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... Okorie not kidnapped~Info Commissioner From Agu David, Abakaliki There has been series of accusations against Ebonyi state government following the alleged abduction of the former federal lawmaker representing OHANIVO and now Senatorial Candidate under the platform of the Labour Party, Ebonyi South District, Hon Linus Okorie. The Labour Party candidate was alleged to had been abducted by men of the local vigilante, Ebubeagu. However, the Ebonyi State Commissioner For Information and State Orientation, Barr Uchenna Orji Monday debunked the rumour and said the lawmaker was arrested by Ebubeagu security operative who later transfered him to the Police on alleged harbouring of drug traffickers in his Abakaliki hotel. Reacting, the Coalition of United Political Parties(CUPP), a socio-political group have accused Ebonyi State Police Command of complicity with the state government for the abduction of the former lawmaker with the intention of killing him and called on his immed

From Nwogha Ndubuisi , Abakaliki There is rising concern over the acute shortage of teachers in primary schools in Ebonyi State among stakeholders in educational sector and Non Governmental Organizations during the policy dialogue on improving primary schools held on Tuesday. Speaking during the USAID State Accountability, Transparency, and Effectiveness-State2States Programme in collaboration with Ebonyi State Universal Basic Education Board and Technology for Transformative Development Foundation (TTD) held in Abakaliki,the chairman of the National Union of Teachers,(NUT) in Ebonyi State, Comrade Francis Elechi Egwu, hinted that there is an acute shortage of teachers in basic education in the state. According to him, “Over several years, teachers that left the service, retired or died have not been replaced. The result is overcrowded classrooms and poor learning outcomes by pupils”, he asserted. Corroborating the NUT state chairman, the Principal Secretary to the Governo

By Nwogha Ndubuisi, Abakaliki Sport Writers Association of Nigeria,(SWAN) South-East zonal leadership led by the vice president, Ms Chigozie Chukwuleta has congratulated the newly elected Nigeria Football Federation,(NFF) Vice President, Chief Anyansi Agwu. The executives made the remarks in a statement made available by the zonal Secretary, Mrs Ijeoma Peter Nwante in Abakaliki. Accordingly, the South-East zonal leadership in their felicitation message congratulated the 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation Mr Anyansi for his successful election and pledged to give him all the necessary support to make him succeed. "The executive and members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN, South East Zone wish to felicitate with Chief Anyansi Agwu on his election as the 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF." Ms Chukwuleta while commending the Enyimba Int'l FC Aba chairman, urged him to use his wealth of experiences into ch

2023: PDP Guber Candidate Preaches Massive Voter's Card Registration In Ebonyi --- Seeks For Unity of Purpose By Amuche Agbo, Abakaliki Ahead of the 2023 election, the gubernatorial Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ebonyi State, Dr Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, has called all the eligible voters to participate massively on the ongoing registration of permanent voter's card (PVC) to enable them vote credible candidates of their choice. Odii, popularly known as AnyiChuks stated this on Saturday during the inauguration of his campaign office in Abakaliki. He described permenent voters card as power and right to vote for the rigjt candidate come 2023 general elections. The Governorship Candidate said that the winner of any position would only be determined by number of votes cast by electorates not rigging and urged PDP faithfuls remain united. According to him" I thank the three-man delegates for choosing me during the primaries. I urge all aggrieved mem

Cash and Carry democracy: Saving primaries, elections from moneybags Kindly share this story: By Tunde Ajaja TUNDE AJAJA examines how the obscene monetisation of political parties’ primaries and main elections by politicians is undermining the country’s democracy and practical ways of curbing the dreadful practice Globally, one prime inherent feature of democracy as distinct from other forms of government is the freedom of the citizens to choose their leaders, and elections, starting with primaries, present them that golden opportunity. That power to choose, according to analysts, is the real dividend of democracy, not the infrastructural development Nigerian politicians always allude to. They pointed out, agreeably, that some of the lasting infrastructure in Nigeria today was built by military dictators. “Many people think democracy is about what they call dividends of democracy, but that is the mistake they make,” said the Chairman, Partners for Electoral Reform, Mr Ezenwa Nw

...pledge to generate revenue, create employment opportunities. From Mba Nnenna - Abakaliki. The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, Ebonyi state chapter has appealed to Ebonyi state government under Engr. Dave Nweze Umahi's administration for its recognition/acceptance in performing optimally thereby creating employment opportunities as well as generate revenue for the government. Prince Igwe James aka Samanja, CEO UDISAM Mass Transit and National Director Contact & Mobilization for Grassroot Development Initiative, disclosed this Saturday 18th, at Abakaliki during an interactive session with our correspondent. Prince Igwe while thanking the Governor Engr. Nweze Umahi for the idea of having a Central park for all the motorist, equally appealed to the governor if there's anyway he can change the name from "motor park" to "motor port" which according to him will go a long way in its operation. "You know when you go to s

By Alo David, Abakaliki Concern political pressure group, Ebonyi Mandate, have raised alarm calling on national and state leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rescue the party from imminent collapse in Ebonyi State. They urged the party leaders in the State to bury their hatchets, conduct primaries and move the party forward. A statement signed by the group’s leader, Mr. Uzor’oma Gabriel N. reads: “The unnecessary crisis rocking PDP Ebonyi state because of power play has now reached a point of no return as today seems like their last chance to hold any primary election, as per notices sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for that purpose. Dr Iyorchia Ayu: “Since the holding of the three Man Ward Adhoc delegates election on of May 7, 2022 wherein the former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius and his loyalists abstained and upon the decision that only these three man delegates will eventually vote – Senator Anyim, Obinna Ogba, Nati

By Ignatius Soroibe, Abakaliki The ruling All progressives Congress, (APC) Ebonyi State Chairman who doubles as Security Consultant to the Ebonyi state government, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha on Wednesday said that his party has put everything in order to ensure a successful and hitch free primaries in the state. Chief Emegha made this known while briefing Newsmen in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital. The State party chairman noted that all the necessary arrangements have been put in place as to ensure that the party witness hitch free exercise. He assured party faithfuls of all level playing ground for contestants in all stages of the election. Recall that the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Barr Felix Morka recently published a revised timetable for the activities of the exercise. According to the release, "The Ruling All Progressives Congress has released a revised timetable of activities leading up to the election of the candidates to fly the Party's fl

--Declares To Contest For Senatorial Position By Alo David, Abakaliki Secretary to Ebonyi state Government, Dr Kenneth Ugbala, Thursday resigned his appointment and declared to contest for representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial zone. Ugbala made this known while addressing journalists after a closed door consultation with the Working Committee of the Ebonyi All Progressives Congress(APC), at the party’s Secretariat in Abakaliki. Ugbala who was also the Coordinating Commissioner in the state said that he has also dropped his governorship ambition and aspiring to represent Ebonyi Central Senatorial district in the 2023 general election. According to him, “I’m here to consult with the State Working Committee of our party and seek their approval and support, to run for Senate, come 2022/2023 for Ebonyi Central Senatorial District. “You know political party is a platform through which you can come into leadership. And before any step is taken, it’s necessary to consult wi

By Nwefuru Nelson Chidi, Abakaliki The member representing Ezza North/Ishielu Federal constituency in the Lower Chamber of National Assembly, Hon (Chief) Anayo Edwin Nwonu has promised to better the lots of Ebonyi people if elected. The lawmaker with his campaign slogan “breath of fresh Air” (ikuku ndu to rescue Ebonyians) made this known to the public on Saturday 9th April, 2022 at the occasion of the formal opening of his governorship campaign office in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Hon. Anayo maintained that his aspiration to become the next governor of Ebonyi State is to change the ugly situation of the people and provide them with hope for a living adding that the multiple taxation, lack of reasonable employment, empowerment and welfare of the workers characterized with the present administration had made the people uncomfortable. He stressed that before now people with high ovation had prayed earnestly to God so that the current debilitating leadership in the state coul

--Vows to take retire APC, PDP By Agbo Amuche, Abakaliki The New Nigeria People's Party,( NNPP) on Tuesday swored-in Ebonyi State party chairman, Hon Chukwu Solomon Monday and his executives. However, the party also inaugurated its executive members of the thirteen Local Government Areas and I71 wards in the state through consensus to pilot the affairs of the party. The new executives emerged during the congress of the party in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital. Addressing journalists shorty after the congress, the chairman state congress committee, Alhaji Kabiru Getso Haruna, said the election was conducted in conducive atmosphere, devoid of rancour, bitterness and acrimony, describing it as the most peaceful exercise ever in the State. He congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for given them a level playground to operate while commending the party faithfulness for turning out en mass which made the congress recorded huge success. Alh

BY NDUBUISI NWOGHA, ABAKALIKI As the clamour for who succeeds governor David Umahi gets tensed in Ebonyi State, first female governorship aspirant has declared from the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Professor Adaeze Nwuzor stating her readiness to serve the state come 2023. Professor Nwuzor made the declaration at Justice Nwuzor Country's Home, Abarigwe Ishieke on Wednesday 2nd March,2022. Speaking with the stakeholders, the former Senior Special Assistant to the state Governor stated that she has the vision to serve as to bring her wealth of experiences to governance. The gubernatorial aspirant who is a professor of Agriculture, Extension Communication and Rural Development pointed out that she's prepared to transform the state by introducing modern agriculture as to bring unemployment to it's barrest minimum. The PDP Chieftain commended past leaders of the state for their sincere services to the development of the state, and stated that from the first exec

By Our Correspondent, Abakaliki The indigenous people of Effium autonomous community have raised alarm over the undue victimisation and continued unwarranted killings meted out to them by the Ezzas residents in the community. This was contained in a press statement signed by Ogaba Godwin and Isih Martins who are Chairman and Secretary of Effium Indigenous Vanguard, accused top and influential Ezza stakeholders of sheilding the truth about ongoing pogrom in Effium by Ezza warlords and their hired mercinaries. According to the statement, it alleged that this present crisis actually began brewing in 2020, after one Chinedu Awo (an Ezza man) was elected the member of Ebonyi state House of Assembly, representing Ohaukwu North Constituency (Effium Community inclusive) in 2019. They further accused the member representing Ohaukwu North Constituency, Hon. Awo Chinedu, who at any opportunity he finds himself in government, uses such to instigate the Ezza youths against the peaceful E

BY NDUBUISI NWOGHA ANDY, ABAKALIKI Sports Writers Association, SWAN, Ebonyi State chapter today celebrated their annual week amid honouring distinguished Ebonyians who have contributed to sporting development in the state. This was made known by the state chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Anike Nnaji during the briefing for the official Flagg off of the event at Pa Ngele Oruta township stadium, Abakaliki. Nnaji commended the national president Sports Writers Association of Nigeria,Sir Honor Sirawo for his contributions to the upliftment of SWAN in the country. The state chairman appreciated members unalloyed support to making the week a fruitful one and assured them of ensuring that new ideas would be entrench for better result. He emphasized on the importance of sporting activities to a journalist which according to him teaches discipline, commitment ,team work among others. He encouraged members not to only write about sports but also be practitioners as the exercise promotes m

By Amuche Agbo, Abakaliki The Member representing Abakaliki/Izzi federal constituency in collaboration with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday 25th February, 2022 waged war against the consumption of illicit drugs among youths in Ebonyi State. The 3-days programme which entitled "advocacy and awareness programme against the use of Narcotic drugs in Abakaliki/ Izzi Federal Constituency" aimed at adequately sensitizing youths and women numbering over 200 of the constituency, selected from different wards to champion the course against the use of hard drugs/substances with the emphasis on methamphetamine chloride otherwise known as (mkpuru-mmiri) among other hard drugs. The lawmaker who was represented at the event by the senior lecturer Ebonyi State University in the department of Mathematics and Statistics, Sir Lawrence Adum, frowned at the rate youths are abusing drugs, saying that he was motivated to carry out the exercise to improve their lives

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BY NDUBUISI NWOGHA, ABAKALIKI The erstwhile Minister of State for Power and Steel Chief Goddy Ogbaga (a.k.a Ezeudo) has called on Eboyians not to politicise insecurity issue confronting the State and beyond. Ogbaga made this known while responding to journalists shortly after security meeting held at Ugbodo, Ebonyi LGA Council Headquarters. He pleaded with Eboyians to support both the local government Area chairmen and State government to overcome insecurity issues confronting the country. According to him, “There is no need to politicise insecurity, it is a dangerous thing. " These insecurity is not something that should be politicised, people need to appreciate the need for security, it is very important and everything must be done to ensure adequate security.” ” it is wrong and it is unexpected for people to unduly politicise the issue of insecurity. So I encourage our people to do their untomost best to ensure that we move forward towards the benefit o

BY Our Correspondent, Abakaliki The Young Progressives Party YYP, over the weekend, says it is committed to win the Governorship position in Ebonyi State at the 2023 general elections. This comes at a meeting held to inaugurate the State Executives who would champion the course of the party in Abakaliki the State capital on Sunday. The State Chairman, Deacon Oyibe Stanley, said it becomes necessary to inaugurate them in order to sensitize the people of the State on the ideologies and affairs of the party. He charged them to work selflessly towards winning the Governorship position at the 2023 general elections to effect positive change in governance. Deacon Oyibe who spoke on the need for youth to deeply involve in politics and governance charged interested persons to join the party, knowing that the structure at both national and state levels has all it takes to deliver it's candidates. He explained that the party has produced sitting national and state assembly members

BY NDUBUISI NWOGHA, ABAKALIKI The leadership of Nigeria Reformed Church (NRC) on weekend flagged off the construction and rehabilitation housing projects said to be amounting about over one hundred and twenty million naira for widows at the four affected villages of Izhi speaking people residing in boundary area of Ebonyi and Benue states attacked by Fulani herdsmen last year. This is as they have drilled four boreholes for the survivors of the herders' attack living in the affected communities. Recall that Fulani herders were on Saturday 30th May, 2021 invaded the four villages of Ndiobashi, Ekpufu, Obokota and Odoke who are Izhi speaking people in a boundary communities of Ebonyi and Benue states. Also recall was that the attack claimed one hundred and seventeen lives with property worth over a billion of naira. While inaugurating the bore-holes, on Saturday at Nwori Nduobashi Market Square in Ndiegu Ishieke Autonomous Community in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebony