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Rotary Club Not A Religious Organisation, Secret Society, Says President

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4 years ago

October 15, 2022

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Mr Chukwunonso Nwobi, the President, Rotary Club International, Bauchi Central chapter, has said that the club is not a religious organisation or a secret society as believed by some people.

Nwobi stated this in Bauchi on Saturday during the investiture ceremony for his second term as the president of the club in the state.

According to him, the false and negative impression of some people about the club has impeded the numerical growth of the organisation.

“Creating a good impression about what Rotary is all about is one of our major challenges.

“People should not see Rotary Club as a religious organisation or a cult or something because diversity, equity and inclusion is our watchword.

“We want to increase our sensitisation in elightening people what Rotary is all about. We need people to join us because they say the more the people, the merrier.

“So, when we have more people joining us, all of these activities we are carrying out would become less burden for those that are already Rotarians,” he said.

Nwobi, who stated that, Rotary Club has been in existence for 123 years and is present in over 210 countries with a registration of 1.4 million Rotarians, called on the people of Bauchi that have the heart of humanitarian service to join and partner with the club in serving humanity.

He said that the club has list of impactive projects that it wanted to embark on, especially on water sanitation, distribution of more wheelchairs to polio survivors, renovation of toilets in some selected secondary schools, among others.

Other areas of focus he said included, medical outreach in suburb communities as well as distribution of reusable sanitary pads to secondary school girls in the state.

Some of the activities that took place at the investiture ceremony included, presentation of awards of excellence in humanitarian services to some members of the club as well as other partners.

Others were; fund raising, as well as induction of new members into the club.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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2 hours 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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3 hours 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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5 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.