Ebonyi Govt begins boundary demarcation between Abaomege, Ishinkwo

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1 year ago

February 19, 2025

The Ebonyi State Government has commenced the demarcation of the boundary between the two communities of Abomege and Ishinkwo in Onicha Local Government Area of the state.

A viral Facebook video, circulated by the Public Relations Officer of the local government area, Omenkannaya Orogwu, via his Facebook page, shows earth-moving machines under the supervision of the local government chairman, Ikechukwu Ogbuoffia, accompanied by security agents, executing the demarcation.

In the video, Orogwu, who traced the hostilities between the people of Abomege and Ishinkwo back to 1912, claimed that over 1,000 lives had been lost in the conflict.

He stated in the video: “This marks the commencement of the boundary demarcation between the Abomege and Ishinkwo communities. We are here to witness this historic moment in the lives of these communities.

“Recall that the hostilities between the two communities began as far back as 1912. But today, to the glory of God, the Governor of Ebonyi State, in collaboration with the Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area, has taken a bold step to bring a permanent end to these hostilities, which have ravaged the two communities.

“It is no exaggeration to say that this war, which began in 1912, has claimed over 1,000 lives. We give God all the glory for giving us Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.

“Recall that many successive administrations could not take this bold step that the governor is taking today, in collaboration with the Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area.

“Our role is to continue praying for the two of them to succeed in their efforts to end these hostilities and restore peace and tranquility in all the troubled areas of the state. We are happy that this is happening in our time and before our very eyes.

“The people of the two communities should rest assured that the government stands with them. Governor Nwifuru shares in their pain, and that is why this bold step is being taken today.

“Let it be on record once again that this is happening during the tenure of Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. Let it also be known that it is through the collaborative effort of our dear Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area that this is being achieved.”

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Chaos As Military Officers Exchange Blows During Tinubu’s Visit To Bayelsa (Videos)

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Personnel of the Nigerian military were seen engaging in a fight during the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Bayelsa on Friday.

In a video spotted on social media, the driver of a Hilux vehicle marked “Naval Police” was seen stepping down from his vehicle and exchanging words with another driver.

After returning to his vehicle, another driver with a rifle approached him and threw a punch at the Naval Police driver, triggering a brawl.

The incident quickly escalated into a free-for-all, with personnel attached to both vehicles exchanging blows, while stunned civilians watched in disbelief.

HRH Ekwueme of Ochia Kingdom Iynched & kiIIed in Imo.

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Gunmen on Friday night killed the traditional ruler of Ochia, Barr Paulinus Ekwueme, alongside security operatives in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The attackers ambushed the monarch at the boundary of Assa and Ochia communities after he returned from a trip abroad earlier in the week.

Some security operatives in his convoy were also shot dead. Eyewitness said the monarch and the security operatives were set ablaze after the killing, adding that the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area had been thrown into mourning.

Hrm lives in America, but some in his town accuse him of acquiring lots of wealth coming from the oil in their land and yet they have no nepa (light) and other amenities, and that this angered the youths of his community to take this step. One said Ms Duruaku wrote, “he ate the youth empowerment meant given to him by shell oil company and ran abroad for years”

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Abuja hotel collapse: Wike orders arrest of owner, to convert land to public use

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April 7, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a multi-story hotel that collapsed in Jikwoyi, Abuja last Friday, April 4 and announced that the land would be seized for public use.

LIB had reported that the building crumbled while workers were on site, triggering an emergency response from relevant authorities.

Visiting the site today April 7, Wike said the building was constructed without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control and that all the stop-work notices sent to the builders were ignored by the developer.

Wike confirmed that while there were no fatalities, several people sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. He warned that the outcome could have been far worse.

Announcing the government’s plans for the land, Wike said the FCT Administration will take over the land for public use, noting that those responsible for the illegal construction will face prosecution in accordance with the law.

He added that the local community would be consulted to determine a suitable public-purpose project for the reclaimed site.