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By Monday Uzor Governor  Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed Chairmen of the 13 Local Government Areas of the State to pay all outstanding salaries and pensions of workers before 2PM Monday, the 23rd of  December, 2024. Governor Nwifuru gave the directive Sunday during the Elders and Widow's Party organised by the State Government held at the Christian Ecumenical Centre, Abakaliki. The Governor frowned at the situation of delayed salaries and pensions of staff of Local Government describing it as worrisome. While insisting on delivering good governance anchored on the Chartered Needs Agenda, the Governor assured that they will not be sabotage in the cause of executing the social contract with the people. " By 2PM tomorrow,  all the staff of the Local Government should receive their salaries and  pensions " " We are determined to deliver good governance to our people. If you are for us, you join us in what we are doing, if you are not you ...

By Monday Uzor The Governor of Ebonyi, Rt Hon.  Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has congratulated four Ebonyi indigens who were recently elevated to the ranks of Generals in Nigerian Army, urging them  to sustain the gallantry and patriotism to the protection of Nigeria's territorial sovereignty. They are Major- General Emmanuel Otu; Brigadier- General Igwe Omoke; Brigadier -General Ogbonnaya Igwe and Brigadier -General -Charles Nwonyi In his congratulatory message, Governor Nwifuru expressed immense pride for the dedication shown by the illustrious sons of the state which earned them national recognition. "It is with great pride and heartfelt appreciation that I extend my warmest congratulations on your recent promotion to the rank of  Generals". The Governor said their dedication professionalism and patriotism earned them  the promotion. "This recognition is a testament to your exceptional dedication, discipline, and service ...

BY ARISE TV There was pandemonium in Abuja after soldiers allegedly following the directives of an army general assaulted development control officials in Sabon Lugbe Area, who were present to dismantle certain illegal structures in the vicinity. Naija News understands that the officials were acting in the order of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. It was gathered that the officials, on Wednesday, December 18, targeted the fence of a property located on Plot 416, reportedly owned by a Major General. However, upon their arrival, soldiers, who were in a vehicle with obscured license plates, obstructed the exit from the property, thereby preventing the enforcement team from leaving the premises, while issuing threats that someone would die that day. Gun shots were reportedly fired as the soldiers make efforts to scare the development officials. “During this operation, there was an incident that happened at Plot 416 Sabon Lugbe that belongs a Major Gene...

BY ARISE TV There was pandemonium in Abuja after soldiers allegedly following the directives of an army general assaulted development control officials in Sabon Lugbe Area, who were present to dismantle certain illegal structures in the vicinity. Naija News understands that the officials were acting in the order of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. It was gathered that the officials, on Wednesday, December 18, targeted the fence of a property located on Plot 416, reportedly owned by a Major General. However, upon their arrival, soldiers, who were in a vehicle with obscured license plates, obstructed the exit from the property, thereby preventing the enforcement team from leaving the premises, while issuing threats that someone would die that day. Gun shots were reportedly fired as the soldiers make efforts to scare the development officials. “During this operation, there was an incident that happened at Plot 416 Sabon Lugbe that belongs a Major General. “When t...

By Nnenna Oshibe  Wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudaline Nwifuru, has freed convicted inmates by paying off the debt of a 16-year-old boy, Ogobuchi Ikebe, and 40 other male inmates of the custodial center, convicted with option fines. The 16-year-old boy, Ogobuchi Ikebe, was convicted for fighting over a missing Bluetooth device. She disclosed this at the custodial center on Tuesday during the release of the inmates at the Abakaliki Custodial Center. Mary Nwifuru, who maintained that she would continue to fight for the under privileged in society, encouraged the ex-convicts to shun crime and any illegal actions that could bring them back to prison. Addressing journalists at the custodial center, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ben Odo, commended the wife of the Governor for using her pet project (BERWO) to clear the fines. Odo also noted that none of the 31 female inmates were among those released by the Governor’s wife because...

                Gov Nwifuru By Monday Uzor Ebonyi State Government is to establish one Specialist Hospital in each of the three Senatorial Zones to boost healthcare delivery. Governor  Francis Nwifuru disclosed  this in a message to the official signoff and handover ceremony organised by the Medecines Sans Frontier, MSF, otherwise called Doctors Without Borders held in , Abakaliki. This decision, according to Governor Nwifuru is in furtherance of his commitments to provide healthcare services to the people of Ebonyi State. While commending the MSF for various interventions in the state, Governor Nwifuru said MSF became the official health ally to the state in 2018, adding that they have been good in surveillance, treatment and management of Lassa Fever cases. "As a Governor,  I am satisfied with the  proactive, relentless and very tremendous efforts you have made in our health sector since your arrival to Ebonyi Sta...

            Barr.Sunday Nwankwo And Wife The chairman,Ikwo local government area,Barr.Sunday Nwankwo has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of Ezeoha I of Unweka Omaka Ajali.    Others conferred with the chieftaincy title,to mark 2024 Unweka Day celebration,include, the father and mother of the first lady of Ebonyi state,chief Simon Nwode and Dr Mrs Ngozi Nwode,both with the chieftaincy titles of Ezeudo I and Ugoeze 1 of Unweka Omaka Ajali, respectively.      Chairman,UnwekaAssembly,Chief              Daniel Ogiji((DND) Also conferred with the chieftaincy titles by the ancestral home of Ikwo Noyo,made up of Ekpelu, Eka-Awoke, Ekpomaka communitrs,include, the chief executive officer(CEO),C Sagas group of company, Arch. Christain Asaga Nwali(PhD),who was conferred with the chieftaincy title of, Ebube Dike 1 of Unweka, speaker,Ebonyi state House of Assembly,Rt Hon.Moses ...