I STARTED MUSIC AS A BAND BOY PROPHET (bongo artist)…
Like the bible advised man not to “despise his days of little beginning” Mr. Uche Amanze, the Prophet in Bongo music industry has not despised his days of little beginning as a band boy.
He is of the view that whatever he is today is what he learnt during his days as a band boy with Joy Bell Melody Band....
OKALA, THE GOLDEN VOICE, OTHERS HONOURED
Emma Okala, you know him. He is that fair complexioned chap from Owerri North LGA with a quinsy voice that holds his listeners spell bound with his style and finesse at ceremonial events and occasions.
Some call him master of Master of Ceremonies, the NTA Staff had cause to smile recently as he was among numerous Owerri sons and daughters...
THE SORRY STATE OF OWERRI ENVIRONMENT.
Time was when Owerri, the capital city ofImoStatewas judged the cleanest State capital inNigeria. This was about a few months ago during the regime of the past administration led by Dr Ikedi Ohakim.
However, it did not begin with Ohakim, as he was merely replicating what Dr Sam Mbakwe, the first civilian Governor of the state did with Owerri.
The late...
Boko Haram Igboville mobilizes buses for the return of Ndigbo
A pan Igbo socio – cultural organisation, Oganiru Ndi Igbo Foundation has embark on mobilization of buses for the return of Ndigbo from the Northern part of the country.
This was disclosed by the Imo state Chapter Chairman of the group, Chijoke Emenalo. According to Emenalo in a message made available to Imo Trumpeta the provision of the buses is...
Udodiri Ndom Owerri ends August meeting .Pledges to build skills acquisition centres for youths
By Austin Ejimmadu
The Grand finale of Udodiri Ndom Owerri Nchi ise community Assembly, Home and Abroad August meeting has ended in a colourful style as they resolve to build a skill acquisition centre for youths in Owerri Municipal.
President General of Udodiri Ndom Owerri, Lady Chinyere Comfort Mere (JP) who stated this at the Association’s August meeting, to people who...
Police Arrest Okada man for violation of order
By Austin Ejimadu
An Okada man has been arrested by men of the Special Squad, Owerri Urban Police Command Division for violating the order by the state government not to ply on some major roads in Owerri, Imo state capital.
The arrest which occurred on Tuesday morning along Wetheral road extension adjacent to the traffic roundabout axis.
One of the eyewitnesses who...
Commissioner Okolie commends retirees in his Ministry …As Staff Welfare Scheme holds send forth party
Staff of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs have been challenged to be hardworking and exemplary in order to receive honourable recognition on retirement.
The Commissioner in charge of the Ministry, Chief Gerry Okolie who threw the challenges in his speech on the occasion of the send forth party for the Ministry’s retirees organized by the Staff Welfare...
FMC Owerri ends workshop on Endoscopic Surgery
A five – day workshop on endoscopic surgery titled Integrated Minimal Access Surgery Workshop aimed at enlightening health workers and the general public on advance, and modern potentials and techniques in surgery, will end today at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owerri, the workshop is organised by FMC in partnership with JNCI, OLYMPUS, DIMSAL, EMZOR, ASTRA and ZENECA investments...
Police armoured tanks and shakara show
Men of the Nigerian police, Imo state command can be said to be part of the Nollywood family. And they could be asked to be part of a movie production in the state. POPULAR SIDE was amazed at their posture during Wednesday’s patrol of major streets in Owerri. Armed to the teeth and moving with blue – coloured armoured...
