ebonyi state news

The Digest: The abducted traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike community in Ikwo Local Government Area, Ezeogo Francis Igwe, has been killed by his kidnappers, police have confirmed. Igwe, father of former Ebonyi Deputy Governor Kelechi Igwe, was abducted on Sunday, March 1, 2026, while on his way...

The Digest: The abducted traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike community in Ikwo Local Government Area, Ezeogo Francis Igwe, has been killed by his kidnappers, police have confirmed. Igwe, father of former Ebonyi Deputy Governor Kelechi Igwe, was abducted on Sunday, March 1, 2026, while on his way...

The Digest: Gunmen have abducted Elder Francis Igwe, father of former Ebonyi State Deputy Governor Kelechi Igwe, while he was on his way to church on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at Ndufu-Alike community in Ikwo Local Government Area when armed men on a motorcycle intercepted his...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Amasiri in Ebonyi State following the discovery of shallow graves containing mutilated bodies, days after four people were beheaded in a violent land dispute. Army spokesperson Olabisi Ayeni stated the joint operation with other agencies is...

The Digest: A violent attack on the Okporojo community in Oso Edda, Ebonyi State, has left many feared dead and others abducted. The assault occurred on the afternoon of January 29, 2026, with reports indicating armed assailants set houses ablaze and beheaded at least five victims, taking...

The Digest: Osborne Umahi, son of Minister of Works David Umahi, has been elected as the APC candidate for the Ohaozara Local Government chairmanship election in Ebonyi State. Running unopposed, he secured all 54 delegate votes in the primary held at Obiozara Primary School in Uburu. In his...

The Digest: Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced a ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for all categories of civil servants in the state, describing it as a measure to cushion economic hardship during the festive season. Key Points: The bonus will be paid to all civil servants without...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abakaliki has nullified the 2024 local government elections in Ebonyi State, effectively sacking all 13 council chairmen and their councillors. The court ruled that the election conducted by the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) was...

The Digest: Ebonyi State Police have arrested the General Overseer of Champion the Truth Cathedral, Bishop Ndibueze Okorie, for allegedly exploiting a 22-year-old sickle cell patient. According to police confirmation and a viral testimony, the cleric is accused of coercing the vulnerable woman...

The Digest: A clash between police and civil defence operatives at a quarry site in Ebonyi left one police officer dead. Authorities say the confrontation began during an attempted arrest, sparking questions about inter-agency rivalries. Key Points: A clash occurred at a mining site in...

The Digest: Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended a total of 87 government officials, including commissioners and permanent secretaries, for failing to attend an important state function. Edward Nnachi reports that the governor announced the one-month working suspension...

The Digest: Two sisters, Juliet and Ngozi Nancy Chukwu, have been arrested by Enugu State police for orchestrating the kidnapping of their brother, Friday Chukwu. They allegedly demanded N30m ransom for his release. The pair is a security agent, and their actions raise concerns about internal...