Imo Trumpeta newspaper

  The press has been awash with claims and counter claims between aides of Senator Chris Anyanwu and Governor RochasOkorocha, over the reported clash of their convoys along Azaraegbelu on 26th December, 2012 around 6.40pm. Either way one views each side’s claims, the matter has become too serious to be ignored, in view of its implications. Firstly, it tells much...

Okorocha Wants strengthening of Cultural Affinity with Ashante Kingdom The Governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha has called for the strengthening of cultural affinity with the Ashante Kingdom to deepen ties between people of the nations.   Governor Okorocha made the call during a visit to the Asantehene of Ashanti Kingdom His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He said since...

The April 27, 2013 local Government elections announced by the  Imo State Independent National Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has domainted discusions in the political arena of Imo State in recent times. While ISIEC says there is no going back in holding the elections, salient issues prior to the conduct of the elections has continued to  give stakeholders in the State serious...

    THE CEREMONIAL, JUDICIAL AND MORAL LAWS.   AGAIN Apostle Paul in verse 7 of Romans 8 says “Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can”. The Greek “phronema tes serkos” translated “to be carnally minded” literally means “the mind of the flesh” that is –mind, thought, purpose, intention,...

  Government of Imo State has assured that Dan Anyiam Stadium will certainly be ready for the CAF confederation cup games come March, 2013.   This assurance was made by the honourable Commissioner for Sports, Kenneth Emelu, on Saturday January 12, during a CAF inspection visit to the stadium.   Emelu, who anchored the inspection visit of CAF that was led by Ghanaian CAF...

  Umungada village in Irete autonomous community, Owerri-West LGA has emerged both the male and female champions of the Just concluded Unity football tournament powered by Coca Cola in Irete.   The championship which kicked off on December 16 and came to its crescendo on Sunday January 13 when Umungada male team took on Umuagwu in the final game that ended 5-3...

.   Heartland football Club of Owerri, on Saturday January 13, proved that they are the king of kings in Nigerian football when they lifted the NPL’s Super 4.   The Naze Millionairs ensured that the super 4 trophy headed towards Owerri when two second half goals from John Owerie and Emeka Ogbugh secured a 2 - 0 win over Lobi Stars of...

Secretary to Imo State Government, Prof Anthony Anwuka has come under fire from prominent Orlu Zone leaders for his incessant attacks on the leadership of Orlu Zone Youth Assembly (OYA).   The latest attacks of the SGI on OYA leadership led by Comrade Precious Nwadike took place at St Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Eziama-Ubulu, Oru-West LGA where a notable politician...

AsImoStatewas celebrating a relatively crime-free Christmas and New Year holidays, kidnappers shattered the peace of Agbala Community in Owerri North LGA, as they carted away Chief Malachy Okechukwu Onu.   Information available to Imo Trumpeta said that the kidnappers numbering about four struck at 8pm on Saturday January 5th at Egbelu Agbala, where Malachy and a few friends were drinking in...

  anthony anyanwu   One time Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) inImoState, Chief Jerry Chukwueke has identified the prevalence of bad governance to lack of managerial skill.   Chief Chukwueke who spoke at a dinner with the Leadership of Owerri Zone Leadership Forum (OZOPOLF) at his country home Awaka, near Owerri, said thatImoStatehas been very unfortunate to find itself in a...