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Expert Warns Against Disease Outbreak In Anambra Community

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3 years ago

September 8, 2023

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The Chief Medical Director of Diocesan Hospital, Okpoko in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Dr. Ejikeme Okonkwo, has raised the alarm over possible epidemics outbreak in a slum community near Onitsha, as a result of the poor sanitary conditions.

He warned that if deliberate attempts are not made to change the sanitary condition of the community, residents stand the danger of being hit by deadly epidemics.

Okonkwo raised the alarm on Friday, during a two-day free medical outreach, organised for residents of the area by a former lawmaker representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representative, Chukwuma Onyema, in collaboration with National Agency for the Control of AIDS and Niphemy Solutions Limited.

Addressing journalists during the exercise, the CMD said high population density will make epidemics spread faster.

Okonkwo noted that malaria and typhoid fever cases were largely presented by the residents of the community.

This, he said is due to the presence of stagnant water that breeds mosquitoes and dirty markets in the community.

He said urgent steps should be taken by both the federal and the state governments to save the residents from epidemic an outbreak.

He said, “Malaria and Typhoid fever cases were presented by all the beneficiaries, this is due to the filthy environment of the community. Residents of the area need continuous free medical attention.

“These residents are poor and they can’t access medical treatment on their own. Most of them, from our interactions, have not visited the hospitals for over three years and above. They prefer to patronise chemists and quacks.

“Their environment is the main cause of their predominant malaria and typhoid fever cases. You can see that this place is a slum. Okpoko needs to be cleaned up urgently without further delay to avoid an outbreak of a dangerous epidemic. I don’t know how it could be done, but they need it now to save the people.

“The Anambra State Government should step in to clean up the place and plan it in such a way that their stagnant gutters can flow freely. Their markets should also be cleaned up and sanitised so they can face only nutrition problems, They are complaining about feeding which is also a problem and they need assistance.”

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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4 minutes 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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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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3 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.