Ghana’s Vice-President, Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat in Saturday’s election and extended his congratulations to opposition candidate and former President John Mahama on his victory. “The people have voted for change,” Bawumia stated, acknowledging the electorate’s decision amid Ghana’s most severe economic crisis in decades, which led to the nation defaulting on its debt. EDITOR’S … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed to the White House on Wednesday by outgoing President Joe Biden in a traditional transition meeting. The Oval Office meeting followed a fiercely contested election season, during which Biden exited the race in the summer after a challenging debate with Trump. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s President and Chairman, Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the Liberian Presidential Election. Tinubu made this known in a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. … Read more
The TUC has rejected the removal of fuel subsidy announced by President Bola Tinubu during his swearing-in ceremony. TUC demands robust dialogue and consultation with stakeholders before taking action on such an issue. They also urge the Tinubu administration to involve organized labour, employers of labour, professional organizations, and the informal sector in their promised … Read more