What Exactly Is Happening In Imo State?

My cousin, Godfrey – Goddy for short – is not particularly unknown in political circles in Imo State. Under Nigeria’s prolonged military rule, I managed to prevail on him not to accept to serve, either as Commissioner or Special Adviser, any military administration in Owerri. We argued several times, and for many hours, on this matter, and in each instance, he conceded that the points I raised were convincing.

Okorocha's, Uduaghan's victory upheld by the Supreme Court

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state

There was great celebration in Owerri, Imo state capital city, and other nearby towns today (Friday) as the Supreme Court upheld the victory of Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state in the April 26, 2011 governorship elections.

Supreme Court decides Okorocha, Uduaghan’s cases today

Imo's Governor, Rochas Okorocha

The Supreme Court will on Friday (today) decide the fates of Rochas Okorocha, and Emmanuel Uduaghan, governors of Imo and Delta states, respectively.

Ojukwu's body arrives to heroic welcome in Abuja

Former leader of the defunct Republic of Biafra, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Monday received a heroic welcome in death, at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Ojukwu: Imo declares Monday work-free day

The Imo State government has said that it would not declare Monday, the day the body of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Dim Chukwuemeka Odemegwu Ojukwu,

Otokoto bounces back in Imo State

Governor of Imo state

IN 1996, the word Otokoto made a spectacular entry into the lexicon of Nigeria’s public discourse. It emanated from the dark days of ritual killings by a section of the underworld in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. It took the murder of one Master Okonkwo by ritual killers for public attention to be forcibly drawn to the existence of such atrocious crime in the other wise sedate city of Owerri.

Imo guber tussle: Panel shifts to Abuja

Hearing in the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Imo State, which was fixed for today, January 5, in Owerri has been moved to Abuja.

Imo govt embarks on 4-year devt plan

Governor Rochas Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State says his administration embarked on massive projects few months of its inception due to prudence and sacrifice as against the past culture of heavy spending on recurrent expenditure.

Imo guber battle: Okorocha’s men protest as Appeal Court fixes Jan 5 for hearing

Imo state Governor Rochas Okorocha

The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo State capital yesterday fixed January 5, 2012 for commencement of hearing on the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, challenging the verdict of the state election petition tribunal, which upheld the election of Governor Rochas Okorocha of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Why I may run for Imo governor in 2015 - Iheanacho

Emmanuel Iheanacho

Former Minister of Interior, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, speaks on the political permutations in Imo State ahead of 2015, his political ambition and sundry issues. Excerpts:

Transformation of Imo: Okorocha on the right track –Mbisiogu

Mbisiogu

(Daily Sun) - As the governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha consolidate good governance, the people of Imo State last week told the world that they are truly behind their Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha by rejoicing with him when the election petition tribunal seating in Owerri struck out a petition brought before it by the PDP challenging the victory of Owelle Okorocha in the April gubernatorial election.

Imo: Doctors protest over death of kidnapped colleague

Members of Imo State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), numbering about 400, on Monday, stormed major streets in Owerri to protest over the death of their colleague, Dr Moses Amakoh, who died in the hands of his kidnappers.

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Okorocha brings dividends of democracy to Imo

Rochas Okorocha

It has been observed that Imo State is now witnessing a new era with the wind of positive change, blowing across the state.

Okorocha floors Ohakim once again

Okorocha

There was jubilation in Owerri, Imo State capital, yesterday as the election petition tribunal upheld the election of Governor Rochas Okorocha.

Tension in Imo as tribunal decides Okorocha, Ohakim’s fate today

Ahead of today’s ruling by the Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, in a case challenging Governor Rochas Okorocha’s victory in the governorship election, tension has gripped residents and people of the state.

Millions rain on Heartland FC from Okorocha, others

Team Coach, Lodewuk De Kruif

Each member of the new Federation Cup champions, Heartland Football Club of Owerri received N1million from the government of Imo state.

Efugh ponders Heartland future

Chinedu Efugh©Shengolpixs

He spent four seasons at Enugu Rangers and came close to winning the FA Cup now known as the Federation Cup in 2004 and 2007. In 2009, he forced a switch to southeast rivals, Heartland citing lack of ambition at the Flying Antelopes.

Strike suspended in Imo, State govt commends labour leadership

Chief of Staff, Government House, Owerri, Prince Eze Madumere

OWERRI- Imo State Government has extolled the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in the state, for suspending the eight-day-old industrial action over the non-implementation of the N18,000 minimum wage.

Remain in Lagos - Okorocha orders Heartland

CONGRATS — Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha (L) congratulates Heartland's captain, Chinedu Efugh. PHOTO: SYLVER ELEANYA

Governor Rochas Okorocha is still high on the success of Heartland FC who won the FA Cup on Sunday.