Trotro driver runs over policeman to avoid arrest
A trotro driver on Friday morning run over a policeman at Trinity Avenue near Mempeasem in the East Legon area of Accra to avoid arrest over an alleged traffic offence. The incident happened around 10 am. According to an eyewitness the driver and the conductor (mate) have since abandoned the vehicle, a minibus and fled. […]
Reflecting On Lent; A Significant Event On The Christian Calendar
NEWS COMMENTARY ON REFLECTING ON LENT; A SIGNIFICANT EVENT ON THE CHRISTIAN CALENDAR Before we join Christians to celebrate the victory and joy of Christ at Easter, let us reflect with the period of Lent. Lent is a period of forty days in which most Christians pray, fast and reflect on the suffering, death of […]
NMC urges parliament and media to cooperate
Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Yaw Boadu Ayeboafoh has urged Parliament and the Media to understand their unique critical roles in advancing national growth and work in a mutually cooperative manner in the interest of citizens. He described the Speaker’s statement as an “unfortunate development”, which could have been avoided. Speaking in an […]
Paris Fashion Week: Facemasks on show amid coronavirus concern
One show at Paris Fashion Week proved to be unintentionally timely as models wore a range of outfits complete with matching facemasks. The outfits were shown earlier this week by French designer Marine Serre. The catwalk show took place amid rising concern about the outbreak of coronavirus, which caused markets to fall around the world on […]
VGMA 2020 nominees to be announced Saturday
Finally it’s all about to go down; the road to the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) 2020 will begin on Saturday, February 29 with the announcement of nominees. The call for submission of entries for the 21st edition of the VGMA started on January 2 and ended on January 31. According to Charterhouse, the organisers of the VGMA by the […]
WAPCo completes Nigeria-Ghana gas pipeline cleaning exercise
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has successfully completed the cleaning and inspection of its 20’’ offshore gas pipeline from Badagry in Nigeria to Takoradi in Ghana. The internal inspection of the 569 kilometres offshore pipeline was completed on Sunday, February 23, almost one month ahead of the scheduled completion date of March […]
Nigeria confirms first case of coronavirus
Nigeria has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus. The country’s Health Minister Osagie Ehanire said in a statement on Twitter that the patient is an Italian citizen who returned from Milan to Nigeria on February 25. He is said to be “clinically stable, with no serious symptoms”. The health minister said they are working […]
Sharp fall in Stock markets as coronavirus spread across the world
Fears of the coronavirus outbreak have driven down stock markets across the world. The US Dow Jones index fell almost one thousand 200 points yesterday – its biggest points fall in history. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index fell 3 percent in early trading this morning while Australia’s ASX200 fell by more than 3.5 percent today.
Ghana commemorates 72nd anniversary of 28th February Christianborg crossroads shooting
Ghana is today commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the 28 February, Christianborg crossroads shooting incident. This is celebrated every year to honor ex-servicemen, Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe and Private Odartey Lamptey, who were shot and killed in an attempt to present a petition to demand for their gratuities after the second world war On Saturday, […]
Ghana Meteorological Agency warns of more floods in Accra
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned of imminent rains early next month. The rains, expected to be average, could cause flooding. The Director-General of the Agency, Dr. Emmanuel Tanu, who said this in Accra, at a media briefing on this year ‘s seasonal weather forecast urged the National Disaster Management Oraganisation, NADMO, to step up […]
28th February, 2020
The Daily Graphic has expressed satisfaction with efforts to deepen Ghana and EU ties. The paper says it expects more from the political dialogue series which among other things will foster and strengthen linkages in all sectors. The paper urges the Environmental Protection Agency to be a platform for sustained dialogue between the parties on […]
Nigeria confirms first case of coronavirus
The first case of the coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa has been reported in Nigeria. The patient is an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and flew into the commercial capital Lagos from Milan on 25 February. Authorities say he is stable with no serious symptoms and is being treated at a hospital in Lagos. The […]
Sub-Saharan Africa reports first coronavirus case
Asian stock markets plunged further on Friday, deepening the global financial rout as a first case of coronavirus is reported in sub-Saharan Africa. Tokyo’s benchmark plummeted by 3.7% while Sydney and Seoul dropped by more than 3%. In China, Shanghai and Hong Kong both recorded drops of over 2.5%. It comes after US stock markets […]
Ghana names squad for women’s U17 World Cup qualifier against Liberia
Ghana has named the women’s league top scorer for their U17 World Cup qualifier against Liberia in Monrovia on Sunday, March 1. Ophelia Serwaa Amponsah of Ampem Darkoa Ladies is among the 18 players named by coach Baba Nuhu for the first-leg of the clash on 1 March. The strong squad released by coach Nuhu […]
