IHITTEAFOUKWU PEOPLE GO FULL CULTURAL BLITZ
Dr. Chuks Osuji, OON, FNIPR
It is an accepted axiom that people without culture don't exist. It is in the recognition of this fact that the people of Ihitteafoukwu in Ekwereazu, Ahiazu LGA of Mbaise exploded in cultural exposition. It was the maiden edition of Cultural Day Tagged, Umuoni Day.
The activity which began with an inter-denominational service on the eve...
No EFCC Arrest For Me – Ohakim
Contrary to a report by an Owerri based Newspaper publication yesterday which claimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has summoned the immediate past Governor of Imo State, Dr Ikedi Ohakim, it has been discovered that Ohakim was neither summoned nor arrested by the Agency.
Speaking to Imo Trumpeta on phone from hisAbuja base, Ohakim said he was...
Bayern Munich Wins Guardiola Battle
Bayern Munich have underlined the scope of their ambition by announcing the appointment of spectacularly successful formerBarcelonacoach Pep Guardiola to replace Jupp Heynckes from the end of this season.
Spaniard Guardiola, 41, will take over from Heynckes, who has decided not to extend his contract, in July and has agreed a deal until the end of June 2016.
"We are very...
Fire Consumes Properties Worth Millions
By Emmanuel Obijuru
Shop owners alongTetlow StreetbySchool Road, Owerri, woke up in the wee hours of Wednesday morning to see their stalls gutted by fire.
According to an eyewitness account, no reason could be fingered for the cause of the fire outbreak which triggered fear and commotion among residents living close to the stalls. Though lives were lost in the inferno,...
Okorocha Accuses Ohakim of Embezzling 52B in 4 yrs .It Is Antics Of A Confused Man __Ohakim’s Aide
A new twist has appeared in the seeming war between Gov Rochas Okorocha and his predecessor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim over funds belonging to Imo state.
In a state wide broadcast telecast live yesterday, Okorocha made several startling and controversial allegations that may likely stir up the polity in the state.
Speaking at the event, the Governor who expressed reservations over the...
IMSUTH Students Protest Government Neglect of Teaching Hospital
By Joshua Ahaneku
The students of the Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH) have carried out a protest against what they called the state government continuous neglect of the teaching hospital and its medical students.
The students who came out in their numbers barricaded the Wetheral by Okigwe round-about and carried several placards some of which read, “we are tired of...
Oath-Taking Scandal Rocks Imo Assembly
An ill wind is again blowing around the Imo state House of Assembly as members are said to be pitched against each other over unconfirmed secret meetings among various camps in the House.
However, the secret meeting turned into to a suspected oath-taking exercise. Events leading to the oath-taking scandal began last week Tuesday when all members elected under APGA...
Imo Government Appoints New DG for IBC
A new Acting Director General has been appointed to pilot the affairs of State broadcast industry, IBC international.
Announcing the appointment of Mrs. Esther Obong Egbuna in his office, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Chinedu Offor said her appointment followed the approval of His Excellency Governor Rochas okorocha.
The Commissioner described her as a woman of distinction and an...
Why Kill Laz Anyanwu, Dep. Gov’s Protocol Man?
It was difficult picking my pen to write for today’s edition. Very difficult as I am yet to recover from reported death of the slain Director of Protocol, Deputy Governor’s office, Chief Laz Anyanwu. It was difficult because of the manner he was abducted and later killed.
We were not close until later part of 2007. Before my appointment as...
HEARTLAND SACK BACK-ROOM STAFFS IN A SHAKE-UP EXERCISE
Federation Cup holders, Heartland Football club of Owerri, on Tuesday January 15 relieved three coaches and administrative personnel of their duties. The Imo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Comrade Kenneth Emelu said the downsizing is part of government’s measures to cut down drastically on high rising cost of running theNigeriaPremier League (NPL) side. Government has decided to reduce...
