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Court Jails Former NASS Member 16 Months For Forgery, Threats To Murder In Oyo

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2 years ago

March 14, 2024

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A former member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Folaranmi Oyebamiji, from Ogbomoso South has been convicted and sentenced to one year and four months imprisonment by Oyo State Chief Magistrate Court for forgery and threat to murder one High Chief Solomon Ojedayo.

The judgment was delivered by Chief Magistrate Muideen Salami in a case marked MOG/190c/2021 which was instituted against the former National Assembly member by the Oyo State Police Command.

Dr Oyebamiji was, however, granted a fine of N500,000 in lieu of the sentence.

While delivering the judgment which lasted 90minutes, the politician was sentenced to six months on count one which borders on conspiracy with an option of N150,000 fine; three months for false publication/defamation with a fine of N150,000; six months for forgery with option of fine worth N100,000; and one month for threatening to murder. The sentence was to run concurrently.

The convict was arraigned in 2021 by the Oyo State Police Command with a 94-year old Oko Town chief, Mathew Wojuade Ademola, and five others.

Mr M.A. Ojei, held brief for Commissioner of Police, while Dr. Olutayo Oyewale stood in for the complainant and Prince Niran Oyekale represented the defendants.

After the prosecution had invited five witnesses against the defendants, the six other defendants except Oyebamji informed the court on December 22, 2023 through their counsel that they had deposed to separate affidavits in Ibadan High Court Registry in which they had settled with the complainant. Their names were then struck out remaining only the ex NASS member.

After the submission of written addresses by both counsel, the court found Oyebamji guilty of all the three counts despite his defence that he was on admission at the UCH, Ibadan on 17th December, 2019 and discharged on January 18, 2020.

The court did not grant his defence describing it as an after-thought. The court said, “The accused person only tendered his photograph with crutches, neck girdle, without vehicle inspection report of the accident.

“There was no photo of the accidental vehicle to support his defence.

“The alibi according to decided authorities must have been promptly and lucidly disclosed to the police during investigation.

“It is the considered opinion of this court that the alibi is an after-thought which cannot avail the accused person”.

The Chief Magistrate Salami held that “the evidence, both oral and written, weighed against the defendant. So, the prosecution had manifestly proved its case against the defendant. The 7th accused person is therefore found guilty and is accordingly convicted”.

The defendant’s counsel pleaded for leniency, saying “I apply to the magnanimity of the court to temper justice with mercy.

“All along the proceedings, the convict had suffered greatly by having to be remanded in police custody.

“He is a family man whose dependents will suffer greatly if he is thrown into the Correctional Centre.

“He has children still schooling, and he is a political figure.

“I shall be praying the court to award an option of fine as there is no record of his being a convict before”.

He was later sentenced to sixteen months imprisonment with an option of N500,000.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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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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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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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.