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The Ebonyi State Pipe Production Factory has commenced full Operation, Governor's Aid declares. The Ebonyi State Pipe Production Factory was built by the Governor Martin Nwancho Elechi's administration. The pipe production factory has over the years laid moribund without any attention. Recently, the Governor, His Excellency Gov. Francis Nwifuru declared his interest to revitalize the factory and bring it back to full production operation. The repair commenced last year as reported by various media, following a media tour to mark the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) week in the state. According to s post made by Mr. Nwankwo Boniface, a special Assistant to Ebonyi State Government on documentation, the Governor's aid declared that the factory has commenced full production operation and hence, implored the general Public to order their pipes from the state owned factory. Here is the full text: "Are you aware that the Ebonyi State Pip...

The management of Anglia Ruskin University has confirmed the arrival of the sponsored students from Ebonyi, State Nigeria. In a post made on the university's Facebook page, it was stated that the students have arrived the university and they have been able to meet with the faculty members including their head of school.  The post reads:  "Today we were delighted to welcome our sponsored students from Ebonyi, Nigeria to our Cambridge campus. During the welcome event students had the opportunity to meet key faculty members including their Head of School, Student Outcomes Tutor and Director of the International Office, Simon Wood.   We look forward to seeing the success of our sponsored students over the coming trimester!" Remember that it was announced earlier last week that Ebonyi State Government had taken a bold step in bridging the technological gap between Nigerian Universities and her foreign counterparts. This led to his decisions to spon...

Fountain University, located at the heart of Osogbo, Osun State capital, is a private institution approved by Nigerian University Commission in the year 2007 About the Job. The university is currently seeking to hire a service of an experienced external financial auditor. This is in accordance to constitutional provisions which requires that the financial accounts of the university be audited by an external auditor appointed by the University Council. Application is hereby requested from qualified audit firms with a proven track records in university finance audits. Mode of application Submit (10) copies of photo typed application. Addressed to the registrar, Fountain University, Osogbo. Requirements.   Corporate profile of principal partners and key audit personnel.   Evidence of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Evidence of a Practice License from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ni geria (ICAN). Verifiable evidence of experience as an audit firm. ...

For the past few years, Nigeria have been faced with cascades of security challenges; ranging from banditry, kidnapping, unaddressed killings and terror groups. ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI As part of Nigerian police's effort in maintaining public safety, the Nigerian police operatives at the Imo State police command have achieved a great milestone following a coordinated operation aimed at dislodging the criminal elements from their hideouts on Friday, 24 Jan 25. According to a post made by Nigerian Police on her  X (Twitter) handle @PoliceNG E-signed by Force Public Relation Officer, ACP A Adejobi,  Operatives from the Command Tactical Unit following credible information, launched a coordinated operation which bursted the hideout of the terror group at Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. The post reads, "The operation resulted in the neutralization of 6 members of the terrorist group, with 3 being ESN kingpins identified as Ifeanyi Anayo a.k.a. Zuma De Roc...

The Joint Admission Matriculation Board approved a new Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination English text, "the Lekki Headmaster" for the year 2025/2 The literary work is aimed at equiping the candidates with some basic English grammar and choice of words and as well to  portray the assiduous works and dedication of the Headmaster in giving the school the standard it deserves. Author :  Kabir Alabi Garba  Class : Fiction  First published June 2023 About the author Kabir Alabi is an Sound State born journalist with PhD in mass communication.  On 15th January, 2025, Mr Alabi made an X post to announce the endorsement of his book by the university admission buddy and as well to celebrate the feat. Here is his post: "This is to announce that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has endorsed The Lekki Headmaster, a novel by me, Kabir Alabi Garba, as the reading text for the Use of English paper in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculatio...

Following the public announcement by the Ebonyi State Government Press Center for the official flag off of the State's local and international scholarship grants to her indigent students spearheaded by His Excellency Rt Hon. Francis Nwifuru, the Governor on Saturday 18th January flagged off the ceremony, an event held at the Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Abakaliki. Remember that early last year, the Governor has announced the willingness of his government to ensure rapid manpower development and youth Empowerment. Following this, he announced a scholarship opportunity which about 1000 indigents students of the state will be granted scholarships to pursue either postgraduate or undergraduate programs both overseas and within Nigeria. On the Ceremony held at the Airport, 204 beneficiaries were airlifted from the airport to their respective universities of choice abroad. While the 541 beneficiaries who are to pursue their programs locally had already begun since la...

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 9, Umuahia has paid a courtesy visit to the Ebonyi State Government. This was contained in Facebook post from the Governor's verified Facebook page on Monday. According to the post, the meeting was an opportunity to discuss community policing, welfare and rewards in Nigeria. The Governor,  His Excellency Rt Hon. Francis Nwifuru expressed his satisfaction with the caliber of individuals who man the security architecture of Nigeria. He stated the readiness of Ebonyi State Government to work with the police senior officer in conjunction with the commissioner of police in the State. Below are the words of the Governor  "I am particularly impressed by the caliber of personalities managing the security of our Nation, Nigeria.  Today, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 9 Umuahia, AIG Suleiman Yusuf was at my office on a courtesy visit. I listened to him with rapt attention and he is a square peg...