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PICTORIAL: Okomu Agog As DSP Sheibi Is Laid To Rest

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By Joe Ebi

“…Yes, I know, but who is this man. I am asking because of the type of cars and the calibre of people going in and out of this gate since Friday. I don’t think we have witnessed this type of influx of recent.”

These are the words of a security guard on Sunday evening at Okomu Oil Palm entry/exit gate after he asked a cousin of mine, in whose car I was, where we were coming from. My cousin had replied him that we were coming from a burial of a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at Okomu community. It was the burial of DSP Adebayo Otomini Sheibi. Aged 72.

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Late Sheibi was a father-in-law to High Chief Pascal Ebi Akpofagha, the Bulouwei of Furupagha Kingdom. Engineer Akpofagha deemed it fit to give his father-in-law a befitting burial, hence the influx of cars and the calibre of people Okomu played host to over the weekend. Family members, relations, friends and well-wishers joined the Ijaw High Chief in Okomu to give his departed father-in-law a befitting burial.

L-R: Chief Tamarauetunemi Makilolo; High Chief Pascal Ebi Akpofagha and his wife, Chief Tombra Ebi, leading the corpse out of the morgue.

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As said earlier by the security guard, it must have been probably long such occasion that attracts large crowd like that of the weekend happened in that area.

Among those who joined High Chief Akpofagha to give DSP Sheibi the last respects were High Chief Millionaire Muje; Chief Ben Bowei; Chief Somi Miye; Chief Clarkson Benson; Chief Terry;Don Victor Kowei; Chief Otegha Ayebi; Chief Freeman Cousin; Chief Tamarauetunemi Makilolo, and other Ijaw chiefs from different kingdoms and other dignitries.

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No doubt, Engr. Akpofagha and the late DSP were very close, the closeness could be likened to that of a biological father to a son. It was so evident. The show of love displayed by High Chief Akpofagha says it all. More importantly, the daughter of the deceased, who happens to be the link between Engr. Akpofagha and DSP Sheibi, is a virtuous woman, loved by all. Chief Tombra Ebi is a friend to all, another factor for the influx of people to the burial.

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The two day burial ceremony which started on Friday, the 24th of November with a Service of Song and Wake Keep climaxed with a social dance on Saturday, the 25th. Izon musician, Abora was on ground to thrill residents and dignitries who were in attendance with melodious Izon songs, courtesy of Engr. Akpofagha. It was, indeed, a memorable event.

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In their tributes, relations, children and church members of the deceased, described him as an upright person who used his position to help many during his life time. His service to his fatherland for good 35 years without a blemish speaks volume of the claim of his uprightness.

What transpired in Okomu between 24th and 25th of November, 2023, is historical, memorable. Petty traders in Okomu will never forget these days in hurry. It was indeed a harvest time for many of the traders.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.”

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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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Xenophobic Attacks: Oshiomhole Tells FG To Retaliate Against South African Companies In Nigeria

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Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to retaliate against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following the recent attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said the Federal Government should consider revoking the working license of South African owned companies such as MTN and DSTV.

He argued that Nigeria must respond firmly to what he described as persistent hostility against its citizens.

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“I am not going to shed tears. If you hit me, I hit you. I think it is appropriate in diplomacy. It is an economic struggle,” Oshiomhole said.

He argued that while some South Africans accuse Nigerians of taking their jobs, Nigerians should return home and take over employment opportunities created by major South African companies operating in the country, including MTN and DSTV.

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When we hit back, the President of South Africa will not only talk but will also go on his knees to recognise that Nigeria cannot be intimidated.

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We will not condone any life being lost. If a crime has been committed under the South African law they have the right to bring any such person to justice, but to kill our people as if we are helpless, we will not allow that,” Oshiomhole added.

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DAILY POST reports that several Nigerians in South Africa have reportedly been attacked, and their businesses destroyed, in ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

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IGP Orders Officers Display Name Tag On Uniform, Gives Update On State Police

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, has ordered all police personnel to always have their name tags on their uniforms for easy identification.

Disu disclosed that only police personnel who are undercover are exempted from displaying their name tags.

Speaking on Tuesday, Disu said: “All police officers should have their name tags. All of us on the high table have our names apart from the undercover among us so if you look at all the Commissioners of Police we have our name tags, so it’s not our standard.

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All the Commissioners of Police are here and that is why we called this meeting, we have list of things like this that we will want to discuss with the Commissioners of Police, we have told them earlier and we will still let them know that every that happens within their area of jurisdiction falls under their control.”

On the issue of state police, the IGP said: “Since we got the signal that the Federal Government of Nigeria intend to establish State Police and since we are the federal police, we decided to take the bull by the horn and put down our own side of what we believe on how the state police should be run.

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“A lot of things were taken into consideration, a lot of comparative analysis was done and it has been transmitted to the National Assembly.”

 

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