Politics

Imo 2019: I will stand against Araraume’s ambition – Okorocha

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2018 0

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, Wednesday, swore to stop Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, from realising his gubernatorial ambition in the state, adding that he did not oppose tenure extension of the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Executive. Okorocha made this known to newsmen in Owerri

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Buhari ‘ll soon address Nigerians over 2019 – Gov Okorocha

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2018 0

* I need more time to take decision – President Imo State Governor and chairman of the APC Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will soon address the nation on whether he will seek re-election in 2019. Okorocha disclosed this on Thursday night shortly after he led other APC governors to […]

Metro

Nigerian Soldiers Frogmarched a 15-Year-Old Student To Death

Ihesiulo Grace 22 February 2018 0

The family of Queendaline Ekezie, a 15-year-old pupil of Army Day Secondary School, Obinze, Owerri, Imo State, are inconsolable after two soldiers in the school allegedly snuffed life out of her during a rigorous punishment. The soldiers were reported to have asked her to frogmarch after she arrived at school late on Thursday. The victim, […]

Politics

Madumere, Imo deputy governor joins guber race

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2018 0

Imo State deputy governor, Eze Madumere, has disclosed his readiness to join the 2019 governorship race after years of silence on his political ambition. Madumere who is from Owerri zone which has not produced a governor since the return of democracy in 1999, said that he is eminently qualified to succeed his boss, Governor Rochas […]

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APC govs endorses Buhari for second tenure – Okorocha

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2018 0

The governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, says all governors in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second tenure. Okorocha said this in a statement issued on his behalf by Sam Onwuemeodo, his chief press secretary. He said the endorsement was part of the outcomes of the three-day meeting […]

Entertainment

What next for Remi Adiukwu Bakare?

Ihesiulo Grace 30 December 2017 0

That is the millionaire question begging for answer among the party faithful after she lost out at the last national convention of people’s Democratic party (PDP). The Mbaise, Imo State born politician had viewed for the post of Deputy National Women Leader, but lost to Diran Odeyemi. In the Lagos Socio-Political space, Adiukwu is a […]

Politics

APGA tackles Okorocha, says he is spreading death, poverty in Imo

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has said that the government of Governor Rochas Okorocha has been spreading poverty, death and grief in the state for close to seven years since it came on board. In a statement by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Dr George Nkwoji, the […]

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Imo lawmakers suspend Clerk of House

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2017 0

The rift between the Imo State Executive and the legislative arms Thursday claimed one casualty as the lawmakers suspended the clerk of the House Mr. Chris Duru. The lawmakers also ordered for full investigation on the activities from 2011 till date. The motion for the suspension of the clerk was moved by the majority leader […]

News

Imo lawmakers threaten to impeach speaker

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2017 0

Members of the Imo State House of Assembly have threatened to impeach the speaker of the Assembly, Chief Acho Ihim, following what they tagged complicity on the current face-off between the executive and legislative arms. The Daily Times recalls that the State lawmakers for the first time since the creation of the state in 1976 […]

Metro

Five Die In Imo After Drinking ‘Ogogoro’

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

Five persons have been confirmed dead from methanol poisoning in a local gin sold by one Uwadiegu Eze, a native of Umunakara community, in the Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State. Daniel Nwosu Jnr. (Male, 45); Friday Osuji (Male, 70); Ifeanyi Njoku (Male, 31), Mrs Adanna Iheanacho (Female, 60) and one Benjamin Okoroafor have […]

Opinion

How Rochas is making Owerri a tourist destination

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2017 0

One of the most ambitious projects of the administration of the Owelle Rochas Okorocha is the Heroes Square located at the heart of Owerri, the capital of Imo state. Ironically, the centre has become a subject of controversy which political activists have latched on, in desperate attempts to pour tar on what would later become […]

Crime News

Revealed: Forest in Imo Where People are Murdered and Buried

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2017 0

Igwebuike forest in Awarra, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State is the most dangerous place to be without being prepared, one of the chief priests in the area, Mr. Okoro Ogbuji, told South-East Voice. Sometime ago, it was the story of a 63-year-old woman, one Mrs. Ogo Omeriji, said to have been kidnapped, murdered […]

Interviews

Okorocha must have good reasons to erect Zuma’s statute, don’t criticise him yet -Sen Uwajumogu

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2017 0

Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu represents Imo North Senatorial District in the Senate. He was Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly before moving over to the National Assembly. An astute and vocal politician, Uwajumogu in this interview with CHRIS EMETOH speaks on the controversial erection of Jacob Zuma’s statue in Owerri by Governor Rochas Okorocha, put at […]

News

Buhari’ not fair to Nigerian youths –Okorocha

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2017 0

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state Wednesday said that the Federal Government under President Mohammadu Buhari, has not been fair to the youths of the country, this he claimed led to the current high level of unemployment in the country. Okorocha who at a one-day youth forum, organized by the National Orientation Agency, NOA, and […]

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The real reason why Buhari shunned Okorocha’s invitation

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s President has unravelled the mystery of his visit to Imo State without the company of his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari. According to the leader, when he told his colleague to accompany to honour Governor Rochas Okorocha, he got the reply that ‘’he (Buhari) was indisposed.’’ Zuma made the clarification at the palace of […]

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Okorocha’s statue of Zuma is an embarrassment – Civil Society group

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2017 0

The Civil Society Network Against Corruption has described as “embarrassing” the visit and honour of South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma by the Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha. Lanre Suraj, CSNAC’s Chairman, said in a statement on Sunday the honour bestowed on Mr. Zuma would embolden the president to tell his people he is celebrated abroad. […]

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South Africa’s Zuma arrives Imo state for a 2-day visit (Photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2017 0

The president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, is currently in Imo state for a 2-day visit for collaboration between his Foundation and Rochas Foundation College of Africa to cater for the less priviledged children in Africa. He was received on arrival by former President, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo and Governor Rochas Okorocha. Here’s the press release […]

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South Africa’s Zuma begins two-day visit to Imo today

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2017 0

South African President, Jacob Zuma, will from Friday pay a two-day visit to Imo state,  Governor Rochas Okorocha disclosed Thursday. Briefing journalists at Government House, Owerri, the state capital, Okorocha said Zuma, among other official engagements, would sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Rochas Okorocha Foundation and Zuma Foundation. Also, the

News In Brief

Three killed in Owerri violence

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2017 0

Three people have been reported killed this evening in violence between natives of Ohaji Egbema and Owerri town. The violence was reportedly provoked by the role played by Ohaji Egbema natives during Saturday’s demolition exercise which saw at least one person killed. More to follow

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Pension cuts: Rochas reverses self, pays pension arrears in full

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2017 0

The Imo state government has started the payment of 6-months pension arrears owed to pensioners in the state. During the official handing over of cheques to the pensioners, the Imo state Governor Rochas Okorocha said that the government has also agreed to pay the pensioners in full rather than the earlier plan of slashing the […]