‘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 Purpose Fulfillment, saying its achievements will shock critics. Background: The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha swore in 28 new commissioners including his sister as the Commissioner for Happiness and Couples Fulfilment. The idea did not... Read More

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December 6, 2017

The Late 5: Okorocha renames Ministry of Happiness, Makarfi’s request to Atiku and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi, has asked former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to help the party get back to Aso Rock in 2019. Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the APC, John Odigie-Oyegun has said Atiku’s exit from the party... Read More

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December 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 for Happiness. Background: Okorocha had sworn in his sister, Ogechi Ololo as “Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfilment”amidst outrage by Nigerians. What is happening: However, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sam Onwuemeodo said a typographic error... Read More

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December 6, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: You will help us return to Aso Rock | Makarfi tells Atiku The people of Imo are very happy about the new ministry | Commissioner for Happiness speaks on new job I can only testify after Jonathan appears in court – Metuh

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December 6, 2017

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 ministry. Ogechi said this in an interview with BBC Africa after her appointment was heavily criticised. Why it matters: Governor Okorocha had appointed his sister... Read More

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December 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 emergence as governor, Okorocha’s actions have been nothing short of disastrous and bereft of common sense. Whenever he makes the news, it is either for a completely ridiculous reason or just creating unnecessary publicity around... Read More

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December 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 diagnosis can be given to a Governor of a whole darn state, who embarked on a statue erection project when he’s owing his civil servants salaries? In spite of the outrage that caused, Governor Rochas... Read More

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