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Edo Court Hears Siblings’ Dispute On Uyigue’s Estate May 18
A Benin High Court presided over by Justice V.O.Oviawe has adjourned a case of alleged Will forgery brought against Efosa Uyigue and five others by 13 other children of the late Edo politician, Sunday Aiguobarueghian Uyigue to May 18, 2023 for hearing.
When the case came up for hearing on Wednesday, counsel to the respondents, Dr. Osagie Obayuwana asked for adjournment to enable him file his reply which was not objected to by the plaintiffs’ lawyer Olayinwola Afolabi.
The presiding judge, Justice V. O. Oviawe however adjourned the case to May, 18, 2023 for hearing.
Thirteen children of the late politician which include his first son, Osayogie Uyigue, Ehigie Uyigue, Imasuen Uyigue, Agbondinmwin Uyigue and nine others dragged Efosa Uyigue and five other children before the Edo State High Court in Benin City over allegation of a forgery of the will of their late father.
Others joined in the suit are the two executors and the Probate Registrar High Court of Justice, Edo state.
In the suit marked B/63/2023, the thirteen children among other claims said their late father has no known legal rights to single handedly devise the properties in Ayore Integrated Farms Limited to any of the beneficiaries and that the court should set aside all the devise in respect to the farms.
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They also want the court to declare that the document dated 4th day of September, 2018 referred to as the “purported will of our late father {Sunday Aiguobarueghian Uyigue} who died on 26th Day of July, 2022 and was read on 11th day of November, 2022 by the 8th Defendant as null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
“A declaration that our late father did not make any will and or testamentary disposition and or valid will testamentary disposition on the said 18th day of September 2018.
“A declaration that in the absence of a valid will of our late father, late Sunday Aiguobarueghian Uyigue died intestate.
“An order of perpetual injunction restraining the Probate Registrar High Court Edo State from commencing the process of issuing Letter of Administration or from issuing Letter of Administration to any of the beneficiaries in the purported WILL of our late father.
“In order of perpetual injunction restraining the two Executors of the said purported WILL of our late father from parading themselves or acting in any capacity whatsoever as Executors of the said WILL.”
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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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