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Detention Of Tompolo’s Head Of Operations: Call EFCC To Order, Group Tells FG
Group known as Ijaw Monitoring Group, IMG, on Sunday, tackled the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for detaining the Head of operations of Tompolo’s security outfit.
In a statement by the Coordinator of IMG, Mr Joseph Evah, the group said the alarm, raised by Tantita Security Limited that the harassment of it director of operations, Capt Wareddi Enisuoh by the EFCC, was “engineered by the cabal, which has not been denied by the EFCC, is enough reasons the international community especially foreign embassies in Nigeria should prevail on the Federal Government and its agencies to stop the harassment.”
The statement reads: “For us, the people of the Niger-Delta, our first interest is our environment. The oil thieves are killing our environment without mercy. Our future has been bastardized because the environmental pollution is making life miserable for our people; so Tompolo is coming to save our environment and that is why the people of the Niger Delta are behind him to succeed in the work of Tantita security outfit. We want the international community to know that it is part of the peace process in the Niger Delta to stop the destruction of our environment. Therefore, the harassment of EFCC is unacceptable and should stop.
“The Ijaw wonder why EFCC which was established by law to partner with patriotic Nigerians to fight against economic sabotage will be involved in this controversial national issue where a company, celebrated by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and NNPC, is alleging that EFCC is been used to frustrate its operations.
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“The action of EFCC is now causing panic among the staff of Tantita Security Company. It is enough reasons why the Minister of Petroleum, President Muhammadu Buhari and the NNPC Managing Director, should step into this matter without delay to renew the confidence of the international community in the globally publicised slogan by NNPC that with the involvement of Tompolo, stakeholders should have faith in the operations of Nigeria’s oil industry management.
“We wish to add that the EFCC should allow the detained Tantita security company, Director of operations to see his family, Doctors and lawyers without delay as the alarm raised by his staff that he has been held incommunicado without any news of his whereabouts is causing worries everywhere in the Niger-Delta.”
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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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