Deceit Of The Disabled
Social security is the cardinal responsibility of any responsive and responsible government which understands the full import of good governance. This aspect of the obligation on the part of government has suffered intentional neglect in Africa generally and Nigerian particularly. In the words of Martin Luther King Jr.;"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious...
Editorial
African Leaders And Insensitivity
It is no longer news that what has bedeviled almost all the African countries is corruption occasioned by greed and lack of patriotism.
With the exception of few of them like South Africa which could be said to have relative development in all spheres of life and its economy, most of the African Leaders have continued to...
Between Rochas And Ohakim, Who Is Better?
Jean de la Fontaine in his fable on 'A Fool and a Wise Man,' narrated that “a man, walking alone, was being bothered by a fool throwing stones at his head. Turning to face him, he said: 'My dear chap, well thrown! Please accept these francs. You've worked hard enough to get more than mere thanks. Every effort deserves...
Sports
IMHA Member Commends
Eaglet’s Effort
The Hon Member representing Aboh-Mbaise LGA in the State House of Assembly Hon Lady Ngozi Pat Ekeji, has commended the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria for their efforts in making Nigeria proud at the on-going FIFA U-17 World Youth Football Championship in United Arab Emirates.
According to a release made available through her 2011 Campaign Manager Chief...
How Imported Uniforms Sacked Imo Commissioners Ex Appointees Duruji, Ahaneku, Ejike Uche Kicked Out Over Importation Of China Products
As mixed reactions continue to trail the importation of primary and secondary school uniforms, sandals and classroom desks by the Owelle Rochas Okorocha government in Imo state, Trumpeta can exclusively reveal that the first set of commissioners sacked by the Governor last year were removed for kicking against the action.
The issue of importation of school uniforms and other items...
Ohakim Mobbed At Awaka As Jerry Chukwueke Bags Chieftaincy Title
Excited crowd of thousands of people at Awaka, Owerri North LGA last weekend mobbed the former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim when he visited the home of Chief Jerry Chukwueke, who was conferred with the title of Ohamadike of Owerri Federal Constituency last Saturday.
The former Governor who arrived the ceremony in company of Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, the...
Why I Am To Become Imo Governor In 2015 -Dr Agomuo
By kelechi ugo
A philanthropist and American based medical practitioner, Dr Obioma Sylvester Agomuoh has explained reasons why he is aspiring to become the Executive Governor of Imo State in 2015.
Dr Agomuoh while briefing some Journalists last week Friday, at his country home in Amorji-Ogbe in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State revealed that his main motive of...
Roche Goes Bankrupt? Sacks Workers, Stops Prototype Pre-Cast School Buildings In Imo
Roche, the opportuned multi-national company that is executing nearly every contract in Imo state from clearing of grasses to building of toilets, since the inception of the Governor Rochas Okorocha administration, is said to be facing financial difficulties as it has stopped work at various sites in Imo state, and have laid off its workers.
However, a source from the...
OCDA Deserves No Police Attaches, Says Imo Command
The Nigerian Police Force, Imo Command has stated that Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA) is not entitled to police orderlies.
Reacting on recent news items credited to OCDA which accused the police of withdrawing operatives attached to the OCDA, the PPRO, Joy Elemoko stated it categorically that OCDA is not entitled to police attachment. She submitted that the authority...
Ngor Okpala Community, Ozuzu Kicks Against Eze – Elect
The dust raised by the purported selection of a traditional ruler for the people of Ozuzu autonomous community in Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo state is yet to abate as Eze-Elect, Lawrence Ekeh have been rejected.
Following the balloting conducted for the position, stakeholders in Ozuzu has insisted Eze Lawrence Ekeh is not the authentic Monarch of the community.
The community...