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‘Now, I Actually Realise I’m Deputy Nat’l President’ – Oyetunde Says As Edo NUJ Welcomes Her In Grand Style

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1 year ago

December 2, 2024

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L-R: Andy Egbon, Secretary, Edo NUJ; Festus Alenkhe, Chairman, Edo NUJ; Bimbo Oyetunde, Deputy National President, NUJ, and Gloria Ilobe of Bronze FM chapel during the reception party on Monday.

It was a moment of dance, merriment, solidarity songs and showers of encomium on Dr. Bimbo Oyetunde, the newly elected Deputy National President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) as members of the Edo State council of the union welcomed her in a reception party held in a grand style at the secretariat of the NUJ, Edo State council.

The reception party led by the Edo NUJ council Chairman, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, had in attendance former secretaries of the council, chapels leaders, other members of the council and particularly the Bronze FM family. Bronze FM is the chapel Oyetunde belongs to. She is the general manager of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria-owned FM station in Benin.

Responding to the love shown to her, Oyetunde said the reception by members of the Edo NUJ made it dawn on her that she is actually the Deputy National President of the NUJ.

“In fact, it’s today I realised that I am actually the Deputy National President. With what I have seen here, it dawned on me that I am occupying the number two position of the NUJ,” Oyetunde emotionally said.

Further speaking on how she rode to victory in the just concluded NUJ election, the Deputy National President, while stating that it was destined by God, and further thanking Him for seeing her through the rough route of the NUJ election, added that the cordial relationship she built with people she came across over the years helped her to gain the popularity.

She urged journalists to imbibe the spirit of building relationship with colleagues, noting that such a relationship would help in the future.

“I want to say here that wherever you find yourself, always have a cordial relationship with people around you because you might need each other in the future. Ever since I came here in 2016, I have been having that personal relationship with seating chairmen. Outside the profession, we may meet and even need each other, and that is why maintaining a cordial relationship is very important,” she noted.

She added: “27 states out of the 36 states including FCT endorsed us. When the endorsement was going on, they were writing all sorts of propaganda and petitions, but God saw us through. For instance, not a single vote went out from Edo delegates. The 17 was complete. Lagos gave us 43 votes.”

She thanked leadership and members of the Edo NUJ for their support and prayers, promising that the present national executives of the NUJ would run an inclusive government.

She, therefore, urged co-contestants in the race to join the executives in moving the NUJ to greater heights.

“No winner, no vanguish. We embrace our opponents. We call upon them to come on board so we can work together to move the union forward. By the grace of God, we are taking this union to greater heights,” she promised.

Earlier, Chairman of the council, Festus Alenkhe, while welcoming the Deputy National President, urged her to always put Edo council in her heart wherever she goes.

In her goodwill message, Mrs Olabisi Akpadia, Head of Benin Network Centre, AIT/Raypower, described Oyetunde as a special breed who is concerned about the welfare of union members, stressing that “this is what union is all about.”

Akpadia, who hailed Oyetunde for achieving the feat of being the first deputy national president of the NUJ, noted: “This means she is made of uncommon stuff.”

Also in his goodwill message, Inope Ofuenyi, Vice Chairman, Bronze FM chapel, said: “Working with madam has been fulfilling. She makes work easy for us. We are with you, we are the Edo State council.”

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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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6 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.