Traffic Congestion in Owerri: Government to shut all motor parks .Set to introduce 600 buses
As part of measures to curb the menace of traffic congestion in Owerri Metropolis, the government of Owelle Rocha Okrocha says soon, it will close all motor parks inOwerriMunicipality.
This measure was disclosed by Special Adviser on Transport to the Governor, Chief Raymond Duru. He said the traffic congestion is ravaging the Municipality and this compelled the state Government to...
IMSU VC Dares Imo Assembly .Ignores IMHA’S Resolution
The Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University, Prof BEB Nwoke may have put himself on a collision course with the Imo House of Assembly following his refusal to re-instate sacked staffers of the University as directed by the House.
The House had in a resolution on3rd October, 2012 directed the Vice Chancellor to reinstate the staffers who were allegedly indicted by...
ICAPS President condemns protest threats
By Loveth Nwosu
The President Imo College of Arts and Professional Studies (ICAPS) Mr. David Day has condemned the action of his students in the campus who have threatened to storm the streets of Owerri in the name of strike action against the management and the state government.
Mr. Day who spoke to Imo trumpeta said the students are getting it...
National Re-orientation for politicians
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Why Ex-Abia Governor convened Njiko Igbo
Since a meeting of the new socio-organization, Njiko Igbo was held on Sunday September 16th, 2012 at the Aso Villa residence of the National Convener, His Excellency, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, former Abia state Governor, there have been speculations on the real motive behind the formation of the group.
Among the speculations is that the...
Mosquito set to hurt Brazil
Heartland Fc midfield maestro, Ikechukwu Ibenegbu (Aka Mosquito) has declared himself fit enough to confrontBrazilat the Samsung Beach Soccer International Cup inDubai, UAE this month.
Ibenegbu who stated that the group which pits Nigeria’s super sand Eagles in Group B alongside four-time world champions, Brazil, Japan and Switzerland is tough, but believes they now have the mental ability to contain...
From the archives, Pele’s trip to Nigeria
World’s best player ever, Edison Arentes do Nascimento “Pele” of Brazil visited Nigeria on January 26, 1969, when Nigeria was engulfed in a civil war.
Santos Fc, Pele’s Club was on a two –match visit toNigeria. They faced the famed stationary stores Fc of Lagos at the city stadium in Onikan. Stores, one ofNigeria’s top clubs at that time had...
Taking a critical look at what to expect in South-Africa come January
As the 16 Teams to the Africa Cup of Nations begins final preparations for the biggest football fiesta inAfrica, we shall be taking a critical look at who and what to expect from the teams.
Some of the continents’ biggest football stars will be on show whenSouth Africahosts the 2013 AFCON from 19 January to 10 February.
The 16 participating teams...
‘ANGELS’ IN IMO HOUSE
I have watched with keen interest certain developments in Imo State and I exclaimed to myself that the angels may have found a safe haven in the hallowed chambers of the Imo State House of Assembly. When a situation changes from bad to good, as Christians we assume it is a good omen, a new dawn and a new...
Wahala! Plot to Impeach Imo Deputy Governor thickens .Accused of misconduct, insubordination
For the Deputy Governor of Imo state, Sir Jude Agbaso, it is not only raining but pouring for him, as the next few days will test his political prowess and doggedness to withstand Banana peels of political devilry.
While Jude Agbaso contemplates how to face the Imo House of Assembly which has summoned him over contract awards bordering on roads...
Ikeduru LGA Suspend Traditional Ruler
The Chairman of Traditional Rulers Council of Ikeduru Local Government Area, Eze Marcel Egemaonu has been suspended from office till further notice.
This was disclosed to Imo Trumpeta by the Executive Chairman of Ikeduru Local Government Area Chief Sam Aka.
According to the Council Boss, the Traditional Ruler was suspended and would be recalled whenever investigation over his acts in office...
