The Nyinahin District Magistrate has ordered the arrest of a 39-year-old man for allegedly posing as a lawyer to defend a murder suspect. Kyei Baffour was before the district court presided over by Madam Vera Victoria Akonu in the case of the Republic versus Selorm Agam. The Magistrate said her checks at the Ghana Bar … The post Fake lawyer arrested appeared first on Ghana
The Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator needs $23.4 billion until September 2022 to implement its strategic plan and budget for the next 12 months, to address deep inequities in the COVID-19 response, save millions of lives and end the acute phase of the pandemic. Inequitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines is prolonging … The post The
Mr George Mireku Duker, a Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Mines, has sworn-in members of the Minerals Concessions Audit Committee. At a brief ceremony in Accra, Mr Mireku Duker urged the members of the Committee to protect the mining sector and guard against any activity that could destroy the country’s … The post Audit Committee
Mr Christian Nti, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Highway Authority, says the Authority will surcharge any road user that breaks a bridge in the process of using the road. “Whoever destroys or breaks a bridge, we will surcharge you, the Police will arrest you and you will pay for it. We … The post Ghana Highway Authority to
Thirteen Nigerians who attacked police personnel from the Greater Accra Region while executing their lawful duty at SCC, near Weija, have been remanded into Police custody after appearing in an Accra Circuit Court. The accused persons have been variously charged with carrying offensive weapons, assault on public officer, resisting arrest. They are David Ayo, Prosper … The post Thirteen
Mr Isaac Kofi Egyir has been sworn in as the new Director General of Ghana Prisons Service. Mr Ambrose Derry, Minister of the Interior, congratulated Mr Egyir and said his appointment and confirmation was a reflection of the President’s confidence in him. He said President Akuffo-Addo had demonstrated his unwavering commitment to improve Ghana’s state … The post Isaac
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has graduated a total of 4,874 students with a call on them to use the skills and knowledge acquired to transform their communities. The graduands,166 of whom secured First Class, 912 Second Class Upper and 1357, Second Class Lower, completed various Degree and Diploma programmes through the University’s Sandwich … The post UCC graduates 4,874
Dr Frederick Yao Mac Palm, the brain behind the alleged coup plot, is captured on audio and video, saying that the National Communications Authority (NCA) would be made dysfunctional on the “D-day”. Even if we have to bomb the whole Ministry for transmission to go off we would do that, he emphasised. This was when … The post Treason trial:
Stephen Poku-Gyimah, a business development manager, has been put before an Accra Circuit Court for siphoning GH¢379,740 and $6,150 from his employer’s account. Poku-Gyimah, charged with two fraudulent transactions of land, forgery of other documents and three counts of stealing. Accused has pleaded not guilty. The Court presided over by Mrs Evelyn Asamoah admitted the … The post Manager
The Attorney General’s Office has opposed the grant of bail to Bachir Aminuo, a passenger, who was arrested with 656 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) debit cards at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fuseini Yakubu, the Prosecutor informed the court that the Attorney General opposed the grant of bail and it … The post Man
A combined team of highly trained Operations and Intelligence Team has broken into a criminal cell in Bono East and Savannah Regions, slaying two alleged robbers in the process around Bole in the Savannah Region. A statement from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kwesi Ofori, Acting Director-General, Public Affairs, Ghana Police Service (GPS), and copied … The post Two
Traditional and religious authorities in the Upper East Region have called on the government to ratify and implement the provisions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190, to protect workers from abuse and harassment to promote decent work. This, they said, would address the gaps in the country’s laws especially the Labour Act and … The post Traditional
Mr Alan Kyeremanteng, Minister of Trade and Industry, has hinted that government will soon establish a bank for traders. The bank, he said, would have tailor made loans with low interest rates for traders to be competitive as well as make the overall economy more efficient. Mr Kyeremanteng said government was already in consultation with … The post Ghana government
Parliament will conduct an open ballot to determine the decision of each of the 275 members of the House on the bill on the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, 2021”. An open ballot system is a voting method in which voters vote openly, in contrast to a secret ballot, where … The post Ghana Parliament to conduct open ballot
Mr Michael Luguje, Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has said the Port of Keta, when constructed would be economically viable, due to the commercial dynamics in the maritime trade. He said trade was not conservative therefore trade was always looking for access, facilitation, competitiveness, and convenience. He was speaking at … The post Keta
Government has handed over an amount of GH¢2,029,000.00 emergency financial support to victims of the July 5, 2021 ‘Makola fire’ outbreak. The financial support, which is a grant, is to mitigate effects of the disaster on the traders and help them revive their businesses. Mr Alan Kojo Kyeremanten, the Minister of Trade and Industry, who … The post Government
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged the newly appointed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to be proactive in informing the people about the various projects and interventions rolled out by the Akufo-Addo-led government. “The upcoming 2024 Elections is going to be fought at the local level and so you need to know … The post 2024
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