Ebonyi state
26 Aug
The member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/ Ivo federal constituency at the National Assembly, Nkemkanma Kama, has expressed worry over the poor state of some primary health care centers in his constituency. He noted that unless urgent steps are taken to revitalize the centers, the rural health system may collapse. Kama who stated this during a tour of…
23 Aug
Since Chuba Okadigbo International Airport opened in May 2023, the Ebonyi state-owned airport has hinted at its takeover by the Federal Government.
20 Aug
The Ebonyi State government yesterday appointed Prof. Ernest Egba as Acting Vice Chancellor of ICT University, Oferekpe Izzi, and Prof.
14 Aug
The Senator representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial in the National Assembly, Senator Kenneth Eze, has defended the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu and stated that the benefit would soon be felt by Nigerians. Eze stated this at his hometown, Ohaigbo Amagu in Ezza South Local Government Area (LGA), during his one-year constituency briefing…
14 Aug
National Leadership All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA appointed Ricky Okorouka as the acting state chairman of the party in Ebonyi State on Wednesday. The appointment became necessary following the verdict of the Supreme Court which affirmed Mr Edozie Njoku as the National Chairman of the party and the sacking of the State Executives of the…
12 Aug
The Ebonyi State Government has flagged off a free digital skills training targeted at equipping 5,000 youths of the state with various digital skill sets. The programme, which is being run through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) office in Ebonyi State and supported by the First Lady through her BERWO Foundation, targets to train 200…
11 Aug
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State on Sunday stated that his administration's empowerment programmes are designed to target
11 Aug
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi says the state government has paid N450 million in counterpart funds for the Nigerian Women Project in the state. Nwifuru said this on Saturday while declaring this year’s Ebonyi Women’s August Meeting open, with the theme: “A wise woman builds her home”. He said that the project is a World…
8 Aug
The Ekoli Edda community in Edda Local Council of Ebonyi State has expressed happiness following the return of peace after years of crisis.
5 Jun
Unknown gunmen, yesterday, attacked Ohaukwu Police Division at Ezzamgbo, in Ohaukwu Local Council of the state, burning vehicles.
27 May
The wife of the Ebonyi State Governor, Mary-Maudline Ogbonna Nwifuru, has won the 2024 African Iconic Recognition Women Awards,
26 May
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State directed the Ministry of Housing over the weekend to initiate the process of terminating contracts where contractors have failed to demonstrate reasonable commitment. Governor Nwifuru issued the directive while inspecting ongoing projects across the state as part of the activities marking his one-year anniversary. He gave the directive during…
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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has attributed the large turnout of voters in the ongoing local government elections in the state to his administration’s track records. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor spoke shortly after casting his vote at Nagari Science College, Birnin Kebbi. Idris, who cast his vote at about…