JUNE 12: Congratulations to all lovers of Democracy – NWOSU.
As encomiums continue to pour in following the proclamation of June 12th as “Democracy Day”, many Nigerians have commended President Muhammadu Buhari on the bold step. In Imo state, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, an APC Governorship aspirant has hailed the proclamation as a good step in the right direction. In …
#NotTooYoungToRun: President Buhari signs bill into law.
On Thursday afternoon inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Not-Too-Young-To-Run-Bill into law. This comes two days after he pledged to do so in his Democracy day speech. This new law reduces the age qualification to contest for political offices. You no longer …
OPINION: Open letter to Governor Okorocha – Re: construction of 290 secondary schools.
30th May 2018 The Governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha His Excellency, RE: BUILDING OF 290 NEW SECONDARY SCHOOLS BEFORE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER. ; I decided to write you this letter on hearing your plans to build 290 new Secondary Schools before October 2019. Please His Excellency, rehabilitate, remodel and …
Okorocha set to launch “My People, My People Empowerment Programme”
Less than a year to the end of his tenure, Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has disclosed that his administration will launch an empowerment programme tagged “My People, My People Empowerment Programme” as a parting gift to Imo people. Okorocha added that the essence of the programme was to reduce poverty in …
PICTURES: Okorocha donates Land, N2m to BBNAIJA2018 winner.
Governor Rochas Okorocha this afternoon in Owerri promised a land donation to Miracle Igbokwe who emerged winner of the 2018 Big Brother Naija Reality Show. The Governor said that this gesture was to enable him return home and build a house of his own. In addition, Governor Rochas Okorocha also …
SPORTS: Mobile viewing centers spring up in Owerri.
In an effort to boost Sports promotion, the Imo state government has rolled out mobile viewing centers in major areas across Owerri the state capital.
Okorocha to reconsider payment structure for civil servants.
A press statement from the office of the Chief of Staff Imo Government House, Hon. Uche Nwosu on Thursday disclosed that Governor Rochas Okorocha was heading back to the drawing board to address complaints by civil servants. At the moment, civil servants are reportedly receiving a percentage of their salaries. …
Okorocha inaugurates 7-member Special Taskforce on Roads on Mbaitoli LGA; to release N1BN
Today in Owerri, the Imo state capital, Governor Rochas Okorocha inaugurated a 7-member Special Taskforce on Roads and Infrastructure for Mbaitoli local government. Members of the taskforce include, the Head of Service, Mr. Calistus Ekenze who is the Chairman and Barr. Chinyere Uwandu who would serve as Secretary. Others are, …
Achonu declares for Imo Governorship
Senator Athan Achonu has declared his intent to run for the Imo governorship seat in 2019. Achonu declared his intent during a dedication service for his new baby boy.
Nigeria’s First Lady commissions CedarCrest Hospital, Abuja.
Earlier today, Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari commissioned the Cedarcrest hospital in Abuja. The facility is being tagged as on one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in Nigeria. Speaking at the ceremony, the First Lady requested the facility to make their services more affordable and accessible to Nigerians.
Local Government elections to hold in June.
Today in Owerri, Governor Rochas Okorocha announced that Local Government elections will be conducted in June this year to elect Local Government Chairmen and Councillors. The Governor has also requested that the State House of Assembly put up the Local Government laws without delay for the June election.