Tag: Ebonyi State

Ministry, Pro-Chancellor address rumoured crisis in Ebonyi Federal University

The leadership of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences has dismissed rumours of a crisis within the institution. Officials described the reports as false and intended to mislead the public. The Pro-Chancellor, Adebayo Shittu, stated clearly that there is no disagreement between the Governing Council and the university management. He said the school remains […]

Nigerian govt hits milestone, secures N7.4bn to deploy 7mw mini-grid in Ebonyi

The Nigerian government has reached a major milestone as an indigenous energy company secured N7.4 billion to deploy a 7-megawatt mini-grid in underserved communities of Ebonyi State. The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) confirmed the development. The financing is part of a broader N100 billion Memorandum of Understanding with a Nigerian bank. The funds aim to […]

PDP inaugurates newly-elected Ebonyi SWC members

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated its newly elected State Working Committee (SWC) in Ebonyi State, led by Hon. Chukwuma Igwe as chairman and Hon. Henry Ngonu as secretary. The elections were conducted at the PDP Secretariat, Abakaliki, with a large turnout of party members. The congress was monitored by INEC, and security operatives […]

Umahi denies treating 2021 missing NELAN Engineers with kid gloves

Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has denied claims that he treated the disappearance of five NELAN engineers in 2021 lightly. The engineers went missing during the Effium-Ezza communal conflict in Ebonyi State while constructing a road for the state government. Umahi explained that the engineers were victims of a wider communal war that claimed […]

Ebonyi community petitions Nwifuru, others over alleged demolition of ancestral homes

Tension is growing in Isiophumini Ishieke, Mbeke Autonomous Community in Ebonyi Local Government Area, as residents protest the alleged demolition of homes and market stalls. The community has petitioned Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru and other authorities over actions reportedly linked to Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi. The dispute centres on the proposed remodelling of the Nwori Isiophumini […]

LP raises alarm over alleged plot to rig Ebonyi LG polls, vows fierce resistance

The Labour Party, LP, has raised serious concerns over what it described as a plan to manipulate the forthcoming local government elections in Ebonyi State. The party warned that any attempt to undermine the will of voters would be strongly resisted. In a statement issued by party officials, LP accused unnamed political actors of making […]

Ebonyi Massacre: Gov Nwifuru sacks appointees from Amasiri, dissolves community leadership

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has taken strong action following the killing of four residents of Okporojo village in Oso Edda community. During a visit to the affected area, the governor condemned the attack, which involved killings, destruction of homes, and abductions allegedly linked to suspected warlords from Amasiri community. He described the incident as […]

Umahi’s son, Osborne wins Ebonyi APC LG ticket

Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Ohaozara Local Government Area ahead of the forthcoming council election in Ebonyi State. He secured the party’s ticket unopposed during the APC primary election held at Obiozara Primary School in Uburu. Osborne, who was […]

Ebonyi Govt resolves prolonged land dispute between Izzi communities 

The Ebonyi State Government has successfully resolved a prolonged land dispute between communities in the Izzi area. The conflict, which lasted several years, involved disagreements over boundaries and ownership of farmland. Government officials mediated between the communities to bring about a lasting solution. According to the state authorities, the resolution was achieved through dialogue, mutual […]