…compensation, but that the order was not carried out until 2025, when Governor Francis Nwifuru lifted Idenyi's suspension. These claims could not be independently verified.Idenyi remembered for academic excellenceBeyond the controversy, both Ojiabor and the Igboesa General Assembly paid tribute to Idenyi's scholarly le…

…chairmen in Ebonyi to be removed for failing to deliver APC Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has equally drawn criticisms after warning newly inaugurated local government chairmen that they would be removed from office if they failed to deliver their councils to the APC in 2027. Responding to allegations by oppo…

…governor threatens to sack council chairLegit.ng earlier reported that Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru issued a direct warning to newly sworn-in council chairmen at their inauguration in Abakaliki.Nwifuru told the 13 chairmen their continued stay in office depends on how their councils perform for the APC in the 2027 e…

…has continued to generate controversy since its release.Chinedu Ogah raises concern over Francis Nwifuru, governor of Ebonyi’s omission from President Bola Tinubu’s campaign council. Photo campaign: Nwifuru’s omission ignites concernIn the same vein, Chinedu Ogah, the member representing Ikwo/Ezza South federal constit…

…₦20,000 each. Photo governor raises NYSC allowance Recall that Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru approved a ₦30,000 monthly stipend for NYSC corps members deployed to the state.The announcement came during the swearing-in of 2026 Batch 'B' Stream II corps members at the NYSC camp in Afikpo.The NYSC State Coordi…

…voting at his Onuofukulu polling unit in Umunaga, Uburu, Ohaozara. Ori thanked Governor Francis Nwifuru for what he described as the peaceful atmosphere in the state and commended the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSIEC, for organising the election. He said the turnout at the polling unit demonstrated…

…HRH Eze Charles Mkpuma (Ezeburugbala III) of Ezama Kingdom, who welcomed Governor Francis Nwifuru, called for support for the Governor to succeed in office. He urged the governor to complete the Ring Road that connects Ezza people and settle the traditional stool tussle of Izzo community in Ezilo to bring lasting peace…

…bid are listed below:Abia (Alex Otti)Anambra (Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo)Ebonyi (Francis Nwifuru)Enugu (Peter Mbah)Imo (Hope Uzodimma)

…The coalition also appealed to the Ebonyi State House of Assembly and Governor Francis Nwifuru to intervene in the matter in the interest of electricity consumers. Responding, Head of Communications, Eastland Electricity Distribution Limited (EEDL), a subsidiary of EEDC, Ezeagu, said the company remained committed to s…

…Ebonyi has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring support for Gov. Francis Nwifuru. The group attributed its decision to what it described as the governor's good performance in office. The defectors, led by the LP State Secretary and Coordinator of the Labour Movement in Ebonyi, Mr Igiri Innocent, a…

…to ongoing military operations nationwide. Also speaking, Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, described the siting of the depot in the state as a critical national asset. He said the facility had improved security, stimulated economic activities and created opportunities for residents of Ebonyi State and neighbouri…