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…
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress – APC in Ebonyi South Senatorial bye-election held on Saturday, February 3, Prof. Anthony Ani, has been announced winner of the poll. Ani won with 46,270 votes, defeating his closest rival, Ifeanyi Eleje of APGA who garnered 3,513. Silas Onu of the PDP polled 2,783 votes and Linus…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ebonyi state, on Thursday, February 1, distributed sensitive materials ahead of the Ebonyi South senatorial district by-election scheduled to be held on February 3. The seat became vacant after President Bola Tinubu appointed Senator David Umahi, who occupied the position, as a minister. Representatives of the eight political…
