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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J AS a practical demonstration of the determination of the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to meet the over 60-year peculiar challenges  of the Niger Delta and oil production, the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, GCON,  visited Cross River State from June1-2, 2017. This was also to find solution to the twin issues of sustainable peace   and development in the region.  Having visited other oil producing states, building bridges of understanding, putting all-inclusive programmes of development in place, listening to the people and involving them in practical solutions, the visit to Cross River state was one of consolidation. Apart from carrying the President’s message of hope, cooperation, peace and development to the people, fundamental achievements of His Excellency, Professor Ben Ayade’s government  in the state, were also to be commissioned, underling the  fact that the Niger Delta States have fundamental role...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J As reactions continue to trail the ‘eviction’ ultimatum given to Igbos resident in northern Nigeria by a youth group, a Coalition of Northern Civil Society Organizations, NCSO, has said that the north is not at war with the Igbos and that Ndigbo are the kinsmen of the north. The group however described the eviction directive as a mere fallacy and a mission impossible. Recall that a coalition of Northern Youth Groups tagged “The Kaduna Declaration” had given all Igbos residing in any part of Northern Nigeria three months to relocate to their places of origin. The spokesman of the group, Alhaji Abdulaziz Suleiman, while briefing newsmen in Kaduna on Tuesday said, “With the effective date of this declaration, which is today, Tuesday, June 06, 2017, all Igbos currently residing in any part of Northern Nigeria are hereby served notice to relocate within three months and all northerners residing in the East are advised likewise.” Reacting to the di...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By UDEME ARCHIBONG “In 1981, my mother was diagnosed with cancer and given just a few weeks to live. I’ll never forget what a shock that news was to our family. I had never seen mother sick one day in all my life. She was extremely healthy and active. She loved being outdoors, working in the yard, working in her flowerbeds. I was away at college when the doctor’s report came. My brother, Paul, called me and said, “Joel, Mother is very, very sick.” “What do you mean, Paul? Does she have the flu or something like that?” “No, Joel,” Paul replied. She’s losing weight. Her skin is yellow, and she’s extremely weak; something is seriously wrong with her.” Mother was hospitalized for twenty-one days, while the doctors ran test after test. They sent her lab work all over the country, hoping to find some key to help her. Finally, they came back with the dreaded report that she had metastatic cancer of the liver. They called my dad out into the hallway and said, “Pastor...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J AS a practical demonstration of the determination of the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to meet the over 60-year peculiar challenges  of the Niger Delta and oil production, the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, GCON,  visited Cross River State from June1-2, 2017. This was also to find solution to the twin issues of sustainable peace   and development in the region.  Having visited other oil producing states, building bridges of understanding, putting all-inclusive programmes of development in place, listening to the people and involving them in practical solutions, the visit to Cross River state was one of consolidation. Apart from carrying the President’s message of hope, cooperation, peace and development to the people, fundamental achievements of His Excellency, Professor Ben Ayade’s government  in the state, were also to be commissioned, underling the  fact that the Niger Delta States have fundamental role...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J As reactions continue to trail the ‘eviction’ ultimatum given to Igbos resident in northern Nigeria by a youth group, a Coalition of Northern Civil Society Organizations, NCSO, has said that the north is not at war with the Igbos and that Ndigbo are the kinsmen of the north. The group however described the eviction directive as a mere fallacy and a mission impossible. Recall that a coalition of Northern Youth Groups tagged “The Kaduna Declaration” had given all Igbos residing in any part of Northern Nigeria three months to relocate to their places of origin. The spokesman of the group, Alhaji Abdulaziz Suleiman, while briefing newsmen in Kaduna on Tuesday said, “With the effective date of this declaration, which is today, Tuesday, June 06, 2017, all Igbos currently residing in any part of Northern Nigeria are hereby served notice to relocate within three months and all northerners residing in the East are advised likewise.” Reacting to the di...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By UDEME ARCHIBONG “In 1981, my mother was diagnosed with cancer and given just a few weeks to live. I’ll never forget what a shock that news was to our family. I had never seen mother sick one day in all my life. She was extremely healthy and active. She loved being outdoors, working in the yard, working in her flowerbeds. I was away at college when the doctor’s report came. My brother, Paul, called me and said, “Joel, Mother is very, very sick.” “What do you mean, Paul? Does she have the flu or something like that?” “No, Joel,” Paul replied. She’s losing weight. Her skin is yellow, and she’s extremely weak; something is seriously wrong with her.” Mother was hospitalized for twenty-one days, while the doctors ran test after test. They sent her lab work all over the country, hoping to find some key to help her. Finally, they came back with the dreaded report that she had metastatic cancer of the liver. They called my dad out into the hallway and said, “Pastor...

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Onozure Dania Lagos—Two cashiers at one of the Shoprite’s retail supermarkets arrested for diverting N1.4 million from their employer’s account to theirs were, yesterday, arraigned before a Lagos magistrate’s court, sitting at Igbosere. The duo, Moses Adeyemi, 19 and Rasheed Naasir, 37, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing filed against them by the police. The defendants were docked before Magistrate Mrs S. K. Matepo. The prosecutor, Sergeant Nicholas Akpene, told the court that the defendants and others at large committed the alleged offence between April and May at Shoprite Retail Supermarket Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos. However, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charge. The first and second defendant were granted N500,000 and N200,000 bail respectively, both with two sureties in like sum. The magistrate said the sureties must be gainfully employed, be tax compliant and have their addresses verified and adjourned the case...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Onozure Dania Lagos—Two cashiers at one of the Shoprite’s retail supermarkets arrested for diverting N1.4 million from their employer’s account to theirs were, yesterday, arraigned before a Lagos magistrate’s court, sitting at Igbosere. The duo, Moses Adeyemi, 19 and Rasheed Naasir, 37, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing filed against them by the police. The defendants were docked before Magistrate Mrs S. K. Matepo. The prosecutor, Sergeant Nicholas Akpene, told the court that the defendants and others at large committed the alleged offence between April and May at Shoprite Retail Supermarket Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos. However, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charge. The first and second defendant were granted N500,000 and N200,000 bail respectively, both with two sureties in like sum. The magistrate said the sureties must be gainfully employed, be tax compliant and have their addresses verified and adjourned the case...

http://ift.tt/2p7zgCn By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monday injected $190 million into the foreign exchange market even as the naira remained stable at N371 per dollar in the parallel market. Meanwhile the apex bank said that banks can sell their excess foreign currency trading positions to one another without seeking its prior approval. Acting Director, Corporate Communications department, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor confirmed the dollar injection. He said the CBN offered the sum of $100 million as wholesale interventions and allocated the sum of $50 million to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) forex window. Customers requiring forex for Business/Personal Travel Allowances, tuition and medical fees, among others, got $40 million. On its part, Director, Financial Markets Departments, Dr. Alvan Ikoku announced the decision of the CBN to allow banks sell their excess foreign currency trading positions to one another. In a circular titled: Further Liberalis...

http://ift.tt/2p7zgCn By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monday injected $190 million into the foreign exchange market even as the naira remained stable at N371 per dollar in the parallel market. Meanwhile the apex bank said that banks can sell their excess foreign currency trading positions to one another without seeking its prior approval. Acting Director, Corporate Communications department, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor confirmed the dollar injection. He said the CBN offered the sum of $100 million as wholesale interventions and allocated the sum of $50 million to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) forex window. Customers requiring forex for Business/Personal Travel Allowances, tuition and medical fees, among others, got $40 million. On its part, Director, Financial Markets Departments, Dr. Alvan Ikoku announced the decision of the CBN to allow banks sell their excess foreign currency trading positions to one another. In a circular titled: Further Liberalis...

http://ift.tt/2mlKGh6 By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)  injected $186.5 million into the foreign exchange market even as the naira remains stable at N379 per dollar in the parallel market. Confirming this development Tuesday, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr.  Isaac Okorafor, said: Following the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected the sum of $186.5million into the invisible and the whole Wholesale Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) segments of the forex market. The sum is made up of $36.5 million in the invisibles, $50m for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) segments and $100 in the wholesale segment. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) also approved the sale of $100 million at the Wholesale Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) auction announced on Monday, May 23, 2017. Okorafor reiterated that the CBN will continue to make every nec...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Babajide Komolafe The nation’s external reserve on Monday dropped by $50 million, the first time in six weeks. Since March 28th, the external reserve has been on the upward trend rising from $30.3 billion to $30.983 billion Friday last week. Data posted by the CBN on its website show that the rising trend was halted on Monday, when the reserve dropped to $30.933 billion, translating to $50 million decline. Meanwhile, the CBN  approved the sale of $100 million at the Wholesale Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) auction announced on Monday. Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mr.  Isaac Okorafor, confirmed this yesterday  disclosing that the sales will be settled this week. The naira, yesterday, appreciated to N383 per dollar in the parallel market due to weak demand for the United States currency. Vanguard survey of the parallel market revealed that the parallel market exchange rate dropped from N385 per dollar ...

http://ift.tt/2cxBSQV FIFA are set to investigate the world-record transfer of Paul Pogba to Manchester United from Juventus, according to AFP. The news agency published a tweet revealing the news, which had been confirmed by a source at world football’s governing body on Tuesday. No reason for the investigation has been given so far. French midfielder Pogba was  transferred for around 105 million euros (£89 million) in August 2016 from Italian club Juventus, returning to Manchester United.   The post FIFA to probe Pogba’s transfer to Man U appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2qPkAJ5

http://ift.tt/2pKuwCl The Northern Youth Council, NYC, the umbrella body of all youth organisations in the northern part of Nigeria, on May 4, 2017, adjudged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as the “Best Anti-Corruption Agency in Africa”. Secretary of the council, Abdul-Salam Kazeem, who made the declaration during a visit to the EFCC Headquarters, noted that the decision to so acknowledge the anti-graft agency was in recognition of the vigour with which the agency under its acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, was executing the war against corruption While presenting the Certificate of Honour to Magu, he said, “We appreciate you and your staff for your doggedness and commitment in the fight against corruption.” The council also conferred on Magu the “Hope of Masses and Symbol of Hope” award, acknowledging his commitment in leading the affairs of the EFCC, and for “doing one of the nation’s most challenging job in the fight against corruption, working without a letter ...