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BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds Ebonyi governor's election

The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Francis Nwifuru as the Governor of Ebonyi State. Nwifuru contested and won the March 18, 2023 election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but his victory was contested in court. Justice

Like Buhari, Ebonyi Gov, Umahi begs for forgiveness

Less than 29 days to the end of his administration, the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has pleaded with the people of the state to pardon him for the shortcomings of his government. The governor who stated this on Monday while addressing workers in the

Gunmen kill hotel owner, two others in Ebonyi

Gunmen invaded a popular hotel known as Galaxy, in Nkwoagu Isu community, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and killed three person including the owner, Chief Augustine Ogbonnaya Nwadibia. A resident of the area, Mr Igwe Nwaokorie, told reporters

Ebonyi State Governor Supports Death Penalty For Kidnappers

The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, in Abakaliki on Monday said death penalty as punishment for kidnapping was the way to discourage people from the crime. According to the Governor, who spoke during an anti-corruption summit held by the state government

Police confirm killing of Ebubeagu operative in Ebonyi

The police has confirmed the killing of an operative of Ebubeagu, a security outfit set up by South-East Governors to assist other security agencies in the fight against insecurity in the region. The Ebonyi state police command confirmed on Thursday March

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest, 3 others in Ebonyi

Gunmen on Monday abducted Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike, in Ebonyi State. Azubuike, who is the Parish Priest of St. Charles Parish, Mgbalaeze Isu in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, was abducted alongside three other people near his

President Buhari's Second Term Campaign Begins in Ebonyi State

All Progressive Congress (APC) Ebonyi chapter, on Monday in Abakaliki held a rally to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari's return from medical vacation, as well as drum support for his second term in 2019. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the

6 Comedians And Skit Makers From Ebonyi State (Photos)

Below are the six (6) comedians and skit makers from Ebonyi State: 1. Uchenna Igwe, popularly known as Sir One On One is no doubt one of the most respected Skitmakers in Nigeria. Sir One On One who hails from Ebonyi State can speak with four different tones

Lecturers Turn S*x Predators in Ebonyi State University

Rewind to 2014 when Miss Uloma Nkwegu (not real names) secured admission into the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, to study Human and International Relations. Her admission into the state-owned university came after two years of unsuccessful attempts to

In Ebonyi: Phones, electronic devices banned at government house

Inset: Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi (googleplus) The Ebonyi State has reportedly banned the use of phones, voice recorders and other electronic devices at the government house. According to Daily Trust, the devices are particularly not to be used inside

Fake blind beggar exposed and arrested in Ebonyi (Photos)

A woman who faked blindness in order to seek financial help has been exposed and apprehended in Ebonyi State. According to reports, the woman would always apply Rob ointment to her eyes and this makes her tear up, she then keeps the eye shut while one of her

Organ trafficking: Ebonyi govt backs Ekweremadu, reveals victim's real age

Following the detention of former Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife in the United Kingdom, the Ebonyi State Government has said it is currently reaching out to the family of David Okemini Ukpo. Recall that Ekweremadu had facilitated the travel

Odi & Policemen Who Tortured Uzoamaka Chukwu Arrested In Ebonyi

Justice is gradually coming the way of the 15-year-old girl, Uzoamaka Chukwu, the orphan girl who was stripped Unclad and tortured by a man who claimed to be her father because she allegedly had sex with her boyfriend, as the Ebonyi State Police Command has

Ebonyi State Government Bans Civil Servants From Using Facebook,Twitter

The Ebonyi state government has banned civil servants from using facebook,twitter and other social media websites due to obnoxious comments. According to a facebook user, Chris Nnanna, who shared a document online stating that the ebonyi government has banned

Supporters of Peter Obi teargassed by police in Ebonyi (videos)

Supporters of Peter Obi, Labour Party's presidential candidate, who embarked on a rally in Ebonyi state today September 17, were reportedly teargassed by the police. Channels Television reported that the supporters of Peter Obi who are also known as "Obidients

Ebonyi Has Lowest Crime Rate In Zone 6 - AIG

Ebonyi has been described as a State with the lowest crime rate within the Zone 6 jurisdiction of the Nigeria Police Force. The new Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 6, Calabar, Samuel Ogunjemilusi, made this observation on Tuesday in

Former governor of Ebonyi State Martin Elechi's son is dead

Chief Martins Elechi former Ebonyi State Governor lost his second son, Dr. Onyekachi Elechi yesterday. Before his death, Dr. Onyekachi was a lecturer with the department of computer science, Ebonyi state University. The present governor of Ebonyi state Governor

Two Arraigned For Killing Man While Testing Charm In Ebonyi

Two men have been arrested for allegedly shooting their friend while testing the potency of a charm. Two young men, Richard Okpu, 20; and Ginikachi Idam, 18, were on Monday, remanded by an Ebonyi Magistrates' Court sitting in Abakaliki for allegedly shooting