President Akufo-Addo has directed the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat to issue a full scholarship to one Abednego Sackey after some persons at the presidency drew the President’s attention to the plight of the Senior High School graduate on social media. Abednego Sackey, a native of Subriso, in the Eastern region, who …
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Chair of Afro Arab Group of Companies Honoured in Gambia
Miss Khadijatu Iddrisu has received an award on behalf of the affable and astute businessman Alhaji Salamu Amadu, the group Chairman of the Afro Arab in Gambia. The Chairman of the Afro Arab Group of Companies, Alhaji Abdul Salamu Amadu was awarded as one of the most influential leaders across …
Read More »Jubilee House soldier in ‘coup plot’
The name of a soldier at the Jubilee House—the seat of government—is among those being suspected over the ‘Alajo Doctor’s coup plot.’ So far, Corporal Zakaria Waheed is among 11 others who are under investigations over their implication in the plot to destabilize the country and overthrow the government. His …
Read More »Audio: Martin Amidu better off as Daily Graphic editor – Lecturer
Some people are not impressed with the work done so far by Special Prosecutor, Martin Alamisi Amidu. Rather, they believe he is more focused on throwing ‘unnecessary’ tantrums and writing epistles when he is supposed to hit the ground running. In his view, the Special Prosecutor is not focused on …
Read More »Nationwide clampdown on okada, keke begins
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced a nationwide clampdown on motorcycles and tricycles without number plates. The Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, in Abuja. Corps Marshal, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi had said that …
Read More »Coffin makers curse Kumasi Mayor over demolition
Angry coffin makers at Labour roundabout in Kumasi have invoked curses on authorities of the Mayor of Kumasi and city authorities following the demolition of a public toilet in the area. The coffin dealers who say they are about 500 have accused the KMA for allowing the demolition of the …
Read More »Christ Embassy to launch pidgin version of Holy Bible soon — Pastor
The Christ Embassy church says it will soon launch its pidgin version of the Holy Bible to further propagate the words of God. Pastor Eddie Owase, Head of the Warri Ministry Centre of the Christ Embassy, disclosed this on Tuesday night in Warri as part of activities by the church …
Read More »Burna Boy and M.anifest setting colonisation story straight with ‘Another Story’
Burna Boy is on a mission! A mission to spread the pizza-like African music he calls Afrofusion. But, that, it seems is not the only thing he is seeking to achieve. Burna Boy in his new album, ‘African Giant’ talks about love, life, music and many more but on one …
Read More »Stop courting public sympathy, the world knows I never manhandled you – Shatta tells Michy
Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has advised Michy to focus on making money rather than courting public sympathy on the internet. This comes on the back of Michy’s confession that Shatta Wale’s proposal to her on stage was a cooked up proposal. She indicated in a yet-to-be aired interview that Shatta …
Read More »Taxes on fuel have decreased cumulatively under Akufo-Addo – Hasan Tampuli
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Hassan Tampuli says discussions about taxes on petroleum products should be situated in a certain context, since there has been an overall reduction in taxes on petroleum products since the current Akufo-Addo government assumed office in 2017. “The discussion regarding the …
Read More »GFA problems can only be solved by ‘football people ’- Osei Palmer
Ghana Football Association presidential hopeful, Wilfred Osei Kwaku is popularly known as Osei Palmer says the FA problems can best be solved by an experienced football administrator who served the FA in the past. According to him, only persons who have been part of the erstwhile administration will be in …
Read More »Thomas Partey makes me happy – Atletico Madrid boss Deigo Siemone
Atletico Madrid gaffer Deigo Siemone says he is happy with the performance of Ghana International Thomas Partey who has been impressive for the side this season The 25-year old produced a master-class in the Madrid derby which earned him the man of the match award last weekend. Partey improved on …
Read More »NPP refused to use Mahama’s naked pictures against him – Kennedy Agyapong
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has claimed that a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) declined to receive and publish naked pictures of former President John Dramani Mahama prior to the 2016 elections. According to the maverick legislator, the late J.B. Danquah …
Read More »Donald Trump ‘suggested shooting migrants in the legs’
US President Donald Trump suggested shooting migrants in the legs to slow them down, according to a new book. The book, by two New York Times journalists, says Mr Trump suggested extreme methods of deterring migrants from crossing the southern border. They included building an electrified, spiked border wall and …
Read More »North Korea tests submarine-capable missile fired from sea
North Korea has confirmed it test-fired a new type of a ballistic missile, a significant escalation from the short-range tests it has conducted since May. The missile – which was able to carry a nuclear weapon – was the North’s 11th test this year. But this one, fired from a …
Read More »Suspended Manaf Ibrahim Can’t Eat His Cake And Have It !
Suspended member of the New Patriotic Party Manaf Ibrahim is reported to have said that, the seat of government presented two options for him to choose, either to contest the seat or to be sacked and he chose the former, I.e to contest the seat. If that was the case, …
Read More »UDS Navrongo campus disconnected from nat’l grid for owing light bill since 2012
The Students Representative Council (SRC) of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Navrongo Campus has given management of the school and the government a three-day ultimatum to restore electricity on the campus following the disconnection of the school from the national grid by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) or …
Read More »Tariff hikes: GWCL cannot account for 42% of water produced
The Communications Manager of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Stanley Martey has revealed that about 42% of water produced by the company is unaccounted for. This, he said, is birthed by consumers’ refusal to pay bills, unscrupulous persons connecting to the grid illegally and high cost of production; juxtaposed …
Read More »EOCO invited to investigate SADA for causing ¢43m financial loss
The Northern Development Authority (NDA) has asked the Economic and Organised Crime Organization (EOCO) to investigate its former financial officers for various procurement breaches and mismanagement. According to NDA, which used to be the Savanna Acceleration Development Authority (SADA) the former staff have caused financial loss to a tune of …
Read More »Andre Ayew scores first Championship goal in Swansea City win
Andre Ayew scored his maiden goal in the Championship to give Swansea City a 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic on Wednesday. Steve Cooper’s men bounced back from their 1-1 draw against Reading on Saturday, to secure maximum points in London. Ayew hit the target six minutes after the hour-mark, to …
Read More »Kantanka to produce electric cars by December – CEO
Indigenous car maker Kantanka says it is poised to manufacture electric cars before the end of this year. Chief Executive Officer Kwadwo Safo Kantanka Junior says the move is to further prove to Ghanaians and the world that they are capable to stand the innovation competition on the global stage. …
Read More »We’ll burn down Parliament House if CSE is approved – KT Hammond threatens
Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir Hammond has said the Parliament House would be set ablaze should the government force the controversial Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) into the school curriculum, MyNewsGh.com reports. The former Deputy Minister of Energy believes the Minister of Education, Matthew Opoku Prempeh ‘NAPO’ …
Read More »Iconic BBC Journalist, Komla Dumor would have been 47-years today
Ghana’s consummate journalist who worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Komla Dumor until his demise in January 2014 would have been 47 years today. Born on 3rd October, 1972, Mr Dumor became a household name in Ghana and a global change-making journalist for his inspirational journalism. Having excelled with …
Read More »COP accused of defiling girl, 14, jumps bail, sureties hot
A Police Officer at the Eastern Regional Police Headquarters arrested for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl has jumped bail. The Police Officer, Emmanuel Nyame, attached to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) was arrested by the Domestic Violence and Victim’s Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Aprill this year. Nyame has …
Read More »Mother sells baby to sponsor boyfriend’s trip to France
A 25-year-old mother, Sarah Kwabla is currently in the grips of the Sefwi Wiawso police for allegedly selling her 3-month-old baby to sponsor her boyfriend Akwasi Botwe’s trip to France. Sarah Kwabla and Akwasi Botwe (both unemployed) have been in a relationship for some time now. According to reports available …
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