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DegenPal:
Selling my over two years YouTube Channel.

Niche is Forex and Crypto trading

Subscribers/community is over 1300

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SmartPolician:
Why not be the fussy president with guts to do something about Russia?

Amotolongbo:
Even before 1960. It had never been about the people but self interest by the colonial leaders

richmond500:
I know Rivers state will join. SIM will love to protect his political career.
But will Gov Douye Diri betray senator Seriake Dickson and defect to APC knowing that Dickson has always criticized the APC

Razzness:
This marriage between the US and the colony of Israel, is really amusing.

SmartPolician:
Uncle, nobody is trying to pull you down.
You are a rich man like Adams Oshiomhole.
His anger is that you people didn't give the opportunity to break your rules. Every rich man thinks he's above the law.

Pay him a visit and iron out the differences he has with your airline. You can make him your biggest brand ambassador if you follow him well.

Irony1:
You again!!! Oga stop all this nonsense, no igbo harasses you, my colleague is from Ebonyi and he is treated like any other igbo.

ThierryJay:
Finally, this was long overdue!

Becks was the first true "Hollywood" footballer. The one with the glitz and glamor before Pendu came on board.

The redemption arc is officially complete. Between 1998 and 1999, Beckham was subjected to the most vile abuse a footballer can ever experience from English fans.

Little by little, he turned the tide; First with his contributions in United's 1999 treble win and especially the UCL final. Then the last minute free kick against Greece that sent England to the World Cup. His revenge goal vs Argentina at the WC 2002. Subsequently after retirement, his numerous charity work and now, Knighthood.

Congratulations Sir David Beckham.

ehikwe22:
Please keep Delta north out of your mouth. Ebonyi people don tire for una hand una dey find more people to victimise

Ebubedike93:
2Nd ANNIVERSARY OF EBONYI 7TH ASSEMBLY: THE JOURNEY SO FAR

Tomorrow, the 13th day of June, 2025, the 7th session of Ebonyi State House of Assembly will be commemorating a fruitful 2nd anniversary. Recall that on the 13th Day of June, 2023, the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Bldr Prince Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, FNIOB, FCAI, GGCEHF, proclaimed the 7th session of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, in line with the constitutional responsibility bestowed on him as the State Chief Executive in section 192(1&2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

This proclamation trailed the election of Rt. Hon. Chief Moses Ije Odunwa (Ikwo South ) as the Speaker of the House, with Rt. Hon. Comrade Chinedu Onah (Ohaukwu South) as the Deputy Speaker. Other principal officers of the House are:
- Rt. Hon. Kingsley Ikoro (Afikpo West) - Leader
- Rt. Hon. Nkemka Okoro Onuma (Edda West) - Chief Whip
- Rt. Hon. Joseph Ununu (Abakaliki South) - Deputy Leader
- Rt. Hon. Chukwu Arinze Lucas (Ishielu South) - Deputy Chief Whip.

Other Members of the Honourable House include:
- Hon. Victor Chidi Nwoke - Abakaliki North
- Hon. Oluchukwu Ukie Ezeali - Afikpo East
- Hon. Mrs Chinyere Nwogbaga Juliet - Ebonyi North East
- Hon. Barr Nwodo Aloysius Nwodo - Ebonyi North West
- Hon. Stephen Orji Igwe - Edda East
- Hon. Barr Chikaodiri Nomeh - Ezza North West
- Hon. Kelvin Kenechukwu Okeh - Ezza North East
- Hon. Friday Ogbuewu - Ezza South
- Hon. Ifeanyi Nwakpu - Ikwo North
- Hon. Henry Sunday Eze - Ishielu North
- Hon. Goodluck Obinna Mbam - Izzi East
- Hon. Abiri Godwin Abiri - Izzi West
- Hon. Onyebuchi Ogbadu - Ivo
- Hon. Mrs Esther Chidiebere Agwu - Ohaukwu North
- Hon. Igu Chikezie Nwankwo - Ohaozara East
- Hon. Onu Ukpai - Ohaozara West
- Hon. Celestine Ifeanyi Ogba - Onicha East
- Hon. Emezie Charles Onu-Nworie - Onicha West.

The 7th session of Ebonyi State House of Assembly encompasses men and women of integrity, sincerity, magnanimity, and honesty, who are strategic thinkers, passionate and inspiring, collaborative and inclusive, and exceptionally stay humble and open to feedback, lead by example, and foster a positive and legislative culture. They have collaborative mindset, tailored in effective lawmaking, geared towards the actualization of the People's Charter of Needs mantra of His Excellency, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. Indeed, they are completely knowledgeable, and absolutely informed in the activities of lawmaking. They are strategic thinkers, and always ready at all times in providing legislative solutions to the needs of the people. They could be better described as visionary thinkers, who can genuinely balance a short-term needs and long-term goals at ease.

Since the election of Rt. Hon. Moses Ije Odunwa as the Speaker of the Honourable House, he has been leading the peaceful House, to diligently transform visions into realities. So far, Ebonyi 7th Assembly has passed an impactful bills, that will sustain business operation in Ebonyi State, drastically reduce poverty and unemployment, guarantee permanent peace and unity, enhance economic productivity, reduce crime, and increase rates of job satisfaction in the State. The bills include:

- A bill for the establishment of Ebonyi State Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, and other related matters.
- A bill, for the Establishment of Boundary and Allied Matters Commission.
- A Bill for the Establishment of Ebonyi State Rural Access Road Authority (EBRARA), And For Other Matters Connected Thereto 2023.
- A Bill for The Establishment Of Ebonyi State Road Fund (EBSRF) And Ebonyi State Road Fund Board And Administration (EBSRFBA).
- A bill, for the Establishment of Ebonyi State Drugs And Medical Commodities Management Agency, And Other Related Matters 2023.
- A bill for a law to appropriate a total sum of Two Hundred and Two Billion, One Hundred and Twenty Seven Million, Nine Hundred and Eighteen Thousand, Nine Hundred and Seven Naira (#202,127,918,907.00) only for the services of Ebonyi State government of Nigeria for the year ending 31st December, 2024 and other purposes connected thereto.
- A bill for a law to provide for the administration of physical planning, urban regeneration and building control in Ebonyi State and for other matters connected thereto.
- A bill for a law to establish Ebonyi State urban and regional planning and development law, Ebonyi State building control agency regulations 2024.
- A bill for a law to provide for the Ebonyi State urban and regional planning and development law and Ebonyi State physical planning permit regulations 2024.
- A bill for a law to harmonize the salaries and conditions of service of Chief Registrars, and those of permanent Secretaries in Ebonyi State and other matters related thereto.
- A Bill for a Law to Establish the Ebonyi State Citizens Mediation Centre and Other Matters Connected Thereto.
- A Bill for a Law to Amend Ebonyi State Honours Law 2022.
- A Bill for a Law to Amend Ebonyi State Fiscal Responsibility Commission and other Related Matters Law 2020.
- A Bill for a Law to Establish and Regulate the Ebonyi State Correctional Service, to Ensure Human and Effective Management of Offenders, Promote Reformation, Reintegration, and Public Safety, and to Make Provisions for the Administration of Custodial and Non-custodial Services in the State and for Related Matters.
- A bill for a law to appropriate a total sum of Three hundred and ninety six billion, five hundred and eighty nine million, nine thousand, six hundred and twenty naira (#396,589,009,620) only, for the services of Ebonyi State government of Nigeria for the year ending 31st December, 2025 and other purposes connected thereto.
- A bill for a Law, to Establish Ebonyi State International Airport Law and Other Matters Connected Thereto (Official Gazette Publication).
- A bill for a law to establish Ebonyi State Water Users Association Law and Provide for other Matters Connected therewith
- A bill for a law to Preserve the Sacredness of Izhi Ancestral Home Land of Anmegu and Ebiya-Unuphu and to Prohibit Sale of Lands therein and for other related matters.
- A bill for a law to establish Ebonyi State Senior Secondary Education Board Law 2024.
- A bill for a law to Establish the Ebonyi State Electricity Law 2024 and for other matters connected thereto
- A bill for a law to establish the Ebonyi State fertilizer and chemical company limited Board law 2024.
- A bill for establishment of Ebonyi State Disability Rights Commission Law.
- A bill for a law to repeal Ebonyi State roads Maintenance Agency and related matters law 2025
- A bill for a law to repeal Ebonyi State University of aerospace engineering law No. 19 of 2021, and re-enact Ebonyi State University of aeronautics and aerospace engineering Ezza, Ebonyi State law 2025.
- A bill for a law to legalize and make binding the peace accord between the people of Effiium and Ezza-Effium; Creation of Effiium and Ezza-Effium autonomous communities, and demarcation of Effiium and Ezza-Effium land in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, and other related matters law 2025.

They have also passed the following motions and resolutions:

- Adoption of a proposal for the payment of the Town Union Executives by the Local Government Council Chairmen. This is to encourage the Town Union Executives in villages and communities in various Local Government Areas of the state, who always play an invaluable roles in assisting the government to maintain peace and order in their various areas of coverage.
- Adoption of a motion for the passage of a vote of confidence on the State Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.
- Resolution for the adoption of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework for the duration of the 2024-2026 financial year by the State Government.
- Approval of the engagement of the professional services of the Integrated Consultancy, Management and Accountancy (ICMA) in the State to qualify to access Seven Billion Naira Fiscal Support Fund.
- Implementation of the Resolution of the thirteen (13) Local Government Executive Chairmen in Ebonyi State: Contribution for joint Projects (Provision of Befitting Palaces for Ebonyi State Traditional Rulers).
- Adoption of a motion for conversion of ten State Junior Model Secondary Schools across the three senatorial zones established in 2018 to full fledge Model Secondary Schools to guarantee continuous existence of the Schools and allow students sit for their West African Examination Council (WAEC).
The schools are:
- 1. Umunaga Model Junior Secondary School.
- 2. Model Junior Secondary School Abarigwe.
- 3. Umuogudu Oshia, Ohaukwu Local Government Area
- 4. Model Junior Secondary Ekeaja, Ohaozara Local Government Area.
- 5. Community Junior Secondary School Okpuitumo, Ikwo Local Government Area.
- 6. Model Junior Secondary School Oferekpe, Agbaja, Izzi Local Government Area.
- 7. Model Junior Secondary School Echara, Ezza South Local Government Area.
- 8. Model Junior Secondary School Amaizu/Amangbala, Afikpo North Local Government Area.
- 9. Model Junior Secondary School Onunwafor, Ezzama, Ezza South Local Government Area.
- 10. Model Junior Secondary School Isiuzo Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area, and
- 11. Model Junior Secondary School, Isu Achara.
- Adoption of a motion to ban masquerading at public places in Ohaukwu Local Government Area. Such places are; Okwo Ngbo Market, Eke Market in Ezzamgbo, Idodo new market, and other markets around the Local Government Area, specifically, to end barbarism in okwo market.
- Approval of Request for the purchase of Aircraft by Ebonyi State government.
- Request for approval of Christmas palliatives for Ebonyians
- Approval of proposal to maximize the revenue recovery from utility infrastructure (Telecom Tax) within Ebonyi State.
- Approval of Engagement of Boards Limited as a consultant to Ebonyi on NG Care Programme.
- Approval of request to Create additional six (6) autonomous communities and four (4) autonomous communities from Agbaja and Igbeagu autonomous communities respectively.
- Approval of Medium Expenditure framework of 2025 - 2027 fiscal year.
- Approval of request to remove illegal structures at Aguogboriga layout.
- Approval of request to Engage five (5) revenue financial consultants to Ebonyi State.
- Approval of Request to Sell the Ebonyi Rice City Hotel
- Approval of Supplementary Budget for Ebonyi State government for 2024 fiscal year.
- A motion to ban crusade of spiritual cleansing/fishing out witches and wizards through prophecy by so called men of God in Ebonyi State.
- Approval of some revenue/financial consultants in Ebonyi State.
- Adoption of a motion, to compel the thirteen Local Government Area Chairmen, Development Centre Coordinators, Traditional Rulers, Ward Councillors, and Town Union Presidents in Ebonyi State to reside in their various Council areas, Communities, and village
- Adoption of the Creation of 12 More Local Government Areas in Ebonyi State.
- Condemned the Gruesome Attack on the People of Amagu - Nkalaha in Ishielu Local Government.
- Approved an engagement for Advisory, reconciliation and recovery support under project Gazelle.
- Adoption of a report of joint committee on public account, Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters, and finance/appropriation on audited statement of accounts of the thirteen (13) local Government Areas of Ebonyi State for the year ended 31st December, 2023.
- Approval of the engagement of EMEKEL PROJECTS LTD as consultant to recover funds expanded on David Umahi Federal University of Health Science.
- Adoption of a motion to mandate Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to reduce their outrageous bills, to enable consumers enjoy their services.

Ebonyi 7th Assembly has also screened and successfully confirmed the nominees of the State Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, for various political positions in the State. They include:

- Screened and Confirmed Commissioner nominees in the State.
- Screened and confirmed the appointments of the Chairman and Members of the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB).
- Screened and confirmed Governor's nominees for Ebonyi State Judicial Service Commission.
- Confirmation of 64 Development Center Coordinators in the State.
- Screened and Confirmed Management Committee Members Across the 64 Development Centers of the State.
Others are:
- Chairman and Members of Ebonyi State House of Assembly Service Commission.
- Chairman and Members of Ebonyi State Local Government Service Commission.
- Chairman and members of the State Revenue Appeal Commission
- Members of Ebonyi State Civil Service Commission.
- Members of Ebonyi State Anti Corruption Commission
- Chairman and Members of Ebonyi State Board of Internal Revenue Service.
- Chairman and Members of Ebonyi State Secondary Education Board.
- Chairman and Members of Ebonyi State Muslim Pilgrim Board.
- Chairman and Members of Ebonyi State Christian Pilgrim Board.
- Members of Local Government Advisory Committee
- Chairman and Members of Ebonyi State Fiscal Responsibility Commission.
- Auditors-General for State and Local Government.

The Honourable House also have 32 constituted Committees including but not limited to House Committee on;
1. Works and Transport,
2. Aviation and Transport Technology,
3. Boarder Peace and Conflict Resolution and Internal Security,
4. Education, both Primary, Secondary and Tertiary,
5. Health,
6. Human Capital Development,
7. Information and Communication Technology(ICT),
8. Skill Development and Job Creation among others to man different Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government for easy oversight of the implementation of government policies and programmes.

When it comes to effective legislation, Ebonyi Lawmakers are the best, and Ebonyians are blessed to have the best.
To God be the glory.

Theophilus Ifeanyi Igwe,
Chief Press Secretary to the Rt. Hon. Speaker.
June 12, 2025.

columbus007:
twas one of my saddest moments, if I tell you, I would be letting so much out. May his soul continue resting in peace.

Macphenson:
South west have almost half of out of school children in the south. Owomida is taking over education in the south west. Their kids are ascribing to be MC Oluomo.

columbus007:
It was the same way they neglected my father to death at UBTH

grandsuccess:
He should take it easy on drugs. The drugs are starting to make him miss yarn.

He seem to forget that as an individual, no matter how wealthy you are, you cant fight government and win.

GOVERNMENT HAS THE POWERS TO MESS YOU UP NO MATTER HOW WEALTHY YOU ARE.

doggedfighter:
Ileya rat .

Amotolongbo:
Opportunity isn’t for everyone to scoop even in the land of opportunities.

Amotolongbo:
Hammer that can not hit in a nail, that one na hammer.

Nigerians and their funny mentality

pek:
I was at the airport last month. Went with a chartered flight. That airport is an eyesore. Whoever built that airport should never be given any job again. The airport is not commercially viable but here they are pumping in so much money to reroof it.

Mrexcell:
Umahi arrogance and know it all altitude in govt couldn't make him invite the aviation regulatory agencies to supervise the work he was doing that's why he ended up building a warehouse instead of a standard airport terminal building.

Elivyne:
Their journey has not even started

hedonido:
Why should civil servants watch his content? Why should they want to afford luxury cars?

In which country of the world does government workers afford luxury cars - by the prevailing localized understandings of it? Can civil servants in the UK afford Bentleys or Aston Martins? Or do civil servants in Italy drive Lamborghinis or Ferraris?

This country is very disheartening.
Full of very irritating, entitled dunderheads. To think that the vast majority of the so-called civil servants at all levels ( at least 90%) are merit-less misfits who got their jobs through nepotism and corruption, and are even redundant and incompetent at it, yet they feel so entitled and want to live luxury lives for merely being absolute wastes of space!

Besides, the so called warning by the NOA is not even worth the paper it was printed on. What sort of institutional idiocy is this, to purport to enforce subjective 'morals' on a private individual who has committed absolutely no crime? Shouldn't they have something more impactful or meaningful to focus on? Alas, of course the Nigerian body of civil servants prefer to be utterly useless. Always prioritizing low hanging fruits and window dressing activities rather than substantive issues.

Proudlyngwa:

He was lucky.
A colleague lost a wife and his 3 kids in accident recently.
Outside the NLC , if there is any other organisation I see as a failure, it is MOT, we have too many people who should not even be sitting in a car , not to talk more of driving.

FRSC
Another very useless parastatal.
Even though I dey eye one girl wey dey work there.

Commentor:
Same in USA.

LordBiden:
Save your self from stress by getting an ekuke,they feed on garbage and waste hence saving you money and time.

Our beloved ekukes are also good for security than the overfed,ajebutter foreign dogs.

RollinTNDA:
Man U at 2nd??

Make them use this one console themselves as achievement this season. E no easy

femi4:
something to console man u

USFOCUS:
Despite United being shit in the last 12 years they still rank second?

dawnomike:
I thought by now, Man U would have fallen from grace to have financially...

Jungleboi:
Think Manchester United with little success since Sir Alex retired shows they are the biggest club in the world.