Before the advent of the administration of Governor David Umahi Nweze, water supply in Ebonyi State was one of those problems long declared to be intractable by preceding administrations. But that era is seemingly fading into oblivion with the breakthroughs recorded by the Umahi administration in the areas of regular water generation and distribution in both the urban and rural areas of the state. Precisely, on the 25th of August, Nkaliki, the headquarters of Abakaliki local government area was agog with highly excited Ebonyians and other stakeholders in the present development agenda, as the state government led by Chief Umahi…
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Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the legislative re-run elections, has commended the conduct of the state and national assembly re-run elections in Rivers South East Senatorial District particularly in Gokana Local Government Area. Speaking to newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Ward 16 Unit 10 Bera in Gokana Local Government Area at about 11:55am, Abe said although he had got reports about few cases of late arrival of materials and ballot box snatching, which he said was promptly responded to by security operatives, so far the conduct appears impressive. He commended the law enforcement…
The Government of Ebonyi State has been lauded by the House of Representatives Committee on Works for complying with quality standard in the construction of federal roads in the state. The committee made the commendation when its members led by Toby Okechukwu inspected the Nkalagu-Ehamufu Road, Abakaliki-Afikpo Road and the Amasiri-Okposi-Uburu Road which are currently being reconstructed by the Governor David Umahi-led administration. The inspection on Tuesday by the committee is a part of the overseight function of Federal Government roads in the states of the federation. Okechukwu told journalists that what they had seen was a clear manifestation that…
The Government of Ebonyi State has inaugurated a seven-man committee on sensitization and monitoring of the enrollment and registration of Ebonyians and legal residents into the Data Base of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Kenneth Uhuo-led committee has a mandate to assist and collaborate with the NIMC to ensure that every resident of the state got registered. The Principal Secretary to the Governor, Chief Clement Nweke while inuagurating the committee in the Government House, Abakaliki on Friday, explained that the committee became necessary following recent revelation by the NIMC that only five per cent of Ebonyi residents had registered…
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has said that his agricultural policy which resulted in massive rice production this year was an inspiration from God. He stated this while interacting with journalists shortly after inspectiing the Akanu Ibiam flyover in Abakaliki. “Many things we do in Ebonyi State, we don’t do by our power nor by our might. They are inspirations from God,”he was quoted as saying in a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anya. Engr. Umahi, who identified corruption as the cause of economic challenges facing the nation, noted that leaders would not…
Pilgrimage beneficiaries from among Kwara South constituents have today, December 8, 2016, organized a special prayer for Senator Rafiu Ibrahim for his act of godliness. The lawmaker, who represents the Senatorial district at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, was deemed worthy of the prayer for sponsoring a score of faithful Christians to perform pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Held at his constituency office in Omupo (Ajase-Ipo road), the prayer session had in attendance: leaders of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kwara South branch, the prospective pilgrims, members of the empowerment committee, party members and the representative of the legislator, Hon.…
…For over 3 months the social media has been awashed of the news of the Supreme Court case. …The case has come and gone and Governor Ben Ayade has emerged victorious. …In celebrating his victory he must immediately get down to work. The governor must as a matter of urgency focus on the following areas of note. 1. Education: No nation can do well without quality and sound Education. As a Professor he must immediately revamped the decayed Educational system by providing state of the art Educational facilities. Modern laboratories, electronic libraries, and the provision of a comfortable learning environment…
Landmark deal will see new long term investment injected into the development, training and support of West African Football over the next 12 years Every West Zone A and West Zone B Cup match to be broadcast for the first time, exclusively by FOX Sports, across Africa with the ambition to air globally A full roster of sporting events created, including two bi-annual zone tournaments and quarterly events for men’s, women’s and youth teams On 9th of December 2016, FOX Sports, the global leader in premium sports broadcasting, today announced a new multi-year partnership with the West African Football Union…
If we look at global headlines, it’s easy to conclude that much of the continent is still marred by internal strife and political uncertainty. But these headlines don’t tell the full story, as the African continent is currently experiencing unprecedented growth due to many factors. There are plenty of promising trends that should stimulate interest in the continent by both global and local investors. Here are four promising facts about the African economy. Demographics Demographics are a central factor to any economic growth. There is currently a steady demographic growth across the continent, with its population set to quadruple by…
…Ikuru goes into hiding as his entire political structure collapses into APC …Rivers APC hails Ogbakor Ikwere for filing behind Andrew Uchendu, … Urges Sekibo and Ideozu to emulate Nwogu The camp of Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has finally crumbled in Rivers South East Senatorial Zone with barely two days to go to the December 10, 2016 rescheduled rerun parliamentary elections in the State. This follows the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) strongman, Chief Olaka Nwogu, to sacrifice his senatorial ambition and join forces with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, Olaka…
Due to the incessant accidents occurring at the Abakaliki-Afikpo Federal road, Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi led administration thought it wise to embark on reconstructing 14km section of the road in order to save the lives of Ebonyians. 1. Men at work at the section of the Abakaliki-Afikpo Federal road in Ebonyi State: 2. Already Asphalted section of Abakaliki-Afikpo Federal Road in Ebonyi State:
The Southwest Zonal Chairman/National Vice Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Makanjuola Ogundipe, has accused lawyers of contributing to the crisis ricking the party. He said the PDP is being torn apart by rebellious elements. Ogundipe said the judgment of the Court of Appeal which restored Mr. Eyitayo Jegede as the party’s candidate in the Ondo State governorship race, was a result of a misrepresentation of facts. The PDP chief, in a statement yesterday, said: “These lawyers intentionally did not present all the facts of the case that was tried at the Federal High Court to the Hon.…
In the midst of economic recession, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State is not relenting on his electoral promises to the good people of Ikwo LGA. Ride on the David of our time. Ikwo people are solidly behind you. Akabaraoha is working, Ebonyi is on the rise.
Ajala Adeyinka Samson is one among the uppermost CEOs in the fast-growing bookmaking business in Nigeria; he is the founder and director of sport-betting company, SureBet247. Ajala, who hails from Okemesi in Ekiti State, was recently honored on Tuesday 6th December at the University of Ibadan (UI), for his dedicated and selfless services to the department of Educational Management. However, this award is coming many years after he left the department as one of the most active executive of his time and the indelible landmarks he left behind still speak volumes and this has prompted the present executive of the…
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi has called on residents to protect their permanent voter cards (PVC) against the activities of unscrupulous elements moving from house to house in the state to collect PVCs in the name of registering them as political party members. Umahi gave the advice during a special church and thanksgiving service organised for him and his wife, Rachel Umahi, by the Abakaliki Diocese of the Anglican Church on Sunday. The governor, according to a statement on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anya, described the activities of the “unscrupulous elements” as a desperate…
Recent research complied by the University of Arizona and the MSN online department showed that the number of people with diabetes is continuing to increase. In fact, the growth is much faster than was anticipated just a few years ago. From 2010 to 2012, we saw a staggering increase of 1%; that’s over 1.7 million new cases of people with diabetes in just two years. If the trend continues, experts predict that 1 in 3 people in the United States will have diabetes by 2050. These stats are not only surprising, but also alarming. As the number of people with…
See the pictures from the PIB Public Hearing at the Nigerian Senate today in Abuja. 1. Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (Center), with Chairman Senate Committee on Downstream Petroleum, Senator Kabiru Marafa (Left), and Chairman Senate Committee on Upstream Petroleum, Senator Donald Omotayo Alasoadura at the Senate Public Hearing on the The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). 2. Cross-section of Participants at the Senate Public Hearing on the The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB): 3. Cross-section of Participants at the Senate Public Hearing on the The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB): 4. Distinguished Senators at the Senate Public Hearing on the The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB): 5. Senate President, Dr. Abubakar…
… CSCEOS tells Aregbesola, Speaker, Assembly … Alleges EFCC of complicity A civil group, the Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun State (CSCEOS) has declared that the National Assembly has the right and power as part of its oversight functions, to probe the State government finances under the watch of Mr. Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola in line with section 62(1&2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, saying that Mr. Aregbesola and Mr. Najeem Salaam and other twenty-five(25) members of the Rubber Stamp State House of Assembly were ignorant of the law and Constitutional provisions of the Federal Republic of…
In preparation for Christmas celebration, Governor David Umahi led government has commenced beautification of the Ebonyi State capital, Abakaliki. See more pictures of the job done below:
The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) says its attention has been drawn to the ruling made today in respect of TAI rerun elections and wished to state that at no time did Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court sitting Port Harcourt nullify and/or ordered for a fresh rerun election in Tai. The APC in a statement signed by its Spokesman, Senibo Chris Finebone said, Justice Liman’s “order for the conclusion of the Tai rerun is merely in tandem with the position already announced by INEC that the Commission will conduct elections in some wards and…