Monday, May 20

Tag: Imo

It Is Time for My Son-In-Law to Be Governor – Rochas Okorocha
10Mar By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
Featured

It Is Time for My Son-In-Law to Be Governor – Rochas Okorocha

It Is Time for My Son-In-Law to Be Governor – Rochas Okorocha Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, said that the time has come for his son-in-law, Mr. Uche Nwosu, to be the next governor of Imo state. Rochas Okorocha in a release to newsmen in Owerri, through his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo, was apparently reacting to a statement credited to a group, called Restoration Coalition of APC, that vowed to stop the endorsement of his son-in-law, Nwosu, to be the next governor of the state. The governor bragged that the group was only envy of his son-in-law. Rochas Okorocha defended his support for his son-in-law that, Governor Okorocha in his statement said Endorsement is a Public Statement or action showing support of something or somebody. It has been part of our demo...
Read More
Mentally-Touched Anglican Priest Sets Bank Atms Ablaze in Imo
5Mar By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
Featured

Mentally-Touched Anglican Priest Sets Bank Atms Ablaze in Imo

Mentally-Touched Anglican Priest Sets Bank Atms Ablaze in Imo The sum of N100,000 and a new hammer, was recovered from the Anglican Priest who also set his motorcycle on fire [irp] A Mentally-unbalanced Anglican priest identified as Rev. Chukwunyere Ibezim of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Ugiri, reportedly set the two Automated Teller Machines installed by Imo Microfinance Bank at Aba Branch, Imo State on fire alongside his motorcycle, before he was overpowered by security men and bank customers. Southern City News reports that an eyewitness, Kingsley Chukwu, said the Anglican Priest was beaten by the enraged mob who gathered at the scene of the incident which happened on Friday. [irp] “Rev. Chukwunyere Ibezim of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Ugiri in Isiala Mbano LGA is cooling o...
Read More
“Nothing On Earth Will Stop My In-Law from Succeeding Me as The Next Governor of Imo State” Rochas Okorocha Blows Hot
5Mar By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
Featured

“Nothing On Earth Will Stop My In-Law from Succeeding Me as The Next Governor of Imo State” Rochas Okorocha Blows Hot

“Nothing On Earth Will Stop My In-Law from Succeeding Me as The Next Governor of Imo State” Rochas Okorocha Blows Hot Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, says nothing will stop his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, from succeeding him as he has already been “ordained by God” and supported by 24 out of the 27 local government areas in the state. [irp] Governor Okorocha said this in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo. Okorocha was reacting to claims that his son-in-law, who is his chief of staff, supervised the assault on the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Anthony Obinna, at a funeral in the state over the weekend. There were reports online that Nwosu had led other APC members to the funeral where they attacked the clergyman who spoke against his politi...
Read More
Man Mysteriously Died On Top of Palm Tree While Tapping Palm Wine in Imo State [Photos]
3Mar By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
Featured

Man Mysteriously Died On Top of Palm Tree While Tapping Palm Wine in Imo State [Photos]

Man Mysteriously Died On Top of Palm Tree While Tapping Palm Wine in Imo State [Photos] Tragedy has befallen the people of Umuocha Ohuba-Ubomiri in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State as a palm wine tapper simply identified as Njoku, was on Thursday found dead on top a palm tree. A villager, Iheanyi Enwerem, told Southern City News that the deceased had left his house early in the morning for his daily palm wine tapping business. The villager, who was visibly shocked by the development, disclosed that as of the time Njoku left his house, there was no sign that he wouldn’t return alive. “He left his house very early in the morning for his daily palm wine tapping business. He was strong and never showed any sign that he would die. “When he did not return on time, his fa...
Read More
Give Me More Time to Make Up My Mind On 2019, Buhari Speaks
23Feb By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
Featured

Give Me More Time to Make Up My Mind On 2019, Buhari Speaks

Give Me More Time to Make Up My Mind On 2019, Buhari Speaks President Mohammadu Buhari on Thursday asked governors on the platform of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) to give him more time to decide whether or not he was going to contest the 2019 presidential election. [irp] The President told the governors led by Imo State governors, Rochas Okorocha at a meeting held at the First Lady Conference Room in the villa, Abuja. Buhari, according to Okorocha, in an interview with Statehouse correspondent said the president asked to be giving more time to decide. “We discussed so many issues that affect the nation, our party and Mr President’s ambition to run for 2019 elections. “Anyhow, Mr President in his usual manner has requested that we give him time and that he will address the nat...
Read More
Okorocha Fires Back “We Won’t Pull Down Zuma’s Statue”
16Feb By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
Featured

Okorocha Fires Back “We Won’t Pull Down Zuma’s Statue”

Okorocha Fires Back “We Won’t Pull Down Zuma’s Statue” Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha on Friday, said despite the resignation of former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, the state will not pull down his statue in Owerri . Okorocha in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo, said, “on the Jacob Zuma’s Statue in Owerri and the resignation of the man few days ago as President of South Africa, the statue will not be pulled down. The statue was erected when the man was a sitting president. We should also be keen in his life story” “For instance, a man who didn’t receive any formal education but rose to play a major role in the freedom of his people and also became president of one of the leading African nations calls for sober reflection. He also res...
Read More
What Will Happen to Zuma’s Statue – Nigerians Ask Gov. Okorocha
16Feb By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
Featured

What Will Happen to Zuma’s Statue – Nigerians Ask Gov. Okorocha

What Will Happen to Zuma’s Statue – Nigerians Ask Gov. Okorocha Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, has come under heavy attack following Jacob Zuma’s resignation as President of South Africa. Zuma’s resignation is exactly four months after he was honoured with a giant statue, and the highest chieftaincy title in Imo. He also had a street named after him by Gov Rochas Okorocha. Recall that Okorocha despite several criticisms insisted that he owes no one an apology for erecting Zuma’s statue, saying it was erected to encourage business relationship between the state and South Africa. However, some concerned Nigerians on social media have questioned Okorocha on what will become of Zuma’s statue erected in his state since Zuma has been thrown out of office. Some have accused Okorocha ...
Read More
Rochas Okorocha Announces Intensions To Erect Three More Statues, Says Obasanjo Can’t Stop Buhari From Seeking A Second Term
7Feb By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
Featured

Rochas Okorocha Announces Intensions To Erect Three More Statues, Says Obasanjo Can’t Stop Buhari From Seeking A Second Term

Rochas Okorocha Announces Intensions To Erect Three More Statues, Says Obasanjo Can’t Stop Buhari From Seeking A Second Term While addressing newsmen in Owerri, Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha announced his intention to erect three more statues. The governor disclosed that the statues placement is part of activities lined up to mark the 42nd anniversary of the state. He listed Chief Sam Mbakwe; Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu and Dr. Michael Okpara for special post-humous recognition. The trio, whose statues would be erected, would be bestowed with the highest award of the state. Reacting to the letter written by general Olusegun Obasanjo, the governor said no amount of letters can stop President Muhammadu Buhari from running for President in 2019 if indeed he decides to seek ...
Read More
Excited Man Shows Off His Skill After Hunting Expedition in Owerri, Imo State[Photos]
4Feb By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
Featured

Excited Man Shows Off His Skill After Hunting Expedition in Owerri, Imo State[Photos]

Excited Man Shows Off His Skill After Hunting Expedition in Owerri, Imo State[Photos] A Nigerian man,Uchenna Irechukwu was so elated after catching an antelope during a hunting expedition in Owerri, Imo state. According to the graduate of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, he caught the antelope while hunting last night before skinning the dead animal and butchering it in preparation for pepper soup. See pictures below;
Read More
Irate Youths Storm Home of Woman Who Reportedly Kidnapped and Sold A 5-Year-Old Child in Imo
27Jan By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
Featured

Irate Youths Storm Home of Woman Who Reportedly Kidnapped and Sold A 5-Year-Old Child in Imo

Irate Youths Storm Home of Woman Who Reportedly Kidnapped and Sold A 5-Year-Old Child in Imo The home of a lady identified as Chiamaka Ukeji, was stormed by angry youths of Ogbo-Ekere, Luwe –Nneiri in Osuachara ward, Isiala Mbano LGA of Imo state, on Monday, January 22, after report which linked her to the abduction and selling of a 5-year-old child was made public. Facebook user, Achiever Darlington Onyelike, reported that Chiamaka Ukeji, whose home was stormed by youths with palm fronds, confessed to committing the said crime. He wrote; “Yesterday I got an urgent information that some angry youths gathered with Palm Branches attempting to destroy the house of a lady who kidnapped a little girl of 5 years and sold her to a woman in River State, but was stopped by one Hon. Julius w...
Read More