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NHRC: Most govt officials are ignorant of human rights
The Ebonyi state coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Christopher Onyekachi, says most government officials are ignorant of human rights.
Ebonyi governor bemoans astronomical rise of coronavirus cases
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has bemoaned the astronomical rise of COVID-19 cases in the state, describing it as ‘shocking and disturbing’.
Ebonyi coronavirus cases rise to 33 as state confirms 18 new cases
No fewer than thirty-three confirmed cases of coronavirus has been recorded in Ebonyi with six persons discharged between April and May 2020.
Ebonyi indigenes charge police, DSS over killings
Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has charged the Inspector General of Police and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to end political violence and killings in Asaga Owutu Edda in Afikpo South LGA.
Ebonyi confirms two new cases of coronavirus
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has confirmed two new cases of coronavirus disease in the State.
Ebonyi records another coronavirus case
Ebonyi State Government, Thursday, said it has recorded yet another case of Coronavirus in the State.
Four men remanded in prison for killing herbalist in Ebonyi
An Ebonyi State Magistrate’s Court, sitting in Abakaliki, the state capital, on Monday, remanded in a Correctional facility, four men, for allegedly killing a 57-year-old herbalist, Justice Kenneth.
Social Action faults distribution of coronavirus palliatives
As the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to ravage the world with attendant impact on the poor, Social Action has faulted the method of distribution for palliatives, to the vulnerable persons in Nigeria.
Kano evacuates ‘almajiris’ to states of origin
The Kano State Government said it will commence the evacuation of ‘almajiri’ pupils to their respective states so they can reunite with their families.
European scientists and researchers raise privacy concerns over coronavirus contact tracing apps
A rift has opened up over the design of smartphone apps to trace people in Europe at risk of coronavirus infection, potentially hindering efforts to curb the pandemic and ease crippling travel restrictions.
Rivers governor signs executive order to check sabotage of borders closure
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, yesterday, signed the third Rivers State Government’s Executive Order for a Task Force to check reported sabotage by federal security agents enforcing closure of Rivers borders to prevent Coronavirus spread.
Bank, PSN donate isolation centre, hand sanitisers to Taraba
As the global devastation caused by the novel COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread to more states in northern Nigeria, Access Bank Plc has pledged to provide a one hundred bed capacity isolation centre to the Taraba State government.
Ebonyi embarks on production of 200,000 face masks
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has ordered for immediate production of over 200,000 face masks to be distributed in the thirteen Local Government Areas of the state as a way of curtailing the spread of coronavirus.
Three ‘cable vandals’ arrested in Ebonyi
Three suspects have been arrested by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ebonyi Command for allegedly vandalised electrical cables at Nwezenyi, Izzi Local Government Area of the state.
Ohanaeze youths petition NAFDAC over boy’s death
The leadership of the apex socio-cultural youth organisation in Igboland, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, on Friday, petitioned the Federal Ministry of Health, the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, and the National Foods, Drug Administration and Control, over the death of a five-year-old pupil, Jerome Nwome.
Ebonyi governor orders closure of hospital over Lassa-fever outbreak
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the immediate closure of St. Vincent Hospital at Igbagu in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi following suspected outbreak of Lassa fever at the hospital.
Ebonyi governor appoints 513 additional aides
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has approved the appointment of 513 additional aides to serve as his Technical Assistants (TA).
55-year-old arraigned for stealing, malicious damage
The Ebonyi State Police Command on Wednesday arraigned a 55-year-old man, Nwajoku Okemefuna, for alleged involvement in stealing and malicious damage.
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VP Osinbajo’s daughter denies owning N800 million property
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Kano residents lament hike in prices of building materials
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Edo guber: Blame yourself for your choice – PDP tells APC
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SERAP gives President Buhari 14 days to probe over N300 billion missing public funds
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given President Muhammadu Buhari 14 days to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to urgently investigate allegations that over N300bn of public funds are missing, mismanaged, diverted or stolen, as documented in the 2017 audited report by the Auditor General of the Federation (AGF).”