Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Overlord of the Asante people, has requested that the government deliberately work toward giving the Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) a certain percentage of state and government operations. The King thinks that by doing this, the state apparatus will operate more effectively and efficiently and …
Read More »Mahama gifts Buzstopboys GH¢50,000 to support their Clean Ghana campaign
John Dramani Mahama, a former president and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has given the Buzstopboys GH¢50,000 to support their Clean Ghana campaign. This donation is anticipated to assist the group in funding the acquisition of supplies and machinery for their hygienic endeavors. At his office’s donation event, …
Read More »Ghana ranks second in remittance flows to Africa in 2023 – World Bank report
In terms of remittance flows to Africa in 2023, Ghana came in second, according to the World Bank’s 2024 Migration Development Report. In 2023, the nation’s remittance receipts totaled $4.6 billion, trailing only Nigeria’s $19.5 billion. Following with remittance inflows of $4.2 billion, $3.1 billion, and $2.9 billion, respectively, were …
Read More »Coup attempt in Bolivia reportedly under way as army and police storm palace
Bolivia’s leaders have claimed a coup is afoot against Luis Arce’s leftwing administration after heavily armed army troops seized control of La Paz’s political heart and military police were filmed trying to force their way into the former government palace. “We denounce to the international community that a coup attempt …
Read More »We’ll support any bill that will seek to improve and sustain the Free SHS policy – Ato Forson to Afenyo Markin
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the leader of the minority group in parliament, has refuted claims made by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the leader of the majority group, that the minority group is against a bill pertaining to the Free Senior High School policy. In response to these allegations, Dr. Forson stated that …
Read More »“It is great to have the NDC back to IPAC” – Jean Mensa
The National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) reappearance on the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) has proven to be very beneficial, according to Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, as the party has contributed significantly to the enhancement of Ghana’s electoral system. Since March 2020, the NDC has abstained from IPAC …
Read More »Government clears all 443 containers of medical supplies at Tema port
All 443 of the vital medication containers that had been stuck in the Tema Port since May 2023 have now been cleared by the government. This was revealed by Mr. Ernest Ortsin, Acting Chair of the Global Fund’s Country Coordinating Mechanism. This comes after the Minority in Parliament gave the …
Read More »Bawumia presents Napo’s name to Akufo-Addo as his preferred running mate
Report reaching Ghanatodayonline.com indicates that President Akufo-Addo has conferred with Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), on his selection of a running mate for the December 7 presidential election. Reports indicates that a meeting was held at the Jubilee House yesterday night. …
Read More »President Ruto of Kenya withdraws a contentious finace bill in response to violent protests
William Ruto, the president of Kenya, announced on Wednesday that he would not sign a contentious finance bill, caving in to nationwide demonstrations that were estimated to have claimed the lives of at least 23 people. “Having reflected on the continuing conversation regarding the content of the finance bill 2024, …
Read More »23 killed as anti-tax nationwide protests escalate in Kenya
Kenya’s President William Ruto has returned a highly contentious finance law back to parliament for revisions after declining to sign it on Wednesday, sparking national fatal protests. Just minutes after lawmakers passed tax increases aiming to raise an extra $2.7 billion, police opened fire on throngs of people assembling around …
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