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#EndBadGovernment: Sokoto Youths Back Nationwide Protests, Urge Gov Amhad To Support Same

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2 years ago

July 28, 2024

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A Northern group, Coalition for Emancipation of Sokoto Youths, has said it would participate in the planned protest against bad governance, saying Governor Ahmad Sokoto of Sokoto State should also support the protest.

They lamented that youths have been denied their fundamental human rights, saying their freedom of expression has been taken away from them.

The group, in a statement by Abubakar Babangida, said instead of protecting the citizens of Sokoto, the reverse was the case, saying they would be partaking in the forthcoming protests to end bad governance.

The statement reads: “We were so dazed and worried when we saw a crack in an institution that is responsible for the well-being, unity, progress and development of its citizenry; the government of my dear state Sokoto.

“We were so ashamed when we saw some selected people gathered themselves and blew a trumpet to protect the desired sound of those who bankrupted them.

“We were disappointed that, in our own state, youths were dumped and caged to the extent that they have no space to even express themselves of their positions in whatever had to do with the current inexperienced and unfocused Sokoto State government.

“Let us at this juncture, thank Almighty Allah for sparing our lives and will stand firm and committed in whatever can bring about the good leadership and governance not only in our dear state but country in general.

“The so-called position on the planned nationwide peaceful protest that His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, the Governor of our own state and his cohorts Stated on Friday 26th day of July, is their own position but not the general public, especially the Sokoto State concerned youths who wish to see the light for our dear state at the end of the tunnel.

“We’re categorically condemning their selfish position and disregarding ourselves from that position, a position that those few people who supported such a position were sponsored and can on no accounts represent the good people of Sokoto State, especially the younger ones.

“Why didn’t they specify the number of programmes they initiated and implemented to affect the lives of our teeming youths and identified those benefitted from it, a part from enriching their family and friends with public wealth?

“Why didn’t they spell out the reasons that they can’t tackle insecurity and can’t eradicate poverty despite the huge sum of money received from the federal government on a monthly basis counting in the hundreds of billions?

“My Governor! Let me remind you that, during the electioneering campaign, you promised to use the last kobo in state government coffers to end banditry and insecurity in our state, have you forgotten your Excellency?

“Our Governor, you promised to fish Youths out of poverty, unemployment, Idleness, and pledged to appoint youth wherever possible to represent youths in your government. Are your family and friends t5only youths in the State Your Excellency?

“At this point, we would like to inform you that our position is crystal clear. Our position is that you should come out and join us to a planned national peaceful protest to #EndBadGovernment.”

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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.