Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has taken a strong stance against the National Cathedral project, calling the building site the “world’s most expensive swimming pool” and harshly criticizing it. Dr. Forson vented his dissatisfaction on Tuesday, September 17, on Twitter over the project’s lack of progress. …
Read More »Guru elected as University of Ghana SRC President with 50.7% votes
Students at the University of Ghana have chosen Adjei Yeboah Maradona, popularly known as GURU, to lead the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). GURU is the lapaz-toyata hitmaker and popular highlife artist. At the conclusion of the student elections on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Mr. Yeboah received an astounding 9,455 votes, …
Read More »“There is no transparency in our debt management” – Mahama jabs Bawumia
The Public Financial Management Act (ACT 921) of 2016 would be amended by the next NDC government, according to former president John Dramani Mahama, to place a limit on the amount of money the nation may borrow from foreign creditors. During his campaign tour in the Greater Region, the NDC …
Read More »Frimpong-Manso Institute calls for calm and transparency ahead of 2024 elections
The Frimpong-Manso Institute has sent political parties a timely warning, advising them against pushing boundaries in their demands as Ghana prepares for the 2024 elections. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) protested and demanded a forensic audit of the voter registration, which is when this appeal was made. In a press …
Read More »Ghana’s economy grew 6.9% in the second quarter of 2024
The total economic growth for the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 was 6.9%, according to the most recent figures from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Compared to the first quarter of 2024, when it was 4.7%, this is a considerable increase. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 18, the …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo sacks NSA Director General
Dodzie Numekevor, the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has been fired by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, effective immediately, Ghanatodayonline.com can disclose. The decision apparently came about as a result of CAF withdrawing Baba Yara Sports Stadium’s permission to hold international matches. Ghanatodayonline.com reported on Monday that …
Read More »Tongues of Fire advocates for collaboration between gospel and secular artists to spread the gospel message
In a bold and visionary move, Tongues of Fire, a prominent gospel music group, is calling on Ghanaian gospel artists to collaborate with popular secular musicians such as Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie. This initiative aims to leverage the influence of these secular icons to spread the gospel message far …
Read More »Free SHS has made it difficult to get housemaids in Accra – Dr. Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has commended the Free Senior High School (FSHS) program for its effectiveness and highlighted its noteworthy influence on female education. He made the argument that since more girls are now able to attend secondary school, the policy has made …
Read More »Enough is Enough demo: Police deny shooting at Kumasi EC office
The Ghana Police Service has released a statement refuting claims of a gunshot incident at the Electoral Commission headquarters in Kumasi and highlighting the fact that no protesters were injured by police. Those demonstrators who entered the EC premises against the agreement were, however, dispersed. To stop the spread of …
Read More »NDC presents ‘Enough is Enough’ demo’s petition to Parliament
The petition was formally submitted to Parliament in Accra by the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Following Tuesday’s ‘Enough Is Enough’ demo, the NDC’s main demands were outlined by the party’s general secretary, Fifi Kwetey. Mr. Kwetey emphasized in his presentation how logical the NDC’s desire is for a forensic audit …
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