Oti Region: MP to petition government over decision to make Dambai regional capital
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Krachi West, Helen Adjoa Ntoso, has expressed dissatisfaction at the preference of Dambai as the regional capital for the newly created Oti region over Krachi. She is of the view that Krachi deserved to have been named the regional capital because the residents were part of those who initiated the […]
Gucci to step up diversity hiring after 'blackface' uproar
Italian fashion house Gucci announced a major push Friday to step up diversity hiring as part of a long-term plan to build cultural awareness at the luxury fashion company following an uproar over an $890 sweater that resembled blackface. Gucci also said it will hire a global director for diversity and inclusion, a newly created […]
Bruno Ganz: Swiss actor famous for playing Hitler in Downfall dies aged 77
Tributes are being paid to Swiss actor Bruno Ganz who has died from cancer at his home in Zurich. Ganz, 77, is best-known for portraying Adolf Hitler in the Oscar-nominated Downfall; the kindly grandfather in Swiss family movie Heidi; and the angel Damiel in Wim Wenders’ 1987 film Wings of Desire. His agent, Patricia Baumbauer, confirmed his death to […]
Develop your regions, cement your relations in peace – President Akufo-Addo to Oti & Volta Regions
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the rest of Ghanaians expect that the relations between the Chiefs and people of the Volta and Oti Regions will be characterized by mutual sentiments of magnanimity and goodwill. “For decades and centuries, you have lived together in peaceful co-existence, and it is my fervent wish that you cement […]
16th February, 2019
The Daily Graphic believes the successful conduct of the presentation of constitutional instruments, CI’s to Chiefs from the new regions should inform managers of the economy that there is the need to ensure the equitable and judicious distribution of the national cake so that no region is left out. The Graphic suggests policies and revenue generating […]
Argentines pay tribute to Sala at special memorial
PROGRESO, Argentina – Grieving Argentines paid tribute to footballer Emiliano Sala on Saturday at a special memorial in his home region of Santa Fe. The body of the 28-year old Sala, who died in a plane crash last month, was laid out in a gymnasium in the town where he grew up so friends and […]
New Regional Capitals: Use due process to air grievances – NCCE
The National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) has noted with concern the seeming tension and emerging threats of acts of violence in certain parts of the country following the announcement of capital towns for the newly created regions by the President. The Commission has therefore called for calm and tolerance among the people. A statement from […]
I was sidelined during Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election – East Legon District Police Commander
The East Legon District Police Commander, DSP George Asare says he was sidelined during the Ayawaso West-Wuogon by-election by the Regional Command, which according to him is against police standard practice. He said his official vehicle – a pick-up, was taken away from him by the Greater Accra Regional, Commander. DSP Asare said this when he took […]
President Akufo-Addo to deliver State of the Nation Address on February 21
President Akufo-Addo is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address next Thursday, 21st February, 2019. This was made known by the Majority Chief Whip, Kwasi Ameyaw Cheremeh, during presentation of the business statement for next week.
Ghana fully prepared to deal with any possible Ebola outbreak – Health Minister
Ghana is ready to respond to any outbreak of the Ebola virus. BriefingParliament on the country’s preparedness, the Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu said the Public Health System is generally in line with handling other health emergencies that may come up. He said since the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, the Ministry and its […]
Cooperate with Justice Emile Short Commission – Reverend Dr Opuni-Frimpong
A Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Reverend Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has appealed to all citizens, especially the National Democratic Congress, to cooperate with the Justice Francis Emile Short Commission. He said the cooperation would help the Commission to unravel the truths concerning the violence and related issues during the Ayawaso […]
New Egyptian Ambassador visits Senior Minister
The new Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana has paid a courtesy call on the Senior Minister, Mr. Yaw Osafo-Maafo, to introduce himself as he begins his duty tour as the official representative of Egypt to Ghana. Mr Emad Magdy Hanna sees his visit to the Senior Minister as key in his bid to building a close […]
Aurora: Sacked worker kills five ex-colleagues at US factory
Five people are dead after a gunman opened fire at a US factory. Police said Gary Martin, 45, went on a killing spree at Henry Pratt Company in Aurora after losing his job there. It is not known why he was sacked, officers added. Martin, who had worked at the company for 15 years, ran […]
Zimbabwean rescuers pull out eight trapped miners alive
BATTLEFIELDS, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwean rescuers pulled out eight illegal gold miners alive on Saturday out of about 70 people who were earlier this week trapped in flooded shafts, in accident that the government has declared a disaster, officials and witnesses said. The accident in Battlefields, 175 km (109 miles) west of Harare, happened on Tuesday […]
