General News of Friday, 16 March 2018
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
2018-03-16
FrontPage headlines all captured in the ‘papers’
Stories making headlines on the front pages in the major newspapers include:
Daily Graphic:
– Saglemi Housing project: 1500 units unoccupied
– 38 new assemblies inaugurated
– Minerals C’ssion orders quarries to introduce dust mgt system by April 30
Ghanaian Times:
– Stop fight over District capitals – President
– 38 newly created district, municipal assemblies take off
– Killing of Lebanese cashier in Tema, 3 more grabbed
Daily Heritage:
– Recent fuel price reduction: Consumers tricked, says IES
– I use GTP for curtains – Tourism Minister
– Kwabenya cell break: Blows in court as police clash with family members of suspects.
– J.B Danquah’s alleged killers’ trial drags again
– 32% of rural women in unsafe abortion – Research
The Finder:
– 3 jailed 24 months for sanitation offences; 8 institutions freed
– Increased contraceptive usage reduces fertility rate- Survey
– Ghana, ADF sign $39 million loan to support agric
B&FT:
– Tertiary schools take lion’s share of GETFund allocation
– GEPA plans export increase through coconut revitalisation project
The Mirror:
– Magic fails man- dies from self-inflicted knife wounds
– Woman suffers liver damage from hair dye
Daily Statesman:
– Strong systems needed for deepening democracy
– Work for NPP 2020 victory – John Boadu charges new executives
– Technical, Vocational Education key to economic transformation – President
The Inquisitor:
– Africa Integras deal: UG warns Prof Yankah – Don’t poke your nose into our affairs
– Amewu, Sir John on hit list for fighting galamsey, illegal logging
The Independent:
– Stop politicising corruption cases – Emile Short
– Government commended for moves to increase solar power
The Herald:
– Energy Minister ignores calls to probe new BOST scandal
– NLA boss’ media trial agenda collapsing
Goldstreet Business:
– Commercial coconut production thrown lifeline as GEPA injects GHS600k into Coconut Export Revitalisation Project
– Robust National ID system required to curb SIM fraud – MTN CEO
Crusading Guide:
– Work to secure victory 2020 – John Boadu fires up newly-elected NPP executives, releases guidelines for regional elections
– Ready-to-eat meat products cause of listeriosis outbreak