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Osun Ruling Houses Trade Words Over Traditional Ruler’s Stool
Members of Ruling Houses in Ekosin, a town in Osun State, have urged the governor, Ademola Adeleke, not to present Staff of Office to the new Akosin of Ekosin, Kasali Olagunju.
Olagunju was appointed by the immediate past Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola.
But Adeleke, shortly after taking over government stopped all the monarchs appointed by Oyetola after he had lost the governorship election in July 2022 from parading themselves as royal fathers.
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The new Akosin was however among the monarchs that were allowed to retain their positions after the government committee that probed some Oyetola’s chieftaincy appointments submitted its report.
Speaking on behalf of the protesters at the Government Secretariat, Abere, their spokesperson, Kabiru Adewale, urged Adeleke to allow the court to rule on the controversies surrounding the Akosin Chieftaincy tussle.
He said, “The three Ruling Houses from which Akosin is selected are; Oyesoji, Oyerinde and Niniola. But Kasali Olagunju is not from any of these three Houses. Therefore he is not fit to be crowned as Akosin.
“We implore the government not to allow anyone to oppress us, as it is the turn of Niniola Ruling House to present a candidate for the stool.”
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But reacting to the claim by the protesters in a statement on Saturday, counsel for Ekosin kingmakers, Mr Yemi Abiona, dismissed the claims by the protesters.
He said, “The selection, election and appointment of Oba Kasali Omotayo Olagunju on 13th November 2022 was greeted with jubilation within Nyabilolu Ruling House and in Ekosin town as a whole.
“There have been celebrations by different groups in the town to celebrate the emergence of an Akosin of Ekosin and are eagerly looking forward to the inauguration and presentation of staff of office to by the Governor of the Osun State, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke.
“We hereby on behalf of the entire Traditional Chiefs of Ekosin urge the State Government, the good people of the State to disregard blatant lies being peddled around by this disgruntled minority in Nyanbilolu Ruling House who had since instituted two matters in respect of the same chieftaincy at the Osun State High Court, Ikirun in HIK/42/2022 and HIK/46/2022.”
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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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