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Nigeria drawn with Togo, South Africa in Owelle mock – Nation cup

Nigeriahas been drawn to play in group B of the Owelle mock – Nations cup billed to kick – start on Sunday the 26th at theOjiPrimary School. According to the draws released by the organizers of the annual event,Nigeriawill trade tackles withTogo,South Africa, Burkina – Faso and new – comersMauritaniafor a place in the quarter final stage. Nigeriawon the maiden edition...

NITEL: NIGERIA IS THE EVENTUAL LOSER

All Nigerians who had access to the telephone services some years ago will remember thatNigeriahad a telecommunications company called NITEL – The Nigerian Telecommunications Limited.  It used to be the only telecommunication service provider and enjoyed the monopoly even though it failed to exploit the opportunity.  Then came the elites 090 alias “naught nine naught”. Thereafter a fully mobile...

TWO IMO COMMISSIONERS AT WAR …..Fight Dirty Over IMSUTH Orlu.

  For now, it is a no love lost situation between Dr Obi – Njoku, the Commissioner for Health inImoState, and his Special Duties counterpart, Dr Ifeanyi Nwachukwu. According to Imo Trumpeta findings, the two Medical Doctors by profession, are fighting over one position; The Commissioner for Health slot. Source told Imo Trumpeta that while Dr Obi – Njoku fights to retain...

RESCHEDULED NPL GAMES

VETRANS CUP Enugu  0 – 1  Imo Anambra  0 – 1  Enugu Imo   0 – 1  Anambra PENALTY SHOOT-OUT Imo  2 – 5  Enugu Enugu  3 – 2  Anambra   FIFA U20 WORLD CUP (JAPAN 2012) 19/8/12 Japan  4 – 1  Mexico N/Zealand  2 – 1  Switzerland Brazil   1 – 1  Italy Nigeria  2 – 0  S/Korea 20/812 Ghana  0 – 4  USA N/Korea  4 – 2  Norway Argentina   --    Canada Germany   --   China   CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP GROUP A W/ Casablanca...

HEARTLAND PLAYERS HOPEFULL OF THEIR ENTILLEMENTS AHEAD OF TOMORROWS TIE WITH PRIME FC.

Fresh reports have now emerged on the much talked about non – payment of Heartland players remaining sign on fees. The players who departed the shores of Owerri on Monday morning were in high hopes, after having what looked like a fruitful discussion with the handlers and the sports Commissioner, Comm. Kenneth Emelu. The number one citizen of the state, His...

FINALLY, NIGERIAN LEAGUE ENDS IN SEPTEMBER.

The management of the Nigerian Premier League has announced that match day 38 will be played on Friday, 7th September to bring the 2011/12 season to a close. Head of competitions, Anwalu Jada further said all outstanding games will hold this Thursday August 23rd. The matches include ties involving Warri Wolves and Rising Stars, ABS FC and Sunshine Stars as well...

ENUGU WINS EASTERN VETRANS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT.

  EnuguAll – Stars team on Sunday picked the sole ticket to represent the eastern states in the forth coming Veterans cup inAbujathis August. Three All – Stars teams fromEnugu(host), Anambra andImoStateparticipated in the two day qualifying championship. Abia pulled out at the late hour due to the death of one of their members. In the first game, Imo defeated the host...

STAN DARA STORMS IRIJI AKAMA NA NANSA Assure Them of Sense of Belonging

The new yam festival (Iriji) of Akama na Nansa autonomous community has been celebrated with pomp and pageantry at the Old Mission field, Akama. it is worthy of note that this year’s ceremony marks the official outing of the community’s first traditional ruler, Eze Justine Afam Agugoesi (Obi, 1) the Eze Ohazurumee of Akama Na Nansa autonomous community in Orsu...

Group seeks Federal lawmaker’s recall

The move to recall Hon Eddie Mbadiwe, member representing Ideato Federal Constituency has reached an advanced stage.  This is sequel to the current move by a group known as Ideato Patriots who have reached out to some prominent traditional rulers in Ideato federal constituency with a view to seeking for their support.  This was made known by the national...

Hausa community pledges support for Okorocha …As ENTRACO fumigates Owerri

Hausa indigenes residents in Owerri have reaffirmed their total support and commitment to the Imo state governor Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha and the entire Imolites for their accommodative values on them. Disclosing this to newsmen in Owerri on Saturday after the fumigation exercise embarked upon by ENTRACO at “Ama Hausa”, the political leader of Hausa community residents in Owerri metropolis,...