Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court
The US Senate has confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in a victory for President Donald Trump a week before the presidential election. Mr Trump’s fellow Republicans voted 52-48 to approve the judge, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats. Her appointment seals for the foreseeable future a 6-3 conservative majority on the […]
President Akufo-Addo is a ‘man of his words’ – Paramount Chief of Prang
The Paramount Chief of Prang in the Pru West District of Bono East Region, Nana Kwadwo Nyarko III, has endorsed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, describing him as a ‘man of his words”. He, therefore, lobbied Ghanaians to support his government to enable him to achieve his vision for the nation. “The inspiring leadership of […]
#EndSARS Protests: NBC fines 3 TV stations over “unprofessional coverage”
The Nigerian National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined three television stations over their “unprofessional coverage” of the #EndSARS protests. The Stations, Channels Television, AIT and Arise TV are required to pay three million naira equivalent to about 7,800 dollars each to the regulator. The Head of the Commission, Armstrong Idachaba, said the TV stations used […]
Justice Wuni prohibited from presiding over Kennedy Agyapong contempt trial – Supreme Court explains
The Supreme Court has been explaining why the High Court Judge, Justice Amos Wuntah Wuni, was prohibited from presiding over the contempt trial of Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong. According to the Apex court he was bias towards the legislator due to the use of the phrase ‘severely punished’ in a contempt summons to Mr. […]
Only uniform personnel will be deployed to polling stations – Dr Gariba
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Dr Sayibu Gariba, Director of Operations of the Ghana Police Service says only uniform personnel from the Police and other security agencies would be deployed to polling stations in the upcoming December 7, elections. According to him, the National Election Security Task Force (NESTF) would not tolerate the deployment of […]
Mahama begins Greater Accra regional tour today
Former President and Flagbearer of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama, will today begin a five-day campaign tour of the Greater Accra Region. He is expected to meet with traditional leaders, fishers, traders, farmers, artisans, zongo chiefs, students, tutors, workers and residents in a number of constituencies in the Region. During the tour, Mr. Mahama will […]
Mobile networks banned from selling locked phones
The UK’s mobile networks are to be forbidden from selling phones locked to their services from December 2021. Regulator Ofcom said unlocking handsets could often be a complicated process, and this was discouraging owners from switching providers at the end of their contracts. The networks have previously suggested that locking devices helps deter theft and […]
Man arrested for possessing pistol
A 36-year-old man, Kofi Klutse, has been arrested for allegedly possessing a foreign pistol after he was realised to be a key suspect in a case under investigation by the Akatsi Police Command. The suspect, popularly known as ‘Wonderful Tiger’, was arrested at Tordzinu near Akatsi in the Volta region. Chief Superintendent, Mr Joseph Atsu […]
27th October, 2020
The Daily Graphic condemns the circulation of fake news and reiterates President Akufo-Addo’s charge at the Graphic Communications Group Limited’s 70th anniversary ball to media organizations to eliminate fake news. The paper urges media practitioners and all who generate content on social media to put the nation’s interest, truth, facts, and accuracy first and not the urge […]
Parliament approves tax waiver for Construction of TVET Centres of Excellence
Parliament has approved more than 10 Million Euros tax waiver on materials, equipment and services to be procured for the construction of five Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET Centres of Excellence. Parliament’s approval follows a request by government for a tax waiver which covers Import Duties, Import and Domestic VAT, GET Fund Levy, […]
