Imo Trumpeta newspaper

By samson orji Umuodu-Mbieri and Umuodagu-Mbieri people owners of the land linking Orji- Mechanical village and Amakohia Area of about 15 hecters of land have cried out to the state Governor Rochas Okorocha to leave their lands alone. Land owner numbering about 30 were yesterday seen at the affected area, carrying different placards in protest against illegal and forceful acquisition...

By peter uzoma Barely a week to the Supreme Court judgment over the legality or otherwise of the Supplementary Election of May 6, 2011 that ushered in Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the camp of the Imo State Governor is jittery and wallowing in fear of the unknown. Strong indications that uneasy calm is pervading Okorocha's political family began a fortnight ago when...

By reagan obioma Former Imo State Governor, Chief Achike Udenwa, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, erstwhile Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Douglas Acholonu were among elders and leaders of the state absent at the inauguration of Imo State Council of Elders by Governor Rochas Okorocha yesterday. It was observed that most PDP heavyweights in the state appointed into the council were...

By peter uzoma Except Governor Rochas Okorocha intervenes, some commissioner nominees, and other categories of appointees whose names were sent to the House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation may be unsuccessful in becoming Members of the state executive council. Trumpeta exclusively learnt that the expected intervention of the Governor who had special interest in the commissioners' nominees may torpedoe the...

The planned intention to seek for a second term by Hon Victor Mere, member representing Owerri Municipal State in the Imo State House of Assembly is raising dust in the municipality. Mere has been rumoured to have intensified underground moves to seek for a second term, though he is yet to publicly unveil his position. Trumpeta learnt that his aspiration...

By lilian Ugwu A bizarre incident was witnessed on Sunday the 20th of October, 2013 at about 0722 hours when a robbery gang numbering about four stormed and attacked a cold room located at no 11 Uratta Street, Owerri Municipal Council, close to Arugo Hotel. The robbers armed with three Ak 47 riffles allegedly shot and killed a police guard...

Against the wish of the umbrella union of local government workers, Governor Rochas Okorocha yesterday released fresh list of names of Directors of Administration and General Services, DAGs, for the 27 local government areas in the state. Reports have it that the newly appointed DAGs have been issued letters to that effect and directed to resume immediately even as NULGE...

As the proposed relocation of the Imo State library from its present strategic location to the alleged residential building in an obscured area of New Owerri continues to attract condemnation from well meaning persons and groups across the state and country. The Nigerian Library Association (NLA) during the week joined the league in a protest to the Imo State Government...

Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha was shocked to bone marrows on Wednesday when fans and supporters of Heartland FC of Owerri jettisoned his usual pleasantries. Venue was Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri and the occasion was the last home league between the home side Heartland FC against Oriental rivals, Rangers International of Enugu. Okorocha's sliding popularity was seriously put to test...

By kelechi ugo The Imo State House of Assembly has directed the Clerk/Permanent Secretary of the House to officially write to the Management and Directors of accounts of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, (FUTO), Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education and Federal Medical Centre both in Owerri to appear before the House of Assembly Committee on Internal Generated Revenue...