NFSS Seeks Stronger Synergy with Army to Boost Security in Ebonyi
By Nkechinyere Ewa The (NFSS), Ebonyi State Command, has called for enhanced collaboration with the through intelligence sharing and joint operations to strengthen security across the state. The State Commander of NFSS, Larry Igwe , made the call during a courtesy visit to the Cantonment Commander of on Friday. Speaking during the visit, Igwe congratulated…
Omga00720-Year-Old Okada Rider Murdered in Ebonyi
By Nkechinyere Ewa A 20-year-old commercial motorcycle operator, Ezekiel Eluu Egwu, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified assailants in Ebonyi State, sparking outrage and fear among residents of Afikpo. The incident reportedly occurred in the evening near the Mountain of Fire Church in the Low Cost area of Afikpo, within Afikpo Local Government Area. The deceased,…
Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki Bishop Peter Chukwu Dies at 60
By Nkechinyere Ewa The has announced the death of its Bishop, , who passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 60. Donatus Oluwa Chukwu the Vicar General, in a statement issued on April 11 , the church expressed deep sorrow and entrusted the late prelate to the mercy of God. Born…
ADC Crisis Deepens in Ebonyi as Parallel Congress Produces Two Chairmen
Nkechinyere Ewa A leadership crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State following the emergence of two parallel chairmen from separate congresses held in Abakaliki, the state capital. At one of the congresses held at the Great Aristocrat Hotel, delegates re-elected Jennifer Adibe-Nwafor as state chairman through a consensus arrangement. She…
NAWOJ Felicitates Aliko Dangote on Birthday, Applauds Legacy of Industry and Philanthropy
By Sharon Akuboh The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists has extended warm birthday felicitations to Africa’s foremost industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, describing him as a symbol of vision, resilience, and transformative leadership. In a statement issued on April 11, 2026, and signed by its National Secretary, Wasilah Ladan, the association lauded Dangote’s immense contributions…
Pitch Perfect : Ebonyi Schools Battle for Glory as SWAN Cricket Championship Bowls In
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), in collaboration with the Ebonyi State Cricket Association, has commenced a secondary schools’ zonal cricket championship aimed at strengthening grassroots talent development in Ebonyi State. The tournament began on Friday at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, with organisers noting that the initiative is designed…
Ebonyi NANS stakeholders endorse Nwuruku, back Tinubu’s re-election, seek NELFUND sustainability
By Nkechinyere Ewa Stakeholders of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Ebonyi State have unanimously endorsed Comrade Nwuruku Olisa Alfred as the sole candidate of the state for the office of President of the Senate of the association. The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued after a consultative forum held at Ebonyi…
Gov Yusuf Visits Emir of Rano Over Mother’s Demise
By Cynthia Batuta The Executive Governor of Kano State Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has paid condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, His Highness Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umaru, over his mother’s death. Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, said the news of her death shocked him and passed through so much pain and trauma, describing the deceased,…