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Enugu: Mburubu Community elects new traditional ruler, ends controversy
The imbroglio that nearly engulfed the Mburubu community, an agrarian locality in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, has been put to rest as High Chief Linus Igbudu, a Chartered Administrator and Accountant is now the traditional ruler designate, 2 years after the demise of the last ruler.
The newly elected monarch, Igwe Igbudu, MBA holder in Financial Management, was unanimously elected by delegates from the seven villages that make up the community.
Born in the 70’s to the family of Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Igbudu of Uhuegbe Village, the traditional ruler designate is the President Association of Enugu State Development Unions (AESDU), Lagos, – the umbrella body uniting all Town Unions and autonomous communities in Lagos and environs.
Igwe Igbudu, a Rotarian and Ozo title holder in Mburubu Kingdom is the CEO of Activelinks Brokers Ltd and serves on the board of some companies.
Presenting the Igwe designate to the mammoth crowd gathered that the Amagunze headquarter of the Nkanu East, the President-General of Mburubu Town Union (MTU), Chief Emmanuel Edeh, said while the community is concluding the observation of two-year mourning period for the late traditional ruler, His Majesty Igwe E.M.O. Ezeh, it is only natural that the community scouts for a new king to be in custody of the traditions and customs of Mburubu ancient kingdom.
The President-General who said that the Igweship position rotates amongst the seven villages in Mburubu, noted that Umudara village was the first to produce the traditional ruler of the town and now it is the turn of Ihuegbe village to fill the vacancy.
The PG noted that they had to rely heavily on Constitution of the town regarding the enthronement of a traditional ruler, adding that any other self-enthroned Igwe-Elect never originated from the community but fronted by few detractors poised to disunite the community.
“The community has keenly deliberated on the gross misconduct, act of sabotage, disloyalty and attempted desecration of the traditional stool of Mbuburu kingdom by some unscrupulous elements imposing an Igwe”, he said.
“We hereby dissociate our entire community from the actions of Jerry Patrick Onukaibe who has strangely been conducting himself as Igwe-Elect to the disapproval of our people, apparently to sabotage State Government efforts in maintaining peace in every community in the State.”
In a letter conveying the election of the traditional ruler to the State Government, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu East LGA, Hon. Okechukwu Sydney Edeh, said, in line with the law for further action, the council formally forwarded the name of the Igwe-elect to the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government,Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Enugu State.
The letter reads:
“We write to forward to your office, the Igwe-elect of Mburubu Community High CHIEF LINUS IGBUDU, EZESINACHI I OF MBURUBU.
The people of Mburubu Community formally presented their Igwe-elect to Nkanu East Local Government Council on 18th January, 2024.
He was received by the Local Government Council Secretary, Mr. Emeka Nnamene who represented the executive Chairman, Hon. Okechukwu Edeh on the occasion.
In a brief ceremony at the Council Headquarters, Amagunze, the president general, Mburubu Town Union, Hon. Emmanuel Edeh franked by his exco members and other members of the community officially presented their Igwe-elect, High Chief Linus Igbudu to the Executive Chairman, Hon. Okechukwu Sydney Edeh for onward transmission to Enugu State Government.
The ceremony attracted a large crowd from Mburubu Community, these included President General Mburubu Town Union, Hon. Emmanuel Edeh, union Secretary Ozo John Nwosu, Dr. Innocent Ukpabi councilor Mburubu ward, High Chief Simon Aniobi, former PG Mburubu Community, Ozo Chijioke Igbudu, Chief Kingsley Nwigwe and among others.
Sir, we formally forward, High Chief Linus Igbudu, the Igwe-elect of Mburubu Community to your office in line with the law for further action/s.
Accept our esteemed regards.”
Son of the late head of state and former Minister of Defence, Chief Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, in a letter of remembrance and solidarity written on behalf of the Aguiyi-Ironsi family to the Fajuyi family, marking the 60th anniversary of his death, said July 29, 2026, will be a solemn occasion to honour a soldier they described as “a war hero who offered himself as a sacrificial lamb for the unity and integrity of the nation.”
The family recalled that Lt Col Fajuyi, then Military Governor of the Western Region, made the ultimate sacrifice in 1966 when mutinous soldiers abducted him alongside Maj Gen Aguiyi-Ironsi in Ibadan during the military counter-coup.
They stated that Fajuyi, in a defining moment of conscience, chose honour over personal safety and refused to abandon his guest and superior, a decision the family said reflected the highest ideals of loyalty, integrity, and military brotherhood.
According to the statement, his action transformed him into a national martyr whose legacy continued to inspire unity, courage, and selfless service.
The Aguiyi-Ironsi family also expressed sympathy with the Fajuyi family, acknowledging the enduring pain of their loss, while praying for continued strength, comfort, and peace.
The statement further stated, “He did not run. He did not hide. He chose to stand. In that sacrificial decision lay the essence of his greatness.”
The family called on government institutions, military authorities, and custodians of national memory to ensure sustained recognition and support for the Fajuyi family, stressing that his sacrifice remained a national responsibility to remember and honour.
It urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from his life and death, noting that his legacy continues to challenge the nation to uphold unity, courage, honour, and selfless service.
Fajuyi was killed on July 29, 1966, during the military counter-coup in Ibadan alongside Aguiyi-Ironsi.
By Okey Maduforo Awka
The emergence of Chief Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives has been described as a vindication of the fact that the Action People’s Party (APP ) represents the collective interests of the Nigerian masses.
Recall that recently, Ugochinyere was elected as the Minority Leader of the party in a keenly contested election of the Federal House of Representatives.
According to a statement by the Chairman Anambra state chapter of the APP Chief Chijioke Okeke, Ugochinyere had been consistent in offering himself as the voice of the people and that of the voiceless.
“It did not come to us as a surprise that our great leader High Chief Ugochinyere became the Minority leader of the Federal House of Representatives because he has always been consistent and focus towards providing himself as the only vent for the masses at the Green Chambers”
“We know his pedegre as a politician as well as a leader and he has remained focus in ensuring that the voiceless are heard and this is also a vindication of our party’s unflinching desire to provide a veritable platform in a democratic process”
Okeke further stated that the fifth columnists who had attempted to deregister the party have been put to shame adding that the party shall continue to champion the interests of the Nigerian people.
“They made failed attempt at deregistering our great party but they lost sight of the fact that the APP is firmely rooted on ground and has all that it takes to drive the wishes and aspirations of the Nigerian populace and with this recent development our traducers have been put to shame and our party is on the path of further greatness “. Okeke noted .
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Six members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police .
The six persons led by Mr Chukwuebuka Ohaechesi, include Emma Okonkwo, Jude Uwa, Gentle Okoro, Uchenna Dike, and Emmanuel Nwankwo who are said to be at large.
The were said to have fled to neighboring states in the South East hence signaling the other four Police Commands in the geopolitical zone to assist in the manhunt for them
The Police accused them of executing protests against the detaintion of the leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving jail terms in Sokoto Correction Center.
According to a statement issued by the Abia Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eguavon Omokaro, the individuals are suspected members of IPOB who have allegedly participated in protests at various times and locations within the state.
The statement alleged that the protests were organised in connection with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and demands for justice through the judicial process.
The Police Command further stated that these protests have allegedly resulted in breaches of peace and disruptions to law and order in Abia State. Consequently, the Police Intelligence Department reportedly concluded that the named individuals were among the principal organisers and coordinators of the demonstrations.
The statement further alleged that; ;
“It should be noted that on every 30th day of May, these men and their cohorts convene for the so-called remembrance of Biafra, holding clandestine meetings at various locations in the name of the emancipation of the Biafran Republic and the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
According to the police, the six individuals were invited on several occasions for questioning in relation to the allegations against them.
The statement indicated that the first invitation was issued on 18 December 2025, followed by a second invitation on 7 February 2026, and a third invitation on 3 March 2026.
The police alleged that the individuals failed to honour all three invitations.
The statement further asserted:
“These individuals were invited by the police on several occasions. Firstly, on 18 December 2025, they failed to honour the invitation. Again, they were invited on 7th February 2026 and failed to appear. Finally, they were invited on 3 March 2026, and they also failed to present themselves before the police.” It stated.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command announced that all six individuals had been formally declared wanted.
The police appealed to members of the public to provide any reliable information that could lead to their arrest and prosecution, stating that informants would be suitably rewarded.
The declaration of the six individuals as wanted persons is linked to allegations of their participation in pro-Biafra activities, demonstrations concerning the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and their alleged association with IPOB, an organisation that has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and security operations by Nigerian authorities.
In a statement shared on social media, VeryDarkMan argued that Wike may not fully understand the pain and trauma experienced by parents of abducted children and affected teachers. He claimed that the minister’s children were educated abroad, away from the security challenges facing many Nigerian families.Nigerian entertainment news
The activist stated that insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on schools remain serious national concerns and should not be dismissed or reduced to political issues. He stressed that the fears and frustrations of parents whose children face security threats deserve greater attention from public officials.
VeryDarkMan further warned that political power is temporary, urging leaders to remain accountable to the people and sensitive to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
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