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30 feared dead as bus plunges into Ebonyi river
Over 30 persons were feared dead in a road accident along Akaeze-Ishiagu highway in Akaeze Development Centre, Ivo local government area of Ebonyi state.
Ebonyi opens schools for students
The Ebonyi State Government has announced the reopening of schools for primary, secondary and tertiary classes.
NEC: 15 states to benefit from virus education incentive
The National Economic Council says 15 states have qualified to benefit from the Global Partnership for Education funding for education as part of measures to cushion the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the sector.
NCDC records 131 new virus cases, as total infections hit 56,735
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 131 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 56,735.
Ebonyi commences junior WAEC exams September 21
The Ebonyi State Ministry of Education has approved the commencement of the 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examination, widely known as Junior WAEC, across the 13 Local Government Areas of the State from September 21.
Ogun workers begin strike over minimum wage
The Ogun State Government workers have embarked on a one-week warning strike over the refusal of the government to implement the new national minimum wage.
Man rapes 11-year-old girl in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a 40 year old man for sexually abusing a minor (names withheld) in the state.
Enugu government applauds Ibom Air on its inaugural flight into state
The government of Enugu state has applauded Ibom Air as it commenced operations at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, (AIIA) Enugu with plans to expand to other connecting states in the South East.
DPR seals four filling station for irregular operating license in Anambra
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed off four filling stations in Anambra for conducting their businesses without up-to-date operating licenses.
JUSUN: Strike continues until judiciary workers’ demands are met
The leadership of the Judiciary Staff of Nigeria has said its members in Ebonyi State will continue their strike until their demands are met.
Ebonyi youths urged to embrace agriculture
The member Representing Ohaozara/Onicha and Ivo federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Makwe Livinus, has called on youths in the area to embrace agriculture and entrepreneurship.
SEMA issues flood alert to 10 Enugu councils
The Enugu State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has alerted that 10 Local Government Areas might be at risk of flooding due to impending heavy rainfall.
Ebonyi seeks NDPHC’s collaboration on power supply
The Ebonyi state government says it is seeking the collaboration of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) in the area of power project delivery to enhance the industrialization drive.
Nigeria discharges 218 virus patients, records 155 new cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that 218 Coronavirus (COVID-19), patients have recovered from the infection across the country in the last 24 hours.
Nigerian doctors begin strike over pay, facilities
Nigerian doctors in state-run hospitals began an indefinite strike on Monday to demand a pay rise, better welfare and adequate facilities, union leaders said.
Nigerian health workers begin strike September 13
Health Workers on Monday gave the Federal Government ultimatum to address all their demands before September 13 or they will proceed on strike.
Nigerian doctors begin strike over pay, inadequate facilities
Nigerian resident doctors in state-run hospitals began an indefinite strike on Monday to demand a pay rise, better welfare and adequate facilities, union leaders said.
Nigeria records 100 new virus cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 100 new cases of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country, bringing the total cases to 55,005.
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