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EBONYI SET FOR OJUKWU’S CUP

The YSFON organized Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu’s Under 14 male soccer championship would soon be kicking off at Abakiliki, Ebonyi State some time this year. Speaking to Imo Trumpeta the south East president of YSFON and also the chairman of the local organizing committee Mr Ndubuisi Opara said that this years competition is promising to be exciting and very interesting...

FEDERATION CUP TEAMS DECLEAR BAUCHI UNSAFE.

As the date for the federation group stages draw near, the four teams in group A of the 2012 federation cup, Enyimba, Wolves, Lobi Stars and Samba FC have threatened not to show up in Bauchi for their group games. Warri wolves have already filled an official compliant to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) organizers of the competition, which is...

HEARTLAND OVERCOME DOLPHINE WITH AN EMPTY STOMACH.

Heartland football club of Owerri on Wednesday the 11th of July piped the Nigerian Premier League Defending Champions Dolphins FC of Portharcourt with a late goal that was scored by Super Eagles Obinna Nwachukwu at the 87th minute of play. The Naze Millionaires who since last Saturday downed their tools for unpaid bonuses, salaries and about 70 percent of their...

NPL WEEK 34 GAMES

Heartland  1 – o  Dolphines Ocean Boys  0 – 1  Rangers Sharks fc  0 – 0  Pillars fc ABS fc   --   Gombe utd Tornadoes  3 – 1  Kwara utd Sunshine  2 – 1  Rising Stars Warri Wolves  --  Kaduna utd Lobi Stars  2 – 0  Enyimba fc Akwa utd  1 – 0  Wikki Tourist      Jigawa Stars 2 – 0  3SC   YSFON MOCK-CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Barcelona  2 – 0  R/Madrid   NATION WIDE...

OKOROCHA` S ANTICS TO OUTSHINE MBAKWE, OTHERS.

Most times when I move round the state capital Owerri, I ponder in me what exactly could be the plans and programs of the ever smiling Gov Rochas Okorocha of Imo state towards rescuing the state as he promised during his campaign. It would not be out of place to hear/see people ask if I am not seeing all...

THE ALMAJIRI AND TUKEKE POLITICS OF IMO STATE.

Since the inception of Imo State in 1976, every administration had come with its own style. Even that of the pioneer Military Governor, Ndubuisi Kanu, came with the laying of foundation of Imo State, with the Owerri Master man, as a pivot. Subsequent military administrations also came with their jackpot policies, which led the likes of late Gen AK Adisa...

Olu Jacobs turns 70; may be considering retirement

Hurray! Veteran and class actor Olu Jacobs turned 70 today July 11th. After the so many illustrious years of dedicated patronage and service to the industry, it’s worth celebrating every milestone Olu attains. Not only has he helped define the Nollywood landscape, Olu Jacobs set the trend for quality dialogues, excellent diction, and extemporal eloquence which was second to none. Besides...

IMO STATE CELEBRATES WORLD POPULATION DAY

The Chief Executive of the National Population Commission, NPC in Imo State, Chief Ohakpukwu Emmanuel Nwaogu has described social enlightenment in the use of contraceptives the only way to break through the barriers of the religious norms, belief and values. Commissioner Nwaogu stated this during an interactive session marking this year’s world population day in Owerri. The theme; Universal Access to...

Sacked LGA Bosses takes case to Abuja, petitioned IGP

By; Anthony Anyanwu The embattled Local Government Chairman of the 27 Local Government Councils in the State has taken their case to the Inspector General of Police and the leadership of the National Assembly. The action Imo Trumpeta gathered is sequel to the refusal of Governor Rochas Okorocha to comply with the Court of Appeal judgement of Thursday 5th July...

EKEONUNWA FIRE CAUSES RIPPLES – SHOP OWNERS ALLEGE FOUL PLAY

- WE ARE NOT LIABLE – GOVT - By innocent onyeukwu A new twist has emerged over the inferno that destroyed goods and property worth several millions of naira at a section of Ekeonunwa market. Those whose goods were destroyed were mainly those who deal on sale of compact disc items and other acessories. One of the victims of...