Two persons, who allegedly took GH¢37,000.00 from a farmer under the pretext of supplying him with soft drinks, but failed, have been put before the Accra Circuit Court. The accused, Justice Mamor, a 43-year-old trader, and Mustapha Alhassan, 61, are jointly held for conspiracy to commit crime and defrauding by false pretence. All the accused …
The Jasikan Municipal Police Command in the Oti Region on Monday arrested Bless Agbenyenu, a teacher, for allegedly impersonating Mr Yao Gomado, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akan Constituency. The suspect was said to have created a Facebook account and named it after the legislator. Mr Emmanuel Klu, a personal assistant to the MP, …
A 47-year-old pastor, who allegedly collected $32,084 and GH¢13,760 from five persons under the pretext of securing United States of America (USA) Visas for them, but failed, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court in Accra. Bismark Quaoo Yankey, charged with five counts of defrauding by false pretences, pleaded not guilty. The court presided over …
The convoy of the Second Lady, Mrs Samira Bawumia was involved in a fatal motor accident on Saturday leading to the death of one person at Ohene-Nkwanta near Nobewam on the Kumasi-Accra Highway. The deceased, Mr FuseiniMumuni of the Closed Protection Unit, was the body guard of the second Lady who had worked with the …
The Assin Fosu Magistrate’s Court has convicted a 40-year-old hairdresser and a 21-year-old Auto Electrician, to a fine of GH¢4,800.00 each for inducing a 17-year-old girl to commit illegal abortion. The convicts, Charlotte Asiedu, who administered a concoction to the girl, was charged with the offence of committing illegal abortion whilst Tetteh, the victim’s boyfriend, …
…safeguards financial system integrity Old Mutual Ghana, a leading insurance company, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to reinforce their commitment to ensuring the integrity of Ghana’s financial system. The visit’s purpose was, among other things, to address key issues regarding Old Mutual’s collaboration with the FIC and shed light […] The post
As we welcome a new year, now is an opportune moment to contemplate our financial behaviours and establish significant objectives for the upcoming months. Among the various financial resolutions, one goal that stands out for its long-term impact is cultivating mindful spending habits. In this article, we will delve into the significance of mindful spending […] The post
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi Constituency, Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor, has filed a writ at the Accra High Court, challenging the decision by the Controller and Accountant General to hold office while seeking to contest the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary primaries in Akim Swedru in the Eastern Region. Mr Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, …
The proceedings in the alleged criminal case against the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Ms Cecilia Abena Dapaah, and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour, was conducted in the judge’s chamber on Thursday. The Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Adjebeng, the accused, Ms Dapaah and Mr Kuffour and their counsel were present. Mr Adjebeng is …
A total of 2,276 people died and 15,409 others suffered injuries as a result of 14,135 road crashes across the country, last year. Compared with 2022, there were14,960 road crashes, which accounted for 4.49 per cent reduction with 2,373 deaths and 15,690 injuries in that year. Last year, the deceased included 1,806 males and 470 …
Parliament has recommended further investigation and possible prosecution of three top police officers for perjury and professional misconduct. They are Commissioner of Police (rtd) George Alex Mensah, Supt.George Asare and Supt. Eric Gyebi, who were heard plotting the removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, in a leaked tape. The …
The Accra High Court yesterday awarded costs of GH¢3,000 against the convener of #FixThe Country Movement, Mr Oliver Barker-Vormawor, for failing to file his defence in the GH¢10 million defamation case against him. The court subsequently granted him additional one week to file his defence and adjourned hearing to January 24. The Minister of National …
A 53-year-old gardener, who sexually abused his daughter at Teiman, near Madina, Accra, has been sentenced to 24 years imprisonment by the Adentan Circuit Court. Adotey Kpakpo Moffart, who defiled his daughter when she was 12 years until she attained the age of 15, pleaded guilty to a charge of incest. The court heard that …
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded Michael Sumnaya Adedina, an Accountant with Medeena Consult Limited, in police custody for illegally collecting tax of GH¢2,495,778.00 on behalf of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The accused was also charged with forgery of official document and fraudulent breach of trust. Adedina pleaded not guilty to all the charges …
Two persons were shot dead during Christmas and New Year festivities, in the Nkwanta-South Municipality of the Oti Region. Mr Denis Gowugade, a national service person, and Mr Papa Kente, a farmer, lost their lives on the farm at Odomi in the Challa Traditional Area, and Kromase, near Shiare, in the Akyode Traditional Area, in …
A dispatch rider, who stole a motorcycle belonging to an educationist, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by the Accra Circuit Court. Godwin Abayateye, aka “Capon,” who was charged with stealing, pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea by the court presided over by Mrs Susana Eduful. Police Chief Inspector Samuel Ahiabor, …
Trade and Industry Minister, KT Hammond, has described as troubling the decision of cement producers and importers to increase prices. The Adansi Asokwa MP says the development is a “conspiracy of a cabal of cement producers and importers,” which should be condemned. According to him, the government has provided the necessary enabling environment for cement […] The post KT
The Education Foundation of Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea, an aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate in the Odododiodioo constituency, has awarded a scholarship to Nii Larkotey Otoo, covering his four-year tertiary education at the University of Ghana (Legon). Nii Larkotey Otoo achieved outstanding results with eight As in his WASSCE, having studied General Arts […] The post Okai
Hope For Future Generation (HFFG), a non-governmental organization with health as one of its focus areas, has organized a media workshop to help journalists become champions for long-term vaccine funding. The sensitization is in line with the Financing Immunization Advocacy Response (FAIR) project of the organization. The goal of the FAIR project is to push […] The post HFFG
The UK is preparing to send a warship to Guyana in a show of diplomatic and military support for the former British colony, the BBC has learned. It comes after neighbouring Venezuela renewed its claim for a disputed part of Guyanese territory that is rich in oil and minerals. The Ministry of Defence confirmed HMS Trent would […] The post Guyana: UK to send
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