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Edo Guber: Butchers Shutdown Markets, Endorse Obaseki Re-election Bid

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September 9, 2020

The Association of Edo State Practicing Butchers, yesterday, abandoned their businesses in solidarity for the re-election bid of the incumbent governor of the state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.

The group, branded with the Peoples Democratic Party faze caps and a life cow to demonstrate their trade, took to the major streets in Benin in solidarity with the governor with their usual slogan of 4+4 and re-echoing of ‘Togba’.

Addressing journalists in Benin, leader of the group, Akhare Paul Odigie, said they have chosen to defer the rain to come out in their numbers to rally round governor Godwin Obaseki who seeking re-election on the platform of PDP based on his developmental strides in the state.

Odigie said the governor has done well and should be given the opportunity to continue and complete the good work he has started in the state.

“The Edo state butcher, in totality, have agreed that Obaseki, is our next governor. He shall continue to occupy Osadebe Avenue till 2024 because of his developmental strides, the programmes he has lined up in the association of Edo state butcher, moving the meat market to an industry.

“He promised us, he has designed it and we know in his second term, he will fulfill it.

“Since the inception of governor Godwin Obaseki, the Edo state butchers have known peace. There is no thuggery and there is no extortion because of his support and believe that the market people are the ones that move the economy.

“Today, we shutdown the entire meat facilities in Edo state, we shutdown the entire meat sellers in the different markets to endorse and to say we are 100 percent with Obaseki”, he said.

The butcher chairman threatened that any attempt to circumvent the will of the people will be vehemently resisted by them.

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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.