Tanker explosion : Nwifuru pays condolence visit to Nwaji’s family
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Francis Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State, has expressed his sympathy with the family of the eleven victims who lost their lives in the Ugwuonyama tanker explosion. Governor Nwifuru, represented by his wife, Mrs. Uzoamaka Nwifuru, stated that the state government is deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred in Abofia village, Ebonyi…
Igboayaka : Why I Petitioned the Police – Development Centre Coordinator
By Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Emmanuel Emeka Odanwu, the Coordinator of the Ishielu North Development Centre in Ebonyi State, has revealed that his office filed a petition that led to the arrest of Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, the President of Ohanaeze Youth. There has been controversy surrounding Igboayaka’s arrest, with some rumours suggesting that he was abducted, a…
FCT NUJ Mourns Senior Journalist, Gabriel Gwajime
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council is saddened to announce the death of a senior journalist, Elder Gabriel Gwajime. The late Gwajime died on Monday February 10, 2025 in Abuja after a brief illness at the age of 60, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in journalism and a commitment to truth and…
EU, Enugu gov’t to partner on power and infrastructure
The European Union (EU) and the Enugu State Government have committed to exploring potential partnership areas across the power and infrastructure sectors to drive economic growth and development in the state. This was disclosed by the Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Massimo De Luca, Tuesday, when he…
FCTA Raises Alarm Over Almajiris Influx, Set Up Committee
By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has set up a joint security committee mandated to beam it’s Searchlight on the incessant influx of people into Abuja, especially Almajiris. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu who briefed FCT Minister’s Press Corps shortly after the expanded security meeting , chaired by Nyesom Wike,…
I didn’t Order Igboayaka Arrest …Gov Nwifuru
Nkechinyere Ewa Okpara Francis Nwifuru governor of Ebonyi state has denied instigating the arrest of Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka by the Nigerian Police. Governor Nwifuru in a statement from his chief press secretary Monday Uzor noted that as the Chief Security Officer of Ebonyi State, he remains committed to upholding justice, ensuring peace, and protecting…
Women Protest Against Road Accidents in Abakaliki/Enugu Highway
Nkechinyere Ewa Women from the Ntsuruakpa Izhia community in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State staged a protest on Tuesday, condemning the poor condition of a section of the Abakaliki-Enugu highway. The protesters claimed that the abandonment of the road project has led to fatal accidents along the highway daily. They blocked the…
Ivo Council begins multi-million naira market Project
Nkechinyere Ewa The construction of a multi-million naira market, which will occupy 16 hectares of land in Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State has been flagged-off. The modern market which was approved by the state Governor Francis NwifuruIt would boost economic activities in the mineral-rich community. Commercial banks, schools, hospitals and police stations will be…