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We, the good people of Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency, passionately call on Dr. William Nwankwo Alo to present himself for service in the 2027 General Election as the most credible, trusted, experienced, and eminently qualified person to represent our constituency. Having distinguished himself through decades of meritorious service at the local, state, and federal levels — including as Transition Chairman of Ezza West L.G.A., Permanent Secretary in Ebonyi State, Director of Administration in the Federal Civil Service, and later Federal Permanent Secretary — Dr. Alo has demonstrated uncommon competence, integrity, administrative depth, and commitment to public service. His solid academic background, culminating in a PhD in Conflict Resolution, further reflects his capacity to provide mature, peaceful, and development-driven representation for our people. We believe that his wealth of experience, grassroots connection, and proven leadership make him the best person to speak for ...

ONUEKE, EBONYI STATE — There are days when the clouds hang low, not out of sadness, but out of respect. There are moments when the ground beneath our feet vibrates, not from an earthquake, but from the synchronized arrival of a thousand heavy-weight convoys. The dates are set: April 23RD and 24th, 2026. The destination? The ancestral home of the " Human Ladder ," the Ebonyi Billionaire himself— High Chief Chibuike Orogwu, famously known as Baby Oku. A Forest of Horns: The Great Cow Invasion If you look towards the horizon in Ezza today, you won’t see the usual green hills. Instead, you will see a " Cattle Storm ."  In a display of brotherhood that defies logic, the friends, associates, and "Great Elites" of Baby Oku have turned his compound into a literal ranch. Trailers upon trailers are offloading "walking gold"—massive, healthy bulls that stand as living testimonies to the lives the High Chief has touched.  “When a man builds a ladder for ot...

BY NWOKWU SOLOMON CHUKWUEMEKA T here was a time in this country when the sound of machines was the heartbeat of our cities. From Kaduna to Aba, from Kano to Lagos, factories did not sleep. They roared. They breathed life into homes. They fed families. They gave young men and women a reason to wake up with pride. Today, those machines are silent. Their silence is not just mechanical—it is symbolic. It is the silence of abandoned dreams. The silence of graduates roaming the streets with certificates that have become mere paper. The silence of a nation that once produced, but now consumes what it does not understand how to make. We have become a marketplace for the world—a dumping ground where substandard goods find a second life, while our own industries are buried without a funeral. And the most painful part? This did not happen overnight. It was not a sudden collapse. It was a slow, deliberate suffocation. A currency that lied about its strength while killing local production. A power ...

Did You Know? Tucked deep within Umuoghara lies a forgotten world of sacred groves , ancestral spirits , and untold histories — places like Offia Ohenwa , Ekfulanua , Nwafor Achi , and many more, where culture breathes and tradition speaks. 🎥 In this powerful documentary, Akamaleke TV takes you on a rare journey into the spiritual and historical heart of Umuoghara — a land where every hill, tree, and stream whispers the wisdom of the ancestors. From ancient beliefs to modern neglect , this video exposes what many have never seen, and few still remember. It’s not just a story — it’s a call to preserve, to protect, and to honour our sacred heritage. 🔊 Narrated with emotion. Documented with purpose. Captured for posterity. 👉 Watch till the end to experience Umuoghara like never before. 🗣 Tag someone who needs to see this. 💬 Drop a comment , share your thoughts and memories. 📢 Share widely — let the world know that our heritage still matters . #AkamalekeTV #UmuogharaSac...

Ebonyi Gist Lovers Team 📍 Anambra | Ebonyi | July 2025 “Some history must not be rewritten” – Gov. Charles Chukwuma Soludo From 1975 to 2025: A Street, A Man, and the Fight for History In 1974, a young man from Ebonyi left his homeland and settled in Anambra. The following year, in 1975, he cleared and graded a path that would later become a major community link. He didn’t just build a road — he carved a legacy . His name? Pa. Peter Uzodimma. His legacy? Abakaliki Street. That very year, he officially registered the street, proudly naming it after his ancestral home — a symbol of unity, cultural pride, and peaceful coexistence between the people of Ebonyi and their Anambra hosts. For over four decades, Abakaliki Street stood as a historical thread connecting two great peoples. But in 2018 , without public notice or consultation, the street was renamed Club Road , erasing not just a name, but a living memory . 💔 “It was like watching my history disappear overnight,” Pa...

  📍 Location: Abakaliki, Ebonyi State   🗓️ Posted by Ebonyi Gist Unfinished Promises? The State of Governor Nwifuru’s Palace Roads and Bungalow Projects in Ebonyi . While there has been much talk and even some early excitement about the developmental strides of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s administration—especially his promise to construct 2km roads leading to traditional rulers’ palaces and  befitting bungalows  for them—current realities paint a less glowing picture. Across many communities in Ebonyi State, these much-publicized projects remain largely incomplete, raising serious questions about delivery timelines, political sincerity, and accountability.  🛣️ THE STATE OF AFFAIRS 1. Unfinished Palace Roads The promise to construct 2km access roads to the palaces of traditional rulers was initially met with joy, seen as a way to improve access and elevate the dignity of these community icons. But on-ground reports show a different story: ...