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I Couldn’t Sleep, Bauchi Gov. Expresses Sadness Over Community Crisis

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4 years ago

May 21, 2022

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Our Reporter, Bauchi

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Saturday, expressed sadness over a crisis that erupted in Katanga Community of Warji Local Government Area of the State on Friday.

Mohammed, who expressed the sadness when he visited the community on Saturday to condole with the people whose properties were burnt and those who sustained injury, said he could not catch a sleep since the time he received the news of the crisis.

INFO DAILY had reported that the Police spokesman in Bauchi State, SP Ahmed Wakil, earlier revealed that some irate youths set six houses and seven shops ablaze in the community on Friday.

He added that some community members also sustained injuries in the assault.

Wakil explained that the assault was a reaction to an alleged blasphemous message posted on the social media by a 40-year-old female employee of the local government council.

While addressing the people in the area, the state governor said “I’m really sad that this event happened because Warji is a home of peace.

“The Christian community here have been here for many years, although they are a minority but they live in peace with the majority.

“We must appreciate our diversity, our heterogeneity in faith, belief and tribe.

“My classmates are here. We went to school together and we never had this kind of problem. Someone like me, I have relations that are christians.

“We should understand that some people are creeping in to create this chaos. This place has good houses and somebody would come and put fire on it because his own sensibility, feelings has been touched.

“Let us not do it please and let us not harbour people who will do it. This social media is evil. Technology is good but sometimes it can be used against us.

“I didn’t sleep yesterday, my mind was here and thank the God that we both serve that no life was lost”.

Mohammed called on the people of the area to live in peace with one another and urged the leaders to make sure that peace and peaceful coexistence reign without reigniting the crisis.

The governor assured that whoever had a hand from both religions would be punished.

“Whatever the government would do to make sure that the pains of this unholy development is reduced, we will do it as a government.

“We will send SEMA to bring some relief for those who have been rendered homeless because you can see that the person who caused this thing is not even a member of this community, so you should not bear the brunt”, he said.

In his vote of thanks, Rev. Musa Bako of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Katanga Community, commended the governor for his quick response and promised to ensure that there won’t be any reprisal attacks.

He however, expressed displeasure on the inability of the local government chairman and the district head of the community to visit and condole with the people in the area on time.

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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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6 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.