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By Chooks Oko South East Governors have sympathized with the people and Government of Imo State as well as Ndigbo over the death of the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Professor George Obiozor. Chairman of the South East Governors ' Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Engineer David Nweze Umahi conveyed the  condolences of the Forum when the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Ebonyi State Chapter paid him a Christmas homage at his Uburu Country Home, Friday. He decried the demise of the experienced Historian and administrator at a time the Igbos needed his wisdom most to surmount teething challenges. "We have lost a cultural Leader who spent most of his life propagating the virtues of Ndigbo. We at the South East Governor's Forum are saddened and in mourning. It is our prayer that we rise beyond this setback to achieve total peace, cultural cohesion and accelerated development in Igboland which are some of the virtues Obiozor stood for". Engine

By Ewa Nworie,Abakaliki The Inspector General of Police (IGP),Usman Alkali Baba has promised to provide more logistics to Ebonyi state Police command to fight crime in the state.      The IGP  made the promise while interacting with officers and men  of the police force,at Police headquarters Abakaliki.     Mr Alkali who was in Abakaliki to inaugurate the police barracks Internal roads,constructed by governor David Umahi,for officers and men of the police force,and in addition receive merit Award by the Ebonyi state government,commended governor David Umahi for his giant stride in the state,saying,when he left Ebonyi state as deputy commissioner of police in charge of administration in 2011,the state was  a no go area in terms of infrastructures and good road networks.     His words," The amount of changes I have seen made me to say, there is hope in Nigeria. This command used to be, I don't want to go into that so that press will not have much to say.     But, it

Mr Uchenna Inya is a great pen pusher,and hails from Afikpo North local government area of Ebonyi state.     He is a journalist by profession and he writes for New Telegraph Newspapers,a renowned Nigeria based Newspaper.    Highly dedicated and committed to his job,his reports,does not give room for biases or yellow journalism as objectivity and ballance reportage forms the furlcrum of his reports,while he keeps to his faith as a Christain.     One thing in life is that people easily notice what one does,either for good or bad,hence the reward.  Journalism is a noble profession that can take one to places,if truly one knows his onions.Not flooding the media space with fake news devoid of the ethics of the profession as mostly obtained in the social media.     Such intruders are only good in spoiling the image of the profession.     In the case of Mr Uchenna Inya,Ebonyi correspondent of New Telegraph,he remains a good ambassador of the noble profession.    Recognising the gr

By Ewa Nworie,Abakaliki Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state,has been awarded the highest honour of "Great grand commander,Ebonyi Hall of Fame(GGCEHF),by the state government.     The award which was recommended by the Ebonyi state merit award committee,headed by the deputy governor,Dr.Kelechi Igwe,was  administered on him by the chief judge of Ebonyi state,Justice Elvis Ngene.    This according to the committee chairman,Dr Igwe,was to appreciate the governor,Engr.David Umahi for the tremendous achievements he has recorded in the state,especially in the area of infrastructure and human capital developments.     He said,governor Umahi has developed the state fully into an enviable status.      The conferment took  place at EXCO chambers,new government house, Abakaliki,during this week's state executive council meeting.      When the recommendation for the award to governor David Umahi was thrown open before the state excecutive council members by the cha

By Ewa Nworie,Abakaliki Ebonyi state government is to honour the former military head of state,General Sani Abacha(rtd),for creating Ebonyi state.       Governor David Umahi announced this on Sunday,during a state special Thanksgiving service,held at Christain Ecumenical centre,Abakaliki.     The Governor who was full of praises to God for his mercies and grace upon him and family and to those who contributed in one way or the other in the success story of his administrstion,mentioned others to be honoured,to include, President GoodLuck Jonathan and the former Secretary to the government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, among others for their various contributions to the development of the State.  "We would be honouring the family of the late General Sani Abacha,for creating the State which we are enjoying today,his son will be here on Thursday to receive the award".     We will be honouring former President,GoodLuck Jonathan and wife,former Senate

ABAKALIKI- The Ebonyi Government has assured residents of the state of their safety, following the alleged gunmen’s attacks in Abakaliki and other parts of the state on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the widespread rumour caused palpable fear and tension in the capital city. The development forced banks, business centres, shops and markets to shut down, while private and commuter-vehicles withdrew from the major roads. Meanwhile, the Security Consultant to the State Government, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, has issued a statement, advising government officials, civil servants and other residents not to panick. Okoro-Emegha urged the people to go about their normal businesses. He threw more light on the security breach that gave rise to the situation. According to him, what happened in the state was misconstrued and escalated by unscrupulous elements to cause panic and apprehension among the people. “For clarity purposes, it was a gang of hoodlums that i

          Chief Ogbonna Nwifuru Over one hundred PDP members in Eka-Awoke autonomous community,in Ikwo local government area of Ebonyi state,has defected to All Progressive Congress(APC).    The defection came during the APC stakeholders meeting held at Egunkwo,Eka-Awoke,autonomous community,which was fully attended.     The APC ward chairman,chief Steven Igwe while commending the decampees for their wise decision, assured that equal treatment of members would be accorded to them,provided they work assidiously to deliver all the APC candidates in the forthcoming general elections.     Two of the decampees who spoke on behalf of others,Emeka Nwakpu,former councilor of Eka-Awoke ward and Ibeabuchi Opeke, said,they took the decision,as a mark of honour to their inlaw,chief OGBONNA Nwifuru,whose brother,chief Fidelis Nwifuru married from the community.     They assured stakeholders,that they would do everything possible to deliver chief Ogbonna Nwifuru and other APC

By Chooks Oko Governor David  Umahi of Ebonyi state has been conferred with the Grand Service Star award by the Rivers State Government.  Governor Nyesom Wike  who conferred the honours on Governor Umahi alongside other Distinguished Nigerians during the Rivers State Honours Award 2022 held Saturday,described governor David Umahi as an exceptional leader who have given his best to Ebonyi state and Nigeria at large. The Beneficiaries of the Honours Award were drawn from serving and former Governors,Lawyers, people from the business Class,the Traditional Institution,the Religious Class,the academics among others. Conferring the award, Governor Nyesom Wike said the event was put together to appreciate Nigerians who have in one way or the other contributed to the growth and development of Rivers State. He clarified that the Honours Award is without borders in terms of ethnic origin and political party affiliation aimed at promoting the unity of Nigeria. Earlier in h

A storey building of six flats located at No. 29, Udensi Street in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State, on Friday was gutted by fire. One of the victims, Okoro Mkpuma, a father of nine children and a staff of Ikwo College of Education, blamed the fire on a power surge. Narrating his ordeal, Mkpuma, who hails from Ohaozara LGA, said that all his valued documents and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed by the fire. According to him: “I was on my way when they called me that fire is raging in our building, and on reaching and I saw that all the building was on fire. There is no way we can sleep now. The whole building was razed completely. “The problem was that there was an amount of money my wife kept inside the room. The money was given to her by somebody to keep. We will welcome any help the state government can render to us.” Another victim, Aleke Samson, a public servant, said he lost valuable properties and cash worth over N30 million in the fire