Spotify starts operations in Ghana
Spotify, the world’s most popular global audio streaming subscription service, on Tuesday, February commenced operations in Ghana and three other African countries. The three other countries were; Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda. The streaming platform was launched in Ghana with its unrivaled mix of features that have made it the world’s most popular audio streaming […]
Man, 51, arrested over GRA recruitment scam
A 51-year-old self acclaimed contractor is in the grips of the police for allegedly defrauding two people of large sums of money with the promise of getting them recruited into the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The culprit, George Ofori Attah, is alleged to be part of a group that duped two […]
Galamsey fight hasn’t failed – Samuel Abu Jinapor
The Minister designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel Abu Jinapor, has said the government’s fight against illegal mining cannot be labelled as a failure. He said no government had shown such commitment to fight illegal mining, also known as ‘galamsey’, under the Fourth Republic as had been done by the Nana Addo Dankwa […]
25th February, 2021
The Daily Graphic is elated about the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in the country. The paper believes with the arrival of the vaccine, it expects that within the next few weeks the remaining quantities will come in to make up the full complement needed to vaccinate the first batch of eligible people. The Graphic believes there is […]
London’s Heathrow Airport reports two-billion-pound loss
London’s Heathrow Airport has reported a 2-billion-pound (2.8-billion-dollar) loss over the past year. In its annual results, published on Wednesday, bosses at the airport said its passenger numbers fell by 72.7 per cent from 80.9 million to 22.1 million in 2020 – a level not seen since the 1970s. Overall revenue also dropped by 62 per […]
Apologize to Ghanaians for supporting LGBTQI Community – COMOG tells International organizations
The Coalition of Muslim Organization, Ghana (COMOG) has given a 7-day ultimatum to the Australian High Commission, Danish Ambassador and EU delegation to apologize to Ghanaians for the support given to the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) community. This follows attendance of the officials to the opening of a new office space […]
Minister-designate for Works and Housing pledges to complete stalled Saglemi project
Minister-designate for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso Boakye, has bemoaned the non-existence of a clear institutional framework that will guide the country in the implementation of a Housing Policy. He said to solve the housing deficit problem in the country, there is the need to establish a national housing authority to plan and manage the […]
Black Stars resume training ahead of AFCON qualifiers
The Senior National Team, the Black Stars will resume training on Thursday, February 25, ahead of the double Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier next month. Coach Charles K. Akonnor on Wednesday, announced a list of 24 players to commence the next phase of the training programme. The list is made up of 24 local-based […]
Kenya bars runners from Tanzania marathon over virus fears
Kenya has denied its athletes clearance to compete at the Kilimanjaro Marathon in Tanzania over concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic. The IAAF-recognised race will be held early Sunday morning at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. Kenyan athletes have dominated previous editions of the race. In a statement, Athletics Kenya urged […]
John Peter Amewu takes responsibility for failed PDS concession deal
Minister-designate for Railway development, John Peter Amewu has taken responsibility for the failed PDS concession deal. According to him, even though the decision to terminate the controversial deal was a cabinet action, he holds himself responsible as sector minister at the time. Answering questions during his vetting in Parliament Mr. Amewu said he is answerable […]