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Clash: Sanctity Of Life Must Always Be Respected, Says Bauchi Gov.

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4 years ago

May 30, 2022

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, on Sunday, said that the sanctity of life must always be respected in every society and at any point in time.

Mohammed, who stated this when he visited Yelwa Tsakani and its environs where a community clash erupted on Friday, May 27, 2022, promised to fish out and punish the perpetrators and punish them in accordance with the law.

Recall that the state governor, on Saturday, imposed a 24-hour curfew on Yelwa-Tsakani, Yelwa-Lushi, Kagadama, and Birshi communities in the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, after lives were lost, some houses burnt and many injured in the clash.

While addressing the people of the area to preach peace, Mohammed said “life should be sacrosanct, the sanctity of life must be respected.

“I’m here with all your leaders to plead to you to calm down. We will make sure that justice is done to whoever perpetuated this.

“Live and let’s live. Let us respect each other, let us respect our different persuasions because we are all one

“As your leader, I believe in unity, equity and justice. Please, we will make sure that nobody is spared. There shouldn’t be any untouchability in whatever we are doing in terms of reward and punishment.

“I’m saying this because my mind is touched that this serene place, somebody was killed just like that”.

The governor, however, promised to construct a police station in the area for quick response to any untoward activities, adding that the government would send the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to evaluate the losses incurred and to provide succour and solace.

Earlier, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Umar Sanda, said that the clash had no religious, political or ethnic colouration.

Narrating what led to the clash, Sanda said “on the 27th day of May 2022, there was an incident that happened and finally culminated into burning of houses and we lost two lives.

“What really happened was that a fellow by name Abubakar Usman, who came to drop his girlfriend on his way going back, he was attacked by some young people who are yet unidentified.

“They attacked him with axes and he sustained injury on his head, hand and the police came to his rescue.

“Then not quite long after that, one Mohammad Danlati, was lynched down and was burnt to ashes and after some hours, we also found one Mathieu Sabo dead”.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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1 hour 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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2 hours 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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4 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.