Ebonyi
Kidnappers release abducted Police wrestler after N.2 million ransom
The abducted Nigeria Police athlete, Constable Esther Okpokwe, has been released by suspected kidnappers who seized her on her way to the 3rd Governor Dickson Wrestling Classics in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, on Sunday.
Governor Umahi dissociates self from 2023 presidential ambition
Governor David Umahi has dissociated himself from the purported inauguration of a campaign platform known as ‘Southeast for President 2023’.
South East governors reject Miyetti Allah’s vigilance plan
The South-East Governors Forum has reacted to lingering controversies surrounding the alleged proposal by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to organize local vigilance groups in the South-East.
WWC: Pastor blames ‘deceitful spirit’ for prophecising Super Falcons will reach semi-final
A popular Ebonyi-based pastor, Simeon Ononogbu, has blamed “deceitful” spirit for the failed prediction that the Super Falcons will reach the semi-finals of the FIFA Women World Cup in France.
Governor Umahi declares four-year action on industrial clusters, airport
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi on Friday said that building industrial clusters and a state-owned airport were among his vision for the state in the next four years.
Paul Okorie: Ebonyi APC must reposition for effective opposition
Dr Paul Okorie, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi, says the clamour for good governance in the state may be a mirage unless APC is repositioned to put the ruling party on its toes.
Governor Umahi urges corps members to promote national unity
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Thursday charged the 2019 batch B stream 1 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to strive to promote the unity and indivisibility of the country during their service year.
NEC sets up security committee to confront banditry, kidnapping
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday set up a Security and Policing Committee to address the challenge of banditry, kidnapping, cultism and other security issues confronting the country.
NEC reconstitutes committee to reconcile excess crude account
The National Economic Council on Thursday in Abuja reconstituted an Ad-hoc Committee to reconcile the Excess Crude Account, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s remittance and related issues.
Miyetti Allah leadership proposes Governor Umahi for president in 2023
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Thursday endorsed Governor Dave Umahi for the presidency of Nigeria come 2023.
Governor Fayemi: NGF to make stand on state police known soon
Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has said state executives will make their stand on state police known soon.
NGO seeks open government partnership against corruption
A nongovernmental organisation (NGO) has rallied advocated adoption of Open Government Partnership (OGP) by the various state governments to promote transparency in governance.
Governor Umahi appoints SSG, other principal officers
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has appointed Mr Kenneth Ugbala as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Ex-Commissioner: Non-indigene syndrome abolished in Ebonyi
Mr Charles Akpuenika, former Ebonyi Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, has said that the “non-indigene syndrome” has been abolished in Ebonyi due to Gov. David Umahi’s all-inclusive policies.
Monarchs, youths, others call for expulsion of Ebonyi lawmaker from PDP
Monarchs in Effium autonomous community in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi state at the weekend called for expulsion of a lawmaker, Awo Chinedu representing Ohaukwu north constituency in Ebonyi state house of assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for allegedly sponsoring cultism.
Governor Obiano, monarchs to tackle herdsmen crisis, crimes in Southeast, others
Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has expressed his administration’s readiness to tackle the growing menace of herdsmen amongst other criminal tendencies by unscrupulous individuals across the state.
APC women aspirants congratulate, pray for President Buhari
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Aspirants Forum has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his successful Democracy Day celebration which followed his inauguration for a second term in office.
SGF: Igbo group begs President Buhari to consider South-East
A pan Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Igbo Amaka (AM) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to consider South-East for the position of Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
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Lagos: Mobile courts for correction, not revenue generation
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said the Lagos Special Offences (Mobile) Court was to correct wrong behaviour in the society, adding that it was not for revenue generation.
WWC: US star Megan Rapinoe remains defiant on national anthem stance
Megan Rapinoe has claimed she is “not going to the f*cking White House" if the United States win the Women's World Cup.
Two nabbed for ‘defiling’ mentally-challenged woman
Two persons have been arrested for allegedly defiling a 23-year-old woman, Nwanneka Nwaizu, suspected to be mentally-challenged in Ezi Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Railway construction: Lagos to close Ashade for two days
The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of Akanni Doherty Street, Ashade, from June 28 to June 30, 2019.
OML-25: Host communities reject Shell
The leaders of the three communities hosting OML-25 facility in Rivers on Tuesday insisted that they did not want the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in their communities again.
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President Buhari: National interest will guide decision on AFCFTA
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said Nigeria will be guided by ‘‘national interest’’ in taking any decision on the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
FedEx sues US over export rules after Huawei shipping problems
Delivery company FedEx has sued the US Department of Commerce for requiring it to enforce export bans with extra screening efforts.
Ohanaeze rejects Miyetti Allah’s vigilance group in Igboland
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has vehemently opposed any attempt by Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) to establish any form of a vigilante group in Igboland.
AFCON: President Buhari charges Super Eagles ahead of Burundi game
The Burundian Swallows are in for trouble with Nigeria’s Super Eagles today as they meet in Alexandria in the first match of Group B in the African Cup of Nations.
Assets declaration: Enugu ex-officials may face prosecution – CCB
State Director of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Mrs Lucy Ijetta, has disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Enugu that about seven ex-commissioners and five Special Advisers in the last administration in the state would be prosecuted if they failed to regularise their assets declaration with the CCB by July ending.