South East

The Government of Ebonyi State has distributed 10 Hilux to the Nigeria Army and the Nigeria Police for joint security operations across the state. The Governor of the State FRANCIS NWIFURU who was represented by his deputy governor PATRICIA OBILA who performed the distribution of the vehicles yesterday in Abakaliki said the aim was to engineeraccelerate operations of joint security outfits in the state, following the insecurity challenges facing the state. The joint security outfit was Christened IJEOMA, meaning a safe journey.  The Commander NKWAGU Military Cantonment Lieutenant Colonel A A BAKOlauded the state government for the […]

The Governor of Enugu State PETER MBAHyesterday flagged off another round of the distribution of palliatives in the state, warning against the politicization of the exercise to ensure it gets to the independent and vulnerable people across the state. MBAH, who gave the warning after the inspection of the foodstuffs, which were mostly grains, assured that the distribution of the palliatives would be carried out from time to time adding that the palliatives were a quick-fix as part of efforts […]

Former Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has responded to the allegation of fund diversion raised by Governor Alex Otti against his government, describing It as one formulated to deceive his audience. Otti, during a presentation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. Washington DC, United States, had alleged that a forensic audit exposed how the immediate past government of Abia State released some funds to some contractors to handle the construction of a state-owned airport and […]

The Governor of Enugu State, PETER MBAH, has offered full scholarship to HAPPINESS NWAFOR, the Enugu-born minor, who was brutalized by her Anambra-based guardian, ADACHUKWU OKAFOR, stating that the scholarship would cover her studies from primary to university levels. MBAH who was represented by the Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, NGOZI ENIH, made this known yesterday in Enugu, during the official handover of the girl to the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loan Board for proper documentation and continuation of her education, and also approved her continuous rehabilitation to ensure that her […]

The governor of Enugu state, PETER MBAH has called for closer synergy and cooperation among security agencies to ensure safety on roads within the country. MBAH who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, in the state AKA EZE AKA made the call in an address at the Graduation Ceremony of Senior Course 2 of the Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC Command and Staff College, UDI near Enugu. The governor noted that closer security and intelligence sharing on incidents on […]

SAMUEL OPUH has been elected the new traditional ruler of the OSHIRI autonomous community in the ONICHA Local Government Area of Ebonyi State after several attempts to fill the vacant position following the death of J.U.O. NWOGO, the traditional ruler of the community, four years ago. In an election keenly contested in the community by eight persons, OPUH polled a total of 10 votes to emerge victorious, while his closest rival, NJOKU HARRISON, scored nine votes and OBASI NWEZE got seven votes. Addressing the people of his community after […]

The Enugu State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers NUT has expressed profound gratitude to the state government for showing honest concern for the welfare of teachers in the state, including the extension of the state’s minimum wage to primary school teachers after several years of waiting. The teachers also noted that Governor PETER MBAH's administration had in about nine months in office met four of the five-point demands the union presented to him on […]

Popular Nollywood producer IKECHUKWU NNANDI, popularly known as ANDY BESThas passed away.  The convener of the Best of Nollywood Awards BON, SEUN OLOKETUYI who confirmed the news yesterday said he battled an undisclosed prolonged ailment and was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri.   His remains have since been deposited at the ALADINMA Mortuary in Owerri.  He was known for the production of Nollywood movies like MY SWEET SISTER, PRETTY ANGELS, QUEEN OF MY HEART, and RAIN MAKERS, amongst many other films.  ANDY BEST who hailed from ISIALA MBANO Local Government Area of […]

Stone Dealers Association and Truck Owners Association in IVO Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, have shut down their businesses to protest an increase in the price of materials by Chinese firms operating in the mineral-rich local government. The two associations also shut down businesses to protest an increase in transport fees by the Chinese firms and vowed not to start operations until the prices of the materials and haulage […]