Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans
A group of public health advocates from around the world wants Facebook to scrap its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children. A letter from the Campaign for a Commercial-free Childhood, signed by 99 groups and individuals, claims the “image-obsessed” platform is dangerous for children’s health and privacy. Plans for an Instagram for […]
Malawi to destroy over 16,000 expired Covid-19 vaccines
The Malawi government says it will destroy more than 16,000 Covid-19 vaccines that have reached their expiry date. The vaccines are among the 102,000 doses sent by the African Union (AU) three weeks ago. The country’s Health Ministry said most of the vaccines sent have already been used. According to the Health Minister, Charles Mwansamb […]
15th April, 2021
The Daily Graphic again calls for a clean Accra with the belief that a clean environment begets healthy people. This the paper says informs its decision to partner government and other agencies in the sanitation sector to ensure that the vision of President Akufo Addo is achieved and all become responsible citizens and not spectators […]
Daunte Wright shooting: US ex-officer Kim Potter charged over killing
A US white former police officer who shot dead a black motorist in Minnesota has been charged with second-degree manslaughter, prosecutors say. Kim Potter was arrested and later released on $100,000 (£72,000) bail. Police say Mrs. Potter shot Daunte Wright accidentally, having mistakenly drawn her gun instead of her Taser. Responding to the charges, the […]
SHS student jailed 15 years for robbery
The Obuasi circuit court has sentenced an 18-year-old senior high school student to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour for robbery. Michael Dakorah, who was a student of the Asare Bediako Senior High School at Obuasi, was said to have been together with an accomplice, attacked and robbed their victim of his motorbike on the […]
Punish government officials who engage in illegal mining- CSOs
Civil Society Organisations, want government to show political will by punishing its officials who engage in illegal mining. Speaking at the ongoing 2-day National Consultative Dialogue on Small Scale Mining in Accra, the CSOs say punishing such persons will serve as a deterrent to people who want to use such avenues to make money and […]
Jupitar releases vibrant video for ‘Star Life’ featuring Shatta Wale
Reggae and Dancehall artiste Jupitar has released the highly anticipated visuals of ‘Star Life’ featuring multiple award winner, Shatta Wale. The “Star Life” track is part of “The One” album which was released by Jupitar last month and continues to make waves. The entrancing video captures the two top Ghanaian musicians cruising on Miami Beach, […]
National Road Safety Authority to re-introduce road towing levy to curb incessant accidents
Director of Research and Planning at the National Road Safety Authority, David Osafo Adonteng says the Authority is engaging the Ministry of Transport and Parliament for a roll-out of a policy that will ensure effective towing services targeting disabled vehicles on the road. Mr. Adonteng who was unhappy about a similar project which was shot […]
800,000 Ghanaians vaccinated against Covid-19- GHS
The Ghana Health Service has vaccinated about 800,000 Ghanaians against COVID-19 since the rollout of the mass vaccination exercise which began across the country on March 2. Speaking at the 2021 First Senior Managers’ meeting of the Service in Kumasi, Director General of the Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye said nearly all health workers, both public […]
Unions’ allegations are untrue – ECG MD
Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG Kwame Agyeman-Budu, has described accusations and allegations levelled against him by its Union as untrue. The Junior and Senior Staff Unions of the Company petitioned the Board for the dismissal of the Managing Director, claiming he is not discharging his duties effectively. The Unions alleged that […]
