Tag: Imo

Peter obi

Jibrin says Obi’s best chance is as Kwankwaso’s running mate; Okagbare’s ban has been extended | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

IPOB’s sit-at-home order stops economic activities in Enugu, ImoAFN says Okagbare’s additional one-year ban will affect the squadJibrin says Obi as running mate to Kwankwaso is the Southeast's best chanceSenate…

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FG moves to regulate social media; Outrage over rape and killing of teen in Imo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kwara Muslim community make demands to resolve hijab-wearing by female students in public schoolsFG issues ‘Code of Practice’ to regulate ‘online platforms’Moghalu resigns from ADC party with complaintsOutrage over rape…

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Orlu

The military patrol in Orlu is an abuse of power

In the last 72 hours, reports emerged about the Nigerian army descending on Orlu, Imo, in an operation believed to stall the activities of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The…

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Live in bondage or die by a bullet – The Orlu killings reminds us of dark days | #YNaijaCover

The conversation on killer herdsmen has gone on for longer than expected. It started as an encroachment on active farms, until it degenerated to kidnappings, rapings and killings - take…

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Orlu

What we know about the military killings of Orlu natives in Imo

Yesterday, videos surfaced on the internet showing the Nigerian military in Orlu, Imo releasing live rounds into streets where indigenes are going about with their business caused a public uproar…

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All you should know about the heinous abuses going on in Oyigbo

While Nigerians are still reeling from the grisly events of October 20 2020, where unarmed protesters were shot at and killed by men of the Nigerian army at the Lekki…

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BEMORe

Bemore Foundation takes Summer Boot camp to Imo

After a successful outing in Ondo state, Bemore Foundation has concluded plans to take the summer Boot camp to Imo, state south east Nigeria. The decision of the foundation to…

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The Late 5: Fayose weeps, accuses Police of harrassing him, FG reacts to Adeosun certificate controversy and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation: Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti, on Wednesday has accused policemen deployed in the state for Saturday's governorship election of harrassing him during the People's…

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The Big 5: Violent protest rocks Jos over killings by herdsmen, FAAC meeting ends in deadlock and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: A violent protest took place in Jos, the Plateau capital on Wednesday as residents protested the killings in three local government…

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The Late 5: Military Task Force arrests 3 suspects over Plateau Killings, Buhari plans re-organisation of security architecture and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Special Military Task Force in Plateau, Operation Save Haven on Wednesday paraded  in Jos three suspects in connection with the…

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Okorocha thinks workers are entitled to their salaries only because its Christmas

Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha has approved the payment of November and December salaries for civil servants in the state. According to a statement on Wednesday, Okorocha said the payment will…

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Another PDP Rep defects to APC

A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raphael Igbokwe has defected to the All Progressives Congress at the House of Representatives. Igbokwe represents Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte loc government in Imo State.…

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This statement clearly shows Okorocha is out of touch with reality

Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha on Tuesday said no responsibility reasonable Imo indigene will protest against him. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,  Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo, the governor said…

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#YNaija2017Review: Rats’ invasion of Buhari’s office, Dino Melaye’s certificate scandal, Okorocha’s erections | See the top 10 cringeworthy moments

Labeling 2017 'Year of the Awkward' will not be out-of-place as the year never ran short of a supply of embarrassing moments. Now we don't jump in our seats when…

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Buhari will get twice more votes in 2019 – Okorocha

Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a man of God who will save Nigeria. Okorocha said this in a statement issued on Sunday to congratulate Buhari…

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The people of Imo are very happy about the new ministry | Commissioner for Happiness speaks on new job

Ogechi Ololo, the sister of Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha, who was recently appointed Commissioner for Happiness and Couples Fulfilment has said the people of the state are happy about her…

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Okorocha

‘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 for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfilment is not unusual. Why it matters:…

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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 will inspire young girls and women in the continent to…

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These are how many more erections Rochas Okorocha will show us (PHOTOS)

Well... if you thought the governor of Imo, Rochas Okorochas was through with statues, forget it - more statues are yet unveiled. Before we go into that, let's take us…

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Okorocha caused all the “bad things” during my presidency – Obasanjo

A former president, Olusegun Obasanjo in Owerri, Imo, at the graduation ceremony of students of Rochas Foundation, blamed governor Rochas Okorocha for "all the bad things that happened to this country" during…

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NEMA warns of more flooding in Bayelsa, Imo, Anambra, others

The National Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Metrological Agency on Wednesday warned states to prepare for more flooding. NEMA said this became necessary after recent signals from the Niger…

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IGP orders arrest of Catholic priest killers

Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered the Imo state Commissioner of police, Chris Ezike, to arrest the killers of Rev Fr Cyriacus Onunkwo of the Orlu Catholic diocese. Onunkwo…

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[The Injustice Blog] Buratai’s men on the prowl again

Officers of the Nigerian Army belonging to the  34 Artillery Brigade Owerri acting on the instructions of the Imo State government on Saturday, August 26, 2017, injured many shop owners…

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Aisha Buhari

Aisha Buhari, Toyin Saraki, 15 govs’ wives converge in Imo for August meeting

President’s Muhammadu Buhari's wife, Aisha Buhari, Zamfara State Governor, Abdulazeez Yari, Senate President’s wife, Toyin Saraki and 15 governors’ wives, yesterday converged met in Imo State for this year’s women conference. The theme of…

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Don’t judge us until our mandate expires | Okorocha tells Nigerians

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Tuesday said it is too early for Nigerians to judge the performance of their leaders. Okorocha said this at the opening of a retreat…

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IPOB will send Okorocha out of the govt house in 2019 – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said the group will sack Rochas Okorocha as governor of Imo State. Kanu, who spoke in Owerri on Friday,…

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Okorocha bans Imo monarchs from speaking English at official functions

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has banned traditional rulers in the state from speaking in English at official functions. Okorocha gave the directive while handing over letters of recognition and…

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One dead, houses destroyed as violence rocks Okorocha’s hometown

One person has been confirmed dead, houses burnt and more than 19 persons arrested, as crisis rocked the Imo State Governor’s country home, Ogboko. Confirming the incident in a telephone conversation…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should monitor today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Drake sweeps 13 awards at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards | Here is the full list of winners…

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Police arrest 3 fake soldiers in Imo

by Dolapo Adelana The Imo State Police Command has arrested three men suspected to be fake military men. The state Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezeike, who paraded the suspects –…

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