Gunmen had in the early hours of April 12 attacked Ebele village, Ngbo in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State reportedly killing an unspecified number of people. The attackers were said to have invaded the village through Agila community, a border town between Ebonyi and Benue States which have been enmeshed in a boundary … Read more
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has asked Nigerian youths to forget about government jobs which according to him, adds no profit to their destiny. Umahi further blamed the increasing rate of kidnapping, armed robbery, bandits, cultism and killings in Nigeria on youths’ quest for quick wealth. The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement AGENCY (NDLEA) Ebonyi state command has called for robust public enlightenment to rid the society of illicit drug peddling as the agency arrested ten drug dealers with some substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa. The Agency’s Commandant in Ebonyi, Umar Isa Adoro, who made the disclosure said the arrest … Read more
Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has sworn in two new judges to join state’s judiciary, urging them to uphold their oath of office. The newly sworn in judges are Nicholas Nwode and Emmanuel Ogbunnefi. While congratulating the appointees on their appointment, Umahi warned them against betraying the trust reposed in them by the public. … Read more
Chief Whip of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nwuruku Humphrey, removed. The Chief Whip of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nwuruku Humphrey has been removed after he refused to join the All Progressives Congress, APC. Hon. Nwuruku was removed on Monday, Ekohotblog gathered. Sources reveal that since State Governor, David Nweze … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has sacked the coordinators of Ivo and Echiele Development Centres, Okorie Daniel and Fabian Ovoke, respectively. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kenneth Ugbala, announced this on Thursday while speaking on the state-owned radio station. Ugbala said, “His Excellency, the Governor of Ebonyi … Read more
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abakaliki, on Thursday, remanded one Ndubuisi Ogbonnaya in prison for allegedly violating a six-year-old child. The 27-year-old, was said to have taken the victim to his house and defiled her. PUNCH METRO reports that the victim’s father was said to have noticed that blood was gushing … Read more
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that its political strength in Ebonyi State and the entire South East region was never in doubt. PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus, stated this in his address at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. Secondus who made the statement … Read more
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently in Ebonyi State as Governor David Umahi officially defects to the party. Eko Hot Blog gathers that his Deputy, Eric Igwe at the event announced that he will be joining his principal in the APC. “Where you go I will go, where … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 19TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has dissolved the party’s Ebonyi State Working Committee. Yekini Nabena, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, made the announcement in a statement Wednesday night. He said the decision followed refusal of factions to withdraw court cases as directed by the National Executive Committee … Read more
More details have emerged from Ebonyi Governor, Dave Umahi’s meeting with the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the Governor’s planned defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). An APC chieftain in Ebonyi, Elias Mbam spoke with newsmen on Monday in Abakaliki on the outcome of the meeting. As gathered by Eko Hot … Read more
Nigeria Police have arrested seven armed robbers including two soldiers, one serving, one dismissed, for alleged robbery of a bullion van in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The report revealed that the incident caused the death of four Nigeria police officers, leaving scores injured. The report also state that the bullion van was coming from Enugu State … Read more
Three kidnapped by community youths after business owner absconds with community funds One of the kidnapped persons, Chioma narrates her ordeal, forced to have sex with brother A 20-year-old woman, identified as Chioma Dioke, narrated how she was abducted, repeatedly raped by abductors and forced to have sexual intercourse with her brother while they were … Read more
Tragedy struck in Ebonyi State on Tuesday, July 28 as a pregnant woman and her 5-year-old daughter were crushed to death by an oncoming trailer. The yet-to-be identified woman and her child were on their way to a food market located in Ndubia, Izzi LGA of Ebonyi State to sell cassava in order to pay … Read more
Ebonyi State government has announced that schools in the state will remain closed, until further notice The Deputy Governor, Barr. Kelechi Igwe made this known in a statement signed by his Press secretary, Mr. Monday Uzor. This comes after the Federal Government had announced the COVID-19 guidelines for schools resumption amid the pandemic currently affecting … Read more
Ebonyi State COVID-19 death cases hit six as the state records three new cases. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Daniel Umezuruike, made the announcement on Tuesday during a meeting of the state Anti-COVID-19 Task Force at the Old Government House, Abakaliki, Dr. Umezuruike confirmed that the state has a total of 508 confirmed cases, … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force has reportedly arrested the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), Ebonyi State chapter, Comrade Tony Nwizi. The chairman alleged arrest was followed by the directives issued by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, according to report. Police spokesperson in the state, Loveth Odah, who reacted to the arrest, however, said … Read more
Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor revealed this in a statement he personally signed. Umahi said he is asymptotic and has since isolated himself in line with protocols by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Channels TV reports. Read also: Evacuation: 9 Nigerians Stopped From Boarding Flight … Read more
The Ebonyi State Police Command on Friday arraigned a 20-year-old man, one Obiemezie Chiekezie, before an Ebonyi State magistrate’s court, sitting in Abakaliki for allegedly stealing the phone of a female magistrate. The magistrate, Mrs Ezeugo Esther, was reportedly jogging along Nna Street in the Udensi area of state capital around 5.30am when the suspect … Read more
The Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, awaits coronavirus test result as he told Newsmen that he has sent his sample to the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC). The governor stated this in Abakaliki on Thursday during the swearing-in of some newly appointed government officials. He said that he is prompted to go for the test … Read more