Nigerian and African soccer icon, Stephen Keshi dies of cardiac arrest, government pledges to immortalize memory
From Dianabasi Effiong, Calabar Former Nigeria soccer national team captain and coach has died. According to a statement by Keshi’s brother and manager, Emmanuel Ado for the Keshi family reads: “STEPHEN KESHI, CON, HAS GONE TO BE WITH HIS WIFE.” “With thanksgiving to God,the Ogbuenyi Fredrick Keshi family of... Read more
Nigeria’s States Endorse 22-Point Fiscal Action Plan
Nigeria’s component States have agreed to reform the finances of State and Local Governments under a Fiscal Sustainability Programme to ensure their long term viability. The 22-point fiscal reform action plan to be implemented by States under the Programme, mirrors the ongoing public financial management reforms being undertaken by... Read more
Ayade Inaugurates Cross River Green Police, Commissions 25 Pickup Trucks
Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar In demonstration of his avowed commitment to check deforestation, while maintaining a clean and green state, Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has inaugurated 1,500 Green Police volunteers to protect the state’s rainforest. The governor charged the volunteers who were drawn from the three senatorial districts... Read more
Umahi  extends olive branch to  Elechi
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has extended a  hand of friendship  to his immediate predecessor,  Chief Martin Elechi, by asking  him to forget the past and and join hands with him to rebuild the state. Umahi,  who spoke during this year’s Democracy Day celebration  at the Abakaliki Township Stadium, also... Read more
Welder, 38, To Die By Hanging Over Armed Robbery Delta
A Delta State High Court sitting at Obiaruku Judicial Division has sentenced a 38 year old Onyeka Ossai to death by hanging for armed robbery and attempted murder.   Justice Nduka Obi found the accused person guilty on the four count charge of conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder,... Read more
The truth about the Igbo Heroes Day massacre •The roles of Gov. Obiano, ComPol Hosea Karma and Army Commanders
By Southeast Based Coalition of Human Rights Organizations The Southeast Based Coalition of Human Rights Organizations (SBCHROs); comprising: Anambra State Branch of the Civil Liberties Organization (CLO), Center for Human Rights & Peace Advocacy (CHRPA), Human Rights Club (a project of LRRDC)(HRC), Forum for Justice, Equity & Defense of... Read more
Ebonyi procures 40 tractors to revolutionize rice production
The Ebonyi State Government has procured 40 tractors to rev up its  efforts to  revolutionise agriculture and turn around its economic fortune. Governor David Nweze Umahi announced this during the Democracy Day Celebration and one year anniversary of his administration at the Abakaliki Township Stadium. Umahi used the occasion... Read more
Flood ravages Ebonyi villages, famers seek FG’s help
  Farmlands in  five  communities in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have  been submerged by flood. The flood was caused by the blockade of a dam being constructed by the Federal Government in Npu,Anuri LGA  of Enugu state. The affected communities are Ameke, Okue, Amaokwe, and Ngwogwo.... Read more
Bayelsa ‎ Govt. confirms fresh attack on Agip, Aiteo by Niger Delta Avengers
Th‎e Bayelsa government on Saturday condemned the attack on ‎two crude trunk line operated by Aiteo and Agi‎p by new militant group, The Niger Delta Avengers. The militant group had earlier on Saturday claimed responsibility for the pipelines that convey crude to the Bonny and Brass Export terminals from... Read more
Umahi, an example of good leader- Jerry Gana
A former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, has applauded Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State for delivering good governance to the people of the state. Speaking in Abakaliki after accompanying Umahi on projects inspection and inauguration within the state capital, Gana said, “I feel immensely delighted to see... Read more