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CBN instructs banks to open on weekends

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered all commercial banks to be open on weekends. This is truly to ensure the circulation of banknotes of different denominations.   The CBN confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults. The banknotes have been dispatched to various banks in the country. This information was […]

12 dead in Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquake

At least 12 people were killed by an earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The strong earthquake was felt for thousands of kilometers on Wednesday. On the other hand, the mass casualties usually associated with earthquakes were not the case.   The United States Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.5 quake was centering near Jurm in […]

Ebonyi PDP Gov. candidate rejects results 

    The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in Ebonyi State has rejected the results. Dr. Ifeanyi Odii has rejected the outcome declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission.   INEC announced Francis Nwifuru, the All Progressive Congress candidate, as governor-elect of Ebonyi State. Meanwhile, Odii, in a statement, describes the outcome of […]

Kastina APC clears 22 LGAs

  The All Progressive Congress in Kastina State looks ready for victory. The governorship candidate for the party is Dr. Dikko Radda.   As of 2:15 p.m. Sunday afternoon, the APC had won in all 22 local government areas whose results had been announced. Accordingly, the councils were Musawa, Sandamu, Baure, Dutsi, Dandume, Batagarawa, Ingawa, […]

Oyo State: Makinde re-elected  governor

  The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the results of the Oyo State Governorship Elections. The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Seyi Makinde, is declared the winner of Saturday’s elections. Makinde polled 563,756 votes to beat his close rival, Teslim Folarin of the All Progressive Congress, who scored 256,685 votes. Also, Adebayo Adelabu […]