Ebonyi
Lives lost as cement mixer truck rams into shops
The Igbeagu community in Ebonyi State was thrown into mourning on Wednesday following a ghastly motor accident that claimed three lives and left several others injured along the ever-busy Enugu–Abakaliki–Ogoja highway. The crash, which occurred at Nwanwu Junction around mid-morning, also destroyed roadside shops and stalls, leaving behind scenes of devastation and grief. Eyewitness accounts […]
Collapsed pit claims lives at Ebonyi mining site
A tragic incident has once again thrown the Ihietutu Community in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State into mourning, following the collapse of a lead mining pit at the Ajirija site over the weekend. The accident claimed the lives of two miners and left three others with severe injuries. According to reports, the […]
Couple Murdered Amid Longstanding Land Dispute
A wave of fear has swept through the Ihie Autonomous Community in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, after the gruesome murder of a respected farmer, Chief Lazarus Ivoke, and his wife, in a chilling attack linked to a lingering land dispute. The couple, described by residents as hardworking and peace-loving, had gone […]
Ebonyi Flood Kills 8, Destroys 800 Farmlands
A devastating flood has struck Enohia Itim community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, claiming the lives of eight people and destroying more than 800 farmlands, including a large plantain plantation. The incident occurred on Friday, August 1, 2025, following persistent rainfall that overwhelmed the area. Confirming the tragedy, the Councilor representing Itim […]
BREAKING: Ebonyi Governor Suspends 87 Officials Over Absenteeism
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 senior government officials for failing to attend a significant state-organized function, in a disciplinary move that underscores his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on negligence and dereliction of duty. The sweeping suspension was announced in an official statement released on Monday night by the Chief Press Secretary […]
Don’t Demolish Our Homes – Ebonyi Residents Appeal to Governor
The Ebonyi State Government’s Planned Road Expansion Triggers Widespread Appeal from Property Owners and Residents The Ebonyi State Government’s decision to expand several major roads within the Abakaliki metropolis has sparked strong appeals from affected property owners and residents. The planned widening of roads such as Afikpo Road, Old Ogoja Road, Ojeowere Street, and Vanco-Waterworks […]
Man Arraigned for Allegedly Killing Uncle, Drinking his Blood
A 40-year-old man, Emmanuel Nwedu, in community of Ugboenyim in Ebonyi State, was arraigned before Magistrates’ Court 11 in Abakaliki on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, for allegedly murdering his uncle, Godwin Nwedu, and engaging in a horrifying act of drinking the victim’s blood after the killing. According to the prosecution, the alleged crime took place […]
JAMB begins Rescheduled UTME for Candidates Affected by Technical Glitches
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) today, following disruptions experienced by some candidates during the initial exercise. The rescheduling comes in response to a combination of technical malfunctions and human errors that impacted the smooth conduct of the original examination. According to The Nation, JAMB […]
Gunmen Kidnap Female Govt Official
The men brandished firearms, overpowered her, and hauled her away to an unknown destination Unknown assailants kidnapped Mrs. Blessing Adagba, serving as the Coordinator of the Ngbo Central Development Centre in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, in the early hours of Thursday. In the community of Okposhi Eheku, the incident that took […]
8000 Apply for 100 Vacant Positions in Teaching Hospital
Over 8,000 applicants competed for a total of 100 positions across clinical and non-clinical cadres during the exercise An ongoing recruitment exercise was held by the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) at Uburu, which is located in the Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi state with more than 8,000 individuals participated in the […]