Imo Trumpeta newspaper

COVER STANDALONE PIX         The 2024/2025 LAWSA Executive, led by G.C.E. Nnanna, in a courtesy call to the Clerk of the Imo State House of Assembly, Adaora Chinelo Emeghara Esq. where they presented a portrait as a token of appreciation and respect. It was a moment of connection between future legal minds and Legislative excellence.

Etiti Omuma Community Honours Son, Clifford Okoro With "Ozuomee" Chieftaincy Title   By Onyekachi Eze   Apparently satisfied by his selfless contributions to the development of the Community, the Traditional Ruler, Cabinet members and the entire People of Etiti Omuma Autonomous Community, in Oru East Local Government Area, Imo State, have recognized one of her illustrious sons, Sir Clifford Kelechi Okoro with "Ozuomee...

War Against Bandits in Imo; Govt Swings Into Action to Demolish Uncompleted Buildings, Brothels and Shanties harboring Criminals By Okey Alozie   Imo State Government has swung into full action to demolish and crush down all criminal hideouts in the 27 local government areas. Our source revealed that any building or structure that is harboring bandits in Owerri must go down without delay. Already,...

ORLU ELDERS COUNCIL JOINS CALLS FOR NNAMDI KANU'S RELEASE   The Orlu Elders Council has unequivocally joins the growing chorus of voices demanding the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who remains in detention despite court orders granting his release.     In a statement signed by Prof Francis Dike (SAN), Prof Awuzie and Prof Protus,...

  Chike Okafor Tackles Oil Companies Operating in Imo for Neglecting Indigenes in Employment Plans. *Hails Uzodinma's Efforts             The Federal House of Representatives on Wednesday urged oil and gas companies operating in Imo State to urgently comply with the provisions of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content (NOGICD) Act 2010 regarding indigenous employment, contract awards and establishment of operational offices.   The companies...

5 Million Pilgrims: Behold the Glory of Your Legacy - Dr. Chika Abazu to Gov. Hope Uzodinma*   In the heart of Imo State, where the spirit of resilience meets the boundless grace of divine purpose, a monumental gathering has unfolded that will echo through the annals of history. From October 10th to 12th, 2025, the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, under...

Court admits documents in Anyanwu’s N550m defamation suit against Ohakim       The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting at Jabi in Abuja last Monday commenced hearing in the N550 million defamation suit filed by Senator Chris Anyanwu against former Imo State Governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim.   Justice M.I. Sani overruled a preliminary objection by Ohakim’s legal team seeking to halt the trial pending...

WORLD Bank Market Traders Storm Owerri Municipal Council Headquarters, Protest Against 30 days quite Notice Given to them to vacate their Shops By Okey Alozie   Aggrieved Traders at World Bank Estate Market, new Owerri Imo State have protested against alleged plan of government to demolish structures at the middle of the market. The traders were physically seen in front of Owerri Municipal...

The matriach of Ekechi family of Imerienwe passes on at 95   The erstwhile board member, representing South East in the North East Development Commission, NEDC, High Chief (Dr)T. O. E. Ekechi, has lost his mother, Ezinne Lolo Beatrice Nwaogbo Ekechi (Nee Onuoha of Umuowa).   The late Beatrice Ekechi, was a woman whose exemplary life was a light that pointed the way...