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Ndigbo Enjoined To Repatriate Their Wealth Home

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2 years ago

April 10, 2024

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The newly appointed Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, has pledged to encourage Ndigbo both in Nigeria and in the diaspora to repatriate their wealth home for the development of South East region.

Igwe Asadu who is the traditional ruler of Edem Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, added that he would key into the economic revamp agenda of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State to disruptively rejuvenate the economy of the State and South East in general.

He made the call at his country home on Friday during a heroic reception by his subjects following his appointment as the Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council by Governor Mbah on Thursday.

While thanking the Governor for considering him worthy of the appointment, he called on the traditional rulers in the state for support, adding that he would make their welfare a priority.

“I am excited that the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Barr. Peter Mbah, appointed me the Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council. This appointment means a lot to me. It means that the dividends of democracy are reaching everywhere and it means that the government is fair and human-faced.

“My community, Edem Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom has been represented and I am particularly happy because the Governor of Enugu State is empowering the youths.

“I will bring positive changes to the traditional ruler institution in Enugu State. The Governor is purposeful, smart, and mindful. I read his manifesto and I love it. I will key into it. I am experienced having worked at home and abroad. I have worked as a civil servant in Anambra and Enugu States before traveling abroad to practice Nursing for 28 years now. I will work with his economic empowerment agenda and encourage our people both at home and abroad to invest in Enugu State.

“I want traditional rulers in the state to open their minds to change because change is coming. I am going to bring value and substance to the traditional ruler institution in the state” the royal father said.

While addressing pressmen at the reception programme, the traditional ruler of Iggah Ancient Kingdom in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, HRH, Igwe Herbert Ukuta, said that the appointment of Igwe Asadu, was well deserved given his human empowerment and philanthropic antecedents.

Igwe Ukuta, who was appointed the 3rd Deputy Chairman, of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council by Governor Mbah, said that Igwe Asadu would key into the governor’s disruptive innovation and would equally restore the values of traditional institutions in the state.

While reacting to the development, the Acting Town Union President of Edem Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom, Grace Onyishi, said the community is overwhelmed with happiness following the Igwe’s appointment. She called on other traditional rulers in the state to emulate Igwe Asadu, who she said “puts his community first in everything he does.”

Youth President of the community, Kenechukwu Omeje, while expressing his happiness over Igwe’s appointment, said the youths of the community would continue to give him total support to succeed on the throne. He also lauded Governor Mbah’s foresight in the appointment.

VANGUARD reporter observed that the people of Edem Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom, the country home of Igwe Asadu, rolled out their drums and turned the reception of their Igwe into a festival.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.