In January 2016, the CBN announced that it had stopped, with immediate effect, the sale of foreign exchange to Bureau de Change (BDCs), so as to reduce pressure on Nigeria’s foreign reserves. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has therefore directed BDCs to henceforth source forex from the autonomous market.

The word, “continuity” seems to be central to the campaigns of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state. From the way the word has been severally bandied around of recent by leaders, officials and members of the party, the latter are no doubt convinced that the out-going governor, Adams Oshiomhole who belongs to their party has done well and as such should be succeeded by another APC man. What does not appear to occur to the party is that there are so many things that have happened in the state that many citizens never wished for and never expected.

The Dino Melaye versus Oluremi Tinubu confrontation in the House of Representatives, allegations of sexual misdemeanour levelled against three members of the House and reactions of Nigerians to these events have raised once again issues of sexuality, gender relations and the hypocritical holier-than-thou attitudes of people towards sex and gender relations in the society. Just like homoerotic relationships to which most Nigerians respond emotionally based on antiquated cultural and religious prejudices devoid of scientific credibility, sex and the justifiable disgust associated with men bullying or oppressing defenceless woman instinctively elicit negative reactions to the extent that rational discussion becomes extremely difficult.

Jesus says: “Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. You shall know them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:15-16). This echoes Jacob’s prophecy: “Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.” (Genesis 49:27).

Brethren it’s another edition of Joyful homes. Whatever we are passing through right now the Lord will give us unspeakable joy in the end. First, I wish to remind you that the Redeemed Christian Church of God’s 64th Annual Conference holds from August 1 to August 7 at the Redemption Camp on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. It is a prayer soaked programme, which is open to all believers irrespective of denomination. Endeavour to attend and the Lord will visit you with your miracle in Jesus name.