Change of election date: NPP will win whether we vote in November or December – Evans Nimako

[ad_1] Evans Nimako is Director of Elections for the NPP The Director of Elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Nimako, is confident the party will win the 2024 elections irrespective of the date the Electoral Commission holds the polls. The NPP’s comment comes after the opposition NDC had reiterated its objection to the … Read more

Change of election date: NDC reinforces opposition to November proposal

[ad_1] The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is insisting the Electoral Commission maintains the December 07 election day rather than the November it is proposing. The NDC says the Commission should consider the changes after the 2024 elections since the time would not be right to effect the change with elections barely eleven (11) months … Read more

Saudi Arabia to change alcohol rules as it opens first alcohol shop

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia has revealed new rules on alcohol as it prepares to open the first-ever liquor store in the capital, Riyadh. Alcohol sale and consumption in Saudi Arabia is strictly forbidden, and is punishable by lashes, deportations, fines and imprisonment. The rules regulating alcohol quotas for non-Muslim diplomatic missions are being introduced to “counter … Read more

Electorates can change their minds at the 11th hour – Asah-Asante on Bawumia’s last minute phonecalls

[ad_1] “Hello Mr. Addai Twumasi. How are you? Very very well, this is Dr. Bawumia calling. I’m most grateful, I know… but it’s good to let you know that we are very appreciative of your support. God bless you. So Saturday, make it happen! Yes, get there early,” this is the Vice President’s phone call … Read more

Justice Atuguba calls for change in composition of Judicial Council; says mistrust in judiciary a constitutional problem

[ad_1] Latest in the avalanche of criticisms from former Supreme Court Justice, William Atuguba, on Ghana’s judiciary is the composition of the Judicial Council which he says must be completely detached from the Executive. The former Justice has questioned the independence of the Judiciary following the appointment of judges which the constitution allows the Executive … Read more

Journalist claims he made a loss to protect Nigeria’s currency by refusing to change dollars at the black market rate

[ad_1] A journalist has claimed that he refused to change dollars at the official market rate even though his decision meant making a loss.   He explained that he took $500 to a Bureau De Change agent and asked to have it changed to Naira at the FMDQ rate of N763.53 per dollar even though … Read more