Tag: #Ebonyi
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SOUTH EAST STATES SHUT DOWN IN #FREENNAMDIKANUNOW PROTEST AMID HEAVY SECURITY
Activities came to a halt across Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi states on Monday as residents observed the #FreeNnamdikanunow protests led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. Major markets, schools, banks, and public spaces in Enugu and Ebonyi were shut down, while roads in the region saw minimal traffic amid tight security with police and military…
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EBONYI GOVERNMENT STARTS N10 BILLION GRATUITY PAYOUT TO LG RETIREES
Over 4,000 retired local government workers begin receiving their overdue gratuities, bringing relief and dignity. The Ebonyi State Government has begun releasing N10 billion for the payment of gratuities to over 4,000 retired local government area workers. The move is part of the state’s effort to address a backlog of unpaid benefits, marking a significant…
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NCDC REPORTS 166 LASSA FEVER DEATHS IN NIGERIA, CASE FATALITY RATE RISES TO 18.5%
Despite fewer cases, delayed treatment and poor health-seeking fuel more fatalities, especially in five key states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed 166 deaths from Lassa fever between January and September 2025, with a fatality rate of 18.5%, up from 16.9% in the same period of 2024. A total of 895…
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MALE FEMINIST NETWORK LAUNCHED IN ABAKALIKI TO FIGHT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
New initiative mobilizes men as active allies for gender justice and women’s rights in Ebonyi. Neighbourhood Environment Watch (NEW) Foundation unveiled the Male Feminist Network (MFN) in Abakaliki to engage men in combating gender-based violence and harmful cultural practices. Supported by Centre LSD and the Ford Foundation, MFN aims to train 1,000 male leaders and…
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NIGERIAN ARMY SCORES BIG AGAINST TERRORISTS, KILLS NOTORIOUS COMMANDER ABU NAZIR
The Nigerian Army has delivered a major blow to terrorist groups by killing Amirul Fiya, aka Abu Nazir, along with other suspects, rescuing kidnapped victims, and seizing weapons across multiple states. Between Thursday and Saturday, troops repelled attacks, neutralized threats, and recovered arms in Borno, Zamfara, and Ebonyi. Swift joint operations with Civilian Task Forces…
