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‘You’ll See’ – Bauchi Governor’s Security Threatens Journalists

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2 years ago

August 9, 2024

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A Security operative attached to Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, simply identified as Abdulrahman, on Thursday threatened to deal with journalists while performing their duty.

The journalists who were members of the Correspondents’ Chapel were at the Palace of the Emir of Katagum when the Governor visited the local government after a violent protest where hoodlums razed the Council Secretariat in Azare.

The incident occurred inside the Palace Hall when the journalists were trying to find where to record the Governor’s speech before an operative of DSS simply identified as Abdul ordered them to vacate the hall.

While explaining to the officer that they were just trying to do their jobs, the aggressive DSS officer forcefully pushed one of the journalists who in turn fell on others at the scene.

The journalists, however, cautioned the officer not to treat journalists in such a disdainful manner but should respect the profession the same way his profession is being respected by journalists.

In order not to escalate the issue, the journalists left the spot and got another spot to get the speeches of both the governor, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Auwal Mohammed as well as the Emir of Katagum, Alh. Umar Faruk II.

It was at this point that the officer walked up to them and said “this is just the beginning, you shall see.

“You challenged me? You will see. This thing that you have done, this is the beginning,” he fumed.

One of the journalists then replied that this sounds like a threat and the officer maintained his utterances that he would deal with the journalists.

“He once molested me at a function, he is quite aggressive,” a government House press crew journalist who pleaded anonymity, said.

Similarly, some of the personnel had on Thursday last week brutalized a person living with disability identified as Hamza Waziri who is now being hospitalized at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital.

Waziri was participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest in front of the government house. He was seen in a trending video clip where four police officers attached to the Government House entrance were assaulting him.

Also, Aisha Dogara, a resident of Bauchi who participated in the protest was assaulted with her clothes torn and bruises were seen all over her body.

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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.