Emiliano Sala: Search for footballer and pilot called off
The search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson has been called off after rescuers failed to find their plane. Cardiff City’s Argentine striker, 28, and Mr Ibbotson were on the aircraft that disappeared from radar on Monday. After three days, authorities made the decision to abandon the search. Guernsey Police tweeted at […]
Ashley Cole: Former England left-back to retire after Derby County stint
Former England left-back Ashley Cole says he expects to retire from playing at the end of the season. The 38-year-old this week joined Derby on a deal until the end of the current campaign, linking up with Rams boss and former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard. Cole, who left Los Angeles Galaxy last year, is England’s […]
Chibok girls' campaigner withdraws from presidential race
One of the main candidates in Nigeria’s presidential election to be held next month has stepped down. This is because she wants to form a broader coalition to defeat the two main parties. Oby Ezekwesili is well known for leading the #BringBackOurGirls campaign to help free the 276 girls kidnapped from Chibok, northern Nigeria, in 2014. She […]
Nigeria to increase It's minimum wage by 50%
Nigeria’s government has agreed to a 50 per cent increase in the country’s minimum wage, in a move designed to break a deadlock with unions and avert a strike. Workers on the minimum wage in Africa’s most populous nation currently receive 18 thousand naira which is equivalent to 50 dollars a month, but there have […]
Former Chelsea Mikel joins Middlesbrough until end of season to boost race for Premier League a
Jon Obi Mikel has signed for Middlesbrough on a short term deal until the end of the season. The 31-year-old became a free agent in November after a two-year spell in China with Tianjin Teda and will boost the promotion chances of the Championship club. Mikel, who spent 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, passed his […]
PUWU pushes for total shutdown of Teshie desalination plant
The Public Utility Workers Union, PUWU, is calling for the total shutdown of the Teshie desalination plant. The Union says the plant is causing financial stress on the company. Speaking to Radio Ghana, the General Secretary of the PUWU, Michael Adumatta Nyantakyi said there might be shortage of water if care is not taken. Mr. […]
24th January, 2019
The Daily Graphic is of the view that the flagship agricultural programme, Planting For Food and Jobs being championed by the current government is worthy of mention. According to the paper the success chalked up by the programme is largely to do with the influence and drive of the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu […]
WANEP-Ghana congratulates new Ya-Naa Abubakari Mahama
The National Peace Council in collaboration with the West African Network for Peace Building, Ghana, WANEP-Ghana has congratulated the newly enskinned king of Dagbon, Ya-Naa Abubakari Mahama whose coronation is due tomorrow. According to the council, the time to reconcile the Dagbon state is now and charged the new Ya-Na to sustain and deepen the […]
Ghanaians cautioned against attributing crimes to foreigners- Emmanuel Bombande
UN Senior Mediation Advisor, Emmanuel Bombande, has cautioned Ghanaians against attributing wrong doings such as kidnapping to non-Ghanaians or foreigners. This comes on the heels of recent developments in the country, particularly the kidnappings in Takoradi, where the blame has been laid squarely on foreign nationals in the country. Mr. Bombande said Ghanaians should rather […]
Emiliano Sala: Cardiff City FC player on missing plane
Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala was on a light aircraft which disappeared over the Channel Islands, the French Civil Aviation authority has confirmed. The Argentine striker was one of two people on board the Piper Malibu which went missing off Alderney in the Channel Islands on Monday night. Cardiff City had signed the 28-year-old for […]
'Messi the best in every world' – New Barcelona player Boateng turns back on Ronaldo allegiances
The 31-year-old has spoken highly of Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo before, but he backtracked in his Barcelona unveiling New Barcelona signing Kevin-Prince Boateng dismissed suggestions of a past allegiance to Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo by lauding Lionel Messi as the best player “in this world and every world” during his official presentation. Boateng […]
22nd January, 2019
The Daily Graphic commends Varkey Foundation for instituting the Global Teacher Prize which recognises teachers who made outstanding contribution to the profession. The paper congratulates Robert Gariba of the Richard Akwei School in Accra on being part of the top fithty shortlisted for the awards. It says despite the good teachers in Ghana, there seems […]
Manny Pacquiao beats Adrien Broner to retain WBA world title on points
Manny Pacquiao retained his WBA world welterweight title with a convincing unanimous points win over Adrian Broner in Las Vegas. The Filipino, in his 70th fight and his first as a 40-year-old, rocked the former four-weight world champion with a stunning left in the ninth round. He dominated his American opponent, who is 11 years […]
Recapitalization Of Banks And Its Impact On Our Economy
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE RECAPITALIZATION OF BANKS AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY OF GHANA. On the 11th of September, 2017, the Bank of Ghana notified banks and the general public on its decision to review upwards the minimum paid-up capital requirement from 120 million cedis to 400 million cedis as part of a holistic […]
