US panel wants India on religious freedom blacklist
A US government panel on Tuesday called for India to be put on a religious freedom blacklist over a “drastic” downturn under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, triggering a sharp rebuttal from New Delhi. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom recommends but does not set policy, and there is virtually no chance the State Department […]
Adamawa governor’s mother dies
Hajiya Fatimah Umaru, the mother of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, is dead. She was 68 years. The Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Humwashi Hunohashi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Hunohashi said the governor’s mother died while undergoing treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola. He said: “Her death at this critical […]
CIIN President, Efekoha lauds FG on initiatives to combat COVID-19
By Rosemary Onuoha President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN, Mr. Eddie Efekoha, has lauded the Federal Government for its initiatives in combating the spread of the COVID-19 virus nationwide. He also commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his recognition of the contributions of the insurance sector to the fight against the VOVID-19. In […]
CBN lifts suspension on cheque clearing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed deposit money banks to attend to customers who wish to clear cheques. In a statement by Sam Okojere, Director, Banking Services Department, CBN, the apex bank said that the suspension placed on cheque clearing has been lifted effective April 28. CBN had on March 30, suspended cheque […]
Okowa condoles with DSS boss, Bichi, over mother’s death
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with the Director-General of Department of State Services (DSS), Alhaji Yusuf Bichi, on the death of his mother, Hajia Karimatu Abubakar, on Sunday.
Kidnapped priest narrates ordeal in hands of abductors
Rev. Fr. Augustine Ashigabu, a Catholic Priest in Nasarawa State, has thanked God for his release, as he narrated his ordeal in the hands of abductors.
