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–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 a...

--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 19...

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...