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Nigerian Polls: Buhari expresses disappointment over postponement
on: by Radia Sambare
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed disappointment at the postponement of the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for today Saturday, 16 February 2019. The Independent National Electoral Commission announced the shocking decision early Saturday, just hours before the opening of
Nigeria’s polls postponed
on: by Radia Sambare
Nigeria’s presidential election, which was scheduled for today Saturday 16th February 2019 has been postponed by a week, the chairman of the country’s electoral commission said hours before polls were due to open. Addressing the press in the early hours of
Senior minister expresses disappointment in Special Prosecutors office
on: by Radia Sambare
Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Marfo has expressed disappointment at the office of the Special Prosecutor stating that they have not met his expectation. He indicated the confidence people reposed in the office, but that has not materialized so far. Some Ghanaians, including
Osafo Marfo jabs Mahama over portrayal of Ghana to diplomatic community
on: by Radia Sambare
Senior Minister Yaw Osafa Maafo has described former president Mahama’s portrayal of Ghana to the diplomatic community as “shameful” and “unpatriotic”, when he recently met them at Peduase to brief Ghana’s partners about the violence that took place during the Ayawaso
EU blacklist Ghana over weak money laundering rules
on: by Radia Sambare
The European Commission added Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Panama, Nigeria and other jurisdictions to a blacklist of nations that pose a threat because of lax controls on terrorism financing and money laundering, the EU executive said on Wednesday. “The European Commission adopted
Amazon cancels plans for New York HQ2
on: by Fernil News
E-commerce giant Amazon said Thursday it has canceled plans to build a corporate campus in New York City. Amazon in November announced New York City and Arlington, Virginia, which borders Washington, D.C., would share the so-called HQ2 project, splitting some 50,000
Trump to declare emergency to fund border wall
on: by Fernil News
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says President Donald Trump has indicated he’s prepared to sign the government funding bill and issue a national emergency on the border. “He has indicated he is prepared to sign the bill. He will also
UK PM May suffers another loss in Brexit amendments vote
on: by Fernil News
British Prime Minister Theresa May was defeated in a symbolic vote in parliament on her Brexit strategy on Thursday, undermining her negotiating strength in talks with the European Union to secure changes to the agreement. Lawmakers voted by 303 to 258