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Five talking points from Rochas Okorocha’s reaction to Obaseki’s electoral victory
The Edo election has come and (maybe not entirely) gone. Governor Godwin Obaseki of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) emerged winner, while Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC)…
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The Late 5: I didn’t contest to win – Ekweremadu; Erastus Akingbola’s money laundering trial resumes June 13 | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: JAMB approves cut-off marks for 2019/2020 admission The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved cut-off marks for 2019/2020 admission into…
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The Late 5: Court rebukes INEC, orders Okorocha be given certificate; Governors yet to take a position on state police – Fayemi | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court rebukes INEC, orders Okorocha be given certificate An Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has nullified the decision of the…
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The Big 5: Ihedioha has no programme, only want to squander N42.5bn I left behind – Okorocha; We’ve not endorsed any speakership candidate – PDP caucus | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: We've not endorsed any speakership candidate - PDP caucus The caucus of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has…
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Court grants Naira Marley N2m bail; Oshiomhole ordered away for breaching protocol at presidential inauguration and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: SEC bars Oando’s Wale Tinubu, five others from public companies The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has barred Wale Tinubu, chief executive…
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The Big 5: Tribunal fixes May 22 for hearing of PDP’s motion; Oshiomhole, APC instigating EFCC to arrest me – Okorocha | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Oshiomhole, APC instigating EFCC to arrest me - Okorocha Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has accused the National Chairman of…
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Statue-erecting governor Okorocha has accused INEC, APC of trying to kill his senatorial ambition
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seemingly refusing to acknowledge Rochas Okorocha as a senator-elect has since generated a lot of controversy. It's been a talking point, with Okorocha recently launching…
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The Late 5: Don’t reduce INEC to a tool in the hands of politicians – Okorocha tells Yakubu; Lalong approves N30,000 wage for Plateau workers | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Ekiti APC suspends Segun Oni for alleged anti-party activities The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the former Ekiti state governor, Segun…
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The Late 5: Okorocha is on his own on non-issuance of certificate of return – APC; PDP senators will support Lawan’s senate presidency – Abdullahi | Other stories
Okorocha is on his own on non-issuance certificate of return - APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday reacted for the first time to the decision of the independent…
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Nairobi terror attack, Atiku in America and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the top ten stories that made the headlines this week: PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar arrives America Atiku Abubakar arrived Washington D.C, capital of the United States of…
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The Big 5: FG moves to implement protocol to curb herdsmen killings; Imo APC suspends Okorocha | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: FG moves to implement protocol to curb herdsmen killings The Federal Government has said it will implement the 1998 protocol on…
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The Injustice Blog] Dear Rochas Okorocha, how ashamed are you right now?
Two things will probably happen in Imo between now and December 2018. Governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha, will either be pressured to remove the statue of disgraced former South…
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[The Injustice Blog] Only Rochas Okorocha can do something so horrible, he makes Nyesom Wike look like a good person
Most of Governor Nyesom Wike's time at the helm of Rivers state has been marred by his callous, selfish actions, especially his horrific treatment of scholarship students the state sent…
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[The Injustice Blog] Okorocha passes vote of no confidence on Idris and Buratai
The woes of the two major security agencies in the country, the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police force was further compounded on Monday February 5, 2018 while the Imo…
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[The Injustice Blog] Why does Okorocha think he has the right to put his politics over people’s lives?
January 1, 2018, the sleepy town of Omoku a community in the northern part of Rivers state which also doubles as the local government capital of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area…
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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 streets of Pretoria to the streets of Owerri in Nigeria.…
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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 widespread condemnation of the romantic gesture by the Imo State…
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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 transferred to the North and farmers transferred to Southern Nigeria.…
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Pius Adesanmi: Libya’s death sentence, Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s “travel advisory” and Okorocha’s airline
by Pius Adesanmi Something bothered me about Abike Dabiri Erewa's "travel advisory" but I couldn't say precisely what. It just felt and read one kain... On the surface, it was…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Jailbreak story in Bauchi prison false – NPS | Rivers cult clash claims 4 lives | Fire razes 94 shops in Lagos
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Jailbreak story in Bauchi prison false – NPS - YNaija Rivers cult clash claims 4 lives - YNaija Buhari, Aisha’s comments taken out…
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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today
These are the top five news that drove the conversation today 1. FG, States, LGAs share N493.8 billion in Federal Allocation The monthly revenue shared by the Federal, state and Local…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Some people are planning to kill Buhari | APC politicians trying to blackmail Jonathan | 51 people dead in terror attack at Turkish wedding | More
From the papers this morning- a tracklist NLC kick against Okorocha's farming policy in Imo state- YNaija Controversial clergyman says some people plan to kill President Buhari- YNaija Fake miracle…
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Farming policy: What Okorocha introduced in Imo is forced labour – NLC
According to the president of the Nigerial Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, the union is displeased with, and has strongly condemned, the Imo State Government’s three-day work, two-day farming policy for…
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‘I’ll privatize IMSU and hire new teachers’ – Rochas threatens striking lecturers
The Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Monday, threatened to dismiss striking lecturers at the Imo State University (IMSU) and privatise the university. The governor stated this while speaking in…
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Okorocha is very bitter about ASUU in his state
The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, over the weekend, blamed striking lecturers of the Imo State University, Owerri, for the two month old industrial action in the state. The governor…
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5 Fulani, 2 Igbo men buried in shallow graves… but not by IPOB – Okorocha, Ikpeazu
Governors of Abia and Imo states - Okezie Ikpeazu and Rochas Okorocha, on Monday, confirmed the existence of a shallow grave filled with corpses - which was discovered in a…
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Imo govt to IPOB: ‘You not only embarrassed Okorocha, but all of Ndigbo’
Imo State Government has reacted to the attempts made by members of Indigenous People of Biafra, to disrupt the speech of Governor Rochas Okorocha at Chatham House, London, where he…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: North Korea ‘ready’ to use nuclear weapon |100k people call for Bill Clinton’s arrest | More stories
Senate urges FG to retrieve arms from herdsmen. Punch APC chieftain says Nigeria is in safe hands with President Buhari. Leadership Sheriff’s tenure would be determined by PDP NEC on…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Workers sacked by Okorocha, resume work | Oshiomhole blames PDP… again | NNPC Mega station razed | More stories
NNPC Mega Station razed by fire. Premium Times Buratai says Army won't condone any form of impunity. Leadership Workers sacked by Okorocha, resume work. Premium Times Corrupt judges will be…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Jonathan blamed for Lassa fever | Sacked Speaker defies court | Okorocha sacks 3,000 civil servants | More stories
Jonathan is responsible for Lassa Fever - Health minister. This Day We have no fresh case of Lassa fever in Lagos - Lagos Govt. Vanguard Distribute seized rice, others to…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy