Francis Nwifuru
31 Dec
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, at the weekend, wooed the Labour Party (LP) House of Representative member for Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency, Kama Nkemkanma, to join the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).
30 Dec
Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi says that God used the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi to make him the state’s governor in 2023. Nwifuru said this on Monday when both attended mpowerment programme by member representing Ohaoazara/Onicha/ Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, at Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of…
30 Dec
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has explained that he attended an event organised by a labour party legislator from the state because politics is not enmity. Nwifuru said this on Monday at Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area, during the empowerment programme of member representing Ohaoazara/ Onicha/ Ivo Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon.…
3 Dec
Activities in some state Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Kaduna State Government were comatose, yesterday, following the warning strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to ensure full implementation of the minimum wage.
1 Dec
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has promised to support Abakiliki FC in their bid to gain promotion to the elite league. Abakiliki FC are featuring in the 2024/2025 Nigeran National League (NNL), which is the second division of the country’s league and the governor believes that with massive support, the team will gain promotion…
28 Nov
Following the suspension of three Commissioners by the Ebonyi State government over alleged gross misconduct and dereliction of duties in their various ministries, Governor Francis Nwifuru, yesterday, directed three of his special assistants to take over their respective ministries.
27 Nov
Following the suspension of three commissioners over alleged gross misconduct and dereliction of duties in their various ministries, Governor Francis Nwifuru on Wednesday directed three special assistants to take over the respective ministries. Three special assistants are - Water Resources, Franklin Ukah, Housing and Urban Development, Patrick Enyi, and Dr Sabinus Nwibo of Primary Health.…
26 Nov
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State said that all the state-owned media establishments will now become independent companies. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Engr. Jude Okpor, stated this in a press briefing on Tuesday, saying the governor approved the ceding of the state media outfits during the Executive Council Meeting. The media outlets,…
25 Nov
The Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) has cautioned the Governor Francis Nwifuru-led administration against the construction of a new airport in the state amidst widespread poverty among the citizenry. AEISCID's President-General, Amb. Pascal Oluchukwu, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, argued that the airport project was not a priority for…
28 Oct
Ebonyi State Government on Sunday said that it would pay N75,000 minimum wage to Ebonyi state civil servants.
11 Aug 2024
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…
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