World Cup – Rio Ferdinand retires from International football
The 34-year-old Manchester United defender made his debut in 1997, and had represented his country at three World Cups.
But the latter years of his international career were dogged by bitterness and controversy, following a falling out with fellow central defender John Terry and his strained relationship with manager Roy Hodgson.
Hodgson said, however, that he had been grateful for a...
Sen. Ngige and The Deliberation On Anambra Guber Race
By Odimegwu Onwumere, 2348057778358
Among Ndigbo, it is a belief that a man does not say at a go, all that are on his mind. This is what Senator Chris Nwabueze Ngige (Onwa), representing Anambra Central Senatorial district in the Senate, has done in a conference he had with select of journalists. He said that
he would soon make known his...
Re: Before Imo People Celebrate “Freedom Day”
had intentions of discussing other crucial issues in this week's edition of Agwo-di-nuju before I made a volte-face that will be re-visiting the t “Before Imo people celebrate “Freedom Day” topic which ran for two weeks.
A reaction among the numerous text messages I received prompted me to reflect on the matter again. I would be abdicating my resolve to...
No Retreat, No Surrender on Rejection of Bishop Elect, Okpaleke – Mbaise Catholics Vow
by anthony anyanwu
The crisis which has enveloped the appointment of Monsignor Peter Okpaleke as the new Catholic Bishop of Ahiara Diocese has entered another dimension with the Catholic fateful of the Diocese embarking on a peaceful demonstration within the entire Mbaise Land.
Trumpeta Newspaper investigation can authoritatively reveal that both the clergy and laity of the Diocese will...
HORROR! Man Dries Mum for 10 Years in Private Shrine …As police Swoop on Suspect
Another Otokoto incident has again played out in Imo, this time in a town outskirt of the state capital Owerri. The ugly incident took place in Ezuru Umuagwu village in Ejemekwuru autonomous community of Oguta LGA was discovered by the Ambush Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command.
It was discovered on 11th May 2013 that the corpse...
Latest on Imo Bribery scandal Agbaso Drags Jpros to Court .Demands Compensation for Defamation of Character.
In a desperate attempt to continue to prove that the are innocent over the alleged N458m - allegedly given to the former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Sir Jude Agbaso, by a contractor in the state, the Agbaso family of Emekuku, Owerri North has sued Joseph Dina of Jpros International Ltd.
It would be recalled that Joseph Dina had during...
I was offered APGA Guber Ticket in 2011, Says Capt Ihenacho, Wants Imolites to De-Emphasize Cash and Carry Politics
The emergence of Owelle Rochas Okorocha as Imo State Governor under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA would have not materialized if the claims of a frontline politician in the state, Capt Emma Iheanacho are anything to go by.
Speaking to media executives in Owerri, the Imo State Capital, Capt Ihenacho said that he was offered the...
Oguta State Assembly Dibiagwu, Uzowanne in Fresh Battle As INEC fix June 15, 2013 Election Day
End is in sight for deprived constituents of Oguta State Assembly in Imo State Assembly in Imo State as their non-representative status in Imo State House of Assembly would be a thing of the past.
Following the Appeal Court decision to cancel the election of Eugene Dibiagwu of the PDP, INEC has scheduled June 15, 2013 as date for a...
N150m Contract Saga Rocks Imo Assembly Renovation .Speaker Orders Contractor Out
Another bubble concerning the ill manner contracts for projects are awarded in Imo State is about the burst, as controversy greets renovation of Imo State House of Assembly Complex, New Owerri.
It would be recalled that the deteriorated state of the gigantic complex of the state legislature, especially the leaking roof warranted the award of contract for the renovation of...
The Need To Nip Corruption In The Bud
By Sydney O Madukwem 07069123994
Progress, development and infrastructural increase are indices of a working democracy made possible through frugal, judicious and transparent use of scarce financial resources. In countries where sovereignty actually belongs to the people, leadership is accountable to the people. Any abuse of such privileges by leaders are reprimanded with votes of no confidence and invocation of...