Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos has sold more of his shares in Amazon, bringing the total value of sales in recent days to more than $4bn (£3.2bn). The technology giant, which Mr Bezos founded in 1994, said he has sold 24 million Amazon shares this month. Mr Bezos, who is the firm’s executive chair, last sold Amazon […] The post Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sells shares
Michael Oppong, a 51-year-old ‘trotro’ driver, has been remanded in police custody by the Ashaiman Circuit Court, for stabbing a passenger with a knife over additional 50 pesewas lorry fare. The victim, Ketogloh Mawunyegah Edoh, has been treated for his wounds and discharged from the hospital to await further treatment. The plea of Oppong, who … The post Driver remanded
A man, who allegedly stabbed a policeman after he had robbed a woman, at Ashaley Botwe, in Accra, is assisting the police in investigation. Francis Addo, suspect, could not get away with the GH¢2,400.00 and iPhone 14 pro max he allegedly robbed Lovia Narh of. Addo, however, inflicted knife wounds on General Constable Foster Alipoe … The post Man nabbed for robbery, inflicting
One person, believed to be a mobile money vendor, has been shot dead by suspected armed robbers, at Walewale in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region. The deceased, identified as Rabiu, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Eight others, who suffered injuries from stray bullets following the attack, … The post 1 killed, 8 injured in robbery attack
Mr. Samuel Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, has charged the Ningo-Prampram District Assembly (NIPDA) to strictly enforce land zoning in the district. Mr George made the charge during the inauguration and swearing-in of a 33-member assembly comprising 22 elected members and 10 government appointees. He stated that it was worrying that even […] The post Sam
The 18-year-old facing trial in the Kasoa teenager’s murder case has denied that he and the 15-year-old accused discussed how to seek spiritual assistance to make life comfortable. The 18-year-old also denied that on April 4, 2021, when the 15-year-old spent the night at his place, they discussed how difficult life was because money was … The post Accused in Kasoa
A 26-year-old driver was on Monday sentenced to a fine of GH¢2,880.00 for obtaining multiple Ghanaian documents illegally. Komitse Senyo Egle, a Togolese, was charged with obtaining by false declaration, a Ghanaian birth certificate, Ghanaian National Identification card,and driver’s licence. He was also accused of entering and remaining in Ghana without immigration permit. Egle was … The post Man
A 55-year-old farmer, Isaac Donkor, who mistook a hunter for a game, shot and killed him, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment and a GH¢600 fine by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. The farmer, who was charged with negligently causing harm and possessing fire arm without authority, pleaded guilty on both counts. Superintendent Juliana Essel-Dadzie, … The post Farmer gets 3 years
A 50-year-old security guard accused of having sex with a nine-year-old girl in Abeka, Accra, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. Winfred Nyefene allegedly offered the girl GH¢2.00 after having sex with her. The security man, who was charged with defilement, pleaded not guilty. Mrs Susuana Eduful, the relieving judge, granted GH¢100,000 bail with … The post Man in court for defiling
Seven people have so far been arrested at Jirapa in the Upper West Region, in connection with the alleged murder of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, Mr Eric Johnson, at the facility on Sunday. According to a statement released by the Ghana Police Service on its official twitter handle, … The post 7 arrested over alleged murder of ‘Jirapa Dubai’ CEO
The Cyber Security Authority has warned unsuspecting members of the public regarding potential fraud associated with the upcoming Valentine’s Day celebration on February 14. It cautioned that cyber criminals often exploit the occasion to defraud unsuspecting victims through various schemes, including online shopping and romance scams. In a press statement released on February 7, the … The post Cyber
The Ashaiman District Court has granted bail in the sum of GH¢5,000 with one surety each to Obaa Yaa Annan and Lydia Koomson for fighting in public. The court, presided over by Mr Derick Parden Eshun, granted the two persons bail after they pleaded not guilty to charges of disturbing public peace. Police Inspector Kwajo … The post Two women granted GH¢5,000 bail each for fighting
The General Legal Council dismissed a petition by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North Constituency, Mr James Gyakye Quayson, against the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame. This was made known to the Accra High Court (Criminal Division) yesterday by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mrs Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, … The post Gyakye Quayson’s
A 45-year-old man, Kofi Gyan, accused of theft, implicated himself when he told the Accra Circuit Court that what he stole was what the police had recovered from his room. In response to a trial judge’s question, Gyan, also known as Adamu, indirectly admitted to stealing. The trial Judge asked Gyan, “Were the items found … The post Security man remanded for alleged theft, unlawful
A Takoradi-Based TV host, Michael Osei, also known as Nana Yaw Osei Tenkorang, has been found dead in his room in Takoradi. The morning show host of New Day TV was scheduled to start work early last Monday, but failed to appear. Concerns arose when numerous attempts to reach him via phone went unanswered. Upon … The post Takoradi-based TV host found dead in room appeared first on Ghanaian
Six members of the Ghanaian rugby fraternity have been granted GH¢50,000.00 bail with three sureties each by the Accra Circuit Court, for allegedly falsifying news about Mr Herbert Mensah, the President of Africa Rugby. They are Bismark Amponsah, 40, a teacher; Abdul Aziz Issah, 46, an Information Technology (IT) professional; Michael Ako Wilson, 34, a … The post 6
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody, a businessman, for allegedly defrauding two persons of $27,000 under the pretext of securing them USA visas. Bernard Oduro Takyi, is also accused of forging embarkation and disembarkation stamps of Singapore, South Africa, Mauritius and Turkey, in the passports of two complainants. Takyi is also accused … The post Businessman
Two officials of Northern Regional office of the National Sports Authority (NSA), are in hot waters for failing to pay GH¢57,729.025 of the Directorate’s Internally Generated Fund (IGF) into the designated Consolidated Fund Account, since 2021. The Regional Director and Regional Accountant, who are to be arrested as directed by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) … The post PAC
The trial of two former househelps of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been adjourned to March 8, by the Accra High Court. This is because both counsel for the accused and prosecutors were late to court when the case was called before the court presided over by Justice Marrie … The post Trial of Cecilia Dapaah’s former househelps
The police have arrested some 71 suspects over attacks on the Bepong Chief’s Palace and police personnel at Kwahu Bepong, in the Eastern Region. A statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs, said the suspects together with some others currently on the run, attacked the Bepong Chief’s Palace last … The post 71
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