Ebonyi State
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General News
Tinubu mourns former minister, Ogbonnaya Onu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to the Onu family over the passing of Chief Ogbonnaya Onu, who died on Thursday at 72. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday in Abuja. “The President mourns the first civilian governor of Abia State, a former…
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Security
Gunmen attack police checkpoint at Abakaliki, kill 1 officer, set vehicle ablaze
Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint at Abakaliki on Thursday and killed a policeman. A police spokesman in Ebonyi, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the attack and said the gunmen also set the police van on the spot ablaze. “It happened early on Thursday morning. I have been trying to get the details of what happened, but one police officer was killed…
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Security
Police burst tricycle stealing syndicate in S/East
The Police Command in Enugu State has burst a tricycle-stealing syndicate operating within some states in the south-east. The command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement in Enugu on Monday that the police had arrested two suspected members of the syndicate. Ndukwe said that the feat was achieved by the command’s detectives, serving in Central Police Station (CPS)…
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Defence
Ebonyi: NSCDC arrests 3 minors over alleged attempted rape
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ebonyi has arrested three minors for an alleged attempt to rape another minor and assault. Two of the suspects are aged 15 and 13, the State Commandant of the Corps, Dr. Elijah Willie, told newsmen on Saturday in Abakaliki. He added that the command was on the heels of a third…
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Security
NHRC cautions against mob actions, dehumanisation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Ebonyi has condemned the dehumanisation of a woman, Mrs. Ifeoma Onovo, for allegedly poisoning her neighbour. Mr. Christopher Okorie, NHRC Coordinator in the state, condemned the act, describing it as “wickedness” to mankind. Okorie encouraged people not to take laws into their own hands in anything but to follow the rule of law.…
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judiciary
Man, 32, docked for allegedly stealing property worth N9m in Ebonyi
A 32-year-old man, Itumo Sunday, appeared before an Abakaliki Magistrates’ Court on Thursday for allegedly stealing property worth N9,900,000 million from a storehouse. Sunday, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, breaking in, and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Insp Bassey Okon, told the court that the defendant committed…
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Security
Insecurity: Gov. Nwifuru wants security agencies to form joint task-force
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has directed the setting up of a joint task force among security agencies in an effort to combat crime in the state. Prof. Grace Umezurike, Secretary to the State Government, gave this indication after the State Security Council meeting in Abakaliki on Monday. Umezurike said that Gov. Nwifuru gave the directive to the security agencies…
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economy
Current economic hardships didn’t start from Tinubu’s administration,” — Umahi
Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, says the present economic hardships in the country did not start with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Umahi made the declaration on Sunday in his hometown of Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi, while addressing newsmen. He attributed the hardships to several preceding factors. The minister said that preceding administrations had buildups of farmers…
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NEWS
Oborevwori felicitates Nwifuru at 49
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has congratulated his Ebonyi counterpart, Gov. Francis Nwifuru, as he clocked 49. Oborevwori’s felicitation is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. He said that Nwifuru is worth celebrating for his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of Ebonyi. He lauded the Ebonyi governor, who was a…
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Featured
Ebonyi House of Assembly is not a rubber stamp assembly – Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that the state’s House of Assembly is not a rubber stamp assembly. Umahi made the assertion in Abakaliki while signing the state’s N145.4 billion 2022 budget into law. The governor said notwithstanding negative views in some parts, the house is knowledgeable in the art of law-making and understands the Constitution of the Federal…
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News
Ebonyi rates highest on drug abuse in Nigeria
Mr Eze Ude, State Coordinator, International Society for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP), said that Ebonyi was being rated highest in substance abuse among states of the federation. Ude disclosed this to newsmen on Friday during conclusion of a three-day workshop. The workshop was organized by officials of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for the National Association…
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Politics
Ebonyi will not give out land for cattle ranching – Gov Umahi
The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, on Monday voiced his opposition to President Muhammadu Buhari’s quest to bring back cattle grazing routes in the country. The President had last Thursday approved the return of the cattle grazing route used during the First Republic. The grazing system adopted during the period allowed herdsmen to use designated grazing routes to move their…
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