The phase two of the on-going national disinfection and fumigation exercise in basic schools kick-started in the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. The seven-day exercise, collaboration between the Ministry of Education (MoE), Ghana Education Service (GES) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) covers both public and private schools. …
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Secessionist attacks a ploy by govt to deploy military into Volta Region ahead of Dec. 7, 2020 elections – APC Communicator
Mr Lewis Sakare, Greater Accra Regional Communication Officer of All People’s Congress (APC), has accused the ruling NPP government of covering up the shame of the Electoral Commission exposed during this exhibition exercise. In an interview granted the media, he alleged, “The ruling NPP government orchestrated secessionist attacks in …
Read More »4 family members killed at home in shooting incident
Four family members have been killed and another was injured by unknown gunmen in Browns Farm, Cape Town on Thursday. According to police, preliminary reports revealed that the gunmen forcefully entered a home in Makhosi Street and shot and killed three women aged 18, 30 and 69. “An 11-year-old boy …
Read More »Official: CK Akonnor names squad for Mali friendly
Ghana head Coach C.K Akonnor has announced a 23-man squad for next month’s friendly game against Mali. Ghana, who has been without a competitive game since November 2019 will play the Eagles of Mali on October 09, in Antalya, Turkey as part of the team’s preparations for the AFCON qualifier …
Read More »Floods kill boy, 7
A 7-year-old boy, Atta Prosper, has been washed away by floods at Asokwa in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi. This follows a heavy downpour on Thursday, 24 September 2020 around 5.30 pm. The rains and accompanying storm ripped off the roofs of buildings in the area. It also displaced some …
Read More »Equatorial Guinea pull out of Ghana friendly
The International football game between the Black Stars of Ghana and Equatorial Guinea has been called off. Ghana was scheduled to play the Central Africans on Monday, October 12, in one of two friendlies lined up for the team in next month’s FIFA International window (except for European Countries). The …
Read More »Man murdered and dumped at refuse dump
A man believed to be in his 40’s has been murdered and dumped at a refuse site at Ajumako Techiman in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region. The deceased had cutlass wounds on his body and face and covered with a jute sack. He was found by …
Read More »Eyes on Ghana: How German state media reported Western Togoland ‘uprising’
Secessionist group, Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF), grabbed the headlines in Ghana on Friday dawn after ceasing Juapong, a town in North Tongu District of the Volta Region. The group also captured three personnel of the Ghana Police Service after attacking the Aveyime and Mepe Police Stations. Roadblocks they have …
Read More »Offinso accident: Govt to foot medical and funeral expenses
The government says it will foot the entire medical and funeral expenses of eight young footballers who died in a fatal road accident last Saturday at Offinso in the Ashanti Region. The accident involved players and officials of Colt’s Football Club, Vision Academy who were traveling back to Offinso after …
Read More »Check out Nana Konadu’s running mate
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, is expected to announce a Supply Chain and Warehousing expert, Peter Tennyson Nana Kwame Asamoah, as her running mate for Election 2020. A source in the NDP told the Daily Graphic that Mr Asamoah was chosen because of …
Read More »Fire Guts Shop at Suhum, Burns 2 Gallons of Akpeteshie, Other Properties
A shop at Suhum main Lorry station in the Eastern region has been gutted by fire. The fire which started 8:00 am was caused 30 minutes later by residents and Firefighters. Two gallons of local gin (Akpeteshie) in the shop got burnt which fueled the fire to escalate. Eight (8) …
Read More »Kennedy Agyapong’s contempt case adjourned
The Accra High Court has adjourned the contempt case involving Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong to Monday, September 28. The Assin Central lawmaker is in court for threatening to deal with a Judge and also describing him as stupid after the judge issued an interlocutory injunction on …
Read More »Police arrest 21 secessionists for blocking roads in Volta Region
The police have picked up 21 persons to assist investigations into the abduction of three police officers and road obstructions at entry points into the Volta Region in the early hours of Friday. Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, Volta Regional Minister and Chair of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) said the …
Read More »‘Vast areas under water’ in South Sudan
“Vast areas of [South Sudan] along the River Nile are now under water” according to the UN’s humanitarian coordinator for the country Alain Noudéhou. The UN estimates that 600,000 people in the country have been forced to leave their homes. Returning from a visit to some of the flooded areas, …
Read More »Nigerian hotel workers stripped over alleged theft
A group of human rights lawyers in Warri, southern Nigeria, is seeking compensation for four hotel workers who were allegedly stripped naked by their employer. They had been accused of stealing some money, but local media are reporting that they had been tipped by some guests. The four, three women …
Read More »‘Big names in govt popping up in Togolanders’ road blockade’ – South Tongu MP
The Member of Parliament (MP) for South Tongu, Kobina Mensah Woyome, has called on the government to sit up and beef up security in the region to prevent further activities of the Western Togoland secessionist group. This follows the mounting of road blockades on major entry points to some parts …
Read More »25 Western Togoland members grabbed
Some twenty-five persons believed to be members of the separatist group seeking freedom and independence from Ghana to form Western Togoland have been arrested by the police. The persons have been picked up to assist investigations into the circumstances that led to the blocking of roads in the Volta Region …
Read More »Western Togoland Group deserves no mercy, deal with them – MP
The Manhyia North Constituency MP, Collins Owusu Amankwaah has stated that the members of the secessionist group who blocked some roads in the Volta Region should be dealt with ruthlessly and without mercy. Reacting to the incident on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5 Fm, he said enough is enough and …
Read More »Basic & SHSs In Bono, Ahafo Regions Benefit From 3rd Phase Of Disinfection Exercise
In preparation to receive Form 2 students of both basic and senior high schools (SHSs) next month, the Ministry of Education (MoE), in collaboration with waste management expert, Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), on Thursday commenced phase three of the disinfection exercise in schools in the Ahafo Region. The exercise …
Read More »Motorists rush for free fuel as new R & P petrol station brings Lakeside-Accra to a standstill
The Ashaley-Botwe Lakeside Community in Accra on Thursday, 24th September, burst into a frenzy of excitement as hundreds of vehicle drivers and motor riders rushed to get free fuel from the newly opened R&P filling station. The announcement by management that the first 200 customers would be served with …
Read More »About 5,200 Basic Schools To Be Disinfected In Northern Region
About 5,200 basic and 79 senior high schools (SHSs) are expected to be disinfected in the Northern Region.The Zoomlion Manager of Northern Region, Mr Peter Dawuni, made the disclosure when he spoke to journalists on the sidelines of the disinfection exercise in Tiyumba S/D School in Tamale, Northern Region. …
Read More »Greater Accra Regional House Of Chiefs Receives Orientation And Education On COVID-19
The Ministry of Information, the Ghana Health Service, and Partners have provided a one-day training and orientation for the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs. The workshop which was chaired by His Royal Majesty Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI, the President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs and …
Read More »Latif Blessing’s Los Angeles FC Dismember Vancouver FC In MLS
Former Liberty Professionals attacker Latif Attah Blessing featured for Los Angeles FC in their gargantuan win against Vancouver FC in the major league soccer. Lafit Blessing lasted in the entire 90 minutes of game which his side Los Angeles FC thrashed Vancouver FC by 6 goals to nil …
Read More »KGL, NLA and Association of Lotto Marketing Companies Partner to Set Up Welfare Fund
There is tension on the Kpong-Akosombo road as members of the Western Togoland have mounted roadblocks at Akrade preventing vehicular movement. The group said to be wielding guns and sticks amid chanting of war songs mounted the roadblock around 3:00am Friday. Members of the group attacked two police stations in …
Read More »ELECTION 2020: THE EC MUST DO MORE TO ASSURE US
Elections are important in democracies all over the world. Democratic societies are properly marked based on the level of participation they allow their citizens. Election day activity is just one of a series of activities that are carried in a true democracy. A more solid democracy remains a system which …
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