Tag: imo state
Mercy Abang: In Oguta, women risk death to give birth
Down the muddy drive to Mgbele from Oguta Local Government Area sits a dilapidated building with fallen rusty brown roof, ...
A lawmaker defects to the APC but PDP members fault his decision
The defection of a member of the House of Representatives, Nnana Raphael Igbokwe, (Ahazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, Imo) on the ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
19 tweets that sum up how Nigerians feel about Rochas Okorocha right now
Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, is certainly not the most popular politician in Nigeria, especially since he pulled what could ...
I will erect more statues… I owe no one an apology – Okorocha
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said he would erect more statues to attract investments and other positive things to ...
Reuben Abati: Okorocha and Jacob Zuma’s statue
What is it about South African President Jacob Zuma and statues? Two statues in one month- generating controversy from the ...
Opinion: President Zuma has a crush in Nigeria, and it isn’t female!
by Nimi Princewill Somewhere in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, a fancy statue of President Jacob Zuma poses in elegance, despite ...
“A South African must not kill a Nigerian, every country must unite” – Jacob Zuma
South African President, Jacob Zuma has condemned the xenophobic attack on Nigerians residing in South Africa. Zuma, who was on ...
The Thread: “Dear Rochas Okorocha, you’re mad for this statue of Jacob Zuma”
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has just erected a statue of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Nigerians are ...
[The Injustice Blog] The ban of journalists in Imo is quite an aberration
It is said that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. So was the case of the Imo governor, Owelle ...
Angry youth in Imo set palace of traditional ruler ablaze
Over 200 youth Tuesday, reportedly set ablaze the palace of the traditional ruler of Obollo Autonomous community in Isiala Mbano Local ...
Charly Boy is only acting a script, he has been recruited – Okorocha
The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha yesterday said Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy was recruited in 2014 by his ...
Catholic priest kidnapped and murdered in Imo state
A Catholic priest in Imo state, Cyriacus Onunkwo has been murdered by unknown gunmen. The state commissioner of police, Chris ...
Opinion: Governor Rochas Okorocha- A complete failure of leadership
by Peter Adeshina Yesterday 30th of August, Governors of states in the South-East region met with the leader of the ...
Eke-Ukwu market demolition: Group condemns killings, asks FG to intervene
The OurMumuDonDo group have condemned the demolition of the Eke-Ukwu market and the alleged killing of three civilians in the ...
Eke-Ukwu market demolition: PDP says Okorocha should be held responsible for the deaths
The statement by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) signed by Dayo Adeyeye: We condemn the Forceful Demolition of the Popular ...
Eke-Ukwu market demolition: 10-year-old boy killed as military men shoot sporadically at protesters
“Up your game in the protection of lives and property in Nigeria” was what the Commander-in-Chief, Muhammadu Buhari told security ...
Over 3,000 Ahiara Diocese members march against Pope’s choice, Bishop Okpaleke
Over 3,000 members of Ahiara Diocese of the Catholic Church on Saturday gathered at the Mater Ecclesiae cathedral, Mbaise, Imo ...
No governor dead or alive can match my achievements – Okorocha
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said his successor could be stoned if he delivers below the standard he has ...
We haven’t started dealing with Nigeria’s disease – Okorocha
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has called for partnership with Northern Nigeria, in order that education be ...
Reverend sister defrauds students of their millions
A Reverend Sister and Principal of the School of Nursing, Umulogho, Imo, Eberechukwu Nwachukwu, was on Tuesday dragged to court ...
Opinion: Imo House of Thieves
by Kenneth Uwadi April 29th this year was a Saturday. It was my birthday and friends came to wish me ...
President fits me but I won’t contest against Buhari – Okorocha
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha on Monday said the position of President fits him than governor. Okorocha said this while ...
Nobody above 50 years will succeed me as governor – Okorocha
by Azeez Adeniyi Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said that nobody above 50 years of age will succeed him ...
Backstory: Between Governors Okorocha, Obiano and their battle of words
Have you met the “dishonourable excellencies“? This deserving title was conferred on Governors Rochas Okorocha and Willie Obiano of Imo ...
Herdsmen Hazards I: Nwa-offor never became a priest [Part 1]
by Festus Iyorah Following the seven-year bloody reign of the deadly Boko haram terrorists in North East part of the ...
SPECIAL SERIES: Sharing stories of despair, hope, and survival from herdsmen attacks across Nigeria
by Festus Iyorah The memories of the dead—butchered like animals – and of the survivors still living in pains haunted ...
Compel Okorocha to sell Imo aircraft, PDP tells Buhari
The People Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to compel Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha to sell the ...