per cent electrification, Nigeria faces significant energy poverty, making solar energy a viable solution for bridging the electricity gap, especially in rural areas.
Executive Director of LPV Technologies’, Yinka Adelodun, said the company’s state-of-the-art facility was built to address challenges in the renewable energy sector, including supply chain disruptions and reliance on imported s.
The factory, located near the popular Synagogue Church of All Nations founded by the late Pastor T.B. Joshua in Ikotun, Lagos, was unveiled recently, with executives leading a tour of the facility to showcase its capabilities.
The company began developing the facility nearly two years ago as part of a broader mission to deploy solar infrastructure at scale.
The company sees large-scale local production and the integration of solar with other energy sources, such as gas, as the key to achieving sustainable power generation for the economy.
“It’s one thing for you to say you have a facility like this; it’s another thing to actually see it and confirm it exists, Adelodun told reporters. “Today, while many are putting solar s on their roofs as a band-aid, the real solution lies in harnessing solar and gas to power our economy sustainably.”
The government has introduced policies like the National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy and the National Renewable Energy Action Plan to promote solar adoption. Public-private partnerships and international collaborations are also advancing solar projects.
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The executive explained that the facility was created to resolve significant issues faced by the industry, such as developers ordering s months in advance only to have their shipments delayed by customs or storage issues.
“You can call us and say, ‘I want five megawatts of solar s,’ and we will produce it on demand,” he said.
Adelodun emphasised that by controlling the supply chain, the company would be able to ensure that every meets rigorous quality standards.
During the facility tour, company officials demonstrated the production process, highlighting advanced automation and quality control measures designed to meet global standards.
LPV Technologies’ production line uses PERC technology and can manufacture s ranging from 550-watt to 720-watt configurations. The company says its current capacity is 100 megawatts but plans to expand as demand grows.
“Our s are engineered to last over 25 years,” said the company’s Head of Operations, Emmanuel Agboola, emphasising LPV Technologies’ investment in advanced technology and rigorous quality control.
Head of Business Development and Marketing, Juwon Solarin, said the company is expanding its distribution network and inviting more partners to promote locally made solar s.
VikingKing:
Must be Icelanders, they also address themselves as “Baggers”. Vikings don’t operate like this. Norsemen are ethical to the very core of their B&P. May her soul rest in peace.
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, itted Olamide Thomas, who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu and the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, with death threat on social media, to a N10 million with one surety in like sum.
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on Thomas’ bail application, said there was no concrete evidence placed before the court by the prosecution that the defendant would jump bail.
“I have carefully examined the affidavit evidence of both the defendant and the complainant,” he said.
Justice Nwite held that where the accused person would not jump bail or interfere with the trial, it is in the interest of justice for the court to grant the bail request.
The judge, who ordered the surety to depose to affidavit of means, also directed the surety to present three years tax clearance certificate.
He said that the surety must reside within the jurisdiction of the court.
Justice Nwite equally ordered the defendant and the surety to deposit two recent port photographs with the registrar of the court and the address of the surety should be verified.
The judge consequently adjourned the matter until Feb. 18 for trial.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Nwite had, on Dec. 31, adjourned the matter for ruling after T.J. Aondo, who appeared for Thomas, and lawyer to the prosecution, Victor Okoye, made their submissions for and against the bail application.
NAN reports that Thomas was, on Dec. 20, arraigned and remanded at Suleja Correctional Centre after she pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge preferred against her by the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police.
Thomas was arrested on allegations bordering on harassing and threatening Seyi Tinubu; the I-G, Kayode Egbetokun and the Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a viral social media post.
In the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/636/2024 dated and filed on Dec 18 by the police team of lawyers led by A.A. Egwu, Olamide was sued as sole defendant.
NAN reports that in count one, Olamide was alleged to have, sometime in 2024, knowingly and intentionally transmitted communication in the form of video recording through computer system or network on her social media platforms wherein she made remarks in Yoruba Language.
In the video, she was alleged to have stated “that Mr Seyi Tinubu would die this year, and misfortune and calamity had befallen the Tinubu family, with intent to bully, threaten, harass the person of Mr Seyi Tinubu.”
The communication was said to have placed Seyi in fear of death, violence or bodily harm.
In count two, the defendant was alleged to have intentionally transmitted communication in the form of video recording wherein she made remarks in Yoruba Language to bully, threaten, harass the person of Mr Egbetokun.
The communication was said to have placed Egbetokun in fear of death, violence or bodily harm.
The offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 24 (2) (a) of Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.
In count three, Olamide was accused of intentionally transmitting or causing the transmission of communication in the form of video recording wherein she made remarks in Yoruba Language, stating that the children of Adejobi would all die before his eyes.
She was quoted to have also said that “he (Adejobi) will bury all his children in a single day, with Intent to bully, threaten, harass the person of Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi.”
The communication was said to have placed Adejobi in fear of death of his loved ones.
The offence is said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 24 (2) (a) of Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.
iwaeda: ... As People shunned chicken during Christmas and new year celebrations In this interview, the Director General, DG, Poultry Association of Nigeria, PAN, Dr Onallo Akpa, narrates the losses incurred by poultry farmers during Christmas and New Year celebrations as many Nigerians snubbed chicken purchases for other commodities based on their purchasing power: Excerpts:
How was the production of chicken ahead of the festivities like?
The preparations of poultry farmers for the Christmas and New Year festivities were highly expectant as, traditionally, there was the belief that Christmas and New Year seasons are periods that every family no matter how poor will be able to afford chicken for the festivals.
Hence, there were heavy investments in broiler production, especially the backyard small-scale poultry producers across the country.
Despite the high cost of Day Old Chicks, DOCs, orchestrated by demands for production for Christmas and the abnormally high cost of poultry feeds, poultry farmers stocked while expecting to sell at Christmas and New Year. There was virtually no family involved in poultry production that never stocked broilers for Christmas – with the expectations that whatever might be the reasons, there will be sales.
What were the challenges poultry farmers encountered during this period?
Sales and patronage at Christmas and New Year..in contrast to the expectations of most poultry farmers, all they produced could not be sold. Surprisingly, over 50 per cent of broilers produced for sale at Christmas could not be sold because of the low purchasing power of the people.
Families are striving to see how they can get any kind of food for their families, and therefore, the luxury of poultry meat as protein was not a consideration during Christmas and New Year. Poultry farmers who thought of making little profit at Christmas and New Year, are, at the moment, lamenting the losses they incurred.
A random survey of our communities at the moment reveals the presence of unsold broilers.The problems of poultry farmers are compounded as they cannot continue to feed the birds as that will amount to additional cost of production in the absence of patronage.
What’s the effect of poor patronage on the poultry industry?
The resultant effect of the development is that the livelihoods of the family who have had their sustenance on small family poultry production is being eroded while farmers are losing confidence in the business, leading to the closure of poultry farms all over the country. The challenge at the moment is that of the extremely high cost of production and induced purchasing power of the people.
What is the way forward in 2025?
Hope is not lost if the economy can be rejigged to look at the critical sectors of the agricultural economy of which the poultry sector is the low-hanging fruit with over 25 million Nigerians directly and indirectly involved in employment provision. More critical is the urgent need for the government to look at the nutrition and food security of the nation of which poultry plays a critical role.
I bought 4pcs of 6 weeks old cockerel for consumption and rear them for 6months before I slaughter the first one and I have spent over 60k naira which means each chicken consume over 15k of feeds before I even slaughter one out of it
In total i spent over 70k on feed before I ate all
Imagine spending over 70k on just 4pcs of chicken
Mind you, I bought them at 6 weeks and not as a day which means if rear from a day old, I need to vaccinate them and give them some drugs
It's not funny rearing chicken these days and brolier eat lots of feeds
If You Need Abundance of Plantain in Nigeria; You Can Place Your Order And Get Your Delivery from UGEP, Cross River State.
Abundance of Plantain Available For Serious Buyers.
Average Sales Per Bunch of Plantain From The Local Farmers Goes For Just Between ₦500 to ₦1500 Per Bunch Depending on The Sizes of The Plantain.
Verily - As The Agricultural Journalist Who Has Sojourned Across Many of The Rural Farmgates of Plantain Cultivation For Over 10 Years; I can categorically tell you that The Cheapest of Plantain Can ONLY Be Gotten From Cross River State. Yakurr, Local Government Area To Be Precise.
And As Far As God Almighty Will Have It;
As Far As Digitalizing The Most Rural Plantain Farmgate Would Have It;
As Far As Journalling on Nairaland Which is The Most Authoritative Forum in Africa Would Have It;
I; MESSIAH. ONI, Ayodeji Anthony Remains Your SUREST AND SAFEST PLUG To Getting Trailer Loads of Plantain from Cross River State.
In my own opinion plantain may not do well in Ilorin as the rain fall is a bit low. Raining season too short in Ilorin and the market is far to be profitable. Vegetables is better. You will need a well in the farm for water.
Impostor:
I only knew about the Edo curse after getting into a relationship with one of them. They are to be dealt with from long distance from my experience. Not good wife material at all. No respect, no decorum, always fighting and too fetish. They are very good cook and love children. You will need to be patient.
It was after my experience that I started hearing that they are mostly like that. An Edo guy once told me he can never marry Edo.
But last last: We may be wrong judging an entire tribe.
I should say this - one experience may not be enough to rubbish an entire tribe. Some of them might turn out good but my prayer is never again with Edo.
The truth about Edo babes is that they are very stubborn, but independent, very very. They don't forgive, very secretive, but if they decide to love, it's 100%• but if they sense u are cheating/betraying, they can never fully forgive.same way if they notice u love them from your heart, they will put all their life in your hand, I mean everything. Same with ika girls.
gregyboy:
Edo ladies are as stubborn just as the edo men, if you have them as mothers you go chop beating. They dont take nonsense and they ready fight any girl who tres talking of the bini ladies
The edo north ladies, are more calm and behave yoruba like in their behavior
Edo central the most beautiful ladies, in Nigeria but they too close to their families relatives and that could be dangerous in a relationship
The benin ladies, dem get craze, come life dem nor like rubbish, keep no feelings and dey ready treat their fellow girl Bleep up and even drag power with their bf, but they have the truest and goodest intentions
Abbeyme: Teenager Sues UK Parents For ‘Deportation’ To Africa
A 13-year-old boy has instituted a legal action against his parents, accusing them of “brutally” taking him overseas and enrolling him in a boarding school before abandoning him there.
According to report, the boy, whose identity is protected, ed the British Consulate and a child welfare organization after his parents ed him at an African school before returning to the United Kingdom.
The parents “physically and emotionally abandoned” him due to concerns over his potential involvement in gangs in London, according to the boy’s legal team.
The boy, however, denied the accusation.
The boy’s lawyers at the hearing which began on Tuesday, requested a judge order his return to the UK, where he has lived since birth.
However, the boy’s father’s lawyers argued that the decision to send him abroad was a legitimate exercise of parental responsibility.
Deirdre Fottrell KC, representing the boy, stated that his parents’ actions were driven by the belief that there was no alternative way to address the perceived risks than by removing him from the country.
She added, “The steps that this boy, not yet 14, has taken to try and remedy the awful situation he finds himself in are extreme.”
Fottrell further stated, “There is clear evidence that he is being harmed emotionally, psychologically, and possibly physically in the environment in which he has been placed,” describing the parents’ decision to leave him in such a situation as “extraordinary.”
She emphasized that the boy’s claim of not being involved in any gang was “categorical,” and the risks his parents feared—such as being stabbed or shot—were not a likely outcome should he return home.
The boy was described in court as “very polite and articulate,” with a ion for football and cooking.
According to Fottrell, he was enrolled in a school abroad without warning or consultation with him, under the pretence of caring for an ill relative. Upon arrival, his parents left him there.
Fottrell described the act as “stark and quite brutal,” citing the boy’s reports of “inadequate” food and tuition, as well as mistreatment. She also highlighted that the boy was “patently extremely unhappy” in Africa, finding the experience “humiliating” and stating that his English friends mocked him for being “deported."
In addition, Fottrell mentioned that the boy’s mother itted to physically chastising and abusing him while in the UK. The boy is reportedly “upset, confused, and distressed despite acknowledging his imperfections.”
Judge Mr. Justice Hayden, during the hearing, pointed out that the boy was subjected to “incredibly restrictive” measures in the UK, such as having his location monitored through his phone, which he suggested would be “pretty unbearable for most 14-year-old boys and girls.”
Rebecca Foulkes, representing the boy’s father, mentioned that social workers had reported issues in managing the boy’s behaviour before he left the UK.
They noted instances of physical aggression from the mother when trying to manage his behaviour.
Foulkes also shared that the boy had frequently been late to class, stayed out late, and had been suspected of engaging in criminal activities.
The school had concerns about his social vulnerability and had observed him with expensive clothes and phones, while his phone contained pictures of knives and friends holding knives.
Foulkes stated that from the father’s perspective, there had been a clear deterioration in the boy’s behaviour, leaning toward criminal activities.
She argued that the boy’s parents had “real concerns about where he was and who he was with.”
Foulkes further stated that, in her view, “high-quality care and education in a boundary setting” was available in Africa, where the risks the boy faced in the UK were not present. She believed that the boy’s potential would be wasted if he were to return to the UK.
The court also heard that the parents’ decision should be respected, as it was made in their son’s best interest, even if it did not align with his wishes.
The hearing before Mr. Justice Hayden is set to continue at a later date.
Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk’s net worth has sured $400 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, setting a new milestone Wednesday for the world’s richest person.
The jump in wealth, the business news outlet reported, came after SpaceX and its investors agreed to purchase as much as $1.25 billion of insider shares in a transaction that valued the rocket and satellite company at about $350 billion.
The transaction increased Musk’s personal wealth by about $50 billion to $440 billion, Bloomberg said.
Musk’s wealth, largely based on the share price of Tesla and the valuation of SpaceX, already took a huge leap after Donald Trump won last month’s US presidential election.
Tesla’s share price is up by about 65 percent since the vote in November.
Musk has been a prominent political donor and advocate for Trump, pumping a staggering $270 million into the Republican’s campaign.
He has been an ever-present sidekick for Trump since his election victory, inviting him to watch a rocket launch in Texas by his SpaceX company.
IgOga: Farotimi made many allegations in his book. The book is not factual but opinions.
Lawyers by profession are advocates for the purpose of fair hearing.
The judicial systems across the world give the right of attorney to everyone. That means even a criminal caught in the act has the right to be represented by a lawyer.
To turn around and claim that the lawyer is a criminal for representing a criminal is illiteracy.
All the people Farotimi accused of corruption in his book are innocent until Farotimi can prove them guilty.
The burden of proof in now on Mr Farotimi to provide evidence beyond a reasonable doubt that those allegations are true.
As a caution, in every country I have been on earth citizens always complain that the judicial system is corrupt. It is not a unique Nigerian problem
The Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) has debunked high level of fat in locally produced catfish saying its consumption is healthy and of high nourishment to the body.
While encouraging more patronage of the produce, in a statement signed in Lagos by Dr Charity Oche, the National Secretary of FISON, said that recent publications condemning consumption of local catfish because of its high level of fat had no local research facts.
According to her, “It said that the African catfish constituted wholesome health friendly food with enormous nutritional value, apart from creating jobs and providing meaningful livelihood for Nigerians.
“There is need for caution in parading imported research results from around the world and publishing such as representing the catfish or other fish varieties in Nigeria.
“Findings on catfish found in USA are different from that of the African catfish variety popularly known in Nigeria.
“So, it will be wrong to pick certain reports on the internet and interpret them as being representative of what is obtainable here,” she statement said.
FISON said that the outright condemnation of the catfish in Nigeria as having high level of fat was inappropriate when the media had not balanced it with appropriate information from the Nigerian production system.
It, however, advised the media to reach out for authentic results from research institutes and other relevant professionals.
“Currently, valuable research results are available for the asking while other appropriate research works within the purview of our national farming system is ongoing,” FISON said.
quadraheem:
Don't mind them, they are only trying to kill the local production of fish in order to promote their imported fishes. The Agricultural transformation agenda continues.
Are you more qualified than the medical and food researchers who debunked the cholesterol scare mongering?
The same people who said cholesterol is bad and got you believing, are the same people who now say it isn't bad for anyone.
It was even in the Journal of Medicine, the final authority on medical research.
Google up and read. Forget about this naija quack doctors who do no original research and rely instead on decades old tomes.
Bump.
True that.
The advanced research findings on body cholesterol were indeed published in "The Journal of Medicine" which is a final authority on all forms of medical research.
Catfish is one of the most popular and readily available fish in Nigeria. In fact, its delicacy – irresistible to many people – is very common at social gatherings.
It tastes great and is affordable when compared to other varieties of fresh fish in the market.
But do you know that the omega 6 fatty acids in catfish can increase your risk of getting blood clots, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and some cancers?
Though doctors say fish is a better and healthier option than meat, they quickly add that not all types of fish are good for the heart.
Nutritionists say that catfish is loaded with bad fat and high cholesterol that encourage clotting of the blood, a condition whereby blood flow is impeded. This may lead to cardiac arrest, thrombosis and, in some cases, heart attacks.
A cardiologist, Dr. Jane Anisulowo, says that farm or home-grown catfish is the worst example in this regard, as it contains more fatty hormones than the ones harvested from natural water.
Anisulowo says, “Fish is better than meat, no doubt. It digests easily and it contains proteins. However, catfish is not really a good option, especially the ones they sell these days, which are cultivated with hormonal feeds that are filled with steroids and other fattening chemicals just to make them profitable. These chemicals are cancerous in nature.
“Also, they contain so much oil that you can almost taste it. Fish, generally, contains oil, but catfish has oil in its skin. That is what makes it so oily and unhealthy.
“It also contains a lot of poly unsaturated fat that does not only make you fat but also settles in the blood stream. That is very dangerous because when blood fails to get to an organ, it fails and suffers paralysis.”
A study conducted by the National Institute of Health in 2012, using over 1000 species of the fish in different water shows that catfish contains a high amount of unfavourable omega-6 fat that causes inflammation in the body.
According to the researchers, three-ounce portion of catfish contains the same amount of bad fats found in red meat.
This is not to say that one should give up eating the fish as catfish contains some nutrients such as Omega3 fatty acids that are good for the body.
Anisulowo says, “If you can get the one from the river, which is rare in most cities, then you may eat it twice a month. But if the only one you can get is the one that is being reared by farmers, you don’t have to eat at all, or just eat it when it is partially smoked. In that way, some of the fats would have been lost in the process. Better still, there are some other species of fish that are oily but they contain good fats and are more nutritious.”
Here are some other species that you can add to your diet:
Mackerel
They are popularly known as Titus fish. The oily meat found on mackerel is its main health benefit. The fish oil, which is also known as omega-3 fatty acid, can be so beneficial that it is used as a supplement.
It lowers triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides in the body have been linked to heart disease and stroke. The most common causes of a high triglyceride level are obesity and poorly maintained diabetes, mainly stemming from an inactive lifestyle.
Some researchers have found out that omega-3 fatty acid is even more effective in reducing heart attacks than some commonly-prescribed drugs.
Mackerel and other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids are good for the blood. They help to boost blood circulation and lower blood pressure.
Tilapia
Tilapia is a high-quality fish. It has proteins and contains all the essential amino acids your body requires from food diet to help to build proteins. One portion of tilapia cooked using dry heat contains about 26 grammes of protein. The Institute of Medicine recommends that adult men consume at least 56 grammes of protein, adult women consume at least 46 grammes and pregnant and nursing women consume 71 grammes of protein each day. Eating tilapia can help you to achieve that.
It may help in weight control. Tilapia is naturally low in fat, and only contains about 128 calories in each portion. According to a study published in a 2006 edition of “The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation”, subjects who consumed eight grammes of tilapia each week showed an improved body weight.
Moderation is key though. The article gave interesting angles that have been overtaken by more advanced medical findings.
There's been stunning past and recent advanced medical researches from the United States and elsewhere which I have read and watched on YouTube indicating that cholesterol isn't bad and doesn't cause the heart attacks that we have been told in the past years, BUT is INFACT needed for synthesis and metabolism in the human body. This is exactly how there was an attack on the usage of palm oil because of the alleged damaging effect of palm oil on the human body, but as of now, that has been drowned out by newer findings.
...until you rear Broilers body go tell you.
Broilers are unpredictable.
When they die na your neighbors go wake you up because their death dey like nuclear death.😂. Broilers and pandemic death na 5 &6.
They feed fat on your payslips and choose their obituary date.😂😂
Dogalmighty17:
I was doing great(still do) as a graphic designer. I studied economics and came out with a very good grade. Initially my plan was to go into the corporate world and do 9-5. All that changed when i met my boss.
My boss is a first class graduate of mechanical engineering. Universities have begged him to lecture. His dad retired as a VC so he has academics around him a lot. He accepted to work for one university due to his father's pressure. He was hardly meeting up with his assigned days to lecture until the VC called him to his office and gave him a dressing down. This young man looked the VC in the face and told the VC he can pay his salary per year 5 times over and stormed out.
I did some follow up and got to know that this young man is a large scale producer of catfish fingerlings (around 300k fingerlings every 4 weeks) and also has several earthen pond where he stocks up to 30,000 catfish per time.
The CBN met him some years ago and offered him loans which he turned down. I was really intrigued and got close to him. He doesn't talk much but he likes seeing commitment and genuine interest. I showed plenty.
When I saw how much returns he was getting every 8 weeks, nobody told me to understudy him which I did. I'm into breeding now as a side hustle.
Let me tell you the truth. There's serious 'blood' money flowing around. I don't mean rituals. I mean money that appears to come from magic. Just be in the right business and learn everything you need to know about that business.
Catfish business is one of them. If you have capital, know the business very well...forget.
There's a reason why Israelis and Lebanese with Chinese of recent are massively dominating the catfish market in Nigeria. Those guys are cashing out like mad.
Discover how Mr. James, a civil engineer in Nigeria, turned his ion into profit by venturing into fish farming. With over 7 years of experience, he has successfully combined his professional skills with agricultural innovation to build a thriving business.
In this video, we dive into his inspiring journey, exploring:
How he transitioned from engineering to fish farming
The challenges he faced and how he overcame them
His tips for others looking to monetize their skills or ions
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your knowledge or hobbies into a sustainable income stream, this is a must-watch!
Chief Chidi Anyaegbu, Chairman and CEO of Chisco Group has rejected the title of Mayor of Ndigbo (Lagos) initially scheduled to be conferred on him. The ceremony slated for December 16, 2024 was to take place at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island Lagos.
In a press release personally signed by him, Chief Anyaegbu expressed deepest gratitude for the honour of selecting him for the title. He however decided to "step back" from the opportunity, due to "the politically charged nature of this position".
It will be recalled that an Igbo business community had planned to install the businessman as the first Mayor Ndi Igbo "as part of efforts to address longstanding business conflicts and foster economic growth."
The Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of the Organising Committee’s chairman, Ifeanyi Agwu stated that the Coalition of Concerned Igbo Business Community and the United Igbo Elders Worldwide selected Anyaegbu because it was necessary to have an office mediating between Igbo businesses.
He stressed, “The conferment of Mayor Ndi Igbo is borne out of an urgent necessity that time was way overdue. The republican and enterprising uniqueness of Ndi Igbo has sometimes been misunderstood by some elements of our host communities. Consequently, relationships have strained to boiling points. Many times Igbo businesses have been challenged, provoked, harassed, and economically assaulted by some in our host communities, in and outside Nigeria.
In the invitation cards sent out, the organisers said Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and many states' governors will attend the ceremony. The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe was to serve as royal father of the day, amongst other royal fathers.
The Obi of Onitsha has however dissociated himself from the ceremony. He dismissed claims that he will serve as royal father of the day.
According to a statement by his Chief of Staff, Osita Anionwu, the monarch said he had neither been approached nor consented to participate in the event. “His Majesty does not understand the purpose of the event and would not want to be associated with it."
The highly irritating way some of these uncultured elements among the Igbos come up with spurious titles to massage their useless egos shows a fundamental social and personality flaws.
I reading an article where Orji Uzor Kalu CLEARLY condemned the mushroom Eze Ndigbo titles because he said it is NOT recognized in Igboland!
Every part or Local government of Lagos State, Kano and elsewhere has one Eze Ndigbo or the other. This wasn't the case in the past where you had just 1 Eze Ndigbo for the whole of each state. They all sit on useless thrones and move about with the title "his royal highness" and most of them are people of questionable origins who are NOT from royal families but just happened to have made money as traders or fraudulently while ing it off as legit money. Two major cases of criminals among these Eze Ndigbos are the drug baron Eze Ndigbo of Australia who was arrested for drug trafficking and money laundering, and the second one is the dubious Eze Ndigbo in Thailand who was arrested along with his other gang for scamming people through advanced fee FRAUD, money laundering and other crimes.
Every ethnic community MUST simply have one "President of Yoruba Union" (or Urhobo Union, or Igbo Union) in each state and abroad instead of these notoriously dubious mushrooming titles ESPECIALLY among the Igbos who use it for bragging.
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