Mr Ogochukwu Nweke
Mr Ogochukwu Nweke

‘Revamp education system to address Africa’s challenges’

A communications Consultant at the African University College of Communications (AUCC), Mr Ogochukwu Nweke, has recommended a revamp of the education system in Ghana and other African countries to address problems that confront the continent.

He said more than ever, Africans needed to infuse solution-oriented curricula that were of African perspective into the continent’s educational system to deal with its challenges.

Justice Vida Akoto Bamfo swearing in the two new members of the NMC
Justice Vida Akoto Bamfo swearing in the two new members of the NMC

Devise measures to tame ills of social media - Supreme Court Judge challenges NMC

A Supreme Court Judge, Justice Vida Akoto Bamfo, has challenged the National Media Commission (NMC) to device measures to tame the ills of social media.
Some of the vices are revenge pornography, vile religious indoctrination and sophisticated cross border crimes.

“The National Media Commission should be interested in this relatively new area of mass communication and find ways to curb the dangers they pose to the cohesion of society,” she urged at the swearing-in ceremony of two members of the commission in Accra on Monday.

Ms Fautina Coppson
Ms Fautina Coppson

I started teaching at age ten – 2017 National Best Teacher

The National Best Teacher for 2017, Ms Fautina Coppson said she started teaching at age ten.

She said she began teaching when she was in class four.

Akufo-Addo applauds Ouattara for show of statesmanship

 

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended the Ivorian leader, President Alassane Ouattara, for his show of statesmanship following the ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) on the maritime boundary dispute between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire.

The President said the atmosphere that surrounded the matter became delicate at a certain point in time.

“We realised there was a delicate moment, when it came to this dispute over our maritime border. But, your statesmanship, friendship and regard for the interests of our two countries made it possible for us to overcome that delicate moment, and use it as a basis for forging even stronger relations between us,” he said.

Gas leaks at Marwako restaurant at La
Gas leaks at Marwako restaurant at La

Marwako Restaurant staff evacuated over gas leakage

The early detection of a gas leakage at the Labadi branch of Marwako Fast Food prevented what could have become another disaster from a gas explosion.

It took the timely intervention of personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to save the situation.

The leakage, according to management of the fast food company, was detected around 10:35 a.m. on Monday, and was immediately reported to personnel of the GNFS, who arrived at the scene shortly afterwards to prevent a possible disaster.

'Sick' Woyome fails to show up for second leg oral examination

Businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome failed to show up at the Supreme Court for the second leg of his oral examination in relation to his Ghc 47.2 million debt to the state.

His counsel , Mr Osofo Buabeng, told the Supreme Court that, Woyome was absent because he was sick.

Operators of STC & VIP fight over terminal in Kumasi. PICTURES BY EMMANUEL BAAH
Operators of STC & VIP fight over terminal in Kumasi. PICTURES BY EMMANUEL BAAH

Operators of STC & VIP fight over terminal in Kumasi

There was chaos at the Asafo bus terminal in Kumasi Monday morning when operators of VIP bus and Inter-City STC clashed over a loading terminal. 

It took the intervention of police personnel from the Ashanti SWAT team to bring sanity to the densely populated area as the two protagonists held unto their entrenched positions.

Mr Albert Kan Dapaah — National Security Minister
Mr Albert Kan Dapaah — National Security Minister

National Security meets Parliament over Libya ISIS report

The Minister of National Security, Mr Albert Kan-Dapaah, and other officials from the National Security last Friday held a session with the leadership of Parliament over reports from the Libyan Attorney-General’s (A-G’s) Office which suggested that some Ghanaians are fighting for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Sources close to Parliament confirmed to the Daily Graphic that the meeting was at the instance of the National Security Minister and was held in the office of the Speaker, Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye.

Mr David Asante-Apeatu, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), is committed to weeding out miscreants from the Ghana Police Service
Mr David Asante-Apeatu, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), is committed to weeding out miscreants from the Ghana Police Service

Six police officers hot - Caught on video collecting money from drivers

Six police officers have been summoned to the Police Intelligence and Professional Standards (PIPS) Bureau of the Ghana Police Service to answer charges of misconduct.

The six, who are all stationed at the Sekondi Police Regional headquarters, were caught on video collecting money from drivers at the Inchaban Barrier.

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia
Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia

Digital property address system goes live Wednesday

The national digital Property Address System, which is expected to make it easier to find locations in the country and boost emergency service delivery, will be launched on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. It is also to aid government policies, planning and offer accurate data for service delivery. 

Vokacom, a Ghanaian information technology firm, designed the system and it is partnering the Ghana Post Company Limited to roll it out, with the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), expected to host the data.

The furnace being dismantled. Picture: DELLA RUSSEL OCLOO
The furnace being dismantled. Picture: DELLA RUSSEL OCLOO

TOR dismantles furnace to pave way for replacement

Production capacity of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has dropped from 45,000 barrels per stream day (bpsd) to 28,000 bpsd due to the dismantling of its crude oil furnace which exploded in January, this year.

The dismantling followed a recommendation made to the management of the refinery by its insurers and the manufacturers of the furnace, Vega Engineering of Italy, after a technical assessment of the equipment ruled out its ability to function adequately.

Scheme to support construction of household toilets introduced in Ho West
Scheme to support construction of household toilets introduced in Ho West

Scheme to support construction of household toilets introduced in Ho West

A savings scheme to support households to construct decent places of convenience has been introduced in the Ho West District in the Volta Region.

Known as the ‘Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA), the scheme is spearheaded by FYSSO Ghana, a local partner of UNICEF.

Some members of Zoomkids demonstrating the proper handwashing process
Some members of Zoomkids demonstrating the proper handwashing process

Zoomlion Foundation, partners mark Global Handwashing Day

Zoomlion Foundation, the corporate social responsibility wing of the Jospong Group of Companies, has, in conjunction with its partners, including the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA), commemorated Global Handwashing Day at Adjei Kojo in the Ashaiman Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

The foundation runs environmental sanitation clubs in schools and hundreds of schoolchildren, who are members of the clubs, participated in the occasion.

The Upper East Regional Minister, Mr Rockson Ayine Bukari
The Upper East Regional Minister, Mr Rockson Ayine Bukari

Multi-sectorial intervention needed to overcome girl-child challenges

The acting Upper East Regional Director of the Department of Gender, Mr James Twene, has called for multi-sectorial approaches to overcome challenges confronting adolescent girls.

"The adolescent girl is confronted with many challenges such as lack of quality education, poor medical care, sexual abuse, peer pressure and child marriage, among others."

Mrs Akufo-Addo (2nd left) in a walk to mark this year's breast cancer awareness month in Koforidua in the Eastern Region
Mrs Akufo-Addo (2nd left) in a walk to mark this year's breast cancer awareness month in Koforidua in the Eastern Region

First Lady joins breast cancer awareness walk

The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has observed that breast cancer issues require awareness creation, education, research, advocacy and the provision of health services and social support programmes.

She has, therefore, commended Breast Care International (BCI) for being very instrumental in making breast cancer an urgent national issue and for raising funds to support education, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Tidal waves wreck Anlo Village in Shama

Danger looms at Anlo village in the Shama District in the Western Region as the fishing community is almost consumed by the ravaging sea.

A visit to the scene by the Daily Graphic revealed that in the past five months, the ravaging sea had claimed two lives and destroyed more than 200 residential and commercial property.

Mr Kwabena Owusu Aduom
Mr Kwabena Owusu Aduom

Peki Adzokoe, Hohoe roads project progressing — Aduomi

A Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, last Friday briefed Parliament on the progress of the Peki Adzokoe to Hohoe roads under the Eastern Corridor Road projects.

The current state of the Nkrankwata to Adabokrom and Adabokrom to Akwabengkrom roads was also announced to the House.

 Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

We never associated Asantehene with money laundering - GhIB

Ghana International Bank Plc in the United Kingdom (UK) says it has never suggested that Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was involved in money laundering.

“In fact, we have no evidence to that effect,” the bank said, adding that it had also not in any of its submissions questioned the integrity of the Asantehene. These were contained in a statement issued by Myddleton Communications Limited.

 Mr Eric Nana Agyemang Prempeh, the Director-General of NADMO speaking at the ceremony
Mr Eric Nana Agyemang Prempeh, the Director-General of NADMO speaking at the ceremony

NADMO expresses concern about structural development

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has expressed concern about hazardous structural development in fault zones or disaster-prone areas in Accra.

“People are developing along fault lines in wanton disregard for caution, as well as future consequences,” the Director-General of NADMO, Mr Eric Nana Agyemang Prempeh, said, citing Accra’s McCarthy Hills and the Weija areas as examples of fault zones.

 Rev. Richard Quayson — The Deputy Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice,
Rev. Richard Quayson — The Deputy Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice,

Stakeholders plan towards first anti-corruption conference

Stakeholders have come together to plan for the first anti-corruption conference and fair scheduled from Monday, December 4, to Sunday, December 10, this year.

The event will present opportunities for partners in the fight against corruption to engage on further action outlined in the national plan, the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), and also collaborate effectively in the campaign.

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