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Don’t Listen To Unpatriotic Politicians, Guru Maharaj Urges Youths

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2 years ago

February 25, 2024

The founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has urged Nigerians, especially youths, not to listen to or join some past leaders and politicians who had failed to be patriotic and nationalistic.

Maharaj Ji, in a statement on Sunday personally signed and made available to our correspondent in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, also alleged that some former officeholders created current hardship for the masses, thereby pushing the blame on President Bola Tinubu.

The PUNCH reports that protests recently rocked some parts of the state over economic hardship.

He further urged Nigerians to dig into the effects and problems facing them as a nation, adding that “we should also find out the Federal Government’s inability to secure lives, provide food, and many other vital services.

“Please note that President Tinubu’s government is not a military one that knows how security outfits of the country have been built and run. So, it will take some time to really come to terms with it.

“But we all know in the last eight months that the president has taken some giant strides and has approved some measures which have been yielding positive results gradually.

“Don’t forget that we all know that certain leaders were involved in creating Boko Haram. So, it would take some time for the new government to make hard decisions. The unpatriotic actions and behaviours of the herdsmen who have been attacking farms and killing farmers were parts of what affected food production now because farmers have deserted their farmlands.

“Another aspect is that the Central Bank of Nigeria should disclose who received about two trillion CBN allocation for funding all commodities associations like cassava, mushroom, and rice in the last 20 years.

“We need explanations from those who get billions on constituency projects execution and how much was paid to them. The local government chairmen should explain how much they received and how many projects they executed in their local government areas.

“The government released billions of naira to state governments for agriculture and housing, what did they use the money for since we all know that people are the machines for sound economic breakthroughs?

“From the above information, the public should not allow themselves to be misled to go on protest or used by politicians or neo-colonialists puppets to go on strike.”

He further urged Nigerians, “especially our youths, not to listen or join or promote those who have failed to be patriotic and nationalistic in transforming their visions into reality, thereby creating hardship to the common man on the street and pushing the blame on President Tinubu.”

“Whistleblowers should work hard to expose those with illegal money,” he added.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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5 hours 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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6 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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8 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.