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58,000 more health workers were recruited for COVID-19 fight – Akufo-Addo 15/03/2023

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has disclosed that his government recruited an additional 58,000 healthcare givers to boost its fight against COVID-19 during the peak of the pandemic.


Speaking at the National Honours and Awards at the Accra International Conference Center, the president said, following government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of citizens, it took some difficult

58,000 more health workers were recruited for COVID-19 fight – Akufo-Addo Speaking at the National Honours and Awards at the Accra International Conference Center, the president said, following government’s........

Individual bondholders sceptical about govt’s 48hr promise for coupon payments 15/03/2023

Convenor of the Individual Bondholders Forum, Martin Kpebu is sceptical about government’s assurances to pay matured coupons on outstanding bonds within 48 hours.


The Finance Ministry in a statement dated March 14 urged bondholders to expect their matured coupons to hit their accounts within the next 48 hours.

Individual bondholders sceptical about govt’s 48hr promise for coupon payments The Finance Ministry in a statement dated March 14 urged bondholders to expect their matured coupons to hit their accounts within the next..

No new projects; I’ll complete abandoned ones if I win 2024 polls – Mahama 15/03/2023

Former President, John Dramani Mahama has stated that the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will not immediately begin new projects but will instead, complete those that have been abandoned.


According to John Mahama, the country’s economic situation will not allow the government in waiting to start new projects.

No new projects; I’ll complete abandoned ones if I win 2024 polls – Mahama According to John Mahama, the country’s economic situation will not allow the government in waiting to start new projects..................

Don Moen, Nigeria’s Moses Bliss to perform at 2023 Harvest Praise concert 14/03/2023

The launch of this year’s Harvest Praise event took place at the Harvest International Ministries at Tesano on Monday, March 13.

Harvest Praise is an annual gospel music outreach program, initiated by Harvest International Ministries (HIM) in 1998 and held on every Good Friday.
The

Don Moen, Nigeria’s Moses Bliss to perform at 2023 Harvest Praise concert Harvest Praise is an annual gospel music outreach program, initiated by Harvest International Ministries (HIM) in 1998 and held on every....

John Mahama takes campaign to Ahafo Region 14/03/2023

Former President John Dramani Mahama will today, Tuesday, March, 14, join executives and activists of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Duayaw Nkwanta to begin a one-day campaign tour of the Ahafo Region.


He will visit all six constituencies of the region.

John Mahama takes campaign to Ahafo Region He will visit all six constituencies of the region.“This will be the last of his three-region tour that has taken him to the Bono East and..

Prosecution opens case in Kasoa ritual killing 14/03/2023

A father’s quest to spend time with his son was cut short as a result of his untimely death. This was the testimony of the father of Ishmael Mensah who was killed allegedly by the two teenagers in Kasoa for money rituals.


The two teenagers, Felix Nyarko and Nicholas Kini have been standing trial since 2021 after the duo were arrested in connection with the killing of Ishmael Mensah.

Prosecution opens case in Kasoa ritual killing The two teenagers, Felix Nyarko and Nicholas Kini have been standing trial since 2021 after the duo were arrested in connection with the.....

Prosecution witness wants delegation to assess Aisha Huang’s destruction in community 14/03/2023

The seventh prosecution witness in the En Huang (Aisha Huang) case Mathew Kwabla Abotsi has asked the court to deploy a delegation to the communities where Aisha Huang used to carry out her mining activities to assess the rate of destruction.


This follows attempts by the lawyers of Aisha Huang to disprove his testimony.

Prosecution witness wants delegation to assess Aisha Huang’s destruction in community This follows attempts by the lawyers of Aisha Huang to disprove his testimony.Michael Abotsi who is an assembly member for Bepotenten........

Sarkodie Collected Black Sherif’s Shine, He Will Never Get Another Hit Song Again – Fans Fume 14/03/2023

Social media users claim fast-rising Ghanaian superstar, Black Sherif, is done with his days of fame after allowing Sarkodie to collect his shine.


A post on social media alleges that Black Sherif’s career is on the downside after featuring on Sarkodie’s jam ‘Countryside’.

Sarkodie Collected Black Sherif’s Shine, He Will Never Get Another Hit Song Again – Fans Fume A post on social media alleges that Black Sherif’s career is on the downside after featuring on Sarkodie’s jam ‘Countryside’............

Don’t scrap guarantor system – Afari-Gyan advises EC 14/03/2023

A former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has criticised the commission for its move to discard the guarantor system for the continuous voter registration exercise.

In a statement made exclusively to the Daily Graphic, he said the contention of the EC that the guarantor system was not robust and, therefore, the Ghana Card should be the sole means of

Don’t scrap guarantor system – Afari-Gyan advises EC In a statement made exclusively to the Daily Graphic, he said the contention of the EC that the guarantor system was not robust...........

We’ve not harassed Kennedy Agyapong – GRA 14/03/2023

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has denied allegations that its officials have been harassing businesses belonging to Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central.


The GRA claims that allegations of an unjustified audit of the MP’s companies’ accounts are false.

“The purpose of such audits is to measure and improve compliance while fine-tuning controls.

We’ve not harassed Kennedy Agyapong – GRA The GRA claims that allegations of an unjustified audit of the MP’s companies’ accounts are false.“The purpose of such audits is to measure..

NDC will carefully monitor 2024 polls – Mahama 14/03/2023

Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will keep a close eye on the elections in 2024.


Mr. Mahama claims that the party will put in place adequate safeguards to ensure that all results are collected on time.

NDC will carefully monitor 2024 polls – Mahama Mr. Mahama claims that the party will put in place adequate safeguards to ensure that all results are collected on time..................

Wa murder: Family gives police 24hr ultimatum to apologise 13/03/2023

The family of a middle-aged man who was shot to death by an anti-robbery team in Wa has given the police a 24-hour ultimatum to reach out to them and render an unqualified apology for unjustifiably tagging the deceased as an armed robber.


The

Wa murder: Family gives police 24hr ultimatum to apologise The family maintains that contrary to the narration by the police, the victim, Abubakari Shahid was a law-abiding citizen who never engaged..

Suspects arrested over death of soldier at Ashaiman remanded 13/03/2023

The six persons arrested in connection with the killing of a soldier, Imoro Sherrif, at Ashaiman have been remanded into prison custody.


The six who were arrested between March 9-12, at different locations appeared before the Ashaiman district court where committal proceedings are expected to take place.

Suspects arrested over death of soldier at Ashaiman remanded The six who were arrested between March 9-12, at different locations appeared before the Ashaiman district court where committal proceedings.

Body of 21-year-old recovered a week after Suame floods 13/03/2023

The lifeless body of a 21-year-old girl who was carried away by flood waters at Bremang in the Suame Municipality of the Ashanti Region last week has been found and has been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital morgue.


Following Wednesday evening’s rains, the deceased’s sandals reportedly got stuck and in her attempt to retrieve them, she was washed away by flood waters.

Body of 21-year-old recovered a week after Suame floods Following Wednesday [March 8] evening’s rains, the deceased’s sandals reportedly got stuck and in her attempt to retrieve them, she was......

SONA 2023: PNC lauds Akufo-Addo for showing good faith amid economic crisis 13/03/2023

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has heaped praises on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for acknowledging the country’s economic difficulties in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Wednesday, March 8.


The opposition party maintained that the President’s gesture is a show of good faith to lead the country back to a buoyant economy.

SONA 2023: PNC lauds Akufo-Addo for showing good faith amid economic crisis The opposition party maintained that the President’s gesture is a show of good faith to lead the country back to a buoyant economy.

Sekondi: Ex-convict stabbed multiple times to death 13/03/2023

A 43-year-old ex-convict, Kojo Asiedu, has died after he was allegedly stabbed multiple times over a mobile phone argument in Sekondi.



The suspect, only identified as Malor and lives in the same area with the deceased, is said to have committed the crime out of anger.

Sekondi: Ex-convict stabbed multiple times to death The suspect, only identified as Malor and lives in the same area with the deceased, is said to have committed the crime out of anger.

First batch of childhood vaccines woefully inadequate – Paediatric Society 13/03/2023

The Paediatric Society of Ghana is urging the government to purchase more childhood vaccines because the initial shipment is woefully inadequate.


According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the first consignment of childhood vaccines, which included Oral polio, measles-rubella, and BCG vaccines, arrived over the weekend and will last for six weeks.

Dr.

First batch of childhood vaccines woefully inadequate – Paediatric Society According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the first consignment of childhood vaccines, which included Oral polio, measles-rubella, and BCG

The Benefits of Choosing Life Insurance Co Lincoln for Retirement Planning 12/03/2023

Planning for retirement can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to deciding how to protect your family and your finances in the event of your unexpected passing. That’s where life insurance comes in. And when it comes to choosing a life insurance provider, one company stands out among the rest: Lincoln Financial Group.


Lincoln

The Benefits of Choosing Life Insurance Co Lincoln for Retirement Planning Lincoln Financial Group is a leading provider of life insurance and retirement solutions, with over 115 years of experience in the industry.

Yellen Says No to SVB Bailout, but Says Government Is Working to Help Depositors 12/03/2023

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that while the federal government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), it's working to help affected depositors.


"The reforms that have been put in place means that we're not going to do again," said Yellen in an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation."

She

Yellen Says No to SVB Bailout, but Says Government Is Working to Help Depositors "The reforms that have been put in place means that we're not going to do [a bailout] again," said Yellen in an interview with CBS News.....

Education Minister to close down non-performing schools 12/03/2023

The Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has challenged Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) and Principals of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions to improve their educational outcomes or stand the risk of having their institutions closed down.


He

Education Minister to close down non-performing schools He explained that a school with a consistent zero to ten percent pass rate should put together intervention programmes to ensure that.......

I will investigate the killing of 8 in 2020 elections - Mahama promises 12/03/2023

Aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate John Dramani Mahama has promised to launch an investigation into the deaths of eight (8) people during the 2020 elections.


As a result, he has assured the families of all those who died in the tragic incidents that they should not despair.

I will investigate the killing of 8 in 2020 elections - Mahama promises As a result, he has assured the families of all those who died in the tragic incidents that they should not despair."Insha Allah, when we..

South Africa Rapper Costa Titch Dies After Collapsing On Stage 12/03/2023

The South African rapper Costa Titch died on stage while performing, police said Sunday, as they opened an investigation in the circumstances of the 28-year-old's sudden death.


The artist "collapsed while he was performing" on Saturday evening at the Ultra South Africa concert in the Johannesburg suburb of Nasrec, police told AFP.

They said a post-mortem would establish the cause of death.

South Africa Rapper Costa Titch Dies After Collapsing On Stage The artist "collapsed while he was performing" on Saturday evening at the Ultra South Africa concert in the Johannesburg suburb of Nasrec....

Private Healthcare 12/03/2023

Private healthcare is a form of healthcare that is provided and funded by private individuals or companies. It is a sector that has been growing rapidly in recent years, with many people choosing to go private rather than relying on public healthcare.

Private Healthcare One of the key benefits of private healthcare is shorter wait times. In the public healthcare system, it is not uncommon for patients to.....

Buy stocks with bitcoin 12/03/2023

In recent years, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have gained widespread popularity and acceptance as an alternative to traditional forms of currency. One interesting use case for Bitcoin is investing in the stock market. In this article, we will discuss the advantages and potential risks of buying stocks with Bitcoin.

Advantages

Buy stocks with bitcoin Easy and Secure Transactions: One of the key advantages of using Bitcoin to buy stocks is the ease and security of transactions.

New signings lifting Chelsea as Graham Potter’s system takes shape to save season 12/03/2023

Chelsea rediscovered their finishing touch away to Leicester with a 3-1 victory, and the club’s new signings now looking ready to make their impact.

Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic were the goalscorers with three stunning efforts, but the January signings all excelled too in important roles.

New signings lifting Chelsea as Graham Potter’s system takes shape to save season Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic were the goalscorers with three stunning efforts, but the January signings all excelled too......

New signings lifting Chelsea as Graham Potter’s system takes shape to save season 12/03/2023

Chelsea rediscovered their finishing touch away to Leicester with a 3-1 victory, and the club’s new signings now looking ready to make their impact.

Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic were the goalscorers with three stunning efforts, but the January signings all excelled too in important roles.

New signings lifting Chelsea as Graham Potter’s system takes shape to save season Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic were the goalscorers with three stunning efforts, but the January signings all excelled too in...

Mahama promises to investigate killing of 8 persons in 2020 elections 11/03/2023

Aspiring Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has promised to institute investigations into the killing of eight (8) persons during the 2020 elections.


He has therefore assured the families of all who lost their lives during the tragic incidents not to despair.

Mahama promises to investigate killing of 8 persons in 2020 elections He has therefore assured the families of all who lost their lives during the tragic incidents not to despair.“Insha Allah, when we come into.

NIA gives Gyampo 24hr ultimatum to publish alleged registration equipment research 11/03/2023

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has given a Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, a 24-hour ultimatum to publish details of his alleged research on registration equipment.


Professor

NIA gives Gyampo 24hr ultimatum to publish alleged registration equipment research Professor Gyampo in a recent Facebook post alleged that the distribution of equipment for the production of the Ghana Cards is skewed to.....

You’ve been reckless – Mahama tells Akufo-Addo 11/03/2023

The former President John Dramani Mahama says President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has not only been reckless with the management of the economy, but he does not also exhibit traits of a good leader.


He was reacting to the president’s claim in his State of the Nation Address that his government has not been reckless in the management of the economy, borrowing and spending.

You’ve been reckless – Mahama tells Akufo-Addo He was reacting to the president’s claim in his State of the Nation Address that his government has not been reckless in the management of...

Brazil – 1 Dead, Homes and Roads Damaged After Floods in Rio Grande Do Sul 11/03/2023

Severe flooding struck in northern parts of Rio Grande do Sul State in Brazil after heavy rain that began around 05 March 2023.


The hardest hit municipalities were Maquiné, Três Forquilhas, Três Cachoeiras, Itati, Terra de Areia, Dom Pedro de Alcântara and Morrinhos do Sul. One person died after a vehicle was swept away by the flooding of the Três Forquilhas river in Terra de Areia.

Brazil – 1 Dead, Homes and Roads Damaged After Floods in Rio Grande Do Sul The hardest hit municipalities were Maquiné, Três Forquilhas, Três Cachoeiras, Itati, Terra de Areia, Dom Pedro de Alcântara and Morrinhos...