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Another Imo lawmaker dumps PDP for APC
Uche Ogbuagu, another member of the Imo State House of Assembly representing Ikeduru State Constituency, has joined the train of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Imo rerun: APC wins House of Reps seat
Lady Princess Onuoha (APC) (Mama Sure P) Defeats Hon. Obinna Onwubuariri (PDP) and Others with a wide margin, in the just concluded Okigwe North Federal Constituency rerun election.
Imo rerun: Governor Uzodinma, Senators Okorocha, Araraume team up
Ahead of this Saturday’s Okigwe North rerun election in Imo state, political momentum yesterday heightened in the area.
Imo: Governor Uzodinma, Senator Okorocha’s APC factions reconcile
Following the swearing-in of governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, factions of the All Progressive Congress (APC) loyal to the erstwhile governor, Rochas Okorocha, and the incumbent has decided to shelve aside their differences in the interest of the party and unite as one party
Governor Uzodinma to probe contracts awarded by three predecessors
The newly inaugurated governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has called for an investigation into contracts awarded by the state government from 2010 to date.
Senator Okorocha steals show at Governor Uzodinma’s swearing-in
Former governor of Imo State, and senator representing Imo West senatorial district, Rochas Okorocha, was the cynosure of eyes when he walked in while oat of office was being administered on Governor Hope Uzodinma.
New Imo governor demands financial records from 2010 till date
Senator Hope Uzodinma and Professor Placid Njoku were on Wednesday around 8pm sworn into office as Governor and Deputy Governor of Imo State respectively.
Hope Uzodinma sworn-in as Imo governor
Senator Hope Uzodinma has been sworn in as the Governor of Imo State few hours after receiving the Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Emeka Ihedioha faults Supreme Court judgement removing him as Imo governor
Sacked Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has criticised the Supreme Court verdict which removed him and declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the March 9 governorship election in the state.
Senator Okorocha congratulates Hope Uzodinma on Supreme Court ruling
The former governor of Imo State and Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has congratulated Senator Hope Uzodinma over his victory at the Supreme Court which declared him the new governor of the State.
Senator Okorocha slams Governor Ihedioha over alleged diversion of N6 billion ISOPADEC fund
Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday lambasted the Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha over his alleged indictment for fraud.
APC: We would no longer comment on 2023 elections
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it has decided to desist from commenting on issues pertaining to the 2023 General Elections, but, rather, focus on governance.
Panel: Senator Okorocha diverted N6 billion from ISOPADEC
An investigative panel in Imo State has said a former governor, Rochas Okorocha, allegedly diverted over N6 billion from the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC).
Uche Nwosu: How President Buhari’s achievements can earn APC continuity in 2023
Former Imo Action Alliance (AA) governorship candidate, Mr Uche Nwosu, has expressed optimism that achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration were obvious to earn the All Progressives Congress (APC) continuity in power by 2023.
Senator Lawan heads APC reconciliatory committee
The Nigerian Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has been appointed as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ten-member National Reconciliation Committee.
Imo APC senator passes on
The Senator representing Imo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Benjamin Uwajumogu, has died.
APC lifts suspension of Governor Akeredolu, Senators Amosun, Okorocha, others
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has announced the lifting of the suspension of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state.
Police arrest Duncan Mighty for ‘N11 million fraud’
Music star Duncan Mighty was arrested Saturday morning by operatives of the Imo State Police Command over alleged fraud.
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Senator Abe: Leadership without sacrifice is meaningless
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President Buhari: Boko Haram continuous existence surprising
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PDP wins Imo rerun
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Security: Northcentral governors strategise on community policing
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NUJ chief calls for constitutional roles for traditional rulers
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Professor Okolie: IPOB expressing Igbo problems on a faulty foundation
The national president of Nigerian Political Science Association, NPSA, Prof. Aloysius-Michael Okolie, has said that the agitations by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, for secession is built on a faulty foundation.