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PAP: Legal Practitioner Knocks Ex-agitators, Groups Calling For Ndiomu’s Reappointment

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3 years ago

June 27, 2023

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A Niger Delta-born legal practitioner, Jeremiah Charles Ikpaka, Esq. has chided some ex-agitators and groups calling for the reappointment of the immediate past Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Major General Barry Ndiomu (rtrd).

Describing such groups as charlatans in a statement made available to INFO DAILY, the legal practitioner said there would be more damage than good if Ndiomu is retained as coordinator of PAP.

He added that he (Ndiomu) meant nothing good for the Ex-agitators by stopping some beneficiaries of stipends, scholarships, empowerment and training of the agitators in different entrepreneur skills.

He called on the newly appointed National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to disregard and ignore the publication made by stomach infrastructure seekers under the unidentified self-acclaimed group called the Coalition of Ex-agitators of Niger Delta (CEND) calling for Ndiomu’s reappointment.

He said, “These munchies are just seeking for self glories, having been sponsored by the said Ndiomu who from the inception of assumption of office has launched beyond the reason the office was created and its sustainability.

“You will recall, since from the day Ndiomu assumed office, there have been several protests both in Bayelsa and Abuja wherein Ndiomu ordered the military men attached to him to open fire on the peaceful protesters which the uncivilised military personnel did thereby causing grievous body injuries to so many of them.

“If Ndiomu was credible, he would have called the protesters and addressed them peacefully if possible provide transport for them in other to mitigate the situation, instead of ordering the military to open fire on the peaceful protesters.”

He debunked claims by the group that Ndiomu had introduced life-changing and sustainable programmes for the Ex-agitators, noting that Ndiomu had not embarked on any project since the inception of office.

The statement reads, “The so-called self-acclaimed group also assert that Ndiomu has introduced life-changing and sustainable programmes for the Ex-agitators which I beg to differ on the ground that if indeed Ndiomu has impacted on the Ex-agitators positively why the continuing protests since the day he assumed office and even till now. I frown at this sponsored publication. I have never seen a project embarked on by Ndiomu in the name of empowerment of these ex-agitators rather than protest upon protest.

“Another point these gluttonous group of persons clothed with human flesh made out was that, the said Amnesty boss has fought and eradicated corrupt practices in the office, this again is laughable because, if Ndiomu was fighting corruption of beneficiaries of multiple accounts linked to a single BVN why he has been making bulk payment to other Generals, does it mean he is afraid of the Generals he is making bulk payments?. I see no success but rather a designed arrangement to loot funds made for the PAP.”

He urged President Bola Tinubu and NSA, Nuhu Ribadu to ignore “the mischievous campaigns and sponsored voices to cause distraction in the PAP office.

“I hereby call on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the NSA to ignore these avaricious group of persons and their call to retain a man without evidence of good leadership.

“It is part of my appeal that Ndiomu should be investigated at his operational level since he assumed office.

“I call on Mr President to completely remove Ndiomu and replace him with a credible leader from Delta state,” he added.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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47 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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1 hour 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.