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Suspected Herders Destroy Farm Produce Worth N5m, Kill Farmers In Edo

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5 years ago

February 4, 2021

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Farmers in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State have lost farm produce worth N577,162,000 to suspected herdsmen.

The suspected herders also killed several farmers at Ugo comminity of the local government area and set ablaze, uprooted, slashed, breakdown and cut down farm produce of farmers in the area.

A prominent farmer in Igue community, Mr. Michael Eghaghe, while disclosing this to newsmen in Benin, noted that the herders have used their cattle to grazed all sections of the farms wherein thousands of plantain, pineapple, cocoa, cassava and matured cocoa trees were grown, adding that they also slashed and set the farmland ablaze.

While further narrating his ordeal in the hands of the killer herders and the destruction done to his farm and orders, Mr Eghaghe said the herders have been grazing on his farm since 2017, just as he added that the farm measuring 64 hectares is planted with cocoa, cassava, pineapple and plantain.

According to him, he started taking proper record of the destruction of his farm since 2018 as the herders set his cocoa, plantain, cocoa, plantation farm ablaze.

“They place thousands of cattle in my cassava farm and uprooted the cassava for their cattle to be eating, and also cut down the plantain for the cattle to be eaten, and suck its water during the dry season as it also serve as medicine.

“While some of the crops were set ablaze, uprooted, slashed, breakdown and cut down by the herders Four GP tanks, two weed spraying pump machines and the keys to the farm house were destroyed and some of my workers were also asulted with various body injuries,” he lamented.

While recounting how he was kidnapped by the killer herdsmen in his farm and a ransom of N1m was paid for his release, Mr Eghaghe pointed out that he has written several petitions to President Muhammadu Buhari; Attorney-General of the Federation; the IGP; Edo State Governor; Director, DSS; the Commandant of 4 Brigade; the Commissioner of Police, Edo State; Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Edo State, to draw their attention to activities of the herders, lamenting that all were not fruitful.

The farmer, while stating that he is highly frustrated by the herders activities, appealed to well-meaning Nigerians to come to his aid.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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1 hour 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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4 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.