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Edo SSG, Igbinedion, Others Attend Usuanlele Ordination As First Archbishop Of United Baptist Mission Of Nigeria

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April 24, 2023

United Baptist Mission of Nigeria, Benin, yesterday, ordained Robert Osama Usuanlele as the first Archbishop of the church.

The ordination minister, Archbishop John Osa Oni while administering the consecration oath, said Archbishop Usuanlele has been found worthy spiritually and in character and in knowledge of the Holy world of God

“I now declare that you are now His Eminence, the Most Rev. Dr. Osama Usuanlele, the Archbishop of the United Baptist Mission of Nigeria in the name of the Father, the son and of the Holy Spirit.”

Speaking on the topic “Stewardship”, taken from 1Conrithian 4:1-2, the immediate past President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Felix Omobude, said that he (Usuanlele) has been called to serve the flock of Christ.

He said stewardship demands accountability as God rewards faithfulness and not the office.

The former PFN president therefore urged the congregants to be faithful in whatever duty that has been assigned to them by God.

On the part of the newly ordained Archbishop, Usuanlele, he said his ordination is a call to serve the body of Christ.

“To everyone of you, let me reaffirm my commitments to you and to God Almighty. As your new Archbishop, I am here to listen, to dialogue with you, to work with you, to lead by example and exhortation and to minister true service and sacrifice.

“My slogan shall be, let my light so shine before men, that they will see my good works and glorify the father who is in heaven”, Archbishop Usuanlele said.

He said in his 11 years as a Prelate, the church grew in leaps and bounds and also in the areas of infrastructure.

“Having lived a life of a Prelate for eleven and a half years, you will agree with me that we have indeed made tremendous progress spiritually, structurally in development as far as United Baptist Mission of Nigeria is concerned.

“We have built new churches, renovated and given a facelift to existing ones and operating a government approved primary and secondary schools and also recently, opened an event centre”, Usuanlele said.

Archbishop Usuanlele was born in 1957 and was ordained as a pastor in 1999.

He served as officer in charge of Administration in the Edo/Delta district of the United Baptist Mission, Oligie-Igbanke, both in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State.

Present at the ceremony were the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, Senator Roland Owie, Senator Ehigie Ozamere and others.

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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.