Tag: Imo
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APC denies man for dragging party to court over tenure extension
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State on Saturday described one Okere Uzochukwu, who took the party to court over the extension of the tenure National Working Committee (NWC) as an impostor. Recall that Okere, who claimed to be an aspirant for the chairmanship position in Imo APC, also joined the Independent National…
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2019: Okorocha blasts Araraume, says ‘You can never rule Imo’
Governor Rochas Okorocha has told Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, a governorship hopeful in the state that he can never win the party’s governorship ticket let alone ruling the state. Okorocha said this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo on Tuesday. The governor insisted that the former Senator’s ambition as unrealistic,…
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Okorocha orders arrest of Indian hemp smokers in Imo
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has directed the State Police Command to arrest Indian hemp smokers and other-related drug addicts in the state. The governor was quoted as saying, “When arrested, don’t take the suspects to police custody. Rather, take them to the Government House. We have a big cell for them.” The governor…
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Okorocha establishes six new tertiary institutions in Imo
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has announced the establishment of six new tertiary institutions in the state. Okorocha, who made the announcement in a meeting newsmen in Owerri on Monday, said the step was part of plans to revolutionize the education sector in Imo. The new institutions are University of Engineering, Onuimo, University of Agriculture,…
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Fire razes residence of Imo’s Deputy Governor [Photos]
A building in the official residence of the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere was razed by fire on Thursday. The fire which is suspected to have been triggered by a nearby bush fire, spread to the visitors waiting hall razing down the building. It also destroyed a bus stationed within the premises…
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Imo Govt denies renaming street after President Buhari
The Imo state government has denied renaming Assumpta Avenue in Owerri, the state capital, after Muhammadu Buhari. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sam Onwuemeodo on Wednesday in Owerri described it as misinformation from the opposition parties. The statement quoted the Governor, Rochas Okorocha, as saying that President Muhammadu Buhari road began…
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BREAKING: Imo Rep, Nnanna Igbokwe dumps PDP for APC
A member of the House of Representatives from Imo State, Nnanna Igbokwe, has dumped the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. In a letter read by Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, at plenary on Tuesday, Mr. Igbokwe who represents Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte, cited division in his former party as his reason for…
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2019: 27 Imo lawmakers endorse Okorocha’s son-in-law for governor
Legislators of the Imo State Assembly have endorsed Governor Rochas Okorocha’s son-inlaw, Chief Uche Nwosu, for the governorship of Imo State ahead the 2019 general election. This was disclosed yesterday by Hon. Henry Uzoma Ezediaro member representing Oguta state constituency in the Assembly and House committee chairman on Petroleum, ISOPADEC and NDDC. Briefing newsmen Saturday…
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Okorocha swears in own sister as Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment
Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has sworn in 28 new commissioners and 27 Transition Committee Chairmen for the 27 local government councils in the state. One of the commissioners sworn in by the governor is his biological sister, Mrs. Ogechi Ololo (nee Okorocha). She is now the state’s Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment. Ololo,…
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Okorocha builds giant statue of Zuma, names newly commissioned road in Imo after him
Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha yesterday unveiled a giant statue of South Africa president Jacob Zuma in Owerri Imo state. Zuma who is on a two-day visit to Owerri, Imo State, South East Nigeria was also conferred a traditional chieftaincy title by the state governor – a road was named after him. Okorocha also conferred…