The Ebonyi Government on Thursday ordered closure of all public and private schools in the state to check the spread of lassa fever that broke out in the state recently.

Ebonyi Government on Monday confirmed the death of two persons from a renewed Lassa fever outbreak in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Daniel Onwuzurike, who made the disclosure at an interaction with newsmen, noted that the deceased included a doctor and a nurse working at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (FETHA). Onwuzurike said…

The Ebonyi chapter of Committee for Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has appealed to Gov. Dave Umahi to rescind his blanket endorsement of State and National Assembly members from Ebonyi for the forthcoming 2019 general elections. The CDHR Ebonyi Chairman, Mr Emeka Anosike, made the appeal on Monday in Abakaliki, in an interview with newsmen.…

Former Deputy National President, Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Chief Abia Onyike, yesterday, announced his intention to contest the Ebonyi South Senatorial seat in the 2019 general election. Onyike, who was the Director of Media and Publicity, Divine Mandate Organisation, the campaign body of Governor Dave Umahi in the 2015 general election, said his experience…

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has declared that the state would not participate in today’s conference on ‘Handshake across the Niger.’ He disclosed this yesterday in Abakaliki, the state capital, when he received the Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah-led local organising committee. According to him, the state was not consulted in the conception and planning of the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday restated its commitment to peaceful and credible 2019 general elections in Ebonyi. The state’s Chairman of the party, Mr Eze Nwachukwu, who gave the assurance while addressing journalists in Abakaliki, therefore, appealed to groups and individuals preaching violence and war ahead of the elections to have a rethink.…

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi says he is ready to ensure the re-election of the state and federal lawmakers from Afikpo North and Ezza South Local Government Area of the state Umahi made the statement on Monday at Uburu, Ohaozara area of Ebonyi when stakeholders from both councils paid him a homage, noting that the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is confident that the 2019 general elections in Ebonyi will be peaceful and violent free. The Commission also assured voters that their votes will count in the elections. The Ebonyi Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Godswill Obioma, gave the assurance on Friday in Abakaliki, when he addressed newsmen…

Ebonyi State has pledged its commitment towards in providing quality and portable water for residents. State commissioner for Water Resources , Mrs. Euphamia Nwali , who took journalists to all the government water projects in the state noted that Oferekpe mega water treatment plant has started delivering over 50,000 cubic meters of water daily to…

The Muslim community in Ebonyi, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfill his 2015 campaign promises to the South-East region.

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ebonyi chapter, says it will support the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.

The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday reiterated that the party would not participate in the Ebonyi local government election, slated to hold on Saturday, April 22, in all the 13 local government areas.