Fresh Boko Haram Threat In Imo? How Ohakim, Family Escaped Bomb Blast, Assassination Okorocha, Opiah, Anumudu, PDP Others React
By hector obinna
For the immediate past Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, the date of May 14, 2014 will ever remain indelible in his mind and diary, for if not for a stroke of fate, he, the wife and first son would have perished in an organized inferno that engulfed his private residence located at Prefab Estate Aladimma,...
Ex- House of Reps Member, Wife Go Ga-Ga, Fight On Owerri Street
By peter uzoma
Though the next Olympic Games is years ahead, but Nigeria can begin now to recruit talents that would possibly be boxers and karate athletes wearing the country's colour in the next games.
The handlers of Nigeria's athletes do not need to go extra mile to recruit the would be pugilists and fighters as potential candidates have been identified...
VP, Sambo To Visit Imo For Fresh APC Decampees .Guber Aspirant, Onuoha, Ex Appointees Involved
By okey alozie
Another earth-shaking, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, rally is in the offing in Owerri where fresh decampees mainly from the All Progressive Congress, APC, are expected to join the party.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances and changes in programme, the Vice President, Namadi Sambo will be hitting Imo state to receive the new decampees from APC.
Though the official date...
I Have No Regret Joining APGA -Ihenacho
Former Minister and gubernatorial hopeful under APGA platform Capt. Emma Iheanacho has denied ever stating that he regrets joining APGA.
An Owerri based medium (not Trumpeta) quoted the politician as making claims similar to the fact that he regrets joining APGA few months ago.
In a statement made available from the campaign office known as Capt. Iheanacho campaign organization, CICO, the...
Sport
Heartland Risk Suspension over Changes
Heartland Football Club of Owerri is currently risking suspension from the League Management Company LMC and further penalties from the Nigeria Football Association NFF over the impending changes in the management of the Club.
According to the news making rounds that the Imo State Government has removed the Chairman of Heartland FC, Chief Fan Nduboke who...
Imolites and Broken Promises of Job Creation
By Stanley Achonu, KSC.0810607362
t is a common practice in our nation, Nigeria and the world for political aspirants to woo the electorates with promises and hopes of things they will do if elected. Political manifestoes are usually fashioned to closely attend to pressing needs of the populace. Recently, Imolites are bombarded with promises on how to tackle the problem...
If You Must, Then Do It Together
From time immemorial, the city of Owerri has always been known for its spirit of hospitality. Owerri indigenes as a matter of fact are jolly good fellows. A typical Owerri man is never greedy. They are contented with what they have and do not give much room to bickerings when it comes to the acquisition of material wealth. They...
Before Violence Sets Into Imo Politics
As far as my memory can carry me, I will state equivocally that one of the things that set Imo state apart from other states in Nigeria is her peaceful nature. While other states enmesh in violence to the extent of burning houses, looting and killings, Imo politicians shoot with only their mouths.
While we had the “we tie” in...
Ohakim, Araraume In Fresh Governorship War As Ex Imo Governor Declares For 2015 Election, Mobilizes Aides
The 2015 Imo Governorship race is assuming a new turn as the immediate past Governor of the state, Chief Ikedi Ohakim concludes plan to declare his interest to run.
Trumpeta learnt that the former Governor who landed Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport yesterday at about 3.30pm with a tumultuous crowd of followers and some top shots of the Peoples Democratic Party...
Battle For Chairmanship of Ndi Eze Imo: Eze Ohiri Risks Jail As Appeal Court Disappoints Govt Again
The contest for who is the authentic chairman of Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers may have been settled with the Imo State Government under Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha losing another chance to stop Eze Cletus Ilomuanya from being reinstated. An Appeal Court holding in Owerri on Tuesday unanimously rejected an application to stay its judgment delivered on July...
