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Land Dispute: Court Awards N6m Damages Against Police

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4 years ago

May 10, 2022

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A High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, has awarded N6 million damages against the Commissioner for Police, Mr Andrew Amengheme, and two of his men for the infringement of fundamental rights of one Mr Okon Asuquo Ibanga who is a businessman.

The presiding judge, Justice Ntong Ntong, in his ruling held that “forcing the businessman to sign an undertaking to refund N1.7 million being the consideration for his own land is unlawful, opprobrious and unwholesome.”

Justice Ntong ordered that the Commissioner of Police pay the applicant N3 million while the first respondent, Supol Friday Ojomo pays N2 million and the third respondent, IPO Ekere Etim, N1 million.

The court also set aside the undertaking that the Police forcefully extracted from the applicant to refund the proceeds of his land.

Justice Ntong said the police knew that the case was a civil matter pertaining to the sale of land which was pending in the High Court, Uyo, but out of “greed and overzealousness, the Police officers molested and intimidated the applicant with arrest and detention”.

The court, while describing the act as “mischievous, malicious and fraudulent”, said that the police officers compromised their statutory role and embarked on a journey of their own.

Justice Ntong held that by engaging in the illegal act, the Commissioner of Police and his officers jointly and severally committed an infraction of the law and become liable for the infringement of the fundamental rights of the applicant.

He ordered the Commissioner and his men to issue a public apology to the applicant for intermeddling in a contractual transaction between civilian citizens.

The court said the police should not in any community of civilized people be used or allowed to be used in a settlement of land disputes.

Justice Ntong held that there was no counter-affidavit from the police and their refusal to challenge the action has reduced his burden of making an elaborate appraisal of the case.

He said the evidence before the court is credible to the effect that the police officers abandoned their core duty and plummeted into an abysmal level of becoming debt collectors in a civil transaction between the applicant and one Mr Emmanuel Okon Effiong and Mr Uwem Edem Udo.

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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.