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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some financial experts on Sunday called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure continuous liquidity in the foreign exchange market to sustained the bullish trend on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). They told the Newsmen in separate interviews in Lagos that the current rally on the stock market could only be sustained with foreign exchange liquidity. Dr Uche Uwaleke, Head of Banking and Finance Department, Nasarawa State University Keffi, said that enhanced foreign exchange liquidity would sustain foreign portfolio investment confidence in the market. Uwaleke said that the bullish trend was a reflection of the fact that the economy was gradually moving out of recession and should be sustained with friendly policies. He said that the introduction of the investor-exporter foreign exchange window by the apex bank had boosted foreign portfolio investment in Nigeria. “The recent report by Fitch concerning improved liquidity in the forex market, as well as...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti – Justice Toyin Abodunde of ‎an Ado-Ekiti High Court on Thursday sentenced a 57-year-old man, David Oluwatoba, to fourteen years imprisonment for having a carnal knowledge of his 4-year-old stepdaughter (names withheld). Delivering his judgment, the Judge held that the prosecution has proved the case beyond every reasonable doubt. The judge held that the prison term started counting from the day of conviction. Oluwatoba committed the crime on the 12th August, 2013 at Odo Usi Street, Awo Road, Igede-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area while the convict was first arraigned in court on 27th November, 2015. Exhibits tendered to convict Oluwatoba include photographs, medical report on the sexual assault, statement of the accused at the police station, among others. The convict is married to two wives including the mother of the victim who is the second wife. The victim was a product from a previous marriage before her mo...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigerian superstar, Runtown continues to hit the right spots with his music and the year 2017 has clearly seen him conquer new grounds. Just days after the release of his first single of the year titled ‘For Life’ the chart topping song has just made it to the coveted ‘BET Jams list. The popular BET Jams is an American digital cable television network that is controlled by BET Networks and owned by Viacom Media Networks. The channel features hip-hop and urban contemporary music videos. The network, formerly known as MTV Jams, was rebranded under the BET banner on October 5, 2015. This is the latest in the long list of impressive achievements made by the Eric Many frontline act who has enjoyed a remarkable year with multi million naira endorsement deals, sold out concerts and tours all over the world. The post Runtown’s ‘For Life’ makes it to BET Jams appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2siaMnE

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has congratulated Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Obong Nsima Ekere as he turns 52 years on Monday 29th May, 2017. In a congratulatory message on Monday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, Governor Okowa extolled the astute leadership of the NDDC boss towards repositioning of the NDDC, saying “Obong Nsima Ekere deserves an enviable place in history for the giant strides recorded by the management board of the NDDC since he assumed office. “On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I felicitate with the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Obong Nsima Ekere on the ocassion of his 52nd birthday anniversary celebration. “Your Excellency, the immeasurable and invaluable contributions you have made to national development is indelible in the minds of Nigerians....

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A former governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, on Tuesday said he would still take a shot at the presidency, if the opportunity presents itself. Duke spoke at a programme, “The Nigerian Symposium for Emerging Leaders ‘’, held in Lagos. He said though he once aspired to the position but did not emerge the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he would still contest for the highest office in the country at the appropriate time. Duke explained that it was because of his preference for the presidential seat that he did not vie for any federal legislative seat after serving out his terms as governor. “I do not have the flair for the legislature; standing up and sitting down at the chambers to raise a point. That was why I did not contest for the Senate but the presidency, after serving out my term as governor. “I have contested the presidency before; I will still give it a shot when the opportunity presents itself . I believe I still have the e...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Human Rights Lawyer, Mr Onyekach Ubani on Monday said that the Democracy Day speech by Acting President Osinbajo was inspiring and hope rekindled. Ubani told the Newsmen in Lagos that the speech clearly showed that there was a sense of purpose and direction in the nation’s polity. ”But we want more actions than speeches. ”With all the message of hope in that speech, if this government is given that cooperation and they themselves can make some level of sacrifice, we will get to the promised land. “I strongly believe that things will turn around for good in this country; it is only a matter of time, ” Ubani said. Also speaking to newsmen a Professor of Political Science, Sunny Akpotor urged the present government to spend the next two years getting back democracy to the people by using recovered loot to provide infrastructure that would improve citizens’ standard of living. Akpotor, who works with the Delta State University, Abraka, said that many people ha...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ms Olukayode Ige, an Educationist and Head Teacher, Claret International School, Abuja, has advised parents to engage their children on sex education at home from early years. Ige gave the advice in an interview on Sunday in Abuja. The expert said that sex education must be age appropriate and could commence from two years. She said that information for certain age group must be transferred appropriately as sexual abuse was becoming rampant and children from the age of two were becoming victims. Ige explained that sex education has become pertinent due to the rise of sexual abuse among children in the society. She said children were abused sexually at homes by relatives, in schools by teachers or students, and social gatherings by strangers, hence the need for children to be abreast with safety rules. The educationist said children need to understand and be aware of their body parts as well as being conscious of their environment and whoever they are with. ...

http://ift.tt/2q94w04 Chelsea's English defender John Terry gestures to the crowd as he is substituted off in the 26th minute during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in London on May 21, 2017. Terry will be leaving the club has been associated with for 22 years at the end of the season. Ben STANSALL / AFP Chelsea legend John Terry’s final appearance at Stamford Bridge ended with his team-mates forming a guard of honour as he exited in the 26th minute of the Premier League clash with Sunderland. The 36-year-old — the time of his premature departure chiming with his shirt number — looked visibly moved when he was replaced by Gary Cahill, who has also stepped in and skippered the team on the pitch to the title this season. Terry — who leaves Chelsea at the end of this season after 22 years with them — also exited to a standing ovation from the fans who despite some off the pitch scandals is revered by them. Terry, ...

http://ift.tt/2pP7XNA The Minister of State for Aviation, Mr. Hadi Sirika The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to equipping the nation’s aviation security (AVSEC) for optimum performance. Sirika stated this at the graduation of 35 Nigerian aviation security Master Trainers by the United Nations Counter Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), on Friday in Abuja. He said that the determination of the government to enhance aviation security in the country was responsible for the resolution of the Federal Executive Council to allow AVSEC personnel carry arms. The minister added that aviation security had become a very important issue since the 9/11 attack in the U.S. in 2001. According to him, the world has changed completely by the action of 9/11 because, since then, air travel has not been the same and it will never be the same again. “This event is very important in our lives because for the first...