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ICYMI: Armed Men Invade Okomu, Razes Houses, Shoot Security Guards, Indigenes Alert Edo Govt, IGP, INC [PHOTOS]

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2 years ago

June 1, 2024

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…say many of us have been rendered homeless, need relief materials

By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Indegenes of Okomu community in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State have cried out to the Edo State Government, the Inspector-General of Police and the Ijaw National Congress (INC) to rescue them from one Lawrence Yanbor and his terrorist group who have been carrying out incessant attacks on the community.

According to the community, the recent one was that of May 14, 2024, where Yanbor and his gang of terrorists invaded the community in the midnight, shot some security guards on night duty, set over thirty houses on fire, as well as a double Eight-five (85) horsepower Yamaha Engine and speed boat belonging to the Edo State Government

In a Save our Souls message signed by the affected persons including Elder IK Denmene; Chief Freeman Cousin; Chief Atele Oyico; Chief Nanaghan Rickson and the youth president, Christopher Young, on behalf of many others, and made available to INFO DAILY, they lamented that Yanbor and his gang have rendered thousands of persons homeless as a result of the incessant attacks.

Chief Freeman Cousin’s house razed by Lawrence Yanbor and his gang

While expressing fear of what next Yanbor and his gang would do, they said he has been carrying out this “dastardly act for over ten years unabated,” just as they “appealed to the State and Federal Governments to come to our rescue. Many of our people are homeless and taking refuge in neighbouring communities.”

“The Edo State government should please assist us by providing relief materials to the displaced persons and the community needs a permanent security base to avoid further attacks.”

Combo: Before and after Lawrence Yanbor set Chief Freeman Cousin’s sitting room on fire.

They further recounted: “His group of terrorists also destroyed the Edo State Security Network base in Okomu Community. Other property destroyed by Yanbor and his gang include the burning down of thirteen (13) houses and solar power facilities in the neighbouring I.K. Community while many indigenes from both communities sustained various degrees of injuries during the attack.

“Three (3) of the Edo State Security Network personnel also
sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. They then burnt two (2) heavy duty tractors and one (1) Steyr diesel truck(Agbegi) and 13 houses at Edonghan village.”

Security Guards shot by Lawrence Yanbor and his gang during the invasion.

According to the youth leader, Yanbor has been invited by the state police command and 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army for several times but he never showed up, rather he carries out his “evil act from his hide out.”

He added that he has been also declared wanted by security agencies in the state but to no avail.

A double Eight-five (85) horsepower Yamaha Engine and speed boat belonging to the Edo State Government set on fire by Lawrence Yanbor and his gang.

Calls put across to Yanbor by INFO DAILY did not go through, likewise SMS sent to his cell phone were not replied.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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2 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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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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4 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.