Imo Trumpeta newspaper

Many may not know him now except his Ihitte Uboma constituents who he represented in the Imo State House of Assembly between 2003-2007.  Hon Greg Owuamalam was elected under the platform of PDP for the Ihitte/Uboma position.  Hon Owuamalam’s election was historic as it left serious crack in the political affinity of major political stakeholders in the area. Four years...

The rampant wayward life among female students of higher learning as well as youths has been a serious matter that calls for urgent attention. Campus Gist went round some parts of Owerri, Imo state capital and witnessed an eyesaw where three students who wore tiny offensive skirts had their bodies barely covered and sensitive parts open to the public view. An...

Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the incumbent Governor of Imo state, who hails from Ogboko in Ideato South LGA, in Orlu Senatorial Zone will seek a second mandate as governor come 2015.  Reason?  There is no vacancy in Abuja for any other candidates except between President Goodluck Ebele “Azikiwe” Jonathan and a candidate from Northern Nigeria.  Mark my words! Though Owelle Okorocha...

 BY ETHELBERT OKERE   I was in far away Florida, in the U.S.A, precisely at the venue of the recently held World Igbo Congress convention when a colleague called from home to narrate a statement credited to Governor Rochas Okorocha and which he felt would be of interest to me. According to this fellow, His Excellency, Chief Rochas Okorocha, the...

By Ogbonnaya Onu I specially thank the leadership and members of the World Igbo Congress for inviting me to speak to you.  I have been asked to speak on the very important topic: “The Igbo, the path to Nigeria’s Presidency in 2015.”  May I also use this opportunity to thank you for your numerous efforts in helping to nurture, revive...

By Ohanele Casca.   The Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, Ahiara Diocese celebrated their maiden diocesan youth day on Saturday 15th September, 2012 amidst pomp and pageantry. The one day celebration started with a holy mass presided over by the Ahiara Diocesan Administrator, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Theo Nwalo.   Delivering a homily at the mass which marked the beginning of the ceremony, Msgr...

Feelers emerged yesterday that Mr. Ugochukwu Iheme, the co – worker of slain Ikwumezie Charles Emeka has died at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owerri. Iheme, according to a source, was receiving treatment at FMC since September 14, 2012 after he was allegedly shot by soldiers. It will be recalled that the landlord of the Premises where Ikwumezie was shot had...

Few days after members of the Imo State House of Assembly left the shores of Nigeriafor a legislative retreat in South Africa, activities are presently now at low ebb as Assembly watchers described the situation at the complex as a “Ghost town”. When Imo Trumpeta correspondent visited the House recently, activities were at a halt, as most offices of...

War of supremacy is said to be raging between the former Transition Chairman of Owerri North LGA, Hon Celestine Ololo and the Egbelu Obube Autonomous Community. According to information available Imo Trumpeta, the bone of contention is that the Ex TC Chairman, who still operates as the legitimate head of Owerri North LGA, though in secret, has refused to acknowledge...

  Following intelligent reports that Boko Haram Agents may have sneaked intoImoState, disguising as Hausa Traders, security operatives were said to have stormedDouglas Road, Owerri to evacuate the illegal Hausa Traders selling wares on the road. However, Imo Trumpeta was informed that the illegal traders resisted the security operatives with various forms of weapons, which led to fracas between the security...