Alleged $313m money laundering: GRA probes companies’ tax compliance
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says it is conducting a search in its records to find out whether or not the companies mentioned in the alleged $313.59 million money laundering case involving a Chinese woman have registered for tax. The move is to assist the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is investigating the […]
Franck Ribery gets three-match ban for pushing official after Fiorentina defeat
Fiorentina’s Franck Ribery has been banned for three matches and fined 20,000 euros (£17,257) after pushing an assistant referee following his side’s 2-1 defeat by Lazio. The 36-year-old, who had been substituted in the 74th minute, remonstrated with officials at the final whistle. He was restrained by team-mates before being shown a red card. Ribery, […]
Motorists refuse use of Dome-Kitase-Berekusu road
A suggestion by the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) for motorists returning to Accra from the Eastern Region and vice-versa to use the Dome-Kitase-Berekusu road has been ignored. Motorists are still using the main Adentan-Aburi road which was closed because of the danger of falling rocks on the Ayi-Mensah-Peduase stretch. The Daily Graphic observed on Tuesday […]
Government to scrap policy of affiliating Private Colleges to Traditional Universities
Government will by close of the year (2019), scrap the affiliation regime of Private Universities. This will ensure that qualified and deserving private universities which hitherto, were not autonomous, issue certificates to their graduates. Minister of State in charge of Tertiary Education, Prof. Kwesi Yankah, disclosed this at an induction of newly elected Executives of […]
‘Milestone’ in polio eradication achieved
The second of three forms of the poliovirus has been eradicated, experts have announced. There are three types of the wild poliovirus, which, while scientifically different, cause the same symptoms, including paralysis or even death. The world was declared free of type 2 four years ago – and now the World Health Organization has said […]
Right-wing Brazil president blasts critics in Saudi speech
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Brazil’s president launched a fiery defense of his far-right government Wednesday, blasting international criticism of his handling of blazes in the Amazon this summer that drew worldwide attention over global warming fears. Speaking before the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh, Jair Bolsonaro criticized French President Emmanuel Macron, without mentioning his […]
Nigerian supreme court dismisses appeal against Buhari election win
ABUJA – Nigeria’s Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal by the main opposition candidate to overturn the result of February’s presidential election in which Muhammadu Buhari was returned to office. Atiku Abubakar lodged his initial complaint with the country’s election tribunal, which ruled against him last month. Buhari took 56% of the vote against 41% […]
It’s Illegal To Own Only One Guinea Pig In Switzerland Because They Get Lonely
If you love animals, you already know that animals have feelings you need to consider. In this case, you will love Switzerland too, as they’ve passed quite a few pet-friendly laws. For instance, dog owners must take a course that teaches them how to take care of their dogs, care for their needs and deal with […]
80 teachers flee Nkoranza-North over horrific deaths
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has confirmed that about 80 teachers have fled Nkoranza-North due to what they describe as ‘horrific’ deaths of teachers. Explaining the issue to GBC’s Radio Ghana, the Head of Public Relations of GNAT, Peter Korda, said one teacher died in 2016 and another this year (2019), a situation […]
Leaders in pre-election clash over NHS, Brexit and economy
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn have clashed over the NHS, Brexit and leadership at the final Prime Minister’s Questions before the general election. The Labour leader said voters had a “once in a generation” chance to save the NHS, which was in “greater danger” than at any time in its history. He said voters had […]
