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Okorocha names BB Naija’s Uriel as ambassador for Imo carnival

by Dolapo Adelana Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha has appointed former Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Uriel Oputa as an ambassador for Imo state carnival. Okorocha made the announcement over the weekend at the homecoming event for Uriel which held at the Imo International Conference Centre, Owerri. “Welcome back home and thank you very much for making... Read More

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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 addressing journalists in Owerri. The governor, however, said he has no intentions to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 elections. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha said, “Governor does not... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu prophesied Buhari will islamise Nigeria through Fulani herdsmen – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied a statement credited to Imo state governor, Rocha’s Okorocha, that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu once insulted Igbo leaders during his struggle. Okorocha had on Sunday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to release Kanu, while receiving Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Imo Airport. He had reportedly said, “What he... Read More

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Why FG should release Nnamdi Kanu – Rochas Okorocha

by Dolapo Adelana Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha has urged the federal government to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Okorocha, who stated this in an interview with The Sun while speaking on the Biafra agitation, said the continued detention of Kanu is making him a hero. He said, “On... Read More

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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 as governor of the state. Okorocha spoke in Owerri, the state capital as a special guest of honor at the occasion marking the beginning of the 2016/2017 legal year in the state. The governor said... Read More

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Corruption can be solved if politicians swear with deities – Okorocha

by Dolapo Adelana Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha says corruption can be stemmed if politicians are made to swear with a deity when taking the oath of office. The governor, stated this while speaking as the guest speaker at the National Institute for Cultural Orientation Quarterly Public Lecture entitled: “Promoting Culture, Developing the Economy’’. He noted that... Read More

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February 23, 2017

‘What is Okorocha’s special interest in PDP matter?’ – Makarfi faction

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ahmed-Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has slammed Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha over his comments on the party’s leadership crisis. Okorocha had asked the Ahmed Makarfi faction to accept the Court of Appeal judgment pronouncing Ali Modu Sheriff Chairman of the party. In statement on Wednesday, spokesman of the... Read More

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February 21, 2017

PDP crisis: Makarfi, others risk going to jail – Okorocha

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has said former Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi and his followers risk going to jail. He said this in a statement by his political Adviser, Professor Nnamdi Obiaraeri on Tuesday. Okorocha urged the Makarfi faction to respect the Appeal Court’s judgment which confirmed Ali Modu Sheriff as the Chairman... Read More

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February 4, 2017

Your conducts are embarrassing, MASSOB tells Okorocha, Obiano

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) on Friday described the conduct of Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano and his Imo counterpart, Rochas Okorocha as embarassing. Okorocha and Obiano have recently been in war of words and trading insults. Okorocha had claimed during the South-East APC statekeholders meeting in Owerri, that... Read More

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February 1, 2017

Okorocha is an example of what a leader should not be – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has described Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha as a “Motor park governor.” He said this on Wednesday in response to a statement credited to Okorocha who said the Anambra governor was aggressive and would have done better as a militant. Obiano spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Strategic Communication... Read More

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February 1, 2017

Obiano would have done better as a militant – Okorocha

Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha and his Anambra counterpart, Willie Obiano have continued their war of words as Okorocha on Tuesday said Obiano has taken Anambra backwards. Okorocha was responding to a statement by the Anambra state governor where he said the Imo governor was a good example of bad leadership. In a statement signed... Read More

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January 30, 2017

Igbo can only talk about Presidency after Buhari’s tenure – Okorocha

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo met behind closed doors withSpeaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; and the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha on Monday. The meeting took place at Osinbajo’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. While speaking after the meeting, Okorocha said talks about an Igbo President can only... Read More

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January 29, 2017

3 south-east governors planning to join APC – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has disclosed that three governors from the South-East are preparing to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okorocha disclosed this at a meeting of all APC leaders in the zone held at the Imo International Convention Centre (IICC) on Saturday. Those at the meeting included Ken Nnamani, Emeka Offor, Ifeanyi... Read More

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January 5, 2017

Majority of Igbos are not informed – Imo govt.

The Imo state government has said that Igbos are not informed. The state Commissioner for Information, Tourism and Public Utilities, Obinna Nshirim, said this while speaking on Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) Owerri. Nshirim said he “discovered” during the Yuletide that “70 percent of Igbos do not listen to news, they do not read newspapers”. He said,... Read More

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December 28, 2016

Imo governor, Okorocha asks pensioners to forfeit 60 per cent arrears

Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has allegedly pensioners in the state to forfeit more than half of the benefits due to them, TheCable reports. According to the news platform, the governor in a letter ask the retirees to sign for 40 per cent of their arrears and forfeit the remaining 60 percent. The letter... Read More

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December 17, 2016

#YNaija2016Review: Emefiele, Dogara, Dalung…. 10 people who should have resigned in 2016

by Wilfred Okiche The 10 ignobles on this list were in(directly) involved in the biggest scandals of the year. From a serving Senator who has been acting less than honourable his entire career to the monetary policy professional who seems to have not the slightest clue what his job description is about, these 10 folks... Read More

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November 16, 2016

APC governors, leaders support Akeredolu – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said all governors under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress and the National leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu are in support of the candidate of the party in On do State, Rotimi Akeedolu. Okorocha said this when he spoke to journalist in Akure during a solidarity visit. He said... Read More

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November 2, 2016

APC governors drum support for Oyegun

The All Progressives Congress Governors Forum has said it supports the continuation of Chief John Oyegun as National Chairman of the party. Chairman of the forum, Rochas Okorocha said this while speaking with journalists after a meeting with National Chairman at the party secretariat in Abuja. Okorocha said Oyegun has led the party to victory... Read More

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November 2, 2016

There is so much bitterness within APC – Okorocha

Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not been able to manage its electoral victory, The Punch reports. Okorocha who is the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Governors’ Forum said this on Wednesday when he visited the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. A statement by the Office of the Senate President quoted Okorocha... Read More

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November 2, 2016

#CountdownClosingCeremony | Aisha Buhari has got a new job

That’s a photograph of Mrs Aisha Buhari with the head of the College Dr. Kim Guillary Odunlami, governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha and Ambassador Nonye Rajis-Okpara. The wife of the President has just been appointed the grand patron of the Rochas Foundation College of Africa, the non-governmental humanitarian organisation that promises to provide the underprivileged with... Read More

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November 2, 2016

Aisha Buhari appointed Grand Patron of the Rochas Foundation College of Africa

First lady of Nigeria Mrs. Aisha Buhari was on Wednesday appointed as the grand patron of the Rochas Foundation College of Africa. Head of the College Dr. Kim Guillary Odunlami and Founder of the College Rochas Okorocha visited Mrs Buhari in Abuja. In her role as grand patron Mrs Buhari will be reaching out to... Read More

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November 2, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Lagos rewards 18 public servants | EFCC grills ex-minister | IPOB blasts minister over Biafra comments

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. You are free to leave Nigeria if you have another country – Buhari – YNaija Executive to blame for non-removal of judges – CJN – YNaija House of Reps begin process to reverse CCB/CCT amendments – YNaija Here are the 16 demands Niger Delta elders requested from Buhari (READ) –... Read More

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October 25, 2016

Economy: APC finally admits its cluelessness – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has been vindicated by the admittance by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it is responsible for the challenges in the country. The PDP said the statement made on Monday by governor of Imo Rochas Okorocha clearly showed how clueless the APC led government is. In a statement issued on... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Buhari, Aisha’s comments taken out of context – Okorocha

Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha says the issue between President Muhammadu and his wife, Aisha Buhari has been taken out of context by many Nigerians. Buhari while responding to a question during the trip said his wife, Aisha belongs to his kitchen. The first lady had told the BBC Hausa service she would not support her... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Buhari didn’t travel to Germany for medicals – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha on Sunday dismissed a statement that President Muhammadu Buhari traveled to Germany to seek medical attention to an undisclosed ailment. A former lawmaker, Dr Junaid Mohammed had said Buhari went to treat an undisclosed illness while deceiving Nigerians with a state visit. But Rochas who traveled with the President denied... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Buhari heads to Germany with a smile after release of 21 #ChibokGirls (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is all smiles as he heads to Germany to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. President Buhari who received the cheering news of the release of 21 Chibok girls, expressed his delight and will discuss issues relating to security, economy and humanitarian issues while in Germany. Buhari will be accompanied by Imo governor Rochas Okorocha... Read More

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September 18, 2016

Imo state to commence payment of pension on Monday

The Imo State government says it would commence payment of pension on Monday, September 19, Channels Television reports. The Commissioner for Internally Generated Revenue and Pensions Matters, Ifeanyi Ararume, who disclosed this in Owerri the Imo State capital said the government has approved the sum of N1.2 billion for immediate payment of pensions for the month of August 2016. In... Read More

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September 4, 2016

Okorocha, Ohakim take swipes at each other over demolition in Imo

Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha and his predecessor, Ikedi Ohakim, have disagreed over the ongoing demolition exercise embarked by the state government. Ohakim claim the ongoing demolition in the state was not captured in the state’s budget, stating that the exercise has brought more loss than its projected gain. In a letter addressed to... Read More

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August 26, 2016

5 Nigerian politicians whose lives should make for good comedy shows

The BBC has just commissioned a new TV comedy based on UK politician, Nigel Farage’s life after politics. The one off show has been named Nigel Farage Gets His Life Back as a direct reference to Farage’s resignation speech that he made in July this year following the Brexit vote to leave the European Union. Kevin... Read More

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