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[JUST IN] Insecurity: Tinubu In Closed-door Meeting With NSA, CDS

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1 year ago

April 23, 2025

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President Obama Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Chris Musa, at the State House, Abuja.

The meeting, which is happening at the official residence of the President in the State House, is coming at a time when the security situation in parts of the country have continued to worsen.

The two security Chiefs are expected to brief the President,who returned to Abuja on Monday night after spending from 19 days in Europe, on the security situation in the country and efforts being made to arrest the deteriorating situation.

Recall that security situation in Plateau and Benue states has worsened as the murderous gunmen, suspected to be invading foreign herders, have gruesomely murdered hundreds of people and sacked many communities thereby rendering the people homeless.

There have also been reports of other forms of criminal activities in other parts of the country, all of which have raised anxiety both at home and within the international community.

It was not certain if other security and intelligence chiefs have joined the meeting as at the time of filing this report, since it is being held at the residence, it is however believed that the meeting would go some space to take relief to the already traumatized areas of the country.

In two weeks, the number of people killed in both states, which fall within the North-Central region of the country, has hovered around 200, even as there are reports claiming that the attackers kill residents, get the survivors fleeing, while they occupy the communities they attacked.

According to available records, between March 28 and April 14, 2025, over 100 people were killed in Bokkos and Bassa local government areas, with specific reports citing 52 deaths in Zike, Kimakpa community, and another 54 in Zikke Kimakpa.

Also, between March 28 and April 14, 2025, at least 44 deaths were reported, including 13 in Otobi Akpa, 3 in Ikobi, 2 in Gwer West, and 3 in Mbasombo.

On April 19, 2025, Governor Hyacinth Alia reported 20 deaths in coordinated attacks in Logo and Ukum local government areas.

The governor was also reported to have suggested that the invaders are suspected to be foreigners as they do not speak Nigerian languages.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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5 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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5 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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8 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.