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Obey Supreme Court Judgement Over Iguomo, Edo AG Tells Ikhuen-Obo Community

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3 years ago

April 20, 2023

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Following the age long land dispute between inhabitants of Iguomo and Ikhuen-Obo communities in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo state, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon Oluwole .O. Iyamu, (SAN) has called on Ikhuen-Obo vommunity to abide by the decision of the Supreme Court over the matter.

Recall that since 1987, the two warring communities had laid claims to the ownership of the land, a dispute that had become a subject of litigation.

The Supreme court eventually gave judgement in favour of Iguomo community on the land dispute

The State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, in a legal advice addressed to the deputy governor, Rt Hon Phillip Shaibu insisted that despite the Act of the state house assembly, the supreme court judgment has laid to rest the said land dispute.

Copied in the legal advice addressed to the Deputy Governor was the Secretary, Edo State Boundary Technical Committee, and the Permanent Secretary, office of the Deputy Governor.

While giving a historical background of how Iguomo community was founded, the SAN reminded the parties that failure to abide by the Supreme Court decision amounts to contempt.

He said: “The case of both communities was extensively argued at the High Court, the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and at each court, judgement was given in favour of the representative of Iguomo community to the effect that they had true title to the land in dispute.

“Despite the decision of the Supreme Court of 2006, in favor of the representative of Iguomo community for ten years, they were unable to execute the judgement of the Supreme clCourt as they were severely resisted by Ikhuen-Obo community.

” In 2016, the representatives of Ikhuen-Obo community approached the Edo State House of Assembly with a view to resolving the protracted dispute. The House via its standing committee on Lands and Survey and Housing investigated and deliberated on the matter and passed a resolution which was thereafter gazetted in Edo State of Nigeria Gazette No.5. Vol.24 of 7th April 2016.

“The resolution of Edo State House of Assembly was to the effect that despite the decision of the courts on the subject matter, including the judgement of the Supreme Court, the enforcement of the decision of the courts would occasion injustice, hardship, chaos, disorder and insecurity and as such , the house of assembly had reached a compromise settlement to the dispute.

“It is important to state clearly from the onset that by virtue of section 235 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, no appeal can lie to anybody or person from any determination of the Supreme Court.

“In other words, aside the powers of the President or Governor of a State with respect to prerogative of mercy, the decision of the Supreme Court on an issue puts a final rest to that issue and as such the same cannot be adjudicated on, deliberated on, decided on or resolved on by any other body”.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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10 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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32 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.