The Financial Secretary of the Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Okenwa Uka, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to order investigation and prosecution, with appropriate sanctions, of the Officer-in-Charge of the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Enugu State Police Command, DSP Chidobe Ekeleme, for alleged corrupt practices and criminal conduct capable of tarnishing the image of the Force.
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The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cletus Ofoke, made this known on Friday while briefing newsmen on the provisions of the new law.
The Commissioner for Internal Security and Border Peace, Stanley Emegha, revealed this on Thursday at a joint briefing by selected members of the State Executive Council.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has undertaken to absorb into its employ all First Class graduates of Economics from Ebonyi State.
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo UK and Northern Ireland has said it would continue to support the activities of the South East Governors as they intensify efforts to rid the zone of armed herdsmen terrorizing the area.
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi on Thursday effected minor cabinet reshuffle while appointing a new commissioner.
The Police Command in Ebonyi on Sunday confirmed the death of eight persons in Ukwagba, Mgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state, by suspected attackers from Agila in Benue.
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum has condemned the recent raid on the Abuja residence of Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State.
The party described the invasion as “felonious, a direct attack on our democratic order and vicious violation of the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which cannot be justified under any guise.
The members in a communique signed by the State Attorney-General, Cletus Ofoke, and the Secretary to the State Government, Kenneth Ugbala, made available to newsmen on Thursday, described the act as senseless, cowardly, shameful and flagrant abuse of the Governor’s human rights and the desecration of his immunity.
Addressing State House Correspondents after the meeting held behind closed doors, Umahi, who led other Governors and leaders of Ndigbo from all segments of life, revealed that they met with the President to intimate him on a number of issues affecting the South East, with security and critical infrastructure topping the list.
The Peoples Democratic Movement has rejectedthe judgement of the Ebonyi State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abakaliki, which upheld Governor Dave Umahi’s victory in the April 9 governorship election.
The Minority Caucus Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndidi Elumelu, has decried the alleged raid on the Abuja residence of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi, the Chairman, South East Governors Forum.
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps on Tuesday inaugurated its Agro-Rangers unit to check farmers and herders clashes in the state.
The development formed part of the decisions in the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the Government House, Abakaliki.
They dismissed the claim at a news conference in Abakaliki on Friday and urged Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State to quickly intervene to resolve the impasse.
This development was made known to newsmen by the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr. Ogbonnaya Obasi, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of Wednesday’s State Executive Council Meeting.
At least two persons were feared dead with over five others hospitalised following a clash between Ebonyi State Government officials and traders at Abakpa Main Market, Abakaliki on Wednesday.
The Ebonyi State Government on Tuesday announced the removal of the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ken Uhuo.
Dr. Kenneth Ugbala, the Secretary to the State Government, said in a statement on Monday that Otah was suspended for “lack of commitment and seriousness in discharging his duties”.