Ebonyi voice daily news

Here are the latest news updates from Ebonyi State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Ebonyi State Government has announced the closure of all markets in the state until further notice due to the rising cases of COVID-19. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The state government has also ordered the closure of all schools in the state until the end of the second term. (Source: Daily Trust)

Politics

• The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election. (Source: The Nation)
• The governor has also accused the opposition parties in the state of planning to rig the election. (Source: Premium Times)

Economy

• The Ebonyi State Government has launched a new agricultural project aimed at increasing food production in the state. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
• The project, which is worth N500 million, will focus on the production of rice, maize, and cassava. (Source: This Day)

Health

• The Ebonyi State Government has announced the discovery of a new case of Lassa fever in the state. (Source: The Punch)
• The state government has also activated its emergency response plan to contain the spread of the disease. (Source: Daily Post)

Sports

• The Ebonyi State Football Association has announced the launch of a new football league in the state. (Source: The Guardian)
• The league, which is expected to kick off in March, will feature 12 teams from across the state. (Source: Vanguard News)

Other News

• The Ebonyi State Government has announced the construction of a new international airport in the state. (Source: The Nation)
• The airport, which is expected to be completed in 2025, will be located in the Abakaliki Local Government Area. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)