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Unpatriotic! Tonto Dikeh Denies Nigeria

Nollywood Miss Controversy Tonto Dikeh has once again hit us in typical style. The actress who was born on the 9th of June 1985, in Ikwere Port Harcourt took to twitter to deny Nigeria. Our Naija. She said, “I luv 9ja but ain’t Nigerian by heart***“. Some of her fans were disgruntled and expressed their feelings in not-so-polite...

Why I Joined APGA – Ugochi- Nnanna Okoro

  Newly appointed Commissioner for Community Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr (Mrs.) Ugochi Nnanna – Okoro, Tuesday, said her desire to be identified with the monumental achievements of Owelle Rochas Okorocha compelled her to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)   Okoro, who spoke at her formal declaration as a member of APGA held at...

Holocaust in Imo Assembly Uwajumogu, Ihuoma, Ihim .As INEC Issues Letter Declaring Seats Vacant .Uwajumogu Battles To Save Position .Imo Lawmakers Head to Court To...

  What could be described as a political upheaval is about to take place in Imo following reports available to Imo Trumpeta. In line with the newspaper’s Tuesday story where it revealed that hammer would soon fall on three members of the Imo State House of Assembly for defecting to the APGA after they were elected into the House on...

2015 Imo Guber Okorocha Shops for Replacement .As Martin Agbaso Mobilizes for Race

    Following the formation of the All Progressive Congress, APC by four political parties in Nigeria, there are indications that the Governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha may not run for a second term in 2015, as he is now aiming his gaze at the National Politics. Therefore, in order not to be taken by surprise, Imo Trumpeta learnt that...

Man Escapses Lynching

  What would have been a replica of the Aluu 4 was re-averted by some good Nigerians as a young man whose name was not revealed to our reporter at the scene of this incident escaped instant justice by lynching last Sunday at bank road in Owerri. According to an eye witness, two young men who picked a phone from a...

THE DRAMA SURROUNDING KESHI’S RESIGNATION/RESCINDING

Nigerian Soccer fans on Tuesday, February 16 woke up to the shocking news of Coach Stephen Keshi’s resignation, two days after leading the Super Eagles to a historic AFCON outing in South Africa. But just before the team took-off from the rainbow nation where they won their 3rd AFCON title, the Eagles gaffer released a press statement rescinding his...

NNPC/SHELL CUP ZONAL ELIMINATION GAMES KICKS-OFF WITH IMO DRAWN IN ENUGU ZONE

The 15th edition of the NNPC/SPDC JV-Sponsored Football Competition also known as “NNPC/Shell Cup” kicked off at 9 centres across the nation with its elimination games on Wednesday. Ejemekwuru/Akabor Secondary School, Oguta LGA who is representing Imo State in this year’s championship was yesterday expected to trade tackles with their counterparts from Anambra State in the first game of the...

MR FOOTBALL COMMENDS ASOPADEC FOR PARTNERING ABIA SPORTS COUNCIL TO PROMOTE YOUTHS DEVELOPMENT

The Abia State Director of Sports, Mr Ejikeme Ikwunze (aka Mr Football) has commended the Abia State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (ASOPADEC) for partnering the states sports council to develop the youths through sports. Speaking to Imo Trumpeta in his office, Mr Football took time to appreciate the efforts of ASOPADEC, thanking Chief Sam Nwogu (ASOPADEC Chairman) and his...

PDP WOMEN ACTIVISTS COMMEND PDP WOMAN LEADER LADY NKECHI

By Ohanele Casca Imo State PDP Women activists have risen to pass a vote of confidence on the state women Leader, Lady Nkechi Mbonu. Commending the erudite and dynamic women leader, the leader of Oguta LGA legislative council, Hon Ezinne Ochieuka noted that she has exhibited transparency, team spirit and sterling leadership qualities which have improved the fortunes of women...

IGBO LANGUAGE IS VERY MUCH ALIVE?

  By Nnamdi Nwigwe nwigwennamdi@yahoo.co.uk G.S.M: 08037024609   The doomsday prognostications on the fate of our Igbo Language are not shared by this writer. In other words I prophesy that there is no danger of the extant Igbo we speak today going extinct. Many who have written to express fears of the likelihood of Igbo language going extinct seem to be bothered that young families, and...