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Nigerian League: Wikki Tourist Humbles Lobi Stars 4-0

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6 years ago

February 17, 2020

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From Adamu Shehu Imam, Bauchi

The impressive of performance Wikki Tourists footbal club of Bauchi earned them a maximum of three points in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League played at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi.

Recall that Lobi Stars defeated Wikki 2-1 during the first round in Markudi.

Week twenty encounter between Wikki and Lobi Stars is part of the second round of the professional league.

Wikki Tourists scored early goal 3 minutes into the game through striker Manu Garba, while captain Idris Guda made the tally in the 20 minutes as the first half ended 2 draw.

Meanwhile, the third goal came after 3 minutes into the second half after an assistance from the left corner scored by the same scorer of the first goal, Manu Garba.

The fourth was a header by Idris Guda from a free-kick spot, the match ended in favour of Wikki Tourists by 4 goals.

Abdullahi Shareef, Wikki coach expressed joy after superlative performance of his boys.

“We continue to work hard to shape the team and also we get the depth, we still lack the depth in the team, the most important thing is getting the three points so now is over for today’s game, we hope to get a three point next in Kano against Jigawa Golden Stars”.

Coach of Lobi Stars, the visiting team, Gbenga Ogunbole, shortly after the match expressed disappointment but said it’s game of football, noting that Wikki took them unaware by scoring early goals both first and second half.

“Well, it is a temporary set back, we will get back, I have no complaint about the officiation, we should just go back home and see it as a challenge”, he said.

Sports enthusiasts said they have hope from the new technical crew of Wikki Tourist headed by Coach Abdullahi Shareef and prayed for the team to claim up to the league table.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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7 minutes 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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29 minutes 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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3 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.