ABC Transport Boss, Frank Nneji declares for Imo governorship.
Mr Frank Nneji, Founder and CEO of the ABC (Associated Bus Company) Transport Company, took a big step today as he announced his intention to contest in the 2019 Imo Governorship election. Nneji will join the race under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). A native …
2019 GUBER: Imo Speaker debunks purported endorsement of Uche Nwosu by lawmakers.
Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon Acho Ihim has issued a statement debunking the purported endorsement of Hon.Uche Nwosu ahead of the 2019 Governorship election. In a statement made available to IMO STATE BLOG on Sunday, Rt.Hon Ihim stated that at no time did the elected …
Ondo University confers Okorocha with Honourary doctorate.
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state was conferred with an Honourary Doctorate degree on Saturday from the Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo state. Okorocha was awarded D. Litt (Honoraris Causa). Also at the convocation ceremony was the Ondo state governor, Arakunrin (Dr) Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu -SAN and his deputy, Barr Alfred …
PHOTO: Fire sweeps through Newton Hotel, Owerri
Details are still sketchy on what led to the fire break at Newton Hotel, Owerri on Saturday.
Ministry of Happiness was not an accidental discharge- Imo govt replies critics.
The Imo State government has replied critics on the creation of the new ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfillment. In a statement made available to IMO STATE BLOG, the office of the Governor stated that at the end of the day, the achievements of the new Ministry of Happiness and …
Veteran Journalist, Uche Ezechukwu recounts bitter hospitality experience at Govt House, Owerri.
About this Commissioner for Happiness, I doubt if she is capable of providing any such happiness to anybody. In 2014, Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State invited me on his entourage to the wedding of the second daughter of Governor Rochas Okorocha in Owerri. After a very riotous ceremony, we …
AUDIO: Ololo grants BBC interview defending her nomination as Commissioner.
In this interview with the BBC, Mrs.Ogechi Ololo defends her nomination by Governor Rochas Okorocha to head the new Ministry of Happiness and Purpose fulfilment. She says she believes her ministry has a lot to offer.
House of Commotion: IMHA Majority Leader resigns. – IMO STATE
The member representing Owerri Municipal at the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Lugard Osuji, has resigned his position as Majority Leader . In the interest of the Imo State House of Assembly, I Lugard Osuji have this morning resigned my position as the Majority Leader of the House. I …
Commotion rocks Imo State House of Assembly; Principal officers resign.
Resignation letters are flying all over the place at the Imo State House of Assembly. Earlier on Tuesday, with the exception of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, all the principal officers resigned from their positions. Below is a letter from the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Kennedy Ibeh The Chief Whip, …
Commissioner Nominee, Hon.Mrs. Ogechi Ololo.
Hon. Mrs.Ogechi Ololo (nee Okorocha) has served in various capacities since the inception of the Rescue mission administration. Currently, she is the Deputy Chief of Staff (Domestic Matters) to Governor Rochas Okorocha. For clarity, Mrs Ololo was not sworn in alongside the 28 other commissioners on Monday. Deputy Speaker of …
Anumudu formally declares Governorship ambition under APGA.
On Tuesday, the new bride of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Barr.Humphrey Anumudu will formally declare his intention to seek the Governorship seat again. The event will be held in Obilubi, Obazu Mbieri. Details to follow.