke Agwu and himself.
COVID-19: Umahi okays Easter church services in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has given the go ahead for church services to be held in the state on Easter Sunday. The services are to take place between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.on that day. The state government had restricted church worships and other social gatherings as precautionary measures to prevent the spread of […]
Ebonyi to prosecute security personnel caught collecting bribe
By Our Reporters Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has stated that his administration will henceforth prosecute any security personnel caught collecting bribe at the borders of the state. The governor who stated this while signing into law, the Ebonyi State CoronaVirus and other Dangerous Related Matters Law 05, 2020 at the new Government House, Abakaliki, […]
COVID-19: Umahi orders arrest of police, family members over conduct of burial ceremonies
By Peter Okutu Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Friday ordered the immediate arrest of those that organised the burial ceremonies that took place in Ezza South and Ikwo local government areas of Ebonyi State. The Governor who frowned at the development stressed that it was wrong for citizens of the state to violate government […]
PDP steps down zoning for Anambra 2021 governorship
By Dennis Agbo The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that zoning of Anambra State 2021 governorship ticket to any of the three senatorial zones of the state is not in its picture, at least for now. The party said that what it was more concerned about in the present is the zoning of the […]
FG to tackle challenges facing MSMEs ― VP Osinbajo
By Peter Okutu Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday assured Small and Medium Enterprises Owners of Federal Government’s commitment towards solving some of the challenges facing the establishment and operations of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs in the country. He gave the assurance while flagging off the second phase of National MSME Clinics for viable […]
RUGA: Adamawa, Plateau, Nasarawa listed as Pilot States for NLTP Takeoff–Umahi
ABUJA—THE National Economic Council (NEC) sub-committee on National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Tuesday penciled down three states that will commence the first implementation of the Programme in the country.
3 states willing to implement national livestock plan -Umahi
Three states are ready for the take off of the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) of National Economic Council (NEC), Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has disclosed.
Umahi sacks two aides over alleged murder involvement, orders arrest
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has sacked two of his aides allegedly involved in a murder during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councillorship primaries on Feb.21. The governor also directed the police command in the state to arrest the two aides for possible prosecution. The directive was contained in a statement signed and issued by […]
LGA Polls: Governor Umahi sacks aide for shooting staff of Federal Poly in Ebonyi
By Peter Okutu Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, weekend ordered the sack and arrest of Ubeyi Development Centre Coordinator, Hon. Uche Ibiam, who allegedly shot dead one Enyinna Ibiam at the state primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The order came barely after two days of the bloody councillorship primaries of the Peoples […]
Crisis looms in Ebonyi Varsity over fees hike
AN Education Support Group, African Students Education Support Initiative, ASES,I, has called for the timely intervention of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State on the looming crisis between the management and students of Ebonyi State University, EBSU over the recent hike in tuition fee.
Illegal mining: Community sends SOS to Umahi
The community of Ndiezoke in Igbeagu village in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, yesterday staged a peaceful protest to drive home their dissatisfaction over illegal incursion into their land for the purpose of mining.
Umahi commences payment of N30, 000 minimum wage to workers in Ebonyi
By Peter Okutu Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, weekend commenced the payment of the national minimum wage to civil servants and across the 13 council areas of the state. Briefing journalists in Abakaliki, the State Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr Orji Uchenna Orji, added that the payment of the minimum wage was […]
Umahi, governor with passion for agriculture
DAVID Nweze Umahi, an Engineer, accomplished captain of industry and religious leader, was born to the humble family of Elder and Deaconess Joseph Umahi Nweze of Umunaga Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Umahi, is a revered Apostle of anti-party activities – PDP Govs Forum
The PDP Governors Forum has in very strong terms condemned a recent news report circulating online that one of its member-governors, Engr. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State belongs to both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) saying it is blatant falsehood packaged to tarnish his image and put a smile on the faces of the sponsors and author of the publication.
Umahi still a bonafide member of PDP – Chairman
Dennis Agbo – Abakaliki The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports that Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, is plotting a move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as mischievous and self-serving. The governor had reportedly told some media organizations that he belongs to both parties. But the Chairman of PDP in Ebonyi State,Mr. Onyekachi […]
