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Benin Throne Is Non Partisan, says Oba of Benin
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has said that the revered throne of the Benin kingdom is non-partisan.
The Benin monarch who disclosed this when APC governors and other big wigs of the party led by its Caretaker Committee chairman and governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni went to seek his blessings for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu the party’s governorship candidate for the September 19 governorship election, noted that he is not against any candidate neither is he in support of any.
The Oba emphasized that, as a royal father, he has just three cardinal prayer points inherited from his ancestors, and the prayers are: that God should give to the state, a governor that will accord the Benin throne the required respect; that God should give to the state a governor that will bring development to the state; and finally a governor that will provide to Edo resident a three square meal per day.
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” Let me say this, the Benin throne is non partisan, and I have said this several times. We are father to everybody. I will urge everyone to pray so the person God wants win.
” I am not against any candidate neither I am in support of any candidate.
” I have three cardinal prayer points I offer to God Almighty which were inherited from our ancestors. The prayer points are: that God should give us a candidate that will accord the Benin throne the required respect; the candidate that will bring development to Edo State; and a candidate that will provide three square meal per day to Edo people,” the Royal Father said.
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The Oba who emphasized the need for a peaceful campaign and election at the September 19 polls, disclosed that due to his belief in prayers he has urge the council of chiefs in the kingdom including himself to earnestly pray for a peaceful election.
He urged the party to go about their campaign in a peaceful manner, stressing that Edo State and Nigeria at large need peace.
Earlier, Mai Mala Buni, governor of Yobe State and caretaker committee chairman of the party said they were in the Royal Father’s palace to seek his blessings and has tradition required to pay him homage before kicking off their campaign.
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Those present in the campaign train are: Governors Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna; Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos; Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi; Hope Uzodinma of Imo; Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo; Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger; Gboyega Oyetola of Osun; and other leaders including Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, and Minister Rotimi Ameachi.
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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru
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.
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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
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.
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“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
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.
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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).
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“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.
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