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Anambra Community Ends 7-year-old Feud

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2 years ago

December 28, 2023

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The seven-year-old feud in Ndiowu community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State has been resolved amicably, with a special thanksgiving in which every village in the area is expected to participate.

The 2023 Ndiowu reunion will round up this year’s Christmas celebration with an indigene of the town, Dr. Joseph Onuorah commending the people for putting behind the past and looking forward to a prosperous future.

In a message to mark the occasion, Onuorah said: “There is no gainsaying the fact that in the last seven years, Ndiowu has gone through a very difficult and tumultuous experience— culturally, politically, and economically. Our unity and togetherness as a people were stretched to its elastic limits; our collective prosperity dwindled because we fought over issues that could be settled around the table as men.

“Some will say that we lived as strangers under the same roof, and nobody can claim to have enjoyed this period of rancour and strife which were unfortunately passed on to affect the minds and of innocent youths and children.

“It is, therefore, apt that I call on every son and daughter of Ndiowu to explore ways to live together and cherish one another as brothers and sisters, one people under God.

“Irrespective of our political leaning in the community, it is an undisputable truth that we can never prosper except we give peace a chance.

“Together, everyone achieves more and in peace and when there is shared prosperity for everyone. We should endeavour to manifest the true spirit of the ideal Ndiowu man and woman as aptly etched in our town union motto, which ais Unity, Peace and Progress. Without the first two, the latter will remain a pipedream.

“It is my earnest desire that on this historic thanksgiving day, we all shall continue to reach out to all sides, forgiving all the hurts, erasing the old norms, stories, divisions, strife and healing the old wounds.

“Our real enemy is not the next Ndiowu man or woman; our true enemies common to all of us are general insecurity, poverty, crime, youth unemployment, poor healthcare amenities, soil erosion, decaying infrastructures, criminal herdsmen and frightening drug addiction among young people.

“Ndiowu shall remain one united family, irrespective of the quarters and the villages, irrespective of socioeconomic background and modes of worship.

“We should always find common grounds like this 2023 thanksgiving ceremony, age grade programmes and many other unifying initiatives of the Chike Emenike-led executive; we should face our common enemies together. We should prosper, and we can rebuild our town to be the pride of Orumba and Anambra State as a whole.”

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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39 seconds 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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23 minutes ago

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.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.