“I retired a permanent secretary in the Ebonyi civil service prematurely because the official could not calculate civil servants gratuities,’’ Gov. David Umahi said on Tuesday in Abakaliki. Umahi made the declaration while swearing in new permanent secretaries and members of the state’s Public Complaints and anti-Corruption Commission. “The...
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By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has approved the creation of Ministry of Aviation and Technology in the state. The Secretary to the State Government and Coordinating Commissioner, Dr. Kenneth IGWE, announced this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abakaliki. The statement said: “In...
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi, on Tuesday said no power can deprive the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, of his mandate. Umahi, who made the assertion in Abakaliki, dedicated the victory of the All Progressives Congress in the State and across the country to God. According to him, those seeking to...
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has advised the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt zoning formula in determining new leaders for the 10th National Assembly (NASS). The governor gave the advice when he addressed State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari...
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said he was not against the South-East zone voting massively for Mr Peter Obi, during the Feb.25 presidential election. Umahi said this on Monday at the Ebonyi international airport, Onueke, while addressing stakeholders and people of Ezza, the clan where the airport is...
The Ebonyi Governor, Chief David Umahi’s younger brother, Austin, has said that he is eminently qualified to head the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor and his wife, Rachel, head the men and women wing of...
Gov David Umahi has lifted embargo on enthronement of traditional rulers in communities across the state. Umahi made the announcement on Saturday, during the All Progressive Congress (APC) Local Government Rally in Isu, the Headquarters of Onicha Local Government Area in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has declared a two-day public holiday from Thursday to Friday for all civil and public servants, including primary and secondary schools, for the collection of Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) in the state. Governor Umahi disclosed this in a statement...
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has granted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) free use of the State Stadium for its Presidential Campaign rally. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the PDP rally is slated to hold on Jan. 26 in Abakaliki. This is contained in a statement...
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has said that contrary to insinuations in some quarters, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Sen. Bola Tinubu, loves the Igbos. Umahi, who is the Chairman of South-East Governors’ Forum, stated this on Wednesday at Iboko, headquarters of Izzi Local Government Area, while...
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has kicked against denying political parties access to government-owned facilities in the ongoing campaign rallies in the state and the nation at large. He instructed the Ministry of Youth and Sports to grant the Labour Party (LP) the use of the State stadium for...
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi said the State Government would continue to work hard at ensuring that the masterminds of recent killings at Ekoli Edda in Afikpo South Local Government area of the state are arrested. Umahi made this known when he paid an unscheduled visited to the scene...
The Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi, said he would provide 10 boreholes for the people of Afikpo North local government area of the state as a way of tackling water scarcity in the area. Umahi said he would also construct modern toilets in the area within the next two weeks....
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has denied supporting the state governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odi for 2023 election. Governor Umahi debunked the report in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Chooks Oko in...
Gov David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the arrest of the state All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha and a party Chieftain, Chief Eni Chima over communal unrest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was a supremacy battle between supporters of Okoro-Emegha and Chima,...
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, has urged police personnel in Ebonyi to ensure that the incessant burning of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) offices ceases immediately. Baba gave the order on Friday in Abakaliki while addressing personnel of the force as part of activities marking his visit...
The Federal Government says it has recorded significant strides in the three major pillars of the present administration since 2015. The major pillars included security, economy and anti-corruption. President Muhammadu Buhari stated this at the Ebonyi Maiden Honours Awards at the state Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki on Thursday night....
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has been conferred with Great Grand Commander of Ebonyi Hall of fame, which is the highest honours award in the state. The conferment is contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mr...
The Federal High Court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi capital, has adjourned ruling on the matter concerning the Labour Party Senatorial candidate, Mr Linus Okorie, to November 22. The Presiding Judge, Justice Riman Fatun, said in Abakaliki on Friday that the adjourned date would be for definite hearing on the bail...
Rabi’u Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has enjoined Nigerians to shun tribal and religious sentiments by voting for competent candidates in 2023 general election. Kwakwanso said this on Wednesday in Abakaliki while interacting with newsmen during a visit to Ebonyi. “We are happy that both...