okorocha

September 21, 2020

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) had the most votes after him. And, as is the usual manner, certain conversations have started, following the now different power dynamics in the state.... Read More

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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 tertiary institutions in the country. The decision was taken during the 19th policy meeting on admissions to tertiary institutions in Nigeria on Tuesday in Gbongan,... Read More

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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 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to refuse to present former Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, with a certificate of return as senator-elect. The Court ruled... Read More

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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 denied media reports that it directed its members to support any speakership candidate. In a statement on Wednesday by the house minority leader, Leo Ogor,... Read More

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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 officer of Oando Plc, from being a director in (any) public company for the next five years. The company’s deputy CEO has also been barred... Read More

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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 the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, and other leaders of the party of instigating the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and other law enforcement agencies... Read More

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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 an attack against the leadership of his party APC. He accused the national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, and other unnamed leaders of the party... Read More

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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 Oni for alleged involvement in anti-party activities. The Ekiti State chapter of the party gave the suspension order in a letter dated 1st May, 2019... Read More

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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 national Electoral Commission (INEC) not to issue certificate of return to Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha. It said the party has no official position on the... Read More

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January 19, 2019

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 America on Thursday. According to the former Vice President who disclosed the information via a tweet on his handle on Thursday, he will be meeting... Read More

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January 18, 2019

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 movement of cattle herders as part of measures to address the killings by suspected herdsmen in the country. It explained that the security summit on... Read More

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Okorocha

February 16, 2018

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 African President, Jacob Zuma which he erected with state funds running into millions of naira or the people of Imo may take it upon themselves... Read More

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Governor Wike

February 10, 2018

[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 abroad. So the last thing we were expecting was a situation that would make us root for him, but then again we are in Nigeria,... Read More

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Okorocha

February 10, 2018

[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 state Governor Rochas Okorocha held a ceremony where he ‘pardoned’ criminals in the state. We will not dwell on the legality of Okorocha’s pardons, and... Read More

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Okorocha

February 9, 2018

[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 expectedly should be in celebration mood on the first day of the new year, however the community and the state in general was thrown into... Read More

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Election

October 17, 2017

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. In the first week of October, a 30-feet monument was unveiled in honour of President Zuma in the North West region of his country. South... Read More

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October 16, 2017

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 Governor Rochas Okorocha, who appears to be quite star-struck by the South African President. Aside from the rumoured extravagant cost of erecting the monument—which comes... Read More

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Okorocha

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. Okorocha made this statement to newsmen on Sunday in Owerri through his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo. He said, “What the nation needs more at... Read More

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January 26, 2017

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 due diligence and attention to one’s duties and responsibilities such as we always require – without success – of Nigerian government officials. The Senior Special... Read More

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October 17, 2016

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 of context – Okorocha – YNaija Police arrest 60-year-old man for raping mentally ill woman – YNaija Fire razes 94 shops in Lagos – Punch ‘Kashamu not... Read More

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August 26, 2016

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 Governments dropped to N493.8 billion in July 2. President Buhari departs Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Nigeria for Kenya to attend the African Development... Read More

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August 22, 2016

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 workers arrested in Enugu- YNaija Recession forces woman to pen suicide note before disappearing- Vanguard Avengers accuse Niger Delta politicians in Buhari’s government of blackmailing... Read More

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August 22, 2016

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 workers recently introduced by Governor Rochas Okorocha. Wabba, speaking in Abuja on Sunday, at a News Agency of Nigeria forum declared that the new policy... Read More

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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 Owerri, the Imo state capital. The Governor also noted that IMSU lecturers are the most paid in the entire South-East. Okorocha said: “A comparative analysis... Read More

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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 also accused the striking workers of sabotaging the state’s free education policy. He made this known in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary,... Read More

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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 forest in the boundary community along Uturu axis of Abia State. According to the governors, the grave was dug by suspected kidnappers, who killed and... Read More

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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 spoke on Tuesday. According to the Imo state government, it would be hard to believe that IPOB was fighting for Ndigbo, if its members can... Read More

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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 Monday. Punch Police may prosecute Yunusa’s father. Nation NLC may ask workers to stay at home over fuel scarcity. Leadership EFCC arrests Okorocha’s aides for... Read More

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January 20, 2016

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 prosecuted, jailed – FG. Leadership EFCC Chairman, Magu promises to obey court. Premium Times Lassa fever patient runs away from hospital. YNaija Olubadan of Ibadan,... Read More

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January 18, 2016

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 displaced persons – Buhari tells Customs. This Day Bisi Akande takes a swipe at defectors, says they are parasites. YNaija We will only appear before... Read More

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