Imo Trumpeta newspaper

  Ludwig Wittgenstein, a German 20th Century Philosopher conceived philosophy as the bewitchment of our intellect by the use of language.  This linguistic perceptiveness is fundamental in any definition, planning or focal project by any progressive-minded administrator.  When terms and concepts are defined, directedness is certain, a certainty that assures smooth sail of programmes, that saves the head of the...

  The ongoing Owerri Unity Cup, 2012 edition that is powered by Hon. (Dr.) Victor Mere kicked-off on Monday with a thrilling encounter between Umuororonjo and their brothers Umuodu. Two quick goals by charls in jersey No 7 and Orisakwe within 25 minutes of the first half stunned the highly rated Umuororonjo side as Umuodu raced to the lead to herald...

  Heartland Football Club of Owerri and Lobi Stars of Markudi, the two Nigerian representatives in next years CAF confederation Cup competition have been drawn buy into the next stage, round of 16.   Lobi will take on the winners of the clash between Botswana’s Gaborone and Muculmana from Mozambique, while Heartland the federation Cup champions will face the winners of the...

  The cross River state Youth and sports commissioner, Mr. Patrick Ugbe, has stated that the Games of the 19th National sports festival (NSF), Calabar 2014 will be world class. Ugbe, who stated this during the closing ceremony of the 18th edition “Eko2012” games at the Teslim Balogun stadium commended Lagos state for putting up a memorable event especially the opening...

  The counsel to the ImoStategovt on the 10,000 job scheme case was disappointed at the Appeal Courtin Enugulast week 6/12/12 as his motion challenging the jurisdiction and locus stand of the claimants was deferred to the 14th of June 2013.   It will be recalled that the issue of jurisdiction of the court and the Locus Saudi of the claimants has...

By Chibuzo Munonye   The inauguration ceremony of the Imo State Executives of the National Officers of NCNC (Onyeaghala Nwanneya Igwebuike) has taken place in Owerri.   In his welcome address on the occasion the State Chairman NCNC, Prince Ben Akuwuigwe revealed that NCNC as an organization is a forum for all Igbos to unite for peace, prosperity, development, industrial advancement and create...

  By Chibuzo Munonye   The Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Owerri Staff Welfare Association has conferred on the Distinguished Excellence in Leadership Award on the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Benjamin Uwajumogu.   The award was given during the end of year party/award presentation/grand finale of sports fiesta and send-forth party for retirees of the hospital held at the centre’s premises.   Speaking...

  Team Delta has emerged as the champions of the 18th National Sports festival tagged “Eko 2012”, after amassing the highest number of medals at the 13 day Sports fiesta.   For winning the competition, Delta will be rewarded with 20 million promised by President Goodluck Jonathan to the eventual winner.   Over 8,000 athletes competed in 25 events at festival, which started November...

  The honourable member representing Owerri Municipal  in the Imo State House of Assembly, Honurable (Dr.), Victor Mere, on Monday kicked of his football competition , tagged Owerri Unity Cup.   According to the Chairman of the Local organizing Committee, Mr Uche Ejimofor, a one time General Manager of Iwuanyanwu National (now Heartland), the competition pitches the five villages in the Municipal...

Chelsea will play Mexican club Monterrey in the semi-finals of the club world cup in Japan on Thursday.   Monterrey will play the European champions after beating South Korean club Ulsan Hyundai 3-1.   African champions Al-Ahly, who  beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima of Japan, 2-1 to set up a last four meeting against South American victors Corinthians.   The club World Cup is contested between the...