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By NWOGHA NDUBUISI, ABAKALIKI The speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru has been conferred with the title of 'Dike Eji Eje Mba 1' of St Joseph Catholic Church, Igbeagu, Izzi LGA, even as late Msgr Jerome Anaeto was given posthummous award as Nnukwu Mmuonu. The bishop gave the awards yesterday on the occasion of his grand reception to St Joseph, Ndigwe-Egede, Igbeagu Community as a mark of recognition of their outstanding contributions to the development and progress of the church. Reacting to the development, Mr Nkwuda Monday who represented the speaker on the occasion described the award as a round peg in a round hole, just as he emphasized that Mr speaker has really made enormous contributions to the church, starting from his own parish. '' It is therefore no surprise thing that the award is coming at a time like this'', he added. He further pleaded with the Hon. Speaker to do more for the church, not only in Izhi...

BY NWOGHA NDUBUISI, Abakaliki Senator Obinna Ogba, representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly on Saturday 20th November,2021 urged all accountants to maintain integrity while discharging their duties. Senator Ogba who was a special guest during the Ebonyi State ANAN's conferment of award and launching of her 45 million branded bus in Abakaliki, advised the members of the asssociation to be steadfast with their missions and visions for the overall benefit of the society. "It is clear that ANAN has come to stay in Ebonyi State, knowing full well that, a thousand mile starts with one step. You should be steadfast to achieve your goals," he said. He said many people have observed that accountants at all times, complain of no money available with them. "Every minute, they say there's no money. When you meet accountant, he will say, there's no money. "Now you need money, the accountants need money. The only thing, I ...

BY NWOGHA ANDY, ABAKALIKI In his effort to reduce unemployment to a minimal level mostly among the youths and married women,the senator representing Ebonyi Central at the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Obinna Ogba, on Wednesday 24th November,2021 empowered one hundred of his constituents on vocational courses. The exercise which took place in Abakaliki was sponsored by the senator in collaboration with an establishment known as Projects Development Institute,PRODA. Speaking during the Flag off ceremony, Senator Ogba said that the training became imperative as to reduce youth restiveness which culminated to increase in insecurity associated with joblessness. The senator who was represented at the event by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Godfrey Chikwere noted that the participants would be properly equipped as to enable them remain useful after the training. "The essence of the programme as the name sounds, skill acquisition is just to empower people, It is goi...

--Egwu,Femi Adesina,Ucha,Others Felicitate With Family BY NWOGHA NDUBUISI,Abuja Auxiliary Bishop Abuja Diocese, His Lordship, Bishop Anslem Umoren on Saturday 20th November,2021 united in holy matrimony, professor Chuks Collins and Ernestina Ogechi Ogbaga at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish Maitama, Abuja. In his homily, the auxiliary Bishop admonished the newly wedded couple to appreciate that marriage was made for life companionship and procreation,hence,should show accommodation and love each other as they love themselves. Corroborating the bishop, the Special Assistant to the president on Media, Femi Adesina, charged the new couple, professor Chuks Collins and Ogechi Ernestina Ogbaga to remain ambassador of their new home. Speaking, the chairman of the occasion, Senator Julius Ucha who advised them to settle issues amicably and avoid introducing third parties to family disagreements. Dignitaries were in their large numbers including the Governor of Ebonyi State represented by...

--Umahi, Ebonyi Speaker,Others Honour Event By Esther Ikpozu, Abakaliki All roads leading to Ukwagba Mgbo in Ohaukwu council area was beehive of admirers as Professor Chukwuma Ogbaga,one of the sons of the former Minister of State for Power and Steel and presently the Chairman of Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency on weekend unites in traditional marriage with his heart rob Mrs Ogechi Ernestia Ogbaga. However, the father of the groom, Chief Goddy Ogbaga advised the new couple to maintain the initial love that made them to marry as husband and wife by avoiding the introduction of third party in their family to guarantee a happy home. Chief Ogbaga gave the advice during the traditional marriage ceremony of his second son, at Ndulo, Ukwagba Ngbo in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The former Minister who was visibly overwhelmed over the success recorded at the ceremony, appreciated the attendees for their supports and prayed God to bless them abundantly....

--Traditional Rulers, Chairmen Assured of Adequate Security By NWOGHA NDUBUISI, ABAKALIKI Ebonyi State governor, Engr. David Umahi, on Thursday,14th October,2021 flagged off the Nwezenyi-Nwofe section of the Abakaliki ring road project. The official flag-off ceremony took place at Nwezenyi junction, Igbeagu-Izzi and Ogbala in Ebonyi Council Areas respectively. Addressing stakeholders of the beneficiary communities, the state Governor who was represented at the event by honourable Commissioner for work, Hon Ogbonnia Obasi, charged the people to provide adequate security in ensuring safety of workers at the sites. He noted that symbiotic relationship is necessary as both contractors and community leaders should build bridge of understanding for free flow of the road project, hence, provide borrow pit and other necessary assistance to enable speedy job delivery. According to him, "We are here this morning to perform one of the most important functions of the constru...

BY KINGSLEY ONWE, ABAKALIKI Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barrister Orji Uchenna Orji today said he had confirmed from the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, that Mr Godfrey Chikwere,(a.k.a Baby Mouth)a former On Air Personality to the state broadcasting cooporation, EBBC is not a Journalist. Orji made the claim in his office while briefing newsmen in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital. The Information Commissioner while debunking the social media speculation accusing him of the detention but now hospitalized of the popular On Air Personality,AOP, and former Media Aide to the state Governor, Mr Godfrey Chikwere, popularly known as Baby Mouth, as a Journalist. He attributed the high spate of killings and hatred across ethnic divides as a result of inciting and Unverified social media posts. According to him:"My attention was drawn to a social media post andspeculation that my office was used to cause the detention ...