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‘It’s A Shame’ – Imansuangbon Reacts To Viral Video, Promises To Revamp Education

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3 years ago

October 26, 2023

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Kenneth Imansuangbon

Barrister Kenneth Imansuangbon has promised the people of Edo State that his emergence as the governor of the state in September 2024 will bring relief, a turn around to the education sector of the state.

The Labour Party (LP) governorship hopeful, who is the proprietor of an award-winning Pacesetters Group of Schools, Abuja, was reacting to recent viral videos depicting the terrible state of the education sector in the state.

The video, which has gone viral, also shows total failure of facilities in the education sector ranging from lack of furniture and other equipment in classrooms such that students/pupils sitting on the bare floor to receive lectures in classrooms that are so battered that they don’t have roofs.

Imansuangbon, popular known as Riceman, said: “It is unbelievable that in the 21st century such very poor conditions are still noticeable in the education sector of my dear state, Edo. And to cap it all, this happening in an era when we are inundated with some plethora of acronyms of the state being rated as the number one in the education sector across the country.

“In almost three decades, I have operated the Pacesetters Group of Schools in six campuses in choice locations of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. We have maintained a standard that is hard to copy not to talk of surpass.

“I promise to commence the process of replicating this achievement in Edo State in less than three months that I assume office as the governor on Tuesday, 12th November, 2024. Achieving true greatness in the Education sector devoid of sloganeering and acronyms is the barest minimum that my administration will strive for.

“My administration will adopt the time tested module that is obtainable in the modern world whereby schools are now equivalents of second homes to pupils/students. Never again will children in Edo State be subjected to ridicule or caricature as a result of a failed Education sector,” Barrister Imansuangbon vowed.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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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.