Methodist Church to expel Ministers who use ungodly powers
The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Ghana, Most Reverend Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, commissioning new Ministers for the Church, on Sunday (June 21, 2020), cautioned that those who use ungodly spiritual powers to promote their work would be ostracised. The Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana said Christian Ministers today were under scrutiny […]
WHO’s revised recovery policy enables more persons to be discharged
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says more persons are being discharged from COVID-19 isolation and treatment centres due to the adoption of the revised patient discharge and recovery policy of the World Health Organization (WHO). Ghana as at Saturday, June 20, 2020, discharged a significant 10,473 persons from isolation centres across the country out of […]
There should be no reprisal – Nigerian students in Ghana appeal to its High Commission over demolition of its structure
The National Union of Nigerian Students in Ghana has called on the Nigerian government and its citizens not to engage in any violent response over the demolition of the High Commission in Ghana. This is because the government of Ghana is not responsible. In an interview with GBC’s Radio Ghana, President of the Union in […]
Mahama to announce policy statement soon
Former President John Dramani Mahama will in the next few days make a big policy announcement which is central to the transformation of Ghana’s development. One of the policies is focused on alternatives and breakdown of creation of jobs in the country. The Director of Communications of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi at […]
Let’s unite ahead of 2020 elections – Upper East Regional Women’s Organizer of NPP
The Upper East Regional Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, Georgina Ayamba, is rallying members of the party to unite ahead of the 2020 elections. She says the just ended parliamentary primaries of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) are only a first step in a long electoral process. According to her, there is […]
Over 5,000 fraudsters apply for COVID-19 stimulus fund
It has been detected that applicants with fictitious data, documents and personal details were among those who applied for the special fund, set up by the government to cushion small and medium scale businesses from the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Data from the National Board and Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) showed that 5,200 […]
President Akufo-Addo assures parents of safety of their wards as school re-opens for final SHS
President Akufo-Addo has assured parents of the safety of their wards as SHS final year and form two Gold track students return to school today to prepare for their final examinations. SHS three students will be in school for six weeks before writing their WASSCE Examinations over a period of two weeks. SHS Gold Track […]
Foreign Affairs Ministry condemns destruction of Nigerian High Commission building
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration says its attention has been drawn to an incident in which some unidentified individuals allegedly breached the premises of the Nigerian High Commission in Accra and demolished its property under construction last Friday (June 19, 2020). In a statement, the Ministry said it views with concern the […]
22nd June, 2020
The Daily Graphic appreciates fathers and all father figures for their continuous support to families and the nation. The paper says the father’s role in families and society at large cannot be underestimated especially in bringing up and nurturing children. Therefore it is worth celebrating Fathers Day and recognizing them, while drawing attention to the […]
Ghana probes demolition at Nigeria High Commission
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has initiated investigations into the demolition of a building at the Nigerian High Commission in the capital, Accra. Armed men reportedly stormed the High Commission in the early hours of Saturday and demolished the newly constructed building. The building was intended to serve as the residence for staff and visiting diplomats. […]
Algerian protest leader jailed
One of the leaders of the protests which have rocked Algeria for the past 16 months has been sentenced to a year in prison. Amira Bouraoui, 44, was convicted on six counts, including “insulting Islam”, “insulting the president” and “incitement to violate lockdown” during the coronavirus pandemic. Her lawyer, Mustapha Bouchachi, condemned the verdict. “This […]
Govt absorbs examination fees of 313,837 SHS three finalists
As the finalists of the Senior High Schools return to School on Monday, June 22, to complete their courses, the Government has announced the absorbing of their WASSCE fees, totalling GHc75.4 million. The gesture is the first of its kind in the nation’s history, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said on Sunday in his 12th […]
Ramaphosa warns of ‘difficult decisions ahead’
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned of “difficult decisions and difficult days” ahead in dealing with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. He also said there are “no quick-fixes” to recovery even as the government gradually reopens the economy following three months of restrictions. The president, in a statement, said the finance minister […]
Togolese league top scorer Koudagba dies of malaria
One of the top strikers in the Togolese first division, Kossi Koudagba of ASC Kara, has died of malaria aged 25. Koudagba had finished top striker in Togo for two years in a row and won the league in 2019. Before he won the best striker title with the second-tier club Espoir FC de Tsévié. […]
