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By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy, Abakaliki The umbrella body of trado medicine, National Association of Nigerian Traditional Medicine Practitioners Ebonyi State Chapter Chairman,Chief (Amb.) Augustine Ekechi on Thursday 9 April,2020 has reiterated the union readiness on fight against the pandemic Corona virus. The Traditional Medicine Practitioner disclosed this to Newsmen in his country home at Edeachara Nkaleke Community, Ebonyi Local Government Area of the state, noting that the union has prepared spiritually to wage war against the Scourge. Ambassador Ekechi noted that the global disease outbreak has deeply challenged Traditional Medicine Practitioners to embark more on research to prove potency of Africa herbs while advising Federal government to give trial to already made local herbs the producers claimed have solution to the dreaded disease. He maintained that adopting fully the world Health Organization's guildlines remains the most crucial steps the people should abide b

–Vow Never to Fight War Again By Nwogha Ndubuisi The people of Ijutum and Okpuitumo communities of Cross River and Ebonyi State yesterday turned out enmass to receive Cross River/Ebonyi Youths Peace Development Movement (Peace Ambassadors) at their respective community primary schools of Ijutum and Ndegu Okpuitumo. At Ijutum, the people were visibly seen wearing a face of hope on the arrival of the Cross River/Ebonyi Youths Peace Development Movement. Their firm belief in the youth’s peace advocacy was further demonstrated by the Traditional Ruler of Ijutum community, HRH Sunday James Ovat who in his good will message to the Peace Ambassadors said, “Thank you Ibiniukpabi (God) for using these youths to bridge the shameful and most regrettable gap which the devil has caused us to create between ourselves – Ijutum and Okpuitumo Communities by fighting a useless war.” Truly, the entire premises of Ijutum, the large canopy of the cashew tree; under which both the youths and the

By our correspondence The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, shall on Tuesday next week (10th March 2020) by 10am, hold a one day Public Hearing on a bill for the establishment of Oil Palm Industrial Park sponsored by Distinguished Senator Michael Ama Nnachi, Senator representing Ebonyi South Senatorial district. The Public Hearing which is billed to take place at the Senate conference hall 231, new building, seeks to get inputs and contributions of relevant stakeholders on the bill, for its smooth passage into Law. Details later

The new NCP coronavirus may not show sign of infection for many days then how can one know if he/ she is infected ? Latest information is that the incubation period may be upto 28 days before the symptoms of COVID 19 are evident. By the time a person has fever and/or cough and goes to the hospital, the lungs are usually 50 % Fibrosis and it's too late ! Taiwan experts provide a simple self-check that we can do every morning ; Take a deep breath and hold your breath for more than 10 seconds. If you complete it successfully without coughing, without discomfort, stuffiness or tightness , etc , it proves there is no fibrosis in the lungs, basically indicating no infection. In critical times, please self-check every morning in an environment with clean air! SERIOUS EXCELLENT ADVICE by Japanese doctors treating COVID-19 cases.  Everyone should ensure your mouth & throat is moist, never DRY. Take a few sips of water every 15 mins at least. WHY ? Even if the virus does e

Stay safe.... 1. Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser. 2. Maintain at least 1 & half metres (5 feet) distance between you and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 3. People coughing persistently or sneezing should stay indoors or keep a social distance, but not mix with a crowd. 4. Ensure that you and people around you follow good respiratory hygiene by covering mouths and noses with a handkerchief or tissue while sneezing or coughing. You can also sneeze or cough into your sleeve at the bent elbow.Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. 5. Stay indoors if you feel unwell with symptoms, such as fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Please call Lagos State Emergency hotlines 08023169485 or 08033565529 or 08052817243 which are available day and night. 6. Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels on TV and Radio, the Social Media, including the Lagos State Ministry of

By Our Correspondence   Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE has expressed deep shock over the death of Chief Tobias Okwuru, an Ezza born political bulwark who neither believes in 'I' in the team nor is he a Dime in a Dozen, describing it as a hard pill to swallow and a huge loss.    Tobias Okwuru was a pioneer of several major political positions in Ebonyi State - State Auditor of People's Democratic Party, Chief Whip of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, these positions he held firmly without bias before he proceeded to represent Ikwo/ Ezza South in the Federal House of Representatives in 2011. Umahi while commiserating with his immediate family, Amudo Community, Ezza Nation, Ebonyi State and Nigeria in general described death as a debt everyone owns the creator, noting that it is like a vehicle filled with passengers without the knowledge of who is dropping at the next bus stop. He encouraged his family members, community, Ebonyi State and

--APC Bigwig Died By Our Correspondence Pioneer majority Leader of Ebonyi State House of Assembly and Former Member that represented Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency, Hon. Tobias Chukwuemeka Okwuru is dead. Born to the family of Chief Michael and Mrs. Christiana Okwuru in the pastoral community of Amudo in the then Ezzikwo Division (now Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State), the death of Tobias Okwuru is a big blow to Ezza Nation. Aliezza, as he is called, was a rising star in Ebonyi Politics. He died at the age of 59. The former parliamentarian  had his primary and post-primary education at St. Paul’s primary (now Community Central School, Amudo) and Boys’ Secondary School, Ezzamgbo, respectively. Later on, he bagged a second-class degree in Government/ Public Administration from Imo State University, Owerri. He was Ward Secretary Social Democratic Party, SDP, Amudo/Okoffia ward 1991 – 1993; Councillor, Amudo/ Okoffia ward between 1996 and 1997;

By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy, The Council Chairman Ebonyi local Government,Hon. Chinyere Nwogbaga on Saturday 22nd February,2020 described the impact of women in Umahi led administration as the greatest beauty of the ruling government. Hon. Nwogbaga stated this shortly after the official receiving of Validity Form from INEC observers,declaring her return for second tenure of office as the winner for the primaries election held at Ugbodo, the council headquarters. According to the council Chairman, she noted that the Councillorship and Chairmanship elections were peaceful as a result of the understanding existing between the stakeholders and the people. Hon. Nwogbaga pointed out that as a woman holding a reputable position of Chairman, always try her best not to make any mistake that would tarnish the good Image of women folks in leadership, attributing the inclusion of women into the government of Umahi as one of the pillars behind the rapid development in the state. She promised

--Many Left Wounded --Union Demands Justice By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy, Abakaliki Tension was heightened at the early morning of Monday, 17 February,2020 at the popular Nwezenyi junction in Igbeagu, Izzi Local Government Area when some men identified as Haulage Tax Operators situated at the Junction Primary School allegedly attacked a heavy duty driver leaving him with severe matchet cuts. Narrating the ugly incident, the Driver, Mr.Eze Nnabuife told us that he was on his way from Benue State to Port Harcourt, after over one month of his usual business trip when he was allegedly attacked by the tax operators. According to him,it was around 1:00AM  when he was intercept by the Haulage Tax operators who demanded for a certain amount of money as settlement, a request he said,was unsual at that particular place seeing that they were not men of Nigeria Police Force who were seen not far from the point they blocked the Federal Highway, and that prompted his demand for explanation.

By Okechukwu Eluu,Abakaliki The people of  Afikpo North West in Ebonyi State have massively, adopted and declared their support for Pastor Nnanna Otu Okpara as their choice Candidate in the forthcoming Chairmanship election coming on 25th April,2020. The Adoption drawned both the stakeholders, Elders and youth of Afikpo North Local government Area. Speaking with some teaming supporters at the rally, they ananimously said their reasons for the adoption and endorsement was on the decision of Equity. Pastor Nnanna while addressing the Newsmen shortly after the occasion Stated that politics is a bet and a game with confidence which his people found him worthy to represent them, stressing that as his people has adopted him to represent them in the forth coming Local government Election that he has no option than to accept. He pointed out that since His Excellency the Executive governor of Ebonyi State Chief Engr. David Umahi has zoned the chairmanship to the

--Vows to Boycott LG Election if fee not removed By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Chapter Inter Party Advisory Council Chairman,IPAC, led by Nwogba Morgan Nnaemeka on Wednesday 12 February,2020 faulted the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission nomination form fee charge of over one million naira. Addressing newsmen in his Abakaliki office, the State Chairman stated  that the State Electoral Commission nomination form charge was unacceptable to the opposition parties as they have written to the body awaiting their response of cancellation of the fee or be forced to boycott the forth coming Local Government Area election. He called opposition parties members to remain calm as there would be level playing ground for them. The state chairman appealed to Ebonyi State government to intervened to their request in ensuring the said amount of one million naira for chairmanship and two hundred thousand naira for councillorship position to be outrightly remov

By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy, Abakaliki Aged women numbering over fifty today protested half-naked in front of Ebonyi State government, over an alleged confiscation of their mineral deposits. The protesters stormed the front of the Government House at the early hours of Wednesday to register their grievances to the governor, Chief David Umahi. They were carrying placards with the inscriptions: “Gov. Umahi please save us because you are our last hope, we don’t need JEP-JAF(John Nwenyi) in Ndiezoke Igbegu village, John Nwenyi (JEP-JAF) our dear village is not a war zone. “Stop bringing Army and Police to our village, Stop instigating crisis in Ndiezoke Igbegu village,” etc. Meanwhile, the helpless villagers were accusing one John Nwenyi, who is the former monarch of the village but was dethroned by the former governor of Ebonyi state. Nwenyi is currently serving as a member of the state elders council. One of the stakeholders from the area , Dr. Christi

....Orders CPs in affected States to Beef-up Security By our correspondence In view of the forthcoming Re-run Elections in 28 Federal and State Constituencies - covering One (1) Senatorial District, Twelve (12) House of Representatives  and Fifteen (15) State Assemblies - on Saturday, 25th January, 2020.  The Inspector-Gener al of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni in release made available to newsmen said he had ordered a comprehensive security arrangement for all INEC offices and facilities in the affected eleven (11) States across the country. Consequently, Commissioners of Police in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Benue, Cross River, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Niger, Ogun and Sokoto States, where the elections will be conducted, have been directed to put in place adequate security arrangements towards ensuring hitch-free elections and a level playing ground for all the candidates and parties in the elections.  Similarly, personnel deployed have been strictly warned to abid

By Nwafor Onyinyechi, Abakaliki The founder Power House interdenominational Assembly Ambassador Ephraim Ononye  has warned Christians to stop giving Pastors Money for prayers and miracles. He said  it is only church goers that give money to pastors for prayers and miracles as no geniue Man of God would ask you to pay. Ononye who also the Founder of Ephraim Ononye Ministries Worldwide, Abakaliki gave the advice in Abakaliki  at a Programme organized by the Ministry for couples who are believing God for fruit of the womb targed "Set Apart".   The programme which  coincided with his 45th birthday celebration had over 200 couples  that came from Abuja, Lagos, Imo, Oyo, Anambra, Port Harcourt, Cameroon   Abakaliki to seek the face of God for fruit of the womb.  He regretted the way pastors take advantage of people's problems to make money which he said is becoming alarming . In his word, "The way we take advantage of people's problem to make money, the w

By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy So you have a business idea? Here are quick steps to help you make it a reality. 1. Research Having a business idea is great, but you need to do some research to see if it fits in the real world. To validate your dream, you need to answer a few questions for starters; will your business solve a problem, fulfill a need or offer something the market wants? Research can employ simple techniques such as using focus groups, trial and error, or just basic studying and engaging other business owners in the field you want to venture into. You will also need to find out what permits and licenses you are required to have for the business. For More of This and Other Stories, search for www.edeyhotnews.blogspot.com For the business to thrive however, this step needs to be followed all through. Once the business is set up, you need to keep researching to know what the latest trends are and how to incorporate them, study the competition … evolve. 2. Make a busi

By Our Correspondence Social Media especially the Facebook has today awashed over the news on air that one Mr. Eze Collins O.a Facebook influencer has been sacked as Technical Assistant (TA) to Ebonyi State Governor on Media whereas he never held any political position. According to the report, it stated that Hon.Monday Eze,Senior Technical Assistant,STA to the state Governor and Mr. Collins Eze O, a faceless social media influencer was said to be a Technical Assistant to the Governor, even when the duo was among popular followers of the current administration that did not make the political position. However, the State Secretary to the Governor has today indefinitely suspended them over a report said to be made online by Hon.Eze as regards to Senator Sam Egwu's conspicuous body language to retain his position as a third times Senator Representing Ebonyi North at the National Assembly which the Senior Technical Assistant was said to had remind Dr. Egwu of his past statement o

By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy, Abakaliki The mother of suspected Lassa fever victim, late Ephraim Ogaranya, a native of Nwankeleke in Igbeagu Autonomous community,Izzi LGA, Ebonyi State, Mrs. Ogaranya Christiana on Tuesday, January 8,2019, said, she suspected that it was some pieces of smoked fish in the Cage which part of it was allegedly eaten by rat that resulted to the death of her son. According to the aged mother, she hinted that the ugly incident started when one of her sons developed severe fever and was rushed to the nearby hospital at St. Vincent Hospital, Ndubia.  She said, while one of the sons was still in the hospital another case involving the second son who later died surfaced and was rushed to the same hospital but do to complication nature of her late son's health, was rushed to Virology centre Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki AE-FETHA where he gave up to ghost. The bereaved mother said on discovering of the deadly sickness, the

--Widows Also --Debunks Bogus Allocation Claims   By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy The Executive Chairman Izzi LGA Hon. Paul James Nwogha on Thursday 26 December,2019 celebrated Christmas with the people, and empowered all the victims of 2019 general election in the area as part of the commemoration of Jesus Christ birth. Hon. Nwogha who converged the people in his country home, Ezzaofu Inyimagu Community,Izzi LGA said the empowerment of all the election victims became imperative as to encourage party faithfuls that they stood by them at all times and would stop at nothing to give them a place in the government they fought to bring to power. It is recall that during the past general election that many homes and property worth millions of naira was set ablaze in some parts of Izzi local government Area of the state on alleged political party indifference. The Executive Chairman described the gesture as a way to strengthen the People Democratic Party in the area, stat

By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy   A fiery social media Activist,Onyibe Jeremiah, on weekend decried high level of Marginalization of Izzi people, the most populous clan in Ebonyi State. According to him, the people who is known for their hospitality has suffered humiliation due to political marginalization in the state. In a letter made available on his timeline it reads in full,"*THE AGONY OF IZHI PEOPLE IN EBONYI STATE* 1. Izhi people are the largest clan in Ebonyi state with more than 35pervent Voting strength of Ebonyi state and about 40 percentage of total  land mass of Ebonyi state yet they are the most victimized, ignored and deprived people in the state. 2. After Ebonyi state was crated from old Enugu state by Late General Sani Abacha we happily gave out our land for the capital city of the state with the intent that the husband man is always the first partaker of the fruits but it was later denied from us and we didn’t complain. 3. Preceding the creation of the st

By our Correspondence  After three years of their recruitment into the N-Power Scheme, the federal government is set to exit 200,000 of the beneficiaries from the programme. Their disengagement will take place between January and February this year, LEADERSHIP has learnt. Some officials of the National Social Investment Office (NSIO) and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, operators of the scheme confirmed the development in Abuja, yesterday. They said that the 200,000 persons to go were among 500,000 young Nigerians recruited by the federal government for the N-Power programme in 2016. It was gathered that they were being dropped from the scheme because there was no budgetary provision for them in the 2020 national budget. The youth empowerment programme was created by the federal government with a focus on large-scale skill development for employment and social development. The beneficiaries were recruited in two batche