The Spokesman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ebonyi State Chapter, Chika Nwoba is still languishing in Abakaliki Correctional Centre despite being granted bail. DAILY POST reports that Nwoba’s ordeal started in February when he accused the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Oguzor Offia-Nwali of embezzling the sum of N3 million meant […]
Gov Nwifuru increases workers’ salary by N10,000, approves recruitment of 1,700 teachers
Ebonyi State governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru has approved the increment of civil servants’ salaries by N10,000. He also approved the recruitment of 1,700 teachers to remedy the shortage of personnel in the public primary and secondary schools. The governor made the pronouncement on May 1, 2024, during the Workers’ Day celebration at Pa Ngele […]
Ebonyi LG poll: No imposition of candidates – Gov Nwifuru
Ahead of the July 20, 2024, local government election in Ebonyi State, Governor Francis Nwifuru, has assured that the imposition of candidates will be vehemently resisted. The Governor who stated this during a church service at the Government House Chapel, promised that a level playing ground would be provided for all the aspirants. According to […]
Alleged N3bn scam: Gov Nwifuru orders whistleblower’s release from detention
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the immediate release of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Publicity Secretary, Mr Chima Nwoba, from detention. Nwifuru made the disclosure on Sunday during a Holy Mass at the Government House Chapel, Centenary City, in Abakaliki. He told the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr Oguzor Offia-Nwali, […]
Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru warns defectors against forming groups in APC
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has called on the new entrants into the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, to refrain from any act capable of causing crises or disunity in the party. He stated this yesterday at the Ezza North Local Government Area during the funeral ceremony of late HRH, Christopher […]
N111.24bn debt: ‘Ebonyi did not borrow from World Bank, IMF’ – Gov Nwifuru
The Ebonyi State Government has debunked the report that it was among the states that borrowed N111.24 billion from domestic and foreign financiers in its first six months in office. The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Leonard Uguru, affirmed that Governor Francis Nwifuru has not borrowed from either internal or foreign creditors since he […]
Gov Nwifuru makes case for improved finding for judiciary
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has commended the nation’s judiciary for living up to its calling as the last hope of the common man. The governor also made a case for increased funding of the judiciary to ensure quick dispensation of justice for the greater good of all. Nwifuru made the case on Sunday at […]
Eld-el-Fitr: Gov Nwifuru falicitates with Muslims, urges Nigerians to eschew bitterness
As Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru has admonished all Nigerians to eschew bitterness and resentment and re-commit themselves to love, unity and peace for the development of the country. Nwifuru made the call in a statement to mark the Eid al-Fitr. He described occasion as a moment […]
Ebonyi: Anyim, Egwu, Umahi, Nwifuru unite at ex-gov Elechi’s birthday
After years of loggerheads, leaders of Ebonyi State including Governor Francis Nwifuru, former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, former governors Sam Egwu, David Umahi and Martin Elechi, seem to have settled their differences. The leaders have not been attending public functions together until Tuesday, when all of them gathered to celebrate the 83rd birthday of […]
Easter: Gov Nwifuru pledges commitment to alleviate poverty, suffering in Ebonyi
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has said that he is aware of the plights faced by the people and noted that efforts are on ground to ameliorate the current economic hardship. Nwifuru made the disclosure in an Easter message he personally signed and enjoined Ebonyians to remain steadfast and supportive as his government is […]