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A strong earthquake has struck central Mexico, killing more than 200 people and toppling dozens of buildings in the capital, Mexico City. President Enrique Peña Nieto said more than 20 children had died and 30 were missing after a school collapsed. The 7.1 magnitude quake also caused major damage in neighbouring states. The tremor struck shortly after many people had taken part in an earthquake drill, exactly 32 years after a quake killed thousands in Mexico City. The country is prone to earthquakes and earlier this month an 8.1 magnitude tremor in the south left at least 90 people dead. Though it…

A couple unable to afford their dream wedding has asked guests to contribute up to £150 each to attend, under a “business model” devised by the groom. Ben Farina said his wedding to Clare Moran in June will be “like an all-inclusive holiday” for those attending. The charge includes a three-night stay at the venue in Derbyshire, which has a pool and spa. The groom, who lives in Rotherham, denied being “tight” and insisted the idea had “gone down well” with guests. All of their 60 adult and 20 child guests have confirmed they are attending and paid deposits. “People…

A couple unable to afford their dream wedding has asked guests to contribute up to £150 each to attend, under a “business model” devised by the groom. Ben Farina said his wedding to Clare Moran in June will be “like an all-inclusive holiday” for those attending. The charge includes a three-night stay at the venue in Derbyshire, which has a pool and spa. The groom, who lives in Rotherham, denied being “tight” and insisted the idea had “gone down well” with guests. All of their 60 adult and 20 child guests have confirmed they are attending and paid deposits. “People…

The Municipal Chief Executive of Ketu South in the Volta Region, Elliot Edem Agbenorwo has cautioned Ghanaians travelling to neigbouring Togo to transact business to be ‘cautious’ because their safety cannot be guaranteed. Confirming the presence of heavy police deployment at the Aflao border following a yet-to-be staged protest by Togolese in Ghana, the MCE explained that “We have received notice from the Togo citizens in Ghana to demonstrate at the Ghana–Togo border.” “Although the letter said only 100 people will be partaking in the protest, our information has it that the number may be more than that so I…

Embattled businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome has charged President Akufo- Addo to call his autocratic appointees to order. Some Security operatives including armed soldiers and personnel from the National Security as well as officials from the Ghana Valuation Board on Tuesday, September 19 besieged the residence of the businessman to value his property for auction. The officials had with them a warrant dated September 13, 2017. But Alfred Woyome indicated that the manner the process was carried out was undemocratic. Government since 2014 has been pursuing the embattled businessman to refund the ¢51.2 million wrongfully paid to him through a judgment…

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday said a Ministry of Finance Report reveals that 18 State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) made a net loss of GH¢791 million, in addition to over GH¢13 million financial support and loans contracted. He, therefore, tasked managers of SOEs to pay attention to commercial viability, fiscal impact and corporate governance issues in order to find solutions to their teething challenges. “As managers of SOEs, the challenges we continue to have over these debts must be at the back of your minds when executing contracts and making commitments with finances, and ultimately fiscal implications for the whole…

There are widespread allegations against headmasters of so-called first-class schools in the country for charging parents and guardians huge sums of money before placing the names of their children and wards. These heads are said to be under-declaring vacancies in their schools and offering available places to parents through syndicates. The practice, the Daily Graphic gathered, is widespread in Cape Coast, Accra, Kumasi, Ho, Takoradi, Koforidua and on the Akuapem and the Kwahu ridges. Some parents and guardians claim that some members of the syndicate have asked them to pay sums ranging from GH¢2,500 to GH¢6,000 to facilitate the admission…

The First Lady , Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo has pledged to  mobilise resources to build a cancer treatment centre in Ghana. This, she said, would be done with support from the Forum of African First Ladies Against Cancers. The First Lady made the pledge when she accepted a challenge by OAFLA to members to build a cancer treatment centre to, especially, take care of cancers among women and children. The First Lady’s acceptance of the challenge was given a further boost when a real estate agency established by some Ghanaians leaving in the United States of America (USA) and Canada, Lexington…

Ministers of Youth, Culture and sport of the African Union member states meeting in Nairobi have endorsed the Draft Statute of the African Audiovisual and Cinema Commission (AACC) at the Extraordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Youth, Culture and Sport (STC-YCS2). The AACC was established in June 2016 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia as a specialized agency of the African Union. The Ministers also approved establishment of the AACC Temporary Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya. The establishment and the endorsement of the statutes is the result of concerted efforts led by the Government of the Republic of Kenya, the Pan…

Does senseless music sell? For up and coming Artist, Kula, he has been producing good songs over the years but he has not had the opportunity to get his songs onto the music scene or meet showbiz gurus. Writing on his Facebook wall, the musician said: “I sing sensible song all my life, I never meet [sic] Bola Ray. STRESS” Kula’s comments follow a picture taken by EIB boss, Bola Ray and Patapaa [One Corner hit maker]. Patapaa has been trending for his banger that gets its audience dance crazily; finding themselves a corner to lodge to display their moves.…