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Flood: Delta Monarch Blows Hot, Says Genocide Against Nigerians By Cameroon

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4 years ago

October 18, 2022

…Urges FG To Go Back To Drawing Board

… Knocks NDDC For Not Providing Succour To Victims

The Ovie (traditional ruler) of Idjerhe kingdom in Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Monday Whiskey, Udurhie 1, Tuesday, described the massive flood that has killed over 600 people across the country as genocide against the people of Nigeria by Cameroon.

Speaking to journalists in Benin City on the flood which has devastated many communities and rendered thousands of people homeless, the Ovie urged the Federal Government to go back to the drawing board, discuss with Cameroon government or sue Cameroon to Court to pay damages.

“This is a serious national disaster. I don’t see any reason why the Nigerian government should not sue the Cameroon government or individual state affected by the flooding should not sue Cameroon government with over 600 deaths recorded in Nigeria communities with property worth billions and trillions of naira destroyed as a result of the heavy flooding.

“This is genocide. This is not flood, this is genocide. If the water is open to wipe away Nigerians and Nigeria, then we must as a country resist it”, the Ovie said.

He expressed his anger over the failure of the Niger Delta Development Commission and the new Minister of the Commission to provide succour for the people of the Niger Delta region badly ravaged by the flood

“Flood is ravaging everywhere in the Niger Delta, and the Minister is busy staying in Abuja doing nothing.

“The big question is what is he doing in Abuja. The ministry is called Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. And so, he has no reason to stay in Abuja now. When the only East West Road we are managing to ply has been washed off by heavy flooding. We want to know what is his responsibility in Abuja. What is the NDDC doing?

“The minister and NDDC have failed our people. There is no reason to continue to have them remain in office and continue to allocate funds to them. This is the situation. We can no longer access Port- Harcourt City from Delta State because the road has been washed away by flood .

“As I speak, over 16 kingdoms in Delta State and Palaces have been taken over by flood. Royal fathers are relocating from Kingdoms and their palaces. And yet there is no headway or support from anywhere.

“Is it bags of Rice and Noodles that our people are going to depend on?
Go to Patani and other communities, traditional palaces have been taken over”.

The traditional ruler also decried Federal Government non constitution of the NDDC Board three years after the screening of members of the board by the Senate.

He revealed that over N700 billion has been allocated to the Commission within the period under review without tangible projects on ground. He therefore, urged the Federal Government to stop further allocation to the Commission except for payment of staff salaries until the board is inaugurated.

The monarch while commenting on oil theft in the Niger Delta region, described it as “a collective crime”, adding “We aware that the stealing of oil is coordinated by a cartel”.

He, however, urged for collective action against the crime in order to shore up the country’s revenue which has been badly affected by oil theft.

The Ovie who described Tompolo as a freedom fighter, urged the Federal Government to stand by him in order to bring those involved in the oil theft to book.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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3 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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3 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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5 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.