Imo Trumpeta newspaper

  The Nigeria Labour Congress has directed its members and Nigerians to boycott telecommunications services from Thursday, 13, 2025, following the implementation of a 50 percent telecom tariff. NLC stated that the boycott is expected to kick off on Thursday between 11 am and 2 pm till the end of February 2025. NLC disclosed this in a communique signed by its national...

The self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has been returned to the custody of the Department of the State Service, DSS, following the indefinite adjournment of his terrorism trial. Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned the matter sine die. The adjournment of the trial indefinitely followed Kanu’s...

By: ALOY EJIMAKOR RE: Reasons why Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako can no longer conduct Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s trial This Press Statement is aimed at aiding a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced issues arising in the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from 24th September 2024 (when Justice Murtala-Nyako was recused) to 10th February 2025 when he was summoned to appear before Justice Nyako....

Classmates of Dr Clifford Ogbede, under the aegis of Government Technical College, Owerri,1988 Class of Mechanical Engineering Department, have warmly congratulated him on his appointment and inauguration as Executive Director Agriculture, Rural Development, and Natural Resources, in the South East Development Commission, SEDC. The group noted that the great honour done to their classmate never came to them  as a...

Akpodim Ezinihitte Mbaise-born Business Mogul and billionaire Chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Imo state, Sir Basil Maduka has expressed immense happiness over what he called Governor Hope Uzodimma's massive developmental strides across local government areas in the state. In an encounter with news men in Owerri recently, Basil Maduka who majorly, sponsored the 2023 LP Imo state governorship...

According to report from The Nation, following the Board of Trustees resolution to remove the party's national secretary, Dist. Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the South East Zonal Legal Adviser, Ukpai Ukairo, has strongly opposed the decision, calling it illegal, unfounded, and morally unjustifiable. He criticized the BOT for holding its meeting at a hotel rather than the PDP national secretariat, arguing...

  By Okey Alozie Workers of the Imo State Civil Service have cried out to the State Government over the shortage and non appointment of substantive Permanent Secretaries and Directors, respectively. Their concern heightened following the stagnation in the increment of their salaries. Information available to this newspaper revealed that workers at the state secretariat are the worst hit. Sequel to this, mass revolting...

Imo State, one of Nigeria’s most vibrant and politically significant states, has faced a tumultuous period of governance in recent years. From economic challenges to insecurity and allegations of mismanagement, many residents are yearning for a leader who can restore stability, accountability, and development to the state. Amid these calls for change, the potential return of Rt. Hon. Emeka...

   By Peter Uzoma      Following incessant bike snatching at the Orogwe/ Ohii junction in Owerri West, commuters who returned home for the Yuletide saw hell getting to their destinations.     The category of commuters who felt the pains more were those who had to arrive the said junction late at night from their destinations because most motorcycle riders closed...

President Bola Tinubu has announced leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. The changes take effective immediately, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement on Thursday. “At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Prof Aisha Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. “Sen. Lanre...