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By Ewa Nworie Governor Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi state has paid a glowing tribute to the late sage,senator Anyim Ude for living a fulfilled and accomplished life.    Others who paid tribute,during the burial of late senator Anyim Ude,in his country home,Iyioji,Akaeze,Ivo local government area,include,the Senate President,Godswill Akpabio,who was represented by the immediate past governor of Ebonyi state and senator,representing Ebonyi south senatorial district,senator David Umahi,former governor of Ebonyi state,Dr Sam Ominyi Egwu,former military adminstrator of Ebonyi state,Walter Feghabor,and chief Martin Nwancho Elechi,founding father,and former governor of Ebonyi state,among other top dignitaries,all extolled the Sterling quality service rendered by the late Anyim Ude. .  Governor Nwifuru in his glowing tribute,described Anyim Ude as an accomplished leader and great law maker who left indelible mark in the sand of soil.    Nwifuru called on his Children to em

Nwifuru, God'swill Akpabio,others bid farewell to late Sen.Anyim Ude.  By Ewa Nworie Governor Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi state has paid a glowing tribute to the late sage,senator Anyim Ude for living a fulfilled and accomplished life.    Others who paid tribute,during the burial of late senator Anyim Ude,in his country home,Iyioji,Akaeze,Ivo local government area,include,the Senate President,Godswill Akpabio,who was represented by the immediate past governor of Ebonyi state and senator,representing Ebonyi south senatorial district,senator David Umahi,former governor of Ebonyi state,Dr Sam Ominyi Egwu,former military adminstrator of Ebonyi state,Walter Feghabor,and chief Martin Nwancho Elechi,founding father,and former governor of Ebonyi state,among other top dignitaries,all extolled the Sterling quality service rendered by the late Anyim Ude. Governor Nwifuru in his glowing tribute,described Anyim Ude as an accomplished leader and great law maker who left ind

By Ewa Nworie Governor Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi state has appealed to GOC,commanding 82 Division,Enugu,Major General Hassan Dada to mobilize more military men to the warring communities of Effium,Ezza Effium which has lingered since January 2021.   Governor Nwifuru made the appeal when the GOC 82 Division,Nigerian Army  paid him a courtesy call in his office,at government house,Abakaliki.      NWIFURU who announced the recent killing of three persons by one community in a renewed clash,revealed that the beneficiaries of the crisis did not want the war to end,hence,their efforts to renew the crisis each time government set up a peace committee to permanently end the crisis. He told the visiting GOC,that the crisis has lingered because of some stakeholders who has been paying money to the warlords.     He said, "we have small challenge, security wise in Effium and Ezza Effium which the contonment Commander is doing his best, but I want you GOC to help us bec

By Ewa Nworie,Abakaliki             Gov.Ogbonna Nwifuru The Assistant Inspector General of police,Zone 9,Echeng Echeng has commended the governor of Ebonyi state, Rt. Hon.Ogbonna Nwifuru for his support to the police to fight crime.     The AIG, gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy call to the governor on Tuesday as part of his farmilarisation tour to the states under his command.    The Assistant Inspector General of police who said, he also came to felicitate with the governor of Ebonyi state for his resounding victory at the polls during the last concluded general elections,acknowledged that Ebonyi state as part of the states in the south east,has it's own peculiar problem in terms of insurgence,which he said,his zonal command is out to fight,stressing that as AIG,he believed that the problem is not insumountable,hence,his full determination to tackle the challenge.             AIG Echeng Echeng The AIG,who noted that Ebonyi state was the most pea

By Ewa Nworie (News Commentary) There is no doubt that governor Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi state has become the most friendly workers governor in Nigeria.     This is because of the bold steps so far taken towards ensuring the welfare of civil servants in the state,which has clearly demonstrated the obvious fact that civil service is the backbone of every government,especially in the  implementation of government policies and programmes.   Not only the civil service,other sectors of the economy in Ebonyi state has continued to enjoy robust boosts and attentions.   Of a truth,this is not the time to play political gimmicks. This is not the time to becloud the state workforce with all manners of  threats and intimidations aimed at whittlying down efforts of Nigeria labour union to fight for the rights of workers.    Again,this is not the time to sing praises on the lips in order to belong,just,like the saying goes,"if you cannot beat them,you follow them.    Yes,this is t

    Engr.Jude Okpor,Information           commissioner  By Ewa Nworie Ebonyi state government is to employ 1,454 persons in the state civil service,approved N10,000 addition to salaries of every civil servants in the state.     These forms major highlights in this week's state executive  council meeting held at EXCO Chambers,new government house,Abakaliki.    Briefing journalists,on the outcome of the meeting,commissioner for Information and state Orientation,Engr.Jude  Chikadibia Okpor,said,this followed the approval by EXCO of the report from Head of service,Mrs Rita Okoro which gave a run down of the existing vacancies in the ministries,parastatals and other sectors.    The Information commissioner,said,EXCO also deliberated on the issue of workers salary and approved N10,000 to be added to every worker,s salary across board,to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal.    He said,EXCO further directed the Secretary to the state government,Professor Grace Um

By Monday Uzoh The Governor of Ebonyi State Rt Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has declared that there is nothing like sit- at- home in the State. He stated this while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after participating in a meeting of Ohaneze  Ndigbo with Governors , House of Assembly Speakers National Assembly Members and other Leaders from the South East zone at Imo State Governor's Lodge Asokoro, Abuja. Governor Nwifuru said what played out a week ago in the state was a case of miscreants who attempted to put fear in residents and disrupt businesses. " I am surprised to hear sit -at home from you because there is nothing like sit- at home in Ebonyi. We never for one day observed sit -at - home and I know you are aware . " Some people only wanted to know if they can start putting tension on people and we said no, they don't have such powers, they can't do that and it didn't happen." Earlier, the President -General of Ohanez

By Ewa Nworie,Abakaliki Rev Fr Joseph Azubuike, a Catholic priest and three others who were kidnapped on Monday this week by unknown gunmen in Onicha local government area of Ebonyi state,have finally regained their freedom.    This was contained in a statement signed by Rev.Fr Mathew Uzoma Opoke, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki,which states that the abducted priest alongside three others have regined their freedom.   The statement reads: “We are glad to inform you that Fr. Joseph Azubuike, together with the three, have regained freedom from their abductors. It is a thing of joy that God answered our prayers and gazetted the unconditional release of His servant in a very remarkable way.    “We are grateful to those who swung into action on hearing the ugly news of his abduction together with the three others.   “We are grateful to the governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, for his determination and concern for the safety of those who were abducted.    “We co

By Ewa Nworie,Abakaliki Reverend Father Joseph Azubike of St.Charles Catholic Parish Mgbaleke,Isu,Onicha local government area of Ebonyi state,has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The parish priest who was abducted alongside three other persons,Monday,10th July,2023,was on his way back from his pastoral duties.   This was contained in a statement issued by the chancellor of the Abakaliki Catholic  Diocese,Rev.Fr.Uzoma Opoke.  In the statement,the Diocese seeks the prayers of the church and public,for the quick and unconditional release of the abducted priest. The police,while confirming the report,the Ebonyi command public relations officer(PPRO),SP Onome Onovwakpoyeya,said,"the issue has been brought to the attention of the command and the needful is being done".  

BY Ewa Nworie Five priests were on Saturday  July,8,2023 ordained in the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki by the Bishop of the Diocese,Most Reverend Peter Nworie.    The event which took place at saint Theresa Catholic Church Abakaliki,was witnessed by the governor of Ebonyi state,Rt.Hon.Ogbonna Nwifuru and top government functionaries,Catholic faithfuls, friends and well wishers.    The five priests ordained,include,Rev. Fr.Williams Ogbonna,Rev.Fr.Lawrence Mbamini,Rev.Fr.Kingsley Nwokpuru,Rv.Fr.Onyia Chinedu,and Rv.Fr.Eze Fidelis. Out of the five ordained priest,three were from Ebonyi state.    Addressing the congregation,the governor of Ebonyi state,Rt.Hon.Ogbonna Nwifuru,thanked the Catholic Church for their prayers during the campaign which gave him victory and solicited for more prayers from the Catholic community.   He charged the ordained priests to focus on their callings and remain steadfast,by guiding Christians alright towards seeking salvation from God,

By Ewa Nworie,Abakaliki.        It was moment of joy,merriment and thanksgiving for a vulnerable widow,Mrs Ujebe Nworie and the entire village of Igwe Mmiri in Okposi Umuoghara,Ezza North local government area of Ebonyi state,as Rv. Dr.Jacinta Nworie,former senior Special Assistant(SSA)on Lagos liasion to former governor David Umahi, presented a well furnished bungalow house to a widow,Mrs.Ujebe Nworie.    The widow had lost her husband 25 years ago,and later lost her two  sons mysteriously,without any person to take care of her. She was homeless for 20 years without  shelter,and adequate food to eat,perching from one home to another,in search of roof to lay her head.   Succur came  her way when Rev.Dr Jacinta Nworie through her non governmental organisation,"Ebonyi goldens lions  club in Partnership with the hands that  care foundation,"offered to build a dwelling place for her at her late husband's compound.    Speaking to newsmen on what prompte

By Ewa Nworie,Abakaliki Governor Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi state has disclosed plan to revive Ikwo college of education by establshing University of education within the college premises.     Governor Nwifuru made his intention known when governing council and management of the institution paid him a courtesy visit in his office at new government house, Abakaliki.    Nwifuru who was not happy over the dwindling nature of the institution which should be turning out graduates,charged the governing council and management,to discuss and bring forward innovative ideas that will salvage the institution from it's present condition,instead of coming to request for individual welfare packages that will not change the bad situation of the college    Governor Nwifuru said,the intention of government was to divide the college into two parts, one for a degree awarding university,and the other for college of education.     "In my manifesto,we said,we are going to convert that co