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Kaduna: ECWA Counts Losses, Reveals Number Of Members Lost To Bandits, Communal Crisis

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3 years ago

December 9, 2022

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Evangelical Church Winning All, Kasuwan Magani District Church Council says it has lost thousands of members due to bandits’ attack in the state

Chairman of ECWA, in Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Rev. Timothy Maigida, in a statement on Friday, said the church has lost many members during bandits attacks, communal crisis since the last six years

He expressed pain that presently, about 70 members of the church are still in the kidnappers’ den, as there is no hope of rescuing them.

He said the church is planning to hold a “sober reflection” service in commemoration of those who have died and those who are imprisoned following violent attacks.

Reflecting on an incident in 2016, Rev. Maigida explained that 38 members were kidnapped while eight were killed. The remaining members were set free after paying huge amounts as ransom to bandits.

He added that 35 members were killed in 2017 and that after the crisis on October 18, 2018, at Kasuwan Magani market, aside from those killed outside the market environment, 286 were killed during market hours.

He added that another unprecedented killing took place the following day, October 19, 2018, as the late Agom Adara, Maiwada Galadima, were ambushed, abducted and later killed.

In 2019, he said the church lost many members to armed bandits while in 2022 alone, scores of members were abducted, killed adding that in a village called, Dogon Noma community, bandits attacked the residents on June 5, 2022, killing 29 people and kidnapping 28.

He said the same village was attacked on December 7, 2022, five people were killed and 28 others kidnapped, including Rev. Isa Kabiru. Many valuables were also looted.

“It is because of all these devastations that we as a church and people have said we have decided to hold a sober reflection service and bring in people within and outside Kaduna that would help us to rebuild our homes, churches, and communities,” he said.

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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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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.