Ebonyi Suspends Mining Activities at Ameka Site Over Stakeholder Conflicts
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining activities at the Ameka Mining Site in Ezza South Local Government Area, following rising tensions among stakeholders and operators in the area.The Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Chidi Onyia, gave the directive during a joint sealing operation conducted in collaboration…
Omga007Before We Create Anioma : The South – East Deserves Justice First
By Christopher Isiguzo Nigeria has never been short of conversations about state creation. Every few years, new agitations rise from one corner of the country or another, demanding recognition, representation, and a sense of belonging. It’s a familiar song in our national orchestra , sometimes loud, sometimes muted, but always persistent. Today, the melody has…
Nwizi Commends Nwifuru’s Administration for Delivering Dividends of Democracy Through People’s Charter of Needs
Nkechinyere Ewa The Director General of Ebonyi State Broadcasting Corporation (EBBC), comprising SALT 98.1 FM and SALT Television, Comrade Tony Nwizi, has commended the administration of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for delivering tangible dividends of democracy to the people through the well-structured People’s Charter of Needs mantra. Nwizi stated that the government’s projects, empowerment programmes,…
Our Guest This Weekend : Haj Binta Ibrahim, President CEO, Women Housing Plan Initiative/Limited
By Joy Omagha Idam Weekenders Magazine Online Caught up with Hajia Binta Ibrahim, fcai, arpa. the President and CEO, Women Housing Plan Initiative/Limited. Here is the interview with her ahead of Official Commissioning of One of their Projects. They have proved that Women in building can be trusted. Award them that Contract today and you…
All Set for Opeifa Cup Handball Final in Lagos
By Uloma Peace Okorie All is now set for the grand finale of the Opeifa Cup Handball Competition, holding today, Friday, in Lagos State. The much-anticipated final marks the climax of weeks of exciting contests among top handball teams drawn from across Lagos and neighbouring states. This year’s edition is particularly significant as it celebrates…
Lice in the City
By Sharon Emephia A few weeks ago, I went to get my hair fixed in a salon around the city, and not too long after I got in, a lady came in with her daughter of about 10years, to also get her hair fixed. Something striking about the little girl was that her hair was…
Amnesty International Moves to Strengthen Ethical Journalism, Build Network of Human Rights Defenders
By Nkechinyere Ewa Amnesty International Nigeria has trained journalists from the South-East and Delta States on Human Rights-Centered Journalism, equipping them with knowledge and tools to promote justice, accountability, and dignity through ethical reporting. The two-day residential training, themed “Strengthening Human Rights Reporting in the South-East,” is part of Amnesty International’s nationwide initiative to empower…
Ebonyi Govt Approves 65 Housing Units for Widows, Moves to Complete Izzo/Amaeze Estate
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Executive Council has approved the construction of 65 housing units of three-bedroom bungalows for widows across the state as part of the second phase of the state’s Widows Housing Scheme. The approval, one of several far-reaching resolutions reached during the council meeting held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, is…