5th April, 2019
The Daily Graphic is saddened that the 15-member committee which was put together in 2015 to see to the development of a National Disaster Risk Reduction plan has still not completed its work. The paper is more worried because, apart from the effect, the absence of the plan will have on the country, its credibility […]
Afternoon nap is good for your blood pressure
Good news for those who like a midday snooze; a nap may help to lower blood pressure. Researchers at the Asklepieion General Hospital in Voula, Greece, carried out a study, which looked at 212 participants with an average age of 62 and an average blood pressure of 129.9 mmHg. The researchers assessed and recorded blood […]
Britney Spears checks into mental health facility
Pop star Britney Spears said on Wednesday (April 3) she was taking a little ”me time” after a report she checked herself into a mental health facility to help cope with her father’s illness. Spears, 37, announced in January that she was pulling out of all her concerts and work commitments to be with her […]
Man Utd: Six players could leave Old Trafford at end of season
Manchester United could let as many as six players leave this summer as they prepare to back new boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the transfer market. However, their plans are complicated by uncertainty over the futures of Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Alexis Sanchez. Solskjaer will decide if Sanchez can go, but the forward’s salary […]
Refusal Of Trained Medical Doctors To Accept Postings To The Northern Regions
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE REFUSAL OF TRAINED MEDICAL DOCTORS TO ACCEPT POSTINGS TO THE FIVE REGIONS IN THE NORTH The sixteenth American President, Abraham Lincoln, stated, “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of […]
Milan vs Miami – Beckham in legal battle with Serie A giants Inter over MLS club
The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and PSG star is poised to launch his own club in the USA but has run into a trademark row. David Beckham is locked in a legal battle with Inter Milan over the naming of his MLS franchise. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star intends launch his […]
Moise Kean: Raheem Sterling says Leonardo Bonucci racism comments laughable
Leonardo Bonucci’s suggestion that Juventus team-mate Moise Kean was partly to blame for the racist abuse he received from Cagliari fans is laughable, says Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling. Kean, 19, spread his arms while facing the crowd after scoring Juve’s second goal in Tuesday’s Serie A win. Bonucci said Kean “could have done it […]
UK’s struggles to exit the EU
NEWS COMMENTARY ON UK’S STRUGGLES TO EXIT FROM THE EU AND ITS EFFECTS For about two years now, the entire World has been bombarded with ‘Brexit’. Indeed, it has virtually become a household word. It is all about Britain’s decision to leave the 28-member European Union, EU which the Kingdom has been a member since […]
'Living fossil' given new home
This extremely rare Chinese giant salamander was rescued after an attempt to smuggle it into the UK. The young animal has now been given a new home at ZSL London Zoo, where scientists hope to eventually establish a breeding programme. The animals, which are the largest amphibians in the world, were once widespread across China. […]
9 trucks seized as quarry activities trigger Sekondi-Takoradi water crisis
Nine haulage trucks loading boulders around the Anankore River at Sofokrom in the Western Region have been seized together with three water pumps, one generator and six car batteries by the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly and the Metropolitan Environmental Protection Agency, for indulging in illegal activities around the Anankore river. The operations of the assembly came […]
Need for Ministers of State and Senior Public Officials To Pay Road Tolls
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE NEED FOR MINISTERS OF STATE AND SENIOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO PAY ROAD TOLLS The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Attah recently implored all Ministers of State as well as men and women in top positions to pay road tolls to encourage other road users to do same. He revealed […]
Multi-coloured Malabar Giant Squirrel Captured In Stunning Images
Fifty shades of grey squirrel: Multi-coloured variety of the common rodent leaps from branch to branch as it looks for food in India Stunning images of exotic, giant squirrels with brightly-coloured three-tone fur coats make their British grey and red cousins pale in comparison. The Malabar Giant squirrel spot a colourful patchwork of fur, with […]
UK government to support sub-saharan Africa to eradicate conflicts
The UK government has pledged to support Ghana and the entire Sub-Saharan Africa to eradicate all forms of conflicts and terrorism threats. The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Ian Walker, who made this statement, said security challenges such as transnational organised crimes, land disputes, chieftaincy disputes and large migratory populations still linger on in many […]
'It's hard to motivate the team' – Zidane makes Real Madrid admission
The France legend concedes his side are struggling play to their potential with no silverware to play for Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane admits it is hard to motivate his side after they needed a last minute goal from Karim Benzema to beat bottom side Huesca. Benzema’s spectacular 89th-minute strike made it two wins from […]
