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Attack on Journalists: Ebonyi NUJ demands arrest, prosecution of perpetrators
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State council, has called on security agencies and state government to fish out and prosecute attackers of its members in the State. The attack on Journalists occurred last Saturday in Ikwuato Idembia, Ezza South Local Government Area of the state.
UNICEF partners Global Fund to improve service delivery at PHCs in Ebonyi
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Global Fund has begun a total renovation work at the Primary Health Centre Onunweke, MGDs Health Centre in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The renovation project is expected to enhance access to quality healthcare services, reduce maternal and infant mortality, and strengthen primary healthcare delivery in the benefiting community.
Reject vote buying, ADC Ebonyi governorship candidate charges electorates
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State, Hon. Tobias Nnabuike Oriji, has urged voters to reject vote-buying and all forms of electoral inducement ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oriji stated this during a chat with journalists in Abakaliki, where he emphasized the need for the electorate to prioritize competence, integrity and visionary leadership over financial inducements during elections.
2027: Odii wins PDP governorship primary election in Ebonyi
Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii has been declared winner of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in Ebonyi State conducted across the 13 Local Government Areas of the State on Tuesday. Odii emerged unopposed during the exercise monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Chairman of the committee that conducted the primary, Dr. Lekon Rotimi declared Odii the winner at the party’s collation center in Abakaliki, the state capital on Tuesday evening.
Harassment: Ebonyi journalists petition Senate President over alleged misconduct of Senator Eze
The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council, has petitioned the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, over the alleged misconduct of the Senator representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial District, Kenneth Chukwuemeka Eze, following an alleged attack on journalists during the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election in the state.
South East Former Gov’s Forum Will Unlock Unprecedented Developments in Igboland- Ohanaeze
The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has stated that the formation of South East former Governor’s forum will help to unlock unprecedented developmental strides and pave way for beehives of economic activities within the region. The group added that the forum aims to provide tactical support to the current Governors of the Southeast towards fostering cooperative partnership with the Federal Government.
Coy strengthens bilateral relations, vows to promote Nigeria’s tradition, customs
A Chinese Company known as China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) has vowed to boost Nigeria and China bilateral relations by promoting the nation’s tradition, customs and religious affairs. This is as the Company organized a free haircut event for its Chinese and Nigerian employees.
2027: Ogah commends APC for successful conduct of South East Zonal Congress
The Member representing Ikwo/Ezza-South Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Rt. Hon. (Comrade) Chinedu Ogah, OON, has commended the successful conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South East Zonal Congress. The event, held at Hotel Presidential in Enugu witnessed a massive turnout of party faithful and stakeholders from across the region.
SDP positioning self to takeover Presidency come 2027, Ebonyi SDP boasts
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ebonyi State has stated that the Party is positioning itself to takeover the seat of power in Abuja. The Party expressed confidence that the venture will not be a herculean task as itts structures were already in place ahead of the 2027 general election. The State Chairman of the Party, Dr. Kingsley Obinna Agbo, stated this during an expanded State Executive Committee meeting, which included Local Government Caretaker Committee Chairmen, among others.
Ebonyi Govt Terminates All 2km Roads Projects Not Yet Completed
Ebonyi State Government has approved the immediate termination of all 2km roads projects not yet completed in the State. Briefing Journalists at the end of the State Executive Council Meeting at the New Government House, Abakaliki, the Hon Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Ebonyi State, Barr.
Umahi Commends Indigenous Contractors Handling South East Projects
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work being executed by indigenous contractors handling major federal highway projects initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu He described their performance as evidence of Nigeria’s growing local engineering capacity.
18 Years After, Ebonyi Community Seeks Gov Nwifuru’s Assistance to Return Home
The people of Aguonwenkeya Ezza Iyonu Community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have appealed to Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru to facilitate their return and reintegration into their ancestral settlement. The appeal became necessary following their displacement during the 2008 Ezza/Ezillo crisis in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Nwifuru wants integration of vocational, skills-based education into basic education curriculum
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has called for the integration of vocational and skills-based education into Nigeria’s basic education curriculum. The Governor stated this on Wednesday in Abakaliki during the official flag-off of the distribution of teaching and learning materials to public basic schools across the state.
Ogah Congratulates New Ebonyi APC Executives, Urges Unity
The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly and Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Rt. Hon Chinedu Ogah OON, has congratulated the newly elected State Executive Council members of the ruling (APC) in Ebonyi State. The newly elected executives are led by Chief Stanley Okoro Emeghia as State Chairman, Hon.
PDP 'll recapture Ebonyi Govt House in 2027 - PDP Chair declares
The Ebonyi State Chapter Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) , Barrister Onyebuchi Ekuma, has stated that the Party will recapture Ebonyi State Government in next year’s general election. The Chairman expressed hope that the Party will become stronger and formidable after the conduct of its congresses and national convention.
Gov Nwifuru Reiterates Commitment to Quality Education as Ebonyi Varsity Matriculates 11,500 Students
The governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reiterated his administration’s unflinching commitment towards sound and quality Education in State. The Governor stated this at Ebonyi State University’s permanent site in Ezzangbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state, during the matriculation over 11,500 students.
Ebonyi govt resolves protracted market leadership crisis
The crisis bordering on leadership structure, conduct of election, financial improprieties and division rocking the Ezza North and Ezza South Goat Dealers Association in Ebonyi State, Friday took a turn for the best, as the Ebonyi state Commissioner for Market Development and Park, Professor Nwogo Ajuka Obasi, waded into the multiple crisis and resolved it accordingly.
Project Execution: Why some Contractors were arrested in Ebonyi - Commissioner
The Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Ebonyi State, Engr. Felix Igboke Ogbonna, Friday listed poor, shoddy jobs, execution of projects outside contractual specification, use of less quality materials and failure by Contractors to fulfill certain contractual terms required for the award of contract in the State.
LGA Election: Foundation charges EBSEIC on credible polls
The leadership of the Salt Family Foundation (SFF) in Ebonyi State, has called on the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) to ensure the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in the forthcoming Local Government Elections across the state.
Amasiri killings: Ebonyi govt adjusts curfew, imposes stringent measures on affected Community | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Ebonyi State Government has adjusted the curfew placed on Amasiri Community of Afikpo Local Government Area of the State, as measures necessary for the maintenance of peace and order in the troubled communities. Recall that there was wanton carnage and gruesome murder of Ebonyians in Okporojo village by warlords allegedly loyal to members of Amasiri community.
NGO treats over 2000 patients, pays medical bills, empowers others in Ebonyi | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Ubazuoha Charity Foundation has launched its 2026 free medical outreach with a large-scale intervention. The Medical Outreach provided basic laboratory tests such as hepatitis B screening and malaria diagnosis, while more complex conditions were documented for referral to specialist hospitals. The NGO cleared hospital bills exceeding N20 million, treated over 2,000 patients within three days, and distributed thousands of bags of rice alongside cash empowerment packages to beneficiaries.
Tenure elongation: Ebonyi Senator calls for urgent national dialogue | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, Sen. Ken Eze has stressed the need for national dialogue on constitutional reforms to determine whether an extended tenure could improve policy implementation without undermining the system of checks and balances. While acknowledging that the ideological framework may be contentious, Eze added that the discourse should be seen as a governance debate rather than an attempt to designed too weaken democratic principles.
Ebonyi ICT University introduces industry-driven curriculum, ethical hacking to boost education sector | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Information Communication Technology, ICT University, Oferekpe Agbaja, Ebonyi State said it introduced an industry-driven curriculum integrating ethical hacking, blockchain technology, financial technology (FinTech), and tech entrepreneurship in order to boost the nation’s education sector. The initiative, spearheaded by the Vice Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Ernest Ituma Egba, is designed to equip students with cutting-edge digital competencies while fostering a culture of social responsibility.
Commissioner reiterates commitment towards making Ebonyi crime-free | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Commissioner for the Ministry of Internal Security, Hon. Prince Etta Uka Ude has reiterated his Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that Ebonyi State becomes a crime-free State under his watch. Hon. Prince Etta Uka Ude declared this on Wednesday, during a press briefing in his office at the Old Government House Abakaliki.
LGA Election: We've completed all requirements for participation - Ebonyi LP Chairman | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Ebonyi State Chairman of Labour Party, Chief Henry Udeh has announced that the Labour Party had successfully completed all requirements for participation in the forthcoming Local Government polls and would submit its list of candidates to the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) as scheduled.
Tinubu's SSA, Defence Minister build partnership to tackle insecurity within South East | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South East), Barr. Chioma Nweze, has met with the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), to address pressing security challenges confronting the South East region.
Leadership tussle: Ebonyi IPAC in Court over Chairmanship position | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The leadership crisis rocking the Ebonyi State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) took a legal turn as a suit challenging the Chairmanship position of the council was adjourned to February 10, 2026, for hearing of an interlocutory injunction.
Land dispute: PDP condemns killing of Ebonyi people, charges Nwifuru to do more | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ebonyi State, Barr. Onyebuchi Ekuma has condemned in strong terms the killing of Okporojo villagers in Oso Edda in Edda Local Government Area of the State. The Chairman who was visibly unhappy following the ugly development, charged Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru to do more by ensuring that perpetrators of the dastardly act were arrested and charged to Court.
Nwifuru's govt responsive, gender-friendly -Commissioner | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Commissioner for Aviation and Digital transport and National President, Ebonyi Women Inclusion (EBOWIN) Movement, Dr. Ngozi Obichukwu has described Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s administration as responsive, gender-friendly and people -oriented. According to her, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has surpassed the nationally recommended 35 percent gender affirmative action, especially in the area appointments.
Ebonyi Government Secures License to Operate Own Airline | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Ebonyi State government said it has secured a license to operate its own Airline, saying that its own Aircraft is real and on ground. The Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Ngozi Obichukwu made this known while briefing newsmen shortly after the departure of the 92 scholarship awardees to Europe at the Chuba Okadigbo international airport Onueke Ebonyi State. According to her:”My joy goes to the fact that His Excellency is a humanitarian and empathy-filled governor.
LGA Polls: ADC conducts hitch-free primary election across Ebonyi | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday conducted a hitch-free Local Government primary election across Ebonyi State. The Party affirmed its readiness to take over power in the forthcoming Local Government elections in the State. The State Chairman of ADC, Dr. Jennifer Adibe-Nwafor said the primaries recorded massive turnout, with party members showing high enthusiasm and commitment to the democratic process. “Today’s primaries were free and fair. People turned out en masse to participate.
Egwu warns South East PDP executives to steer clear or face litigation | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Acting National Vice Chairman, South East zone, Hon. Goodluck Chidiebere Egwu has warned individuals parading themselves as PDP executives in the South East zone to steer clear, or be prepared to face litigation in the days ahead. Hon. Egwu called on all PDP faithful across the various Wards and Local Governments in Ebonyi State and the entire South East to remain resolute and steadfast in their support for the Party.
Beheading of Ebonyi indigenes: Gov. Nwifuru directs thorough investigation on security | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed security agents to carry out thorough investigations into the circumstances that led to the recent attack on the people of Oso Edda, in Edda Local Government Area of the State The Governor described the attack as barbaric and flagrant disregard to sanctity of human life. “I received with rude shock the news of the recent attack on Oso Edda which claimed lives and led to destruction of property.
Ebonyi Community clash: Many feared dead, others abducted | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
No fewer than five persons were allegedly beheaded, with their heads reportedly taken away by assailants, following a deadly attack on Okporojo Community, Oso Edda, in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The attack reportedly occurred on Thursday afternoon, January 29, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., when unidentified armed men invaded the community, shooting sporadically and setting houses ablaze.
Cervical Cancer: Ebonyi first Lady Advocates Widespread Uptake of HPV Vaccine | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The First Lady of Ebonyi State, Chief (Mrs.) Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, has renewed her call on citizens of the state to prioritize their health by embracing the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine as a measure for the prevention of cervical cancer. The Governor’s wife made this advocacy call during an interactive engagement held at her office in Centenary City, Abakaliki, where she emphasized the critical importance of preventive healthcare, especially for women and young girls.
Road Construction: South East needs to be grateful to President Tinubu—Umahi | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has stated that the South East Geopolitical zone has every reason to be grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the ongoing numerous road Projects within the region. The Minister stated this during a press briefing in Enugu on Saturday after inspecting some federal government projects in the Country.
2027: Ebonyi ADC open for new membership -- Fmr Gov. Egwu, stakeholders | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Tuesday, stated that it was open for the registration of new members ahead of the 2027 general elections in the State.
Foundation awards 45 scholarships, extends welfare support to Ebonyi widows, youths | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Stephen and Judith Igwe International Education Foundation has officially launched its inaugural scholarship and empowerment program in Ebonyi State. The Foundation awarded 45 undergraduate students scholarships while extending mobility and welfare support to widows, youths, and other vulnerable members of Ebonyi communities. The event was held during the 2025/2026 Igwe Day celebration at Idembia Ishieke, Ebonyi Local Government Area. The event, presided over by the Founder, Hon.
2026: Tinubu has given Ndigbo Biafra they seek - Umahi | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has restated his earlier stance that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given Ndigbo the Biafra they have been seeking for. According to him, Tinubu was able to achieve that through their absolute inclusion into the national politics even as he foresees year 2026 as year of restoration.
PDP: Defection of our members to APC can't affect our victory | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Monday dismissed claims that the PDP had collapsed in the state, following the defection of some members to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP, which described such narrative as misleading, unfounded and baseless, stressed that the development wouldn’t affect the Party’s collective interest and victory at the 2027 polls. “Our challenges have made us even stronger and more committed.
Yuletide: Adopt positive mindset, remain security conscious, NYCN Chair counsels Youths | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Ebonyi State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has called on Ebonyi youths to adopt a positive mindset in the face of daunting challenges confronting them in the Country. He further cautioned the youths in the State against reckless spending and involvement in social vices during the yuletide season.
2027: Ebonyi philanthropist declares for House of Representatives position | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
A Philanthropist and an All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain in Ebonyi State, Tochukwu Ogalegu, has declared for the position of Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. He used the opportunity to call for a shift from quota-based and elite-driven politics to a people-centred democratic system anchored on popular mandate and accountability.
Yuletide: Distribution of food items meant to cushion effects of economic challenges - Enwere | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The National Coordinator, South East Renewed Hope Agenda, Amb. Belusochukwu Enwere has stated that the distribution of food items to the people of the region was aimed at cushioning the effects of economic challenges facing Nigerians.
Teaching Hospital Raises Alarm Over Outrageous ₦107 Million December Electricity Bill | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA) Wednesday raised an alarm over the outrageous N107 million December electricity bill and escalating tariff by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC.
Political future of Ebonyi PDP brighter, PDP Caretaker C'ttee Chair assures | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Ebonyi State Caretaker Committee Chairman, Barr. Ekuma Emmanuel, Tuesday assured Nigerians that the political future of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is bright, not minding the present challenges facing the Party. The PDP Stalwart added that the Party is gearing up to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians even as the 2027 general election gathers momentum in the State.
LGA Election: Public servants must resign 30 days to primary election - APC Chair declares | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi State has stated that public servants under Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s appointment must resign 30 days to the primary election. This is as the APC in Ebonyi State fixed January 25, 2026 for the Party ‘s primaries for the forthcoming Local Government and councillorship elections in the state. He stressed that “Anybody that did not resign by December 20, 2025, is not qualified to contest”.
Yuletide: Mrs. Nwifuru Secures Freedom for 25 Inmates in Ebonyi | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, Mrs. Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has secured the release of 25 inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State Capital. The release of the inmates was done during her 2025 Yuletide Prison Outreach organized by the wife of the Governor. The intervention, which took place on Monday saw Mrs. Nwifuru pay the fines imposed on the affected inmates, paving the way for their freedom and reintegration into society.
IPAC to Nwifuru: Terminate contracts of defaulting contractors, recover public funds | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ebonyi State has raised concerns over the neglect of some government projects across the State. The group called on Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State to compel defaulting contractors back to site or terminate their contracts and recover public funds.
Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme: 250 Elderly citizens benefit in Ebonyi | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
No fewer than 250 elderly citizens in Ebonyi State on Tuesday benefited from the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme as the third edition of the programme was held at the Banquet Hall of the Old Government House, Abakaliki. The initiative, championed by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was represented at the event by the Wife of the Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru.
How Nwifuru brought peace, stability to war-torn communities in Ebonyi | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru on Power, Chief Chinedu Awo, has attributed the resolution of the decade-long communal crisis in some parts of the State to divine intervention through the Governor of the State. He.emhasized that the achievements of the present administration in that direction was an act of God, which brought lasting peace to the affected communities.
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