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From Israel Mbam In keeping to his promise to unite and build peace among his constituents, the member representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency in House of Reps Abuja, Hon Chinedu Ogah has again sued for peaceful resolution of the dispute between Ohankwu Ndufu Alike and their neighboring Amana people of Ezza South over the true owners of mining site in the area. Speaking when he led a high powered delegation on a peace meeting with stakeholders of the two villages, the federal lawmaker assured the people of his readiness to enthrone peace in all parts of his constituency, adding that development does not strive in an atmosphere of rancour and violence. Comrade Ogah who advised the two villages to allow peace reign by cooperating with the committee set to look into their matter, also frowned at the action of Amana Stakeholders and youth leaders who boycotted the Peace meeting. He however called on the two parties to strictly obey the state government directives not to

From Einstein Chukwu. Ebony State Governor, Engr. David Nweze Umahi has received “Torch of Unity” an event meant to herald National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Benin City, the Edo State capital in March this year. The “Torch of Unity” which arrived at the Salt of the Nation, Ebonyi State on Friday 28th February 2020, was received by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Ugbala Kenneth Igwe, on behalf of His Excellency, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi. Addressing the national sports team from Abuja, the Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue supporting and providing the enabling environment for the development of sports at all levels and called on sports-loving youths and enthusiasts to take advantage of the adoption campaign to be part of raising the banner of sports in Ebonyi State and Nigeria at large.  “I am pleased to receive the National Sports Festival 'Torch of Unity'. I want to inform us

The Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu has confirmed the zonal re-arrangement of Nigerian Police force as recommended by the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, during his visit to the Force Headquarters on Monday. Recall that Umahi had requested the IGP to remove Ebonyi from Police Zone 6 Calabar to Zone 9, Umuahia and equally create additional mobile squadron in the State. This afternoon, we were informed from the IGP office that Ebonyi State Command has been removed from Police Zone 6, Calabar to Police Zone 9, Umuahia. This has become imperative in achieving the policing of our Nation's dream. It is pertinent to note that before the rearrangement, Zone 6, Calabar command comprises  Akwa-ibom, Cross-River, Rivers and Ebonyi state while Zone 9 comprises  Abia, Anambra, Enugu and Imo, making Ebonyi the only Southeast state that is not in Zone 9. Source: Francis Nwaze, SA. Media.

By our Reporter Hon. Stanley Okoro Emegha, the Commissioner for internal security, border peace and conflict resolution Ebonyi State, have assured traders and shops owners at the Ultra-modern Margaret Umahi International Market Abakaliki, that adequate security measures has been put in place in the market. The Commissioner gave the assurance during an inspection tour of the market this Friday afternoon. He inspected the police post which will be the command and control center of security in the market. He urge traders to move in confidently as assured that security of the market and their goods is fully guarranted.

From Leo Oketa The Honourable Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has called on Nigerian leaders on all fronts to embrace technological advancements, like Governor David Nweze Umahi, for the growth of the Nation. He shared this inspirational sentiment in the wake of the meeting between His Excellency, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi (fnse, fnate), and the Director of National Automotive Design and Development Council, Jelani Aliyu, MFR, on Wednesday in Abuja. Ebonyi State under the leadership of Governor Umahi has seen rapid development in various sectors of Government, with the use of advanced technologies playing exciting roles in the growth of the State. “Citing the trend of technological advancements in this 21st century will be over-labouring the obvious. Technology rules the day now, great companies today are data-driven and we should expect more exciting innovations for better efficiency and effectiveness in our everyday activities

Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi,has expressed deep shock over the death of Chief Tobias Okwuru, an Ezza born political bulwark who neither believes in the team nor is he a Dime in a Dozen, describing it as a hard pill to swallow and a huge loss. Tobias Okwuru was a pioneer of several major political positions in Ebonyi State - State Auditor of People's Democratic Party, Chief Whip of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, these positions he held firmly without bias before he proceeded to represent Ikwo/Ezza South in the Federal House of Representatives in 2011. Umahi while commiserating with his immediate family, Amudo Community, Ezza Nation, Ebonyi State and Nigeria in general described death as a debt everyone owns the creator, noting that it is like a vehicle filled with passengers without the knowledge of who is dropping at the next bus stop. According Mr Francis Nwaze, the special Assistant to the Governor on media, He encouraged his family members,

From Einstein Chukwu Ebonyi State Government has unveiled its plans to curb the spread of pandemic diseases, especially the new viral disease named “Covid-19” ravaging the Asian continent and some other parts of the world. Addressing Local Government Chairmen and Development Centre Coordinators, Traditional Rulers; Town Union Presidents, Local Government Advisory Committee as well as hoteliers operating in Abakaliki, Dr. Ugbala Kenneth Igwe, directed that all foreigners living or entering the state must be profiled amidst other Ebonyi indigenes or citizens of this country that traveled outside the country. Deacon Kenneth Ugbala maintained that the safety of Ebonyians is sacred and cannot by any means be compromised, stressing that the Umahi-led administration was ready to sustain peace and tranquility reigning in the state. “The health and safety of our children are more important to us than anything else. We called for this meeting because we want you to assist us in profi

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister has described Olisa Metuh, ex-spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as a political prisoner. Fani-Kayode stressed that Metuh was allegedly persecuted for standing up against tyranny in Nigeria. Recall that an Abuja Federal High Court had convicted the former PDP spokesperson for laundering the sum of N400m during the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had charged Metuh alongside his company, Destra Investment Ltd for laundering the sum of N400m meant to prosecute the war against insurgency in the North east during the era of Jonathan. The anti-graft agency claimed that Metuh had received the money from the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, under the leadership of Sambo Dasuki. But yesterday, Justice Okon Abang found Metuh guilty of all the charges and sentenced him to 7 years in prison. Reacting to the conviction, Fani-Kayode descr

The Ebonyi State Governmet and National Automotive Design and Development Council have expressed readiness to partner in the establishment of an electric-powered vehicle assembling plant in Ebonyi State. According to Mr Francis Nwaze, Special assistant to the governor on Media, the  agreement was reached when the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi paid a visit to the Director of NADDC, Jelani Aliyu, MFR on Wednesday in Abuja. Aliyu explained that NADDC is at the finishing stage of certification of vehicle parts imported into the country, noting that NADDC will soon start monitoring all imported vehicle parts and will not allow vehicles parts in the country without certification. The NADDC boss explained that they have started building of an Automative Training Centre in Ebonyi state - the centre is aimed at training the people to understand the techniques of vehicles and make them become technicians. He called on the governor to identify areas of possible partnership.

Again, herdsmen have killed one man, shot his daughter and abducted the wife, after hours of sporadic shootings at Isele-Azagba Community in Aniocha North Council Area of Delta State. This followed reported arrest of some suspects in connection with the February 5, 2020 incident and one week after one of two persons abducted from the community was found dead near his house, as unidentified gunmen struck again at night. A source at the palace of the traditional ruler of Isele-Azagba, HRM Francis Ijieh, told journalists that, “The gunmen operated virtually unchallenged, as a team of policemen only arrived the area about midnight, hours after the invaders had disappeared with the wife of the deceased, said to be an Urhobo.” He, however, commended the efforts of vigilance groups from Issele-Azagba and the neighboring Utulu Community who, he said, did their best to resist the attacks, but only after the damage had been done. “The injured girl was initially treated at a local clinic b

Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Okon Abang on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 gave a seven year jail term sentence to Chief Olisa Metuh, having found him guilty of all the seven-count charges, preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He is also to refund the sum of N425million to the Federal Government. Also convicted is his firm, Destra Investment Limited (2nd defendant), which was liquidated by the court. The seven-count charge upon which Metu was jailed borders on money laundering, criminal conversion and diversion of funds to the tune of N400, 000, 000 (Four Hundred Million Naira).

In pursuance of its preventive mandate, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today, Tuesday, 25 February, 2020 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria, Kaduna State which will see the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja and the university develop a curriculum in anti-corruption studies, cyber crime and forensic. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, in his remarks, noted that the EFCC was exploring diverse channels towards raising the bar in the fight against corruption in the country. . . This he said, include incorporating anti-corruption and allied studies in the curriculum of Nigerian schools, while developing courses in anti-corruption, cyber crime and forensic. This, according to the EFCC boss, explains why the Commission is partnering with tertiary institutions for study and award of certificates in postgraduate studies, sub-degrees and diploma in anti-corruption, cyber crime and forensic studies.

The National Open University of Nigeria Students within and beyond the shores of Nigeria have been urged to come out in their large numbers on Monday 2nd March 2020 to stage a protest rally in support of the implementation of the NOUN acts that has been signed into law since 2018 which allows NOUN graduate to participate in the NYSC 1 year scheme. The protest code-named "Save our future Solidarity Walk" which is being organized by NOUN NYSC/LAW SCHOOL SAGA MOVEMENT (NNLSS); an umbrella body of all NOUN students agitating for the implementation of the NOUN acts that was signed into law since Dec 04 2018 but nothing has been done so far for the implementation. will take place in all the  States capital in Nigeria. The NNLSS is being led by NOUN students Leader, OYEWALE SEGUN OLATOMIDE popularly known as Segxy Aluta. (AGM). According to a statement made available to News Men on monday Feb 24 2020.by the Cordinator,  the protest will hold simultaneously in all the 36 sta

The Governor of Ebonyi State and Chairmam South East Governors' Forum, His Excellency Engr Chief David Nweze Umahi FNSE FNATE has assured all residents of the South East  that the Governors of the South East  have evolved a new security architecture that will provide a formidable policing process for the communities in the South East  to comprehensively tackle the menace of criminalities in the Zone. The Governor stated this in an exclusive interview in Channels Television Sun Rise Daily Programme yesterday.The analysis on the new security architecture of the South Eastern States as detailed by the Governor shows a more inclusive, integrative, and collaborative security relationships among  the 5 Governors of the South East, whereby a central coordinating unit in Enugu will be equipped to      track the daily security histories of each state and analyse and provide supportive measures  accross the 5 states to arrest every insecurity situation that may occur in any part of  the

From Francis Nwaze The Governor of Ebonyi State and Chairman of Southeast Governors' Forum  while being received by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. T Y Buratai at Defence Headquarters, Abuja presented three number of security challenges of the zone - Downsizing the number of road  blocks, request for creation of Army Unit and legitimately acquiring of a land at Amasiri. "...to give comfort to our people, we need the road Blocks downsized. It will be difficult to to say dismantle all the road blocks in southeast but the Governors' of southeast are in support that the road Blocks be downsized. "I came for three things, you have a land in Amasiri in Afikpo North LGA in Ebonyi State that is designated to be yours but that is by the words of mouth. The indigents took us to court and we came to find out that the land was not properly acquired. "If you love that land so much, then we can start the process of acquisition or we can acquire a brand new place fo

By Our Reporter Ohaukwu local government Chairman and the people's Democratic party flag bearer for the April 25th local government Election in the state, Barr. Clement Omekannaya Odah, have appreciated his people, Governor David Umahi, party faithfuls, leaders, stakeholders and delegates of the party for finding Worthy of flying the party's flag in the forth coming local government Election in the state. This was contained in the press release made available to news men after the Saturday primary Election in the state. His statement reads in full: "I, Chief Barr clement Omekannaya Odah, Executive Chairman Ohaukwu Local Government Area, with a heart full of gratitude wish to heartily thank God Almighty for the successful completion of all the PDP Primaries in Ohaukwu Local Government Area. On behalf of all the Councillors_elect from the 15 wards of Ohaukwu, I wish to Express our deep gratitude first to the State leader of the Party, then to the National Vice Chairm

By Our Reporter Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi has ordered the immediate removal from Office and arrest of Hon.Uche Ibiam, Coordinator, Ubeyi Development Center and Mr Ibiam Ogbonnaya Junior (aka Terror) who is a Technical Assistants to the governor on security, for alleged involvement in the murder of one Enyinna Ibiam at the People Democratic Party, PDP, state primaries in Uwanna, Afikpo North LGA of the state. Umahi, over the weekend, ordered the arrest and sack of Ibiam, through  a statement signed by the secretary to Ebonyi State Government, SSG, Dr Kenneth Ugbala, in the State. It was gathered that state primaries of the PDP to elect those who will represent the party in the forthcoming councillorship and local government election was bloody, as two persons were killed, with many injured. Uche, the sacked coordinator was said to have pulled out a gun to shoot at his own brother, Ibiam Ogbonnaya Junior, Technical Assistant (TA) to the governor on security,

By Our Reporter FormerPresident, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has applauded Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for providing impactful and purposeful leadership in the state, urging him to continue in his uncommon developmental strides. The former President gave the commendation on Sunday in Benin City, when he paid the governor a courtesy visit in his residence. Addressing journalists during the visit, Jonathan described the visit as customary, noting, “Traditionally as someone who has been a President or a senior political office holder, when you go to a state, you have to pay a courtesy call on the Chief Executive; even if you are free or not, at least you must inform him." Appraising the Obaseki-led administration, the former president noted that the governor is working tirelessly to transform the state, urging him to continue with his people-oriented and transformational projects and reforms. The former president said he was in Edo State to express appreciation

Police barracks, churches and a house belonging to General Paul Tarfa were among several buildings torched in Adamawa State on Friday during an attack by Boko Haram terrorists. The insurgents attacked and sacked the ancient missionary town on Friday evening, causing huge devastation. A source from Garkida, Andrawus Tarfa, narrated how the hoodlums looted the town and set fire to major structures unhindered. He said, "They came in droves, with about 14 vans and plundered the town; they looted pharmaceutical shops and food stuff. "They had unfettered access because a battalion of troops in the town was withdrawn sometimes back, leaving behind just a pocket of soldiers who could not repel the insurgents. "After looting, they burnt down a police barracks, police station, two churches, Living Faith and EYN, and a shopping mall. "People were also killed but I have no record as of now. "They have also razed General Paul Tarfa's resident, among oth

By Our Reporter As arrangements for the forthcoming Local Government Council elections in Ebonyi State are ongoing, the Chairman People's Democratic Party (PDP) Ebonyi State, Barr. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has advised key players of the elections to abide by the rules of the party. Barr. Nwebonyi made the call today in an interview with the newsmen at the party's secretariat Abakaliki, immediately after the distribution of electoral materials for the councillorship  primaries of the Party scheduled to hold today 21st February 2020. The chairman expressed the party's preparedness for the Local Government Council Polls that will take place in April this year. He however advised all the aspirants and other key players of the elections to eschew violence and politics of rancor and to play the role of sportsmanship so as to promote peace and unity within and after the elections. "We are here to observe our wards Congress. As you can see everything is going smoothly. We

By Our Reporter One Mr Enyinnaya Ibiam, a Staff of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Uwanna, has been confirmed dead and  several others sutained varying degrees of injuries in Uwanna area of Afikpo North Local government area of Ebonyi State following a shoot out at the venue of Ward primary Election in the area. It was gathered that trouble started when one Mr  Ibiam Ibiam Jnr aka Terror, who is also a Technical Assistants to Ebonyi State Governor on Internal security, attempt to hijack the voting materials, which was resisted by the council Chairman, Mr Ogbonnaya Oko Enyim and the Coordinator, Ubeyi Development center, Mr Uchenna Ibiam. We will give details later...

By Our Reporter The people's Democratic party primary Election to pick the candidate for councilors in the April 25th 2020 Local Government Election in the state,was this Friday, marred with violence in Amasiri, Afikpo North local government area of the state. It was gathered that the crises was caused by an alleged imposition of candidate, which the majority resisted.  Details shortly...

By Our Reporter The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inspected ongoing construction of an integrated underground drainage project in second Ugbor axis of Benin City, restating his commitment to curtailing flooding in the state. The governor was accompanied on the inspection tour by his Chief of Staff, Taiwo Akerele and other members of the State Executive Council (EXCO). The governor noted that the project is part of efforts to control flooding in the Ugbor axis, adding that it would address erosion and sustain other road projects in the area. The project also is an expression of the state government’s commitment to drive infrastructural development across the state. On completion, the underground project will channel floodwater in the area and reduce fatalities during torrential rains. The governor in 2019 approved a N9bn contract for the construction of Integrated Drainage System to address flooding in parts of Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Benin

By Our Reporter The President and founder Power House Interdenominational Assembly Ambassador Ephraim Ononye has warned Christians to stop giving Pastors money for consultation for prayers and miracles.  condemned the activities of some acalamained Pastors for extorting money for poor masses in the name of prayers. Ambassador Ononye who stated this during a Fast Party  organized by the Ministry for the street beggars, less privileged and widows to mark the end of the 40 days fasting and praying at Abakaliki said that Christ has paid the price on the Cross of Calvary. The Man of God who condemned the activities of some acalamained Pastors for extorting money for poor masses in the name of prayers  said Only the truth shall make you free, not money given to pastors. " Let me warn Christians not to be giving Pastors money for prayers and miracles, stop patronizing Pastors that charge money for consultation for prayers.. It is only the truth shall make you free, not money

By Our Reporter A Youth Group, "CONCERN EDDA YOUTH" have rejected the second bid of the current Afikpo South local government Chairman, Barr. Eni Uduma Chima based on what they termed as crude and violence tendencies that characterised his Government. In a statement endorsed and made available to Celplusmedia, Reads in full; "We the Youth of Afikpo south LGA under auspicious Umbrella of concerned Edda Youths  uses this opportunity to appreciate the executive Governor of of Ebonyi state Engr Chief David Nweze Umahi our in-law for the developmental strides recorded across the length and breath of Edda clan. You kept with fate with us and retained the position of senate in Edda in the hands of a very able and capable reputable world class surveyor but that will be a matter for another day Your excellency because this is the first time Edda youths are having the realistic impact of having a senator in Edda. We the concerned elder Youths uses this opportunity to ex

By Our Reporter The Hon. Commmissioner, ministry of internal security, border peace and conflict resolution, Ebonyi State, Hon.  Stanley Okoro Emegha, have charged Staff and members of the neighborhood security watch to work with love, harmony and Unity of purpose to sustain the prevailing peace and security in the state. Emegha handed down the charge during an impromptu birthday celebration organized for him by the inner staff of his office and urban DISCO leaders of neighborhood watch, held in his office, Government House  Abakaliki, this Thursday morning. The Commmissioner, who was highly elated by the surprise birthday Celebrations, thanked them for concieving such a great idea and  prayed God to honor them for honoring him. " I must confess, I am deeply and highly honored by your action this morning, I have never celebrated my birthday, I take it as just that day someone came to this world, but your actions this morning have changed the whole thing", he s

The Rivers State Executive Council at its meeting held on Wednesday 19th February,  2020 at the Government House,  Port Harcourt reviewed the  recent attacks  on the residence of the Former Governor of Rivers State,  Dr Peter Odili as a result of the Supreme Court judgment that nullified  the election of David Lyon as Governor of Bayelsa State and resolved as follows: 1. That the Rivers State Executive Council observed that the Federal Government seems not to show interest in the sponsored threats to the lives of Dr Peter Odili and members of his family.  2.  That the Rivers State Executive Council condemns the barricading of the residence of Dr Peter  Odili  at Maitama, Abuja by sponsored thugs of the All Progressives  Congress (APC) . 3. That the Rivers State Executive Council wondered why Dr Peter Odili's family should be singled out for the unwarranted attack,  when the judgment that ousted David Lyon as Governor of Bayelsa State was a unanimous decision of a five-mem