ASUP Goes Back on Strike Today Vows to Down Tools if demand is not met
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic, ASUP, has announced that the resumption of suspended nation wide strike would commence today, following the failure of the Federal Government to fulfill agreement with the union (ASUP).
The Chairman Senate Committee on Education Prof. Uche Chukwumeriji pleaded with the union to call-off the strike the while he intervenes on their behalf, the strike...
Suspected Cultists Invade Imo Community
Suspected Cultists made a fruitless mission to Egbema Autonomous Community, in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State as the gangsters were not given the opportunity to carryout their nefarious activities to stop Iriji Egbema (New yam festival of the people).
According to an illustrious son of the area who wants his name not mentioned, the uproar in the autonomous...
Jonathan, Anglican Primate Storm Nwangele For Chyna Iwuanyanwu
he people of Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo State will for the first time play host to the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr Goodluck Jonathan as Special Guest of Honour at the occasion of for the dedication of New Covenant Anglican Church by Rev Nicholas Okoh, the Primate of Anglican Church of Nigeria, at...
Latest On Library Relocation Workers Blast Director Over Compromise
Following the action of the Director of Library Services Mr Ndukaku Chimezie during the failed evacuation of Library properties to a new site recently. The workers have expressed dissatisfaction and disappoint on their boss for not supporting their resistance and protest action against the state governor's order.
Some of the workers who spoke to our reporter accused their Director...
Danger Signals In Imo! Rochas Appointees Denied Approval
Lawmakers Shun Screening of New ISIEC, ISOPADEC, Judiciary Nominees As Lawyer
Petitions State Assembly, Demands Process For Passage Of Outlawed “Abortion Law”
The fate of persons nominated by Governor Rochas Okorocha for certain sensitive positions and boards of statutory commissions in Imo is hanging in the balance with the state lawmakers turning a blind eye...
How Imo Governor Is Spending N300m For 51st Birthday, PDP Alleges
The Imo State arm of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has raised alarm on the amount of money the State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha would allegedly spent for his 51st birthday celebration.
In a statement made available to Trumpeta, the party noted that not less than N300m from the state coffers will be sunk into the project of celebrating...
Activist, Kissinger Ikeokwu Seeks Records Of Monumental Contracts Payments From Imo Accountant General
A civil right activist and legal practitioner, Barr Kissinger Ikeokwu has applied to the Imo State Accountant General, seeking for the records of contracts awarded to several companies handling several monumental projects in the state.
In a letter addressed to the AG, Imo State through his lawyers, Chyma Anthony & Co, Kissinger noted that “pursuant to Section 1, 2 &...
Govt To Appoint Indigenous DAGs, Treasurers, Auditors For Imo LGAs, As Workers Lament Sept Salary Deduction
A new policy, it was learnt, would be introduced into the Imo State Local Government System from this month, as plans have been completed by the Authorities to post the most senior three LGA Civil Servants to their Local Governments of origin.
According to impeccable sources, the policy is to “indigenize” the Local Government Areas in Imo State and for...
Despite Repeal Of Abortion Law: Lawyer Petitions House Assembly Demands Process Of Passing Bill
Despite the fact that the Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has compelled the Imo House of Assembly to repeal the contentious “Abortion Law” in Imo State, a Lawyer in the State has petitioned the Imo House of Assembly to furnish him with information regarding the passage of the Bill into Law.
Invoking the spirit of the Freedom of Information...
Imo: Why Ngige Is The Project Now
Since last week, many people have been asking why the Government House Imo State, has been literally relocated to Anambra State where that state's Governorship election is coming on November 16, 2015.
Unfortunately for Imo State and its citizens, this epic battle in the sister state has caused them a lot, both in cash and kind as their Governor, Owelle...
