The Ebonyi State Government is set to celebrate and reward deserving indigent athletes who are of the State origin. The Governor Francis Nwifuru-led administration has concluded arrangements to recall indigent athletes poached in other States of the federation for various sporting competitions. The State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Richard Idike, said this, weekend…
Two local vigilantes have been reportedly killed by armed men in Iboko community in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the gunmen disguised as natives of the area, stopped at strategic locations in the community and bought food items before unleashing mayhem. According to…
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the apex socio-political youth group in the South East geopolitical zone has criticised the Ebonyi State Government for allegedly arresting Mr. Chika Nwoba, a social media influencer for accusing the government of diverting N3 billion meant for palliatives for indigent Ebonyi citizens. In a statement signed by…
The Governor of Ebonyi State Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has charged institutions of Higher Learning to offer only courses that will provide job opportunities to their graduates. He gave the charge when he received Management of Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State.He said it will be a wasted effort on the part of graduates if they…
The Governor of Ebonyi State Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has attributed dwindling revenue accruing to the State from the federation account to failure of solid mineral operators to remit royalties to the Federal Government. This he said is one of the indices in Federal allocation formula. He made his feelings known when he received Officials…
In a bid to prioritize the welfare of retirees and students, Ebonyi State is set to commence monthly gratuity payments. Ebonyi State has taken a proactive step towards ensuring the financial security of retirees by implementing a monthly gratuity payment system. The announcement was made by the state government, emphasizing their commitment to promptly settling…
Ebonyi State Governor , Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru says government will assist students in public schools in the payment of NECO and WAEC fees , just as he directed that payment of gratuities will henceforth be on monthly basis. The Governor dropped the hint when he received the management of the Local Government Staff Pensions…
Some residents of Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital, have expressed worry over the continuous rise in the price of cooking gas, otherwise known as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The situation is that many homes have shifted to some other alternative such as sawdust, firewood and charcoal as prices of cooking gas continue to rise. The price…
The Ebonyi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare services in rural communities by strengthening its partnership with the Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) Foundation. This collaboration aims to address the primary healthcare needs of the people, particularly in maternal and child health services. In a recent meeting held at the state…
The news of the passing of Mrs. Patricia Añasi, the Clerk of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, has left the people of Ebonyi State in deep shock and mourning. Known as a dedicated servant and a champion of due process and good governance, her demise is a monumental loss for the state. In a statement…
