Ebonyi State Archives - News Desk Nigeria

‘My People Seek Balance’: Amasiri Spokesperson Condemns Ebonyi Government Over Land Dispute

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

Amasiri community in Ebonyi spokesperson Joy Idam says shutdown of schools, hospitals and markets has left residents dying and children losing an academic year. The Amasiri community in Ebonyi State Spokesperson Joy Idam has accused the state government of imposing punitive measures that have crippled the town following a lingering...

Gov Nwifuru urges Ebonyi youths to shun nationwide hunger protests

NewsDeskNgJul 31, 2024July 31, 20240

Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru has urged the youths of the state to shun the planned nationwide hunger protest slated for August 1. Nwifuru made the call on Wednesday at the stakeholders Youth Engagement Summit held at the Christian Ecumenical Centre in Abakiliki. The governor said his administration is committed...

Five feared dead as gunmen attack Ebonyi police station

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

The Ishieke Police Division in Ebonyi local government area of Ebonyi State came under heavy attack by unknown gunmen on Wednesday night. During the gun duel, five of the unknown gunmen were reportedly killed by the police. Newsmen learnt that the incident started around 9:30 pm with heavy shootings, forcing...

Ebonyi community gets monarch after 19 years

NewsDeskNgJun 14, 2024June 14, 20240

The people of Anioma Isu autonomous community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have elected and coronated Mr Wisdom Chukwuma Okoye, as their traditional ruler, after nineteen years. The event, which took place at the community playground, was graced by people from all walks of life, especially the...

NSCDC denies kidnapping man over land dispute with kinsman in Ebonyi

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2024June 13, 20240

The Ebonyi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has denied the news making the rounds that its operative abducted a native of Amaedim Ngwogwo community in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that some national dailies (NOT DAILY POST) had reported that the...

Stakeholders sign peace pact on Abomege, Ishinkwor land dispute

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Stakeholders of Abomege and Ishinkwor community, both in Onicha local government area of Ebonyi State, have signed peace pact to end the age-long land dispute that has claimed several lives and property. Performing the rite at the old Government House, EXCO chamber, Abakaliki at the weekend, leaders of both communities...

Gov Umahi kicks against denying political parties access to govt facilities

NewsDeskNgJan 6, 2023January 6, 20230

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State 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...