READERS’ MAIL: If Governor Okorocha continues this way…..
From Obumneme Okonkwo: I have never liked Rochas nor spoken well of him but if he continues the way he is currently going in the face of this dearth of resources then he would have set a record that is unprecedented. I am a loyal PDP person but he is …
Campaign for better families: Imo govt to partner with Catholic Church ..
The Imo state government will partner the Catholic Church in its worldwide campaign for better families . Governor Rochas Okorocha disclosed this when the representative of Pope Francis, ArchBishop Vincenzo Pagilla paid courtesy call on him at the Government House, Owerri on Friday, May 6, 2016. ArchBishop Pagilla is President of the Pontifical Council for …
New pictures of ‘dreaded spot’ on Dick Tiger Road, Owerri.
These are pictures showing the current state of a major spot on Dick Tiger road – at the bend of the road heading towards Egbu road. Before now, you literally had to use a speedboat to get through the ‘mini ocean’ that accumulated on that spot. All year round, it was a night …
GOVERNOR OKOROCHA ADVISES AGAINST TRIBALIZING CRIMINALS
Governor Rochas Okorocha has advised Nigerians against tribalizing criminals and criminal acts, but should rather treat criminals and criminal activities as such not minding where they come from; adding that crime is an offence against the nation while a criminal should be seen as a common enemy of the people. Governor …
Udenwa settles with EFCC, agrees to return N350million to FG in 2 weeks.
So according to Sahara Reporters, former Imo state governor, Chief Achike Udenwa was arrested on Tuesday and grilled for several hours by the EFCC at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja. Udenwa is said to have received N350 million which was diverted by the Goodluck Jonathan campaign organization in 2015. …
Udenwa settles with EFCC, agress to return N350million to FG in 2 weeks.
So according to Sahara Reporters, former Imo state governor, Chief Achike Udenwa was arrested on Tuesday and grilled for several hours by the EFCC at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja. Udenwa is said to have received N350 million which was diverted by the Goodluck Jonathan campaign organization in 2015. …
PHOTOS: Dualization of MCC road – Uratta road, Owerri
In a bid to reduce the traffic congestion for the commuters and inhabitants of MCC-Uratta road, the Okorocha’s administration has embarked on dualization of the popular road. To achieve this, some major structures were knocked down even the premises of the state owned ITC park had its walls pulled down. It has been a gradual process …
What President Buhari needs is constant prayers – Uwajumogu
Speaking with news men recently, former Speaker of the Imo state House of Assembly, Rt.Hon Benjamin Uwajumogu called on Nigerians to exercise more patience with Pres.Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. He noted that the leadership of the country was aware of the negative impact of the economy on the lives of the …
EXCLUSIVE: Mrs.Chinwe Oforduru speaks on her husband’s assassination.
Mrs.Chinwe Oforduru has broken her silence on the assasination of her husband, Prince Chimaeze Oforduru . In an exclusive with IMO STATE BLOG, Mrs. Oforduru disclosed that contrary to the story widely reported , the kidnap of her daughter was not recent; the incident occurred last year on the 24th of April. Amidst speculations …
Attack by herdsmen: Gov. Okorocha meets with Imo traditional rulers ; appeals to Presidency.
Governor Rochas Okorocha has appealed to President Mohammadu Buhari to intervene as a matter of urgency in the repeated killings in the South-East by Herdsmen to forestall future occurrence describing the recent killings in Enugu state as very unfortunate and barbaric. Governor Okorocha spoke while addressing traditional rulers in the …
We should build Imo economy, not town halls – Ohakim
Former Governor Ikedi Ohakim has said that it is high time Imo State Government under Governor Rochas Okorocha started building the economy of the state and not town halls, a development he said meant building for the mob to gain their loud applause, and not building for the masses to …