AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine: Missing miner found dead
A miner who went missing after a ground collapse at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine on May 18, 2021, has been found dead. AngloGold in a statement today said his body was discovered on Saturday, May 29, by mine rescue teams. The miner was an employee of a mining contractor that works with AngloGold. “Our thoughts remain […]
Karaga DCE’s driver shot dead by unknown assailants
The driver of the Karaga District Chief Executive (DCE) has been shot dead by some unknown assailants in the Northern Region. The Crime Officer, Superintendent (Supt) of the Northern Regional Police Command, Mr Bernard Baba Ananga, who confirmed the incident said the driver, identified as Ziblim Issah, was shot in the head in the official […]
Laboratory Scientists call bluff of Labour Commission ordering them to return to work
Public Relations Officer (PRO), of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS), Dr. Dennis Adu Gyasi says his colleagues across the country have not called off their strike, despite a court order secured by the National Labour Commission. Dr Adu Gyasi said the injunction by the court was placed on only the Komfo Anokye […]
Second Lady hails Vodafone Ghana Foundation
The Second Lady Hajia Samira Bawumia, has lauded Vodafone Ghana Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Vodafone Ghana for helping to transform the lives of people through its philanthropic and developmental initiatives. She said Vodafone Ghana Foundation had indeed, distinguished itself in the space of CSR; saying, “I have keenly observed with admiration […]
Former Black Stars midfielder Derek Boateng arrested in Accra for speeding
Former Black Stars midfielder, Derek Boateng, found himself on the wrong side of the law earlier this week. Boateng was among 35 drivers who were arrested in Accra for various traffic offences in a joint operation by the police’s Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative […]
Ghanaian football fans urge Inaki Williams, Hudson-Odoi to consider nationality switch after Euro 2020 snub
Ghanaian football fans have reacted to Inaki Williams and Callum Hudson-Odoi’s snub from their respective national teams ahead of the Euro 2020 Championship. Inaki Williams, a Spanish-born footballer of Ghanaian descent was excluded from Luis Enrique’s 24-man squad for the Championship. The Atletico Bilbao forward scored six goals in the just ended La Liga campaign […]
5 policemen arrested for extorting money from drivers
Five policemen have been arrested for allegedly extorting money from drivers. The Accra Regional Police Command effected the arrest of the policemen. They have since been detained. They are said to have extorted GH¢20,000 and GH¢18,000 respectively from two drivers. The said policemen were on patrol duties in some parts of Accra when they allegedly […]
Inmates at Sekondi Central Prisons protest against poor quality of food
Inmates at the Sekondi Central prisons in the Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolis have staged a protest against the poor quality of food given to them. According to them, the government of Ghana feeds each inmates in Ghana’s prisons with GH¢ 1.80 pesewas per head on daily basis which they described as woefully inadequate.The peaceful protest was therefore […]
Germany confirm Flick as head coach to replace Joachim Low
Germany have confirmed that Hansi Flick will replace Joachim Low as head coach after this summer’s European Championships. Low is leaving the role following the delayed Euro 2020, having been in the post since 2006. Flick has signed a contract to be Germany manager until 2024. The 56-year-old announced in April that he was leaving […]
Ken Agyapong names new suspect in Ahmed Suale’s death
The vociferous Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Mr Kennedy Agyapong has named someone he alleges was involved in the death of the journalist, Ahmed Hussein Suale. In a video interview seen by Graphic Online on Monday night [May 24, 2021], Mr Agyapong said the suspect [name withheld] was a resident in the Ashanti Region. He asked the security […]
Burn all John Boadu’s mining excavators – NPP Gen Secretary to Operation Halt
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr John Boadu has endorsed the destruction of excavators being used for illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana. To him, the burning of the excavators was a sure way to help stop the menace which has led to the destruction of water bodies and many forests in […]
The Media, citizens must be engaged to understand National Security’s operations – GIBA
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association, (GIBA), has recommended that the National Security Ministry, takes urgent steps to engage the media and the public on the functions of its outfit. This follows the Ministry’s investigation into the conduct of its officers after the arrest and assault of Citi News’ Caleb Kudah, and the harassment of Zoe […]
Bono East laboratory scientists declare support for colleagues at KATH
Medical laboratory scientists in the Bono East Region, have declared support for their colleagues at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) over the latter’s impasse with the hospital management. The KATH branch of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists has been up in arms against the management of KATH following the transfer of two […]
Ghana youth defender Frank Assinki is ready for the big stage, dreams of a Black Stars call-up
Ghana U20 defender Frank Assinki has said he is ready for the big stage, looking forward to a Black Stars invitation in near future. Assinki was a delight during the Africa U20 Championship in Mauritania last March where he helped Ghana to clinch the ultimate at the end of the tournament. The 19-year-old who was […]
