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Lawmaker Defends Ekweremadu, Says UK Police Threw His Lights To ‘Dustbin’
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdullahi Abdulkadir, has accused the United Kingdom of disregarding the status of Senator Ike Ekweremadu in the ongoing organ harvesting trial.
The lawmaker from Bauchi, in a motion he moved on Tuesday, said the UK Metropolitan Police have thrown the privileges and status of the ex-deputy senate president into the dustbin.
“But from what is happening so far, we feel that all the privileges and status that he (Ekweremadu) is supposed to enjoy has been thrown to the dustbin,” he said.
He noted that if Ekweremadu can be treated like this, what becomes the fate of ordinary Nigerians.
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It would be recalled that Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, are currently on trial for alleged conspiracy to facilitate the harvesting of the organs of David Nwanini.
The victim had claimed that he is 15 years old, while the Ekweremadus are saying he is 21 years based on his passport.
Mr Abdulkadir expressed concerns that the UK police may not be aware of the latest information from the Nigerian Immigration Services and National Identity Management Commission.
The lawmaker added that the UK government must work with relevant agencies in Nigeria to ensure justice.
“Concerned that the additional information emerging from the NIS and other legitimate sources including the visa issuing protocols at the UK high commission, Bank Verification Number (BVN) suggest a different narrative which might not have been available to the metropolitan police at the time of arrest and charge,” he said
However, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila assured the lawmakers that he was in contact with the High Commissioner in the UK.
He stated that all consulate assistance has been offered to Mr Ekweremadu.
Also speaking on the matter, Toby Okechukwu (PDP, Enugu), said there is a need for justice for Mr Ekweremadu.
He noted that “it is very clear or it is an alternative narrative that shows that what may have been relied on in the haste may not be the truth.”
Following the debates, the House resolved to invite the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Director-General of NIMC and NIS.
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The House then mandated the federal ministry of foreign affairs and the high commission of Nigeria to the United Kingdom to take all necessary steps possible to ensure that senator Ike Ekweremadu and Mrs Beatrice Ekweremadu are provided with all consular services as they may require in this critical time.
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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru
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.
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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
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.
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“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
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.
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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).
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“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.
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