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Rivers Post Election Tension: APC Petitions Canada, Appeals For Intervention

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3 years ago

April 5, 2023

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state has petitioned the government of Canada to, in defense of democracy and good governance, intervene in the post 2023 elections tension brewing in Rivers state, Nigeria.

The Rivers APC petition signed by its Ontario, Canada based chieftain, Joe Korka-Waadah, and channeled through the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, knocked Canada for being silent over alleged conspiracy among Rivers Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Police and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to thwart tribunal hearing on election petitions by the opposition.

Korkah Waadah narrated to the Canada government how, “Monday April 3 PDP thugs allegedly manhandled 2023 governorship candidate of the APC, Pastor Tonye Cole and Emeka Beke, the state party chairman, in Port Harcourt.

“So, this petition is borne out of long and endured human victimization, oppression and suppression on members of the opposition parties by the ruling PDP in collaboration with security agencies particularly in Rivers, Nigeria.

“This act of ill-treatment intended to muzzle the opposition political parties in Rivers and make the state a one-party state became more pronounced before, during and after the general elections of February 25 and March 18, 2023..

“Since the elections, arrests and detention of opposition party members have continued in the state. The attack on Pastor Cole which left him with injuries in attempted murder just as the hired thugs literally pull down APC flags at its state secretariat.

“It is worrisome and sad to note that, Canada, a country known to champion democratic causes, has neither condemned the attacks or the rape on democracy that took place in the general elections, particularly in Rivers State.

“As a Canadian and a Nigerian in the diaspora, it is disappointing that our country’s High Commissioner in Nigeria has been silent while killings and rape of democracy continue. The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria should urgently act in a manner that democracy could be protected in Nigeria, particularly in Rivers.”

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Meanwhile, Rivers PDP Director of Publicity in the 2023 elections campaigns, Chief Ogbonna Nwuke, in a statement he signed in Port Harcourt on Tuesday has accused the APC of overheating the polity and pushing the state towards crisis by calling stakeholders names without proof.

Nwuke, a former Reps member said, “We are aware what is playing out on the streets of Port Harcourt is part of a pre-arranged plot of the APC to derail the transition process in Rivers after being undeniably visited across the state by the ghost of abandoned property.

“Tonye Cole (APC guber candidate), has without proof called the PDP names and made allegations about our supposed relationship with INEC and security forces that are not true. The reckless comments credited to him, including talking into existence a Wike police have left us in shock.

“We warn that there is a limit to our perseverance, our peaceful disposition and understanding even as we vow this day, in the name of God, to defend the mandate of the Rivers people and the PDP. “

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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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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.