Imo Trumpeta newspaper

I wonder why the State Government has not found an amicable solution to the impasse between it and Amawom Community over the land at Area k, World Bank Housing Estate, Owerri. That the matter has lingered for more than 14 days exposes shows that the Administration is lacking the art of dialogue and persuasion as a tool to heal...

I am a close observer of the Rochas Okorocha Administration. I do so not because I voted for him at the elections, but because as a law abiding citizen of the State, it is my duty to watch with keen interest how Government policies and programmes affect my well being and the good people of Imo State. I have twice...

One has watched closely latest developments in the new look All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), one of Nigeria’s main opposition political parties. When one considers the enormous contributions of the party to the growth and sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy, it will not be out of place to say that the party holds a lot of prospects for Nigerians and...

I admired the PDP when it came on board the nation’s political landscape in 1999.Then, the party founded by men of valour and integrity, offered hope to a despondent and hopeless citizenry who were bruised by military jackboots. The PDP of then wanted to enthrone the tenets of democracy and restore those democratic values every Nigerian desired. They wanted...

After the Civil War, Igbos have continued to be the weeping child of the Nigerian political family. From cries of Marginalisation to denial of the seat of power, Igbos have not found the path that will take them to the promise land. The reasons for this are not far fetched. Our present political leaders have failed to re invent...

  The National President of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly and Co-ordinator, of Every Child Education and Advancement Foundation, Comrade Nwadike Precious Uwadi has petitioned the Commissioner of Police,ImoState, alleging threats to his life. In the petition dated 17/5/2012 and with the caption “The continued threat to my life” Nwadike alleged that the Secretary to Imo State Government, Prof Anthony Gozie Anwuka is...

-         The former Executive Chairman of Isu Local Government Area,ImoState, Chief Uche Diogu, has been cleared by the Senate of Federal Republic of Nigeria, as the Federal Commissioner representingImoStateat the Federal Character Commission. Diogu succeeded at last, after having faced challenges from other top members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who also forwarded names of their candidates. Imo Trumpeta learnt...

An Owerri High Court presided over by Mr. Justice F.I. Duruoha Igwe has reserved ruling on a motion till 12th June, filed by Chief Godwin Chidi Ejim and 2 others representing the five families of Umuehieta, Avu Autonomous Community in Owerri West L.G.A, against the Imo State lands, survey and urban planning commissioner, the Attorney General, Eze B.N. Okere...

Indications emerged at the weekend on the possible dissolution of the twenty seven Local Government Transition chairmen in the state this week by the Imo State House of Assembly. The dissolution according to Imo Trumpeta checks has become imminent because of the controversy which has trailed the performances of the chairmen from both within and outside the state. Aside from the...

By Innocent Onyeuwku. Hon. Victor Mere, member representing Owerri Municipal State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, has expressed optimism that the disputed Area k land dispute between Amawom community in Owere Nchi Ise and the Imo State Government will soon be resolved peacefully. Hon Mere who spoke to newsmen weekend, said plans are underway to ensure that the...