The development of Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Ebonyi State has been one of the major infrastructure projects associated with the administration of former governor David Nweze Umahi. When the airport was approaching its opening in April 2023, writer and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member Nwoba Chika Nwoba published a commentary highlighting its potential to … Read more
Ebonyi Hajj Funding Controversy: Government Corrects ₦551.5 Million Announcement The Ebonyi State Government faced public criticism in February 2025 following an announcement that the state executive council had approved ₦551.5 million for the sponsorship of Muslim pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information … Read more
The Ebonyi State Government issued a recruitment announcement in April 2023 directing newly employed staff of the state’s international airport in Ezza to report for deployment to their respective departments. The notice instructed the workers to resume at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023, and warned that failure to comply could lead to the … Read more
Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, is the father of Ebonyi State Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, who attracted nation wide public attention in December 2024 after reports emerged about his large family and his installation as the traditional ruler of Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Reports published at the time … Read more
Former Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Christopher Onu, was laid to rest in his hometown of Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Friday, November 8, 2024. The burial attracted prominent political leaders, government officials, religious leaders, family members and other sympathisers who gathered to honour the late statesman. Onu, … Read more
Former Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the age of 72. His death was confirmed by political leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and drew tributes from across Nigeria. Onu reportedly died after an illness at a hospital in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. However, … Read more
The 2023 presidential election remains an important chapter in Nigeria’s political history. Before the election, former President Muhammadu Buhari’s relationship with Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, generated considerable debate. Some Nigerians questioned Buhari’s level of commitment to Tinubu’s campaign, while others argued that his actions and public statements demonstrated support … Read more
Dr. Emmanuel Eze, PhD, a renowned printing expert and owner of Immaculate Printing Press, has built a reputable business serving governments, banks, and numerous institutions. A protege of the legendary Arthur Nwankwo of Ajalli, Dr. Eze hails from Izzi, Ebonyi State, and contested for the House of Representatives in 2023 on the Labour Party platform, … Read more
The following states have the highest military enrollment and high-ranking officers in the military and paramility in Nigeria indigenous to them: KogiBenueCross RiverPlateauOgunKanoKadunaEdo. The first four:KogiPlateauBenueCross River. Unfortunately, the first three are in the canines of serious insecurity. Why is this not reflecting in the security situations of the states? Tinubu no longer moves around. … Read more
The Ebonyi State Government, led by Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has officially announced the portfolios of its newly appointed commissioners. The announcement was made during their inauguration ceremony held at the Government House, Abakaliki. Governor Nwifuru, who had earlier nominated 35 commissioners subject to screening by the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, has now assigned … Read more