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Edo Police Arrest Two Suspects With Illicit Drugs

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2 years ago

February 10, 2024

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The Edo Police Command says it has arrested two suspects in possession of five king size of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp in Ologbo community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, which was made available to newsmen in Benin on Saturday, said the command’s “crack team led by the officer in charge, CSP Adenodi Bamidele, while acting on information stormed a building suspected to be used for Illicit drugs, and there arrested the suspects.”

Nwabuzor named the suspects as: Gladys Omoruyi, 40 years, and Emmanuel Nworie, 20 years.

The statement reads in parts: “Operatives of the Command crack team led by the officer in charge CSP Adenodi Bamidele while acting on a Tip-off that a house occupied by one Saturday at Ologbo Community, off Benin-Abraka Road, Benin City was loaded with large quantities of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, stormed the premises, arrested two suspects, namely (1) Gladys Omoruyi 40 years and Emmanuel Nworie 20 years in possession with five king size of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.”

“The exhibit is recovered and the suspects are undergoing serious investigation.”

Nwabuzor in the statement said the state Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, therefore, advised parents and guidance to warn their children and wards to desist from using illicit drugs and stop them from patronizing dealers of the illicit drugs.

He said the Commissioner equally warned “dealers of these illicit drugs to stop their blood money making illicit drugs business otherwise be willing to face the wrath of the law.”

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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.