Imo Trumpeta newspaper

  A clearer picture of who is entitled to represent Ohaji/Egbema State Constituency in Imo State House of Assembly will emerge today as the Appeal court in Owerri decides on the matter. The former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Goodluck Nanah Opiah had gone to court asking the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC to, to issue...

  My approach to this week’s commentary will adopt a different pattern. Against my normal procedure, I will take a double barrel approach to cover up the views I wish to express. While I tried to revisit the 2013 proposed budget of the Imo State Government which was presented to the members of the State Assembly by Governor Rochas Okorocha...

By Chibuzor Munonye   The Imo State Overseer, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor Emmanuel Okoro has attributed the high rate of anti-social activities in the society to idleness due to unemployment of the youths. Pastor Okoro stated this in an interview with our reporter on the occasion of Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) with the theme “Youth Rebirth for Peace, Self- Reliance and...

By Reagan Obioma   The Imo Mandate Organisation (Imo) has advised Governor Rochas Okorocha to have a rethink on Community Government Council election scheduled to hold on December 15, 2012. They also advised the Governor to resist the imposition of traditional rulers imposed on various communities by the immediate past administration of Ikedi Ohakim, stating that such impositions does not represent the...

By: Ohanele Casca 08134192508 It is always said that a golden fish has no hidden place. Wherever geniuses they are they will always be identified and honoured. That was the case recently when the Alumni Association of Federal Polytechnic Nekede under the dynamic leadership of Engr. Dr Iheakam, a pioneer student of the institution, gave a surprise package to the...

“Confusion – numerous and intensive – is not conducive for adequate development for Imo State, a State lagging shamefully behind others like Akwa Ibom State. We urge Gov. Rochas to urgently do “something” about its minimization and resolution and avoid the avoidable ones, for time is fast running out.” Engr. Cele    There is at least one good thing I...

  The government of Osun state has implemented its decision to pay N10, 000 allowance to the elderly under its social security scheme, tagged AGBA OSUN. The Special Adviser to Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Special Needs, Mr. Biyi Odunlade told reporters in Oshogbo that 1,342 of the 1,602 beneficiaries have received their first two allowances. He also revealed that 259...

  Ludwig Wittgenstein, a German 20th Century Philosopher conceived philosophy as the bewitchment of our intellect by the use of language.  This linguistic perceptiveness is fundamental in any definition, planning or focal project by any progressive-minded administrator.  When terms and concepts are defined, directedness is certain, a certainty that assures smooth sail of programmes, that saves the head of the...

  The ongoing Owerri Unity Cup, 2012 edition that is powered by Hon. (Dr.) Victor Mere kicked-off on Monday with a thrilling encounter between Umuororonjo and their brothers Umuodu. Two quick goals by charls in jersey No 7 and Orisakwe within 25 minutes of the first half stunned the highly rated Umuororonjo side as Umuodu raced to the lead to herald...

  Heartland Football Club of Owerri and Lobi Stars of Markudi, the two Nigerian representatives in next years CAF confederation Cup competition have been drawn buy into the next stage, round of 16.   Lobi will take on the winners of the clash between Botswana’s Gaborone and Muculmana from Mozambique, while Heartland the federation Cup champions will face the winners of the...