Mr Tochukwu Okorie, the embattled Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi chapter has described his alleged suspension by some members of the State Executive Committee (SEC) as a ‘huge joke.’ Okorie, at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abakaliki, noted that the allegation of financial impropriety leveled...
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The State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi has suspended its Chairman, Mr Tochukwu Okorie, over alleged gross misconduct. The party’s Deputy State Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Nworie, told newsmen after the committee’s emergency meeting on Monday in Abakaliki that the suspension was for a...
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Operatives from the Ebonyi State Police Command have raided the camp of The Indigenous People of Biafra/ Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) suspected camp, killed one and arrested another. The command’s Spokesman, SP Chris Anyanwu, said in a statement on Friday in Abakiliki, that the...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly sent an invitation to the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State, Mr Nwoba Chika Nwoba. According to a report by Independent Nigeria, this comes after he held his wedding with a cake covered in the colours of the...
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that he will never be ashamed to talk about President Muhammadu Buhari whom described as a “good man“. Umahi made the declaration in Abakaliki while granting audience to the Central Working Committees of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the National...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cancelled all the results of the primary elections conducted in Ebonyi State on Thursday. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Hon. Ologunagba said the decision was...
Tension engulfed Ekpaomaka community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi on Wednesday as gunmen invaded the community, killed four persons and set a building ablaze. Mr Steve Orogwu, Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Council told newsmen that the hoodlums attacked Ekpaomaka, his country home, killed his elder brother,...
BY BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has confirmed three deaths from the collapse of a market stall’s roof in his hometown Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area on May 13. The governor in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Francis...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to grant state pardon to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Nwali made the appeal on Friday in Abakaliki while speaking on behalf of CAN members in a...
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that it will be difficult for the South-East zone to continue voting for people who will not vote for it during elections. The governor made the declaration on Friday in Abakaliki during a meeting between visiting President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of...
Unknown gunmen suspected to be enforcing a two-day ‘phantom’ sit-at-home allegedly declared by yet to be identified dissident group in South-East attacked Ebebe Junction in Abakaliki metropolis, Ebonyi. The attackers who struck the area at about 6:20 a.m on Friday set a vehicle ablaze while a motorcycle operator escaped...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday commenced a two-day working visit to Ebonyi with the inauguration of projects at King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president’s aircraft landed at Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu at about 10.a.m. on Wednesday. Buhari...
Traders especially broom sellers in Abakaliki, Ebonyi capital say they are making brisk businesses following the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Buhari scheduled a two day working visit to inaugurate some projects built by the state Governor,...
Security has been beefed up in Abakaliki, Ebonyi capital as President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday begin a two-day working visit to the state The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) also observed that streets in the capital city wore new looks with different security personnel seen at strategic locations. NAN...
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has suspended the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Mr Martin Uguru, indefinitely for extortion of civil servants. The suspension which took effect from April 1, 2022, is contained in a statement issued in Abakaliki on Friday by the Principal Secretary to...
Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged to devout his time and energy to make the country great. Anyim, also a former President of the Senate, said this when he received a youth group led by Mr Anthony...
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi says it hopes to secure victory at the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja over the defection of Gov. David Umahi and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe. The PDP Publicity Secretary, Chika Nwoba said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that his administration will conclude its tenure on May 29, 2023 irrespective of its challenges. Umahi said this on Friday while reacting to the judgment of the Appeal Court sitting in Enugu which affirmed the judgment of the Ebonyi High court on...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended action on court orders and motions regarding the defection of Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi and his Deputy, Chief Kelechi Igwe. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education in...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will make decisions on court orders and motions regarding the defection of Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi and his Deputy, Chief Kelechi Igwe, next week. The commission said this in a statement by Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information...