In a recent turn of events on August 18, 2024, authorities were alerted to a contentious situation in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, where a homosexual gathering organised by Mr. Aniamalu Uchechukwu Jude sparked turmoil. The event escalated into a confrontation between…
Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint at Abakaliki on Thursday and killed a policeman. Police spokesman in Ebonyi, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the attack and said the gunmen also set the police van on the spot ablaze. “It happened early on…
Residents of Abakaliki have urged the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, address the nation in a nationwide national broadcast on the suspension/extension of the deadline for the old naira note swap. The residents who spoke to newsmen…
The Secretary-General of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Rev. Cornelius Eke, has tasked Nigerians to stop selling their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, to politicians. He urged Nigerians to use their voter cards wisely to install a credible government, to…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ebonyi, says it has deployed tactical units across the state to protect critical infrastructure during and after the yultide. The State Commandant of the corps, Felix Gbolade, gave the assurance on Thursday…
Two NGOs, the Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) and the Spotlight Initiative say they will implement a five-year action plan against gender-based violence (GBV) in Ebonyi. Director of WACOL, Prof. Ngozi Ezeilo, made the declaration in Abakaliki on Wednesday. She spoke…
The Ebonyi State Government has reacted to the sporadic shooting that caused pandemonium in Abakaliki the state capital on Monday. Hoodlums suspected to be enforcing a sit-at-home order in the Southeast had stormed Abakaliki on Monday morning shooting sporadically. Reacting,…
Mr Felix Igboke, APC candidate for Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency, has pledged to build more people-oriented projects for the constituents if elected in the 2023 general polls. Igboke made the promise when stakeholders from the constituency paid him a solidarity visit…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, has pledged to review the nation’s reward system, to encourage productivity. Tinubu made the pledge on Thursday in Abakaliki when he interacted with stakeholders as part of his visit to…
The Ebonyi Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it is still strong in spite of the defection of Gov. Dave Umahi to All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Fred Udeogu, the state Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, said this…
