Tag: Imo State
How ex-Imo Gov, Ohakim, used N270m cash to buy Abuja property
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of a former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim, has told Justice Adeniyi Ademola…
Okorocha: We don’t want PDP to die
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has said that the All Progressives Congress–led government and the people of the state do…
Imo monarch wants better management of derivation fund
Eze Abdulfatai Emetuma, the traditional ruler of Umuofor, Oguta Local Government Area, Imo, has called for a proper management of…
Money Laundering: There were over five petitions against Ohakim – Witness
A prosecution witness has told Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja that the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Nigerian Bottling Company goes to Okigwe
Daniels Ekugo Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited, has stated its commitment to focused investment and developmental work of a mega…
I never knew the depth of wisdom, good heart in my wife, says Okorocha
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has stated that he did not know the depth of wisdom and good heart that…
Woman Native Doctor Arrested After Selling 19 Kids
Cyriacus Izuekwe The police at State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Owerri, have arrested a woman who engages in human trafficking…
Igbos the sleeping political giants, says Okorocha
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has labelled the Southeasterners in Nigeria as the “sleeping political giants” of the country,…
Lagos driver yet to return 3 weeks after Owerri trip
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A 52-year old commercial driver, Monday Etokhana, is allegedly missing under mysterious circumstances. The sudden disappearance of Monday,…
Imo pensioners give Okorocha 14-day ultimatum
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) on Tuesday gave the Imo government a 14-day ultimatum to pay the pension arrears…
Money Laundering: Ex-Gov Ohakim, gets N270m bail
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday, July 9, 2015 admitted former governor of…
Imo to enjoy stable power supply soon, says Okorocha
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has given an assurance that the state will soon begin to enjoy steady power supply.…
Police kill cultist, others seriously injured in gun duel
The Imo Police Command in Owerri said on Monday that one person was killed and several others seriously injured when…
I’ll stop kidnapping, other crimes in Imo, says Okorocha
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has vowed to keep kidnappers out of business as the government will continue to demolish…
I’ll not slash salaries, down-size workforce, says Okorocha
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Tuesday said his administration had no intention to down-size its workforce or slashing workers’…
EFCC arrests Ohakim, quizzes Lamido over corruption allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, said it had arrested former Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State.…
Okorocha inaugurates SSG, CPS, SSAs
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo, on Monday, inaugurated the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Sir Jude Ejiogu, and…
Three APC members shot dead
Unidentified gunmen have shot dead three members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Imo state, eastern Nigeria. Reports say…
Man Sells Son For N300k
Josephine Odum-John The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly selling his 2-year-old…
Unpaid Salaries: Imo TV, radio workers protest
Workers in Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), on Tuesday in Owerri protested against the non-payment of their three months salaries by…
ASUU set to strike over unpaid salaries
Prof. Valene Obinna, Media Director, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University Chapter, says the strike called by…
Bad economy responsible for owing 13 months salary – Okorocha
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has attributed the poor state of the nation’s economy for the non-payment salary arrears being…
What Ndi Imo Did On Saturday In The Interest Of Ndigbo
By Mac Durugbo On Saturday, April 25, 2015, the last lap of the Governorship and House of Assembly elections was…
I’ll work with opposition for greater Imo – Okorocha
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo and winner of Saturday’s governorship election has extended a hand of fellowship to his opponents…
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Okorocha declared Imo state governor-elect
Governor Rochas Okorocha has been declared winner of the governorship election in Imo state, east of Nigeria. Okorocha, candidate of…
Okorocha in clear lead, set to be named Imo’s governor-elect
From all indications, Governor Rochas Okorocha of the All Progressives Congress will soon be declared governor-elect of Imo state, for…
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PDP senator, Uzodinma arrested for poll cheating
Senator Hope Uzodinma of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was among some three dozen poll cheats arrested by the Nigerian…
Counting of votes ongoing in Imo state
Voting has closed in most places in the Imo governorship supplementary polls, while counting is ongoing. At Ossemotor in Oguta…
Rerun Polls: Massive turnout in Taraba, low turnout in Imo, Abia
There was an impressive voters’ turnout for Saturday’s supplementary governorship election across the 10 local government areas of Taraba State.…
Imo Re-run: APC set to boycott governorship polls
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has threatened to boycott Saturday’s rescheduled election in the eastern state of Imo over the…