Tag: Rochas Okorocha

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 16, 2017

There’s a possibility of Igbo leadership after Buhari – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha has dismissed claims that he is running a ‘family’ government, saying those behind that ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 15, 2017

#YNaija2017Review: Okorocha’s ridiculous statues, The return of Maina, Dino Melaye’s ‘invisible’ certificate… See the 10 worst political scandals of the year

2017, a year coming after two years of ‘political surprises’, was awash with one scandal after another. In fact, it ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 13, 2017

The Big 5: 32 SARS Operatives arrested, Amnesty International on the NGO Bill and, other stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Inspector General of Police has ordered the arrest ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 13, 2017

Seek information that would be beneficial, Okorocha tells youth

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha has urged youth to develop an appetite for information as a transformation tool. Okorocha ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 12, 2017

I value and respect governors | Tinubu replies Okorocha

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu never underrated the importance of governors in the ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 11, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 11th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Atiku’s exit from APC is not good for the ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 11, 2017

Atiku’s exit from APC is not good for the party – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, has said the exit of a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar from the ruling ...

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AzeezDecember 10, 2017

Automatic ticket: Tinubu is crying more than the bereaved – Okorocha

Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha has said the defection of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar from the All Progressives Congress (APC) ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 7, 2017

‘The Ministry of Happiness is a well-thought out idea that will benefit the people’

Amid widespread condemnation, the Imo State Government has continued to provide reasons for the establishment of the Ministry of Happiness and ...

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AzeezDecember 6, 2017

‘There was a typographic error’ | Okorocha renames Ministry of Happiness

The administration of Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha has said there was a printer error in the portfolio of the Commissioner ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 5, 2017

The Late 5: Rochas Okorocha’s controversial appointment, Kiss Daniel’s legal battle and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha appointed his sister, Mrs ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 5, 2017

‘Okorocha is a man of ideas, always introducing new things to governance’

The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha‘s spokesperson, Sam Onwuemeodo has said the appointment of Mrs Ogechi Ololo as the Commissioner ...

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AzeezDecember 5, 2017

Commissioner for Happiness? | Here are 5 other ridiculous things Governor Okorocha has done

One governor who continues to court controversies with his pointless actions and uncouth statements is Rochas Okorocha of Imo. Since his ...

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EzinneDecember 5, 2017

The Thread: “He is a total misfit” “This thing is not normal” | TwitterNG drags Gov Rochas for his latest stunt

It’s official! Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo state, has lost every last one of his marbles. Abi, what other ...

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AzeezDecember 5, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 5th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Okorocha swears in sister as Happiness commissioner Nigeria, Switzerland ...

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AzeezDecember 5, 2017

Okorocha swears in sister as Happiness commissioner

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has sworn in his sister, Mrs. Ogechi Ololo (nee Okorocha) as the state’s Commissioner for Happiness and ...

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AzeezNovember 22, 2017

Buhari is the best for Nigeria at the moment – Okorocha

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has said 34 governors out of 36 have expressed support for a second term for ...

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AzeezNovember 15, 2017

Use your magic hand to make Nwoye governor | Okorocha tells Buhari

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to use his ‘magic’ to make APC’s Tony Nwoye governor ...

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AzeezNovember 15, 2017

We are ready to be probed over statues’ construction – Imo govt

The Imo State Government has said it is ready to be probed over the erection of the statues of Presidents Jacob ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 15, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 15th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: We will return your security details after the election ...

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EditorNovember 14, 2017

[The Activism Blog] SERAP calls for probe of Okorocha over N1bn statues

Despite the uproar that greeted the unveiling of the South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma statue in Imo state few weeks ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 13, 2017

Drain the swamp: Every Nigerian politician should be like el-Rufai | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai is many things, but he is not one, who is afraid of making and taking the ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiNovember 11, 2017

President Johnson-Sirleaf says her statue in Imo will inspire African women

The President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has highlighted that the erection of a statue in her honour in Imo ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiNovember 8, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: The #ThankYouHilary comment, 2Baba’s grand response to Blackface, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 8, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: “We are calling on Atiku not to forget the ...

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EzinneNovember 8, 2017

The Thread: “How did we find ourselves a mad man for Governor?” | TwitterNG reacts to Rochas Okorocha’s new statue

Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo state has come again. He broadcast on Twitter that Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the beloved ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiNovember 8, 2017

Okorocha is set to unveil the statue of Liberia’s Johnson-Sirleaf

Having unveiled the statue of the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma,  – see reactions – the governor of Imo, ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiNovember 3, 2017

President Buhari may tour the South-East states soon

President Muhammadu Buhari is to undertake a tour of South-East states to improve his relationship with the Igbo, the governor ...

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EzinneNovember 2, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Yinka Ogunnubi, Mikki Kendall, Rochas Okorocha and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 24, 2017

Yahaya Bello is “killing” Kogi civil servants | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello is hardly ever in the news for the right reasons. If he’s not owing salaries, he’s ...

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