The Accra Circuit Court has remanded two off-duty police constables in custody for allegedly attacking and robbing an Okada rider of GH¢73,700. General Lance Corporals Philmon Agbevem and Peter Kwame Badagbor, both stationed at the Accra Central District Police Command, have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime and robbery. The accused were said to … The post 2 policemen remanded over
The Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a dispatch rider to ten years in prison for aiding and abetting robbery in La, Accra. Lord Mensah was found guilty of abetment of crime, specifically robbery, at the end of the trial. The court, presided over by Mr Isaac Addo, noted that the prosecution, Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, … The post Dispatch rider gets 10 years for abetting robbery appeared
The Gender Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters in Accra, has sentenced a chainsaw operator to 15 years in prison for having sex with his 12-year-old step-daughter. Ishmael Addo, 43, charged with two counts of defilement, pleaded guilty and admitted to having sex with the victim on two occasions. The court, presided over by … The post Chainsaw operator jailed
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed gratitude to voters in the Greater Accra Region for the warm reception given to its flagbearer, John Mahama and the campaign team during their recent visit to some constituencies. A statement issued by the Greater Accra Regional Communication Directorate of the NDC in Accra, yesterday, said the overwhelming … The post NDC
Japan has issued its highest level alert to more than five million people after the country was hit by one of its strongest typhoons in decades. At least four people have been killed and more than 90 injured after Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in the country’s south-west. Hundreds of thousands of people have been left … The post Millions told to evacuate as typhoon batters Japan appeared
One of the worst droughts in living memory is sweeping across southern Africa, leaving close to 70 million people without enough food and water. In Mudzi district in northern Zimbabwe, a community and their livestock are gathered on a bone-dry riverbed. The Vombozi normally flows throughout the year but right now, it is just beige … The post Zimbabweans dig riverbeds for water appeared first on
La Liga powerhouse, Real Madrid, and Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, have signed a strategic Middle East and Africa (MEA) partnership to deliver an unparalleled fan engagement over the next three years. The partnership will encompass Real Madrid’s men’s and women’s first division teams in all championships, including the UEFA … The post Real
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Germany international, Bruno Labbadia, as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The 57-year-old takes charge of the finalists of the recent TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, following the departure of previous coach, Finidi George. The announcement, made via the NFF’s social media … The post German
The Development Bank of Ghana and the Exim Bank of Ghana are committing GH¢1.9 billion into the development of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to promote rapid economic acceleration of the country. Similarly, the International Finance Corporation is also committing $400 million through financial institutions in the country to solidify the country’s position as … The post 2
Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League, has been honoured with a special award from UEFA president, Aleksander ?eferin, in recognition of his remarkable legacy in the world’s most prestigious competition. Ronaldo’s achievements in Europe’s premier club competition over the course of more than 18 years were recognised during the inaugural … The post Ronaldo
A total of GH¢700 million is to be released to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay individuals whose funds were locked up in some Fund Management Companies (FMCs) as part of the financial sector clean-up exercise embarked on by the government. The money, is the first tranche of an additional GH¢1.5 billion to … The post Update
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing an amountof $24 million funding to restore Ghana’s coastal fisheries, say the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mrs Mavis Hawa Koomson. She explained that the purpose of the funding was targeted at improving ocean conservation along the coast areas as well as driving positive … The post USAID
A GH¢16.47 million Regional Audit Service Office complex has been inaugurated for the Volta region in Ho. It is to improve the infrastructure deficit of the Audit Service to enable it deliver more effectively on its constitutional mandate. The project, which was funded by the German government under the German Development Bank (Kfw), and executed … The post Volta Regional Audit
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has declared war on illegal betting in football, claiming that no betting company worldwide has a license to offer odds on Ghanaian football leagues. “No betting company has been licensed by the GFA to offer odds on our games; we’llempower our legal departments to work with others to confront this … The post GFA declares war on betting companies appeared
The Black Princesses Coach,Yusif Basigi, has reiterated that playing high-profile international friendly matches will aid his team’s preparation for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (WWC). The Black Princesses, currently in Colombia preparing for the championship, have played two high profile friendly matches in readiness for the tournament. First, they drew goalless against Mexico in … The post Black
Ghana’s Vice President and the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, has expressed the need to train professionals to manage pitches at the various national stadiums. During a media engagement on Sunday, Dr Bawumia bemoaned the lack of proper maintenance of pitches at the various stadiums and stated that professionals needed … The post Let’s train professionals
The government will continue to create the enabling environment for the healthcare industry to thrive, the Minister of Health, Dr Bernard OkoeBoye, has stated. He said the priority of the government was to promote innovation and investment in the healthcare sector to boost the health of the citizens and create jobs for the youth. Dr … The post HCOWA Medical Industry Investment
GCB Bank has recorded strong profit growth in the first-half of this year, posting a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of GH¢700.5 million. The strong PBT performance which represent a 35-per cent increase of the prior year performance, was driven by growth in interest income and increase in net fees and commission income. Managing Director of … The post GCB Bank records strong half-year profit appeared
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody Atinga Ayambire, a farmer, for allegedly using iron rod to assault a linguist and three others, for developing land at Busuafie, near Danchira, in Accra. Ayambire, also believed to be a member of land guards, operating in Danchira, has been charged with conspiracy to commit crime, … The post Alleged land guard
Two installed electrical transformers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), serving communities within the Accra East region, especially the Dodowa area, have been vandalised and vital components stolen. The 200KVA capacity transformer at Kodiabe worth Ghc120,000, and the 50KVA capacity transformer at Ayikuma worth GH¢40,000, were vandalised and parts stolen by unscrupulous persons in … The post 2
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