Ebonyi
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education
EBSU bans post-examination celebration by final year students
Abakaliki, Oct. 30, 2024 (NAN) The Management of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has announced the ban on post-examination celebration in and around the university’s campuses, especially by the final-year students of the institution. The ban is contained in a statement signed by the institution’s registrar, Mr. Jeremiah Nwamgbo, in Abakaliki. ”The management has observed with concern the unwarranted and…
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NEWS
Uche-Anya assumes duty as Ebonyi CP, pledges adequate security
Mrs. Anthonia Uche-Anya has assumed duty as the 27th Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi. Uche-Anya took over from Mr. Augustina Ogbodo, who had been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) and redeployed to the Maritime Annex, Lagos State. The new Commissioner of Police promised to ensure maximum security of lives and property and sought collaboration from stakeholders in…
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Featured
Downpour disrupts take off of Ebonyi LGA polls
A downpour which persisted from July 19, has disrupted the commencement of the Local Government Area elections in Ebonyi, on Saturday. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored the situation around Abakaliki and surrounding areas, reports that people were still inside their houses as at 9.am due to the downpour. There were no voters in many polling units…
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Defence
Land Dispute: We didn’t abduct Ebonyi man, says NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebonyi Command has denied the news making the rounds that its operative abducted a native of Amaedim Ngwogwo community in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some national dailies had reported that the NSCDC operatives abducted Mr Innocent Orji, following a land dispute in the community. However, Mr…
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Defence
Police assures adequate security as Ebonyi governor’s wife tours LGAs
The Police Command in Ebonyi has assured maximum security during the ongoing tour of the 13 Local Government Areas of the state by the wife of the governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nwifuru had embarked on tour to inaugurate her pet project, Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Persons. She…
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General News
Obi mourns late Ogbonnaya Onu
Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has mourned the passing of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, former Minister of Science and Technology. Obi stated this in a condolences message, signed by his media aide, Mr. Victor Obienyem, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Onitsha. He described Onu’s death as a “significant loss to the…
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economy
Power outages: Businesses count losses as crime rate rises in S’East
Some residents in the south-east states of Enugu, Anambra, and Ebonyi, especially business operators, have expressed dismay as the crime rate rises due to the poor supply of electricity in the zone. They complained that the situation was worse in rural areas as many businesses have crumbled, leaving some young ones to resort to stealing. The residents made their feelings…
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NEWS
Group unveils App to track implementation of Governors’ campaign promises
Ready to Lead Africa (RTLA), an ecosystem of emerging young African leaders, has unveiled the ‘followthepromises’ web and mobile app aimed at tracking the implementation of campaign promises of elected officials, especially governors. Speaking at the unveiling event on Friday in Abuja, the Global President of RTLA, Mr. Godbless Otubure, said that the board of RTLA had begun a revolution…
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Election
I’ll promote peace building among Ebonyi warring communities if elected – PDP Guber candidate
The governorship candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi, Dr IfeanyiChukwuma Odii, has promised to restore, unite and promote peace building among Ebonyi warring communities if he emerges as governor. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that some of the communities include: Ezza-Effium, and Edda amongst others. Odii made the assertion in Abakaliki in an interactive session…
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Featured
Support LP for change, new Nigeria – Ebonyi gubernatorial candidate
The Labour Party (LP) Gubernatorial Candidatein Ebonyi, Mr Edward Nkwegu, has solicited supports from party faithful to get hold of desired change in the country. Nkwegu made the remarks on Wednesday, during the party’s zone rally and enlightenment campaign, embarked at Afikpo South Local Goverment Area (LGA) of the state. The gubernatorial candidate stated that voting for all candidates of…
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Election
Atiku in Ebonyi, restates commitment to power devolution, restructuring
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has restated his commitment to devolution of power and restructuring of Nigerian federalism if elected the next president of Nigeria. Abubakar, former Vice President of the country, made the promise on Thursday in Abakaliki during a presidential rally in Ebonyi. He emphasised that if elected, his administration would…
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Crime
Ebonyi Killing: Gov. Umahi inaugurates commission of enquiry
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi, has inaugurated a nine-man Commission of Enquiry into the crises in Ekoli and Amoso Edda, Afikpo South Local Government area of the state. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday, in Abakaliki, by Mr Chooks Oko, Special Assistant on media to Umahi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that there were killings and…
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Featured
I will continue to showcase Buhari’s achievements –Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi says he will continue to showcase President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievements, in spite of stiff opposition by some people. Umahi said this in Abakaliki when he inaugurated several projects executed by the National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC) Abakaliki. The governor said that Buhari has done a lot for the country. “Every sincere leader will tell you…
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Election
Campaign Rally: Umahi kicks against denying political parties access to govt-owned facilities
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has kicked against denying political parties access to government-owned facilities in the ongoing campaign rallies in the state and the nation at large. He instructed the Ministry of Youth and Sports to grant the Labour Party (LP) the use of the State stadium for its rally, scheduled to hold in January. The Governor gave the…
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Featured
Communal crisis: Gov Umahi orders arrest of state APC chairman, Reps candidate
Gov David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the arrest of the state All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha and a party Chieftain, Chief Eni Chima over communal unrest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was a supremacy battle between supporters of Okoro-Emegha and Chima, the House of Representatives candidate for Afikpo North/South federal constituency at…
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Election
Police task Ebonyi politicians on peaceful campaigns for 2023
The police command in Ebonyi, has urged politicians to maintain law and order while conducting their campaigns for 2023 general election. Mr Aliyu Garba, the state Commissioner of Police, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abakaliki. Garba assured of a level playing ground for all political parties during the 2023 general…
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Featured
Umahi receives highest honours award in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi has received the highest honours award in Ebonyi, having been confered with Great Grand Commander of Ebonyi Hall of fame. The conferment is contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mr Chooks Oko, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, Oko said…
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