Roads Minister visits Tema Tollbooth accident scene
Mr Kwesi Amoako-Attah, Minister of Roads and Highways on Monday visited the Tema Tollbooth accident scene which claimed one life leaving six others with various degrees of injuries. The Minister, overwhelmed with emotions expressed shock at the nature of the accident as the Tollbooth had a solid embankment to protect the staff working inside the […]
Ministerial Committee on Ejura Killings: We will work to bring out the truth – Chairman
The Ministerial Committee probing the circumstances that led to the death of two civilians at Ejura on June 29, has assured that it would work to bring out the truth in the matter before it. Justice George Kinsley Koomson, Chairman of the committee, responding to a request by a representative of the Dagomba Chief of […]
V/R: Scientists discover new tree hyrax species
Scientists have discovered a new tree hyrax species in the Volta region of Ghana. The new species has been described to Science as with the name; “Dendrohyrax interfluvialis”. Tree hyraxes are one of the three genus of Procavidae, with little information about their taxonomy, natural history and habitat requirements. These animals make a lot of […]
Joshua Clottey wants Pacquiao rematch 11 years after defeat
Former IBF Welterweight champion Joshua Clottey has declared his intention to fight Manny Pacquiao a second time if given the opportunity. He says he is also willing to do it for free. Clottey lost to Pacquiao in March 2010 via unanimous decision in front of a crowd of 36,000 capacity crowd at the Dallas Cowboys […]
Massive solar storm set to hit Earth; to impact GPS, signals, etc
A massive solar flare is expected to hit the Earth’s atmosphere, which will impact GPS navigation, mobile phone signal and satellite TV. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a solar storm is headed towards Earth at a speed of 1.6 million kilometres per hour which is likely to hit the planet on […]
Samira rejects new emoluments; pledges to refund allowances paid her since 2017
The Second Lady, Mrs. Samira Bawumia, has also rejected the new emoluments approved for her by Parliament and has also promised to refund all allowances paid to her since 2017. “The Second Lady, H.E. Samira Bawumia in consultation with H.E. the Vice President, will refund all allowances paid to her since 2017, and will not […]
Alleged female ‘coup plotter’ accused of seducing 2 officers in an attempt to escape
The only female of the 10 accused persons standing trial for allegedly plotting a coup Warrant Officer Esther Saan Dekuwine has been accused by the military of making an attempt to escape from lawful custody. In her bid to escape, she was said to have allegedly made advances to seduce a civilian police driver, an […]
ASEPA petitions CHRAJ to investigate Chief Justice over $5M bribery allegation
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Responsibility, ASEPA, has petitioned CHRAJ to investigate Chief Justice Justice Annin Yeboah amid allegations that he may have been bribed with five million dollars to influence the outcome of a court case. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Mensah Thompson, it says, it treats these allegations very […]
July 13, 2021
The Daily Graphic is saddened at the spate of road accidents in the country. Though it commends the MTTD, the National Road Safety Commission and all other stakeholders for the efforts they have been putting in to stop road carnage, it is of the view that they are not doing enough to stem the tide. The paper says apart from […]
South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting
At least 30 people have died in the violence which has been engulfing parts of South Africa since the country’s former President Jacob Zuma handed himself into police last week. Almost 800 people have been arrested in the unrest which began as protests following Zuma’s jailing on Thursday. But protests turned violent over the weekend, […]
