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[JUST IN] Edo NUJ Election: SWAN Edorses Ede Agho For Vice Chairmanship Position[READ MANIFESTO INSIDE]

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2 years ago

October 28, 2024

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Edo SWAN Chairman, Kehinde Osagiede (Right) and Mr. Lucky Efese (Left) raising the hands of Mrs. Ede Agho (Middle) during SWAN meeting on Monday, October 28, 2024.

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Edo State chapter has endorsed Mrs Ede Agho, for the Vice Chairmanship position in the forthcoming election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State council.

Members of the Edo SWAN endorsed Agho for the Vice Chairmanship position when the Ede Agho Campaign Organisation visited them during an inaugural meeting by the current executives of the SWAN.

Earlier, in her speech, Agho had told the SWAN members that she was going to the state council executive of the NUJ to compliment the state chairman’s work and to suggest some ideas for him.

She said with experience of over 20 years, spanning through virtually all beats, she understands very well what journalism means and what practitioners are passing through, adding that she would suggest welfare packages for the chairman that would make Edo journalists feel fine.

Agho said: “With over 20 years experience in journalism, I believe I have gained enough experience that is enough for the vice chairmanship position. I had, as a reporter, covered the Edo State Government House; the judiciary, the state house of assembly and many more.

“I suggested stipends for journalists during Oseriheimen Osunbor’s tenure as governor of Edo State. And you all would agree with me that many Edo journalists benefited from those welfare packages.

“The Press Gallery reserved for journalists in our courts in Edo State, I advocated for it when I was covering the judiciary. Before now, you may be in court to cover proceedings as journalists, while seated, someone may just come and ask you to get up from your seat. So, during one of the tribunals proceedings, I told our colleagues we should come early the next day and be all seated, and that if anyone is asked to get up from his or her seat, we should all take a walkout of the court. And really, the next day we all came early, seated, and as expected one of our colleagues was asked to get up, the person got up, and we all followed and took a walkout of the court. They were all confused in the court. Now, instead of reporting the court proceedings, journalists reported the walkout. The court, from that day, reserved seats for journalists.”

A motion for adoption of Agho as the Edo SWAN vice chairmanship candidate was thereafter moved by Mr. Jethro Ibileke of TheNews and seconded by Mr. Titus Akigbhe of Daily Times.

In his remarks, Mr. Kehinde Osagiede, Edo SWAN Chairman, while rolling out how Agho used her good office to help him aired his stories on NTA during his stay as Chief Press Secretary to a local government council, urged members to work for the victory of Ede Agho.

Also speaking, Ozioruva Aliu of the Vanguard newspaper appealed to SWAN members to go beyond the endorsement by going to their respective chapel to win voters for Agho.

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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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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.