Coalition Demands IGP Probe Rep. Chinedu Ogah Over Alleged Militia, Journalist Arrests A coalition of civil society organisations in Ebonyi State has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate multiple petitions accusing House of Representatives member Hon. Chinedu Ogah of operating a militia group in Ikwo community. Led by Prof. Joseph Agbo of Ebonyi State University, the coalition said the allegations — including unlawful arrests, prolonged detentions, and assaults on journalists and critics — are too serious to ignore. They cited cases of detained journalist Friday Alefia, TikTok creator Chisom Achor, his brother Chinonso Imeba, Paul Nweke, and the alleged disappearance of social media critic Methuselah Anyigor. The groups also condemned the beating of journalist Godwin Aliuna by Neighbourhood Watch operatives and criticised the Ebonyi NUJ for its silence. The coalition called for equal treatment of all petitions, insisting that while Ogah has the right to defend his reputation, due process must be followed and rights abuses must not be overlooked. #ChineduOgah #EbonyiState #IGPEgbetokun #HumanRights #MilitiaAllegations #PressFreedom #JournalistArrests #CivilSociety #NigeriaNews #Accountability

The Ebonyi State Government has approved a new minimum wage of ₦90,000 for civil and public servants, up from ₦70,000. The increase, which takes immediate effect, was announced after the State Executive Council meeting in Abakaliki. Commissioner for Information Ikeuwa Collins-Omebeh said the decision reflects Governor Francis Nwifuru’s People’s Charter of Needs Agenda, prioritizing workers’ welfare. The council also approved the establishment of the Ebonyi State Virology Research and Innovative Centre to enhance research, diagnosis, and surveillance of viral diseases. #MinimumWage #EbonyiState #WorkersWelfare

News Brief: Governor Nwifuru Lifts Suspension of 81 Government Officials Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has lifted the suspension of 81 government officials, including commissioners, permanent secretaries, and special assistants, who were earlier sanctioned for failing to attend a state event. According to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, the affected officials—suspended on July 28, 2025—have been directed to resume work immediately. The suspension had affected: The Attorney General 25 commissioners 22 permanent secretaries 14 senior special assistants 24 special assistants During the one-month disciplinary action, the officials were denied salaries and barred from signing official documents. Source: Channels Television #EbonyiState #GovernorNwifuru #SuspensionLifted #GovernmentOfficials #PublicServiceDiscipline