Daily Graphic

In a third story on the front page heading: "People's funeral for Limann", the Graphic says the chairman of the committee set up to plan the funeral for the late President, Dr Hilla Limann, has indicated that a people's funeral is being planned to honour the departed leader. "For the people of Ghana who loved and cherished Dr Limann's leadership and stewardship, we are planning a people's funeral in which all ordinary people shall play a role on a national scale", the Graphic quoted the committee as stressing. GRI

"HND not equal to degree - Declares Cabinet", is the banner headline on the front page of the Graphic. The accompanying story says Cabinet has explained that the Higher National Diploma (HND) is not equivalent to a first degree. The Graphic says a statement issued in Accra yesterday, signed by the Secretary to Cabinet, Mr J.K. Bediako Mensah, referred to the Polytechnic Law which states that polytechnics may award degrees in addition to the HND and pointed out that the law puts the matter "beyond doubt that the HND is not equivalent to a First Degree". The paper says this forms part of recommendations of a committee appointed to examine the placement levels for HND holders in the public and civil services. GRI

In another front page story headlined: "Police will clamp down on those behind religious conflicts - IGP", the Graphic reports that the Inspector-General of Police Mr Peter Nanfuri, has indicated that the Police Administration will not spare any effort to clamp down on those who foment religious conflicts in the country. He has accordingly advised Muslim leaders to avoid fanning such conflicts in their own interest. According to the Graphic Mr Nanfuri gave the warning in Accra when members of the National Council of Muslim Chiefs called on him to discuss measures for permanently resolving the violent confrontations in some Muslim communities. GRI

The Graphic carries a gloomy story on AIDS in its centre spread under the heading: "AIDS is a threat to the nation". The story says a medical officer has warned that developments in the country give strong indications that AIDS could overwhelm the country as has happened to some African nations. The paper reports Dr Kofi Asare, Brong Ahafo Regional Director of Health Services as saying the future is very gloomy because even though the necessary awareness has been created, there has not been any positive behavioural change. GRI