Gov Nwifuru seeks traditional, religious leaders’ support to end FGM

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has sought the support of traditional institutions, religious bodies, and community leaders in the fight to eliminate female genital mutilation.

Ebonyi assembly summons quarry companies over illegal operations

The parliament ordered the immediate closure of the illegal companies until they comply with the state government’s mining and safety laws for quarries.

Ebonyi assembly deputy speaker’s aide dies in road accident

He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the other victims of the accident and for Mr Eze’s soul to rest in peace.

I suspended Ebonyi commissioner because health ministry is ‘sick’: Gov Nwifuru

“When one is in a position of authority, such a person should know that it comes with lots of responsibilities,” said Mr Nwifiru.

Nwifuru to present N391 billion appropriation bill to Ebonyi assembly today

Governor Francis Nwifuru says the 2025 appropriation bill of over N391 billion is ready for presentation to the House of Assembly on Thursday.

Ebonyi lawmaker dumps LP, joins APC

The lawmaker said that he was happy to go back to his roots.

Governor Nwifuru’s estranged ally Odefa joins APC, dumps PDP

Mr Odefa is the elder brother of the current PDP national vice-chairman, South-East zone, Ali Odefa.

Voters’ apathy mar Ebonyi supplementary elections

Ebonyi Guber: PDP’s Odii, 12 others in INEC’s final list of candidates 

Ifeanyi Odii of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Francis Nwifuru, speaker of the Ebonyi House of Assembly and APC candidate, made the list.

Defection: Court fixes April 11 to rule on suit seeking Dogara’s sack

Justice Donatus Okorowo, who fixed the date, said though the judgment was earlier scheduled for Wednesday, it was not ready.