27th January, 2021
The Daily Graphic bids farewell to late President Jerry John Rawlings as he goes home today. The paper is of the view that what sets President Rawlings apart in world history is the fight against corruption and how he led the struggle against the denial of the basic rights of the vulnerable and underprivileged Ghanaians. […]
Three men die after drinking suspected poisoned ‘apketeshie’
Three men in their forties, who drank a suspected poisoned local gin, popularly called ‘apketeshie’ from a drinking bar at Aiyinasi in the Ellembelle District, have died. Bodies of the deceased, namely; Mr. John Andy, 43, Mr. Loius Amangua, 41 and Mr. Paul Etwe, have since been deposited at a morgue in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis […]
Rawlings to be on “gun-carriage” through streets of Accra ahead of burial
Former President Jerry John Rawlings will be buried today, Wednesday, January 27, at the new Military Cemetery at Burma Camp in Accra. This will be followed by a -21-gun salute in his honor as a former President. According to the Ministry of Information, prior to his burial, a state funeral would be held for him […]
US: Beware of fake Covid vaccination invites, NHS warns
The NHS has warned people to be vigilant about fake invitations to have the coronavirus vaccination, sent by scammers. The scam email includes a link to “register” for the vaccine, but no registration for the real vaccination is required. The fake site also asks for bank details either to verify identification or to make a […]
Tanzania church warns of Covid despite president’s denial
The Catholic church in Tanzania has warned of a surge in Covid-19 infections and fatalities in the country, contradicting President John Magufuli’s narrative that “there was no corona.” In a letter on Tuesday, Bishop Gervas Nyaisonga of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) said the church had seen a rise in funeral services, attributing it to […]
GFA consoles family of former Black Stars player
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), has expressed their deepest condolences to the family of late Ghana legend Abukari Gariba. A statement from the GFA said they received with shock news of the demise of the former Asante Kotoko forward on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Ghana legend Abukari Gariba alias “Goal Namafef?” died at the age […]
Reject Ofori-Atta’s nomination as Finance Minister- Group to Appointment Committee
Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability, ASEPA and the Coalition of Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold, Gold coast Securities and collapsed Saving and Loans Companies have in a joint petition prayed the Speaker and Chairman of the Appointment Committee of Parliament to reject Ken Ofori Atta as Minister of Finance. Executive Director of ASEPA, Mensah […]
GFA to investigate bribery allegations involving RTU and Nkoranza Warrior
The Compliance and Integrity Officer of Ghana Football Association (GFA) has opened investigations into alleged misconduct of Mr. Ibrahim Fuseini Match Commissioner for the Division One League game between Real Tamale United (RTU) and Nkoranza Warriors FC. This follows complaints received by the GFA on the said match regarding bribery of match officials before the […]
1990-year-group of Yendi Senior High School renovates school building
The 1990-year-group of Yendi Secondary School Old Students Association (YESSOSA) has renovated a 12-unit classroom storey building for the school. The building, which is popularly known as Cambridge Block, was in a deplorable state and not conducive for effective teaching and learning. Following an appeal made by the Headmaster of the school during the launch […]
FIFA clears four candidates for CAF Presidency
The Review Committee of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has endorsed the candidature of four individuals for the presidential elections of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), next month. A letter from the Head Office of FIFA said Mr. Augustin Senghor of Senegal, Mr. Jacques Anouma Cote D’ Ivoire, Mr. Ahmad Oul Yahya […]
