Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has expressed concern over the quality of graduates from the nation’s polytechnics . He made his feelings known on Tuesday, when he received the management of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo. He said the core mandate of polytechnics was to train technicians that will stand the test…
Governor Francis Nwifuru has condemned in strong terms the sudden disappearance of an Army Officer on peace keeping operation in Effium Community. The Governor said continued hostilities in the area is contrary to the visions of the Founding Fathers of the state. Governor Nwifuru was speaking when he received the Ebonyi Founding Fathers Forum in…
Ebonyi State Government is set to return all Mission Schools back to their original owners before the end of this year. Governor Francis Nwifuru gave the indication during a Pastoral Visit of the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Most Reverend Dr Peter Nworie Chukwu to the Government House Chapel, Ochoudo Centenary City on Sunday….
A call has gone out to the president to as a matter of urgency give assent to the sexual harassment Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Education Institutions Bill 2019, which has since been passed by the National Assembly. The call was made by gender activists who describe the bill awaiting presidential approval as a “pressing national…
The former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has recalled his narrow escape in the 2016 Reigners Bible Church building collapse, saying it is a mystery only God can explain. Ekweanaedo News reports that the Reigners Bible Church building collapsed on December 10, 2016, killing scores of worshippers, with others sustaining injuries, during the…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has asked Judges to remain fair and firm in their Judgements. The CJN was speaking at the opening of the special session of the 2023/2024 Legal year and Swearing-in of 58 newly conferred Senior Advocates of Nigeria In Abuja. Ariwoola added that he expects every judicial officer…
After months of uncertainty, Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has officially declared to run for the 2024 governorship election in the state. In a pre-recorded speech aired today, Shaibu, who has been the deputy governor since 2016, said he would run for the office of the number one in the state on the platform…
Flagging off the summit, Governor Nwifuru upheld that the implementation of the outcome of the summit, especially the adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution in our Justice System will be an investment in public security, peace and development, reinforcing the pillars of the rule of law and sound democratic culture. Leo Ekene Oketa, Special Assistant to…
Engr. Jude Chikadibia Okpor, the Honorable Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, has released a statement celebrating the victory of the Executive Governor of the state, Governor Ogbonnaya Nwifuru in the Court of Appeal. His statement reads, “The Ebonyi State Government today, Friday November 24, 2023 received the cheering news of the victory of His…
The Student Loan Scheme will begin in January 2024, according to Femi Gbajabiamila, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s chief of staff. He made the announcement during a lecture titled “Empowering Nigerian Youths in the Present Day Economy”,at Yaba College of Technology’s 35th convocation ceremony. The programme seeks to give Nigerian students the financial means to pursue their…
