GFA to engage NSA on new user fees at Accra Sports Stadium
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will today (Wednesday, October 21), meet the National Sports Authority (NSA) to discuss the review of the proposed fees for the usage of the Accra Sports Stadium by clubs during the COVID-19 period. The National Sports Authority (NSA) earlier this week, announced new user fees for clubs that would use […]
21st October, 2020
The Ghanaian Times re-echoes the sentiment expressed by President Akufo-Addo on the need for people to practice good hygiene in addition to the wearing of nose mask to prevent the spread COVID-19. The Paper urges stakeholders and the public to take the issue seriously as there could be a second spike of the disease. The Times […]
Retain NPP for more development projects – President Akufo-Addo tells Volta Region
President Akufo-Addo has reiterated his determination to turn around the political fortunes of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta Region to change the voting pattern in the region. He said within the nearly four years of his administration, the Volta Region has received its fair share of national development hence the need for […]
Many feared trapped in building collapse at Akyem Batabi
Rescue operations are underway by personnel from the Akim Oda Divisional Police Command, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Ambulance Service, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to save lives of about 20 persons trapped after the collapse of a 3-storey church building at Akyem Batabi in the Asene Manso Akroso District of the Eastern Region. […]
Government revives affordable housing scheme; 200 Units to be delivered yearly
The government has revived the affordable housing scheme to deliver at least 200 housing units for public sector workers annually in a bid to address the country’s housing deficit. Two pilot schemes have been created under the National Housing and Mortgage Fund (NHMF) to support workers to own houses. The financing is either through the […]
NDC to train 500 youth in New Juaben on TVET
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it would empower 500 youth in Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) in the New Juaben South Constituency, if elected on December 7. According to NDC Deputy Communication officer for the constituency, Mr. Stephen Akakpo, the NDC parliamentary candidate was a computer expert and plans were advanced to establish […]
Protesters ‘shot dead’ in Lagos, Nigeria
A number of people taking part in a protest against police brutality have reportedly been shot dead or wounded in Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos. Witnesses quoted by local media said up to 12 people had been killed and others wounded after soldiers opened fire. Amnesty International said it had obtained credible reports of deaths. The […]
Political parties put a spin on position on ballot paper
Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo will be number one on the ballot paper while the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama will be number 2. This came to light as the EC organized balloting for the political parties yesterday after announcing qualified candidates to contest […]
Ghana, China issue commemorative stamps to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations
Ghana has been charged to take a cue from China’s human resource development in the quest to accelerate national progress. The country’s Ambassador to China, Edward Boateng, who made the call, said a country can better thrive if it draws strength from its own people. He said introduction of the Free Senior High School will […]
Eastern Region: Two dead, others injured in church building collapse
Tragedy hit the Church of Prosperity at Akyem Batabi, near Oda in the Eastern Region, Tuesday afternoon when a five storey uncompleted church building collapsed on the members at a church service. The Daily Graphic gathered at the scene that at least 64 members were in the building when it tumbled. As of press time, […]
