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Exhumed Late Father’s Body: Family Seeks Benin Monarch’s Urgent Intervention

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6 years ago

June 25, 2020

The Royal Family of the Enogie of Oka Numoogunhen, Ikpoba Okha LGA of Edo State, has appealed to His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba, Uku Akpolokpo, Oba Ewuare II, to stop the burial of the family’s first son slated for this Friday.

A press statement by the present first son of the family, Prince Oscar Osayoige Edoigiawerie, stated that their late first son allegedly exhumed their late father’s body that was peacefully buried in his (late father) compound to unknown place without other children consent.

According to him, this act of burying their first son who allegedly exhumed their father’s body without their consent is an abomination in Benin tradition, hence His Royal Majesty shouldn’t allow it take place without the necessary sacrifice, just as he added that this abominable act has mysteriously claimed lives of their promising five sons.

He added that he doesn’t know who would be the next person to follow in the dead spree hence the burial of their first son who carried out the abomination act should be suspended until all the necessary sacrifices are carried out.

“ We the entire children of our late father are demanding for justice to know where a father of 37 children will be exhumed from his final resting peace after selling the whole house. (SIC)

Late Ade Oyasogie Edoigiawerie, the first who exshumed his father

” We want to know where our late father’s body was relocated or even where his bones are kept.”

” We are very scared, and we want to put a stop to this endless sudden death that has been tormenting us all these years, so we can all be free. It’s a very serious abomination against our tradition/culture as we don’t know who will be next to fall down again as 3 gallant and very young men in their prime have died mysteriously. Five (5) men from the children his mother had for our late father”, he said.

The Prince noted that as Royal Family, the Benin Monarch, as a matter of urgency, help them salvage the situation before it turns to a generational curse.

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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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5 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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7 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.