A witness in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, yesterday said none of the farmers investigated said they drank lithovitfertiliser like water. Mr Paul Adjei Gyan, Operations Directorate of the Economic and Organised Crime Organisation (EOCO), was a member of the team that investigated Dr Opuni, … The post COCOBOD
Four persons have been confirmed dead following a gory accident at Awutu Bereku, near Kasoa, in the Central Region yesterday. The accident also resulted in the injury of six persons, who are currently receiving medical attention at St. Gregory Hospital. The incident involved a tipper truck with registration number GS 2820-21 and a Ford transit, … The post 4 killed, 6 injured in gory accident
The Media Foundation for West Africa has attributed the closure of four radio stations in Bawku by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to what it says is the inactivity of the National Media Commission (NMC). The NCA, following a recommendation by the Upper East Regional Security Council and the National Security Ministry, shut down the […] The post NMC’s
33-year-old currency dealer, accused of defrauding a trader of GH¢309,000, has been granted GH¢300,000 bail by the Accra Circuit Court. Habib Munkaila, dealer in currency, is accused of collecting GH¢309,000 under the pretext of giving the trader $27,000 for her trade activities. Munkaila, who was charged with defrauding by false pretenses, pleaded not guilty. The … The post Man
Mr Paul Agyei Gyang of the Operational Unit of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), says he is not aware of any Dr Yaw Adu Ampomah Committee set to investigate the lithovit issues. He told the Accra High Court hearing the trial involving Dr Stephen Opuni, a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, … The post Opuni Trial: l never knew of Dr Adu Ampomah
The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a mason to 15 years’ imprisonment for defiling a primary four pupil in an uncompleted building at Himan-Prestea in the PresteaHuni-Valley Municipality. Thomas Aboagye, alias Mfantse, pleaded guilty to the charge of defilement and the presiding judge, Mrs Hathia Ama Manu sentenced him to 15 years imprisonment in hard … The post Mason jailed
The Jirapa Area Youth and Development Association (JAYDA) has appealed to police to expedite action on the case of the alleged murder of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Cozy Hills Hotel, at Jirapa, Mr Eric Johnson. A statement jointly signed by the National President and National Secretary of JAYDA, Mr Musah W. … The post Expedite action on alleged murder
The Hohoe Magistrate’s Court has granted a GH¢10,000 bail to KorkuviAtiga, a farmer, with one surety over allowing his domestic animals to stray into neighbours’ farms, causing damage to their crops. Atiga pleaded not guilty to the charge and would reappear on March 14, 2024. Mr Frank Azila-Gbettor, prosecuting, told the court, presided over by … The post Court
21-year-old man, Jeffery Johnson has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for robbery and causing harm. Johnson and his absconding accomplices are alleged to have robbed two complainants of their mobile phones. Johnson, during the robbery, allegedly stabbed Ebenezer Dapaah, the first complainant, on his right hand before robbing him of his phone and that … The post Driver’s mate, 21,
A man believed to be in his early 40, has been butchered on his farm at Devegodo Shime in the Anloga District of the Volta Region. Maxwell Dzormatsi, died of severe bleeding from cutlass wounds he sustained on Wednesday. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred around 12 pm when some two men went to fish in … The post Man butchered on farm at Anloga appeared first on Ghanaian
As part of measures to commemorate this years, International Women’s Day (IWD 2024), the Slamm Foundation, International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) and Yadaba Communications are partnering to offer a free, one-week intensive cyber security training program for young women aged 20 to 36. The program, which runs from March 4 to 8 in […] The post Slamm
Renowned lecturer at Morgan State University, Dr. Wayne Rose, is encouraging young Ghanaians to study and reflect on the lives of historical figures as a catalyst for future change. According to him, understanding the background of these historical figures provides pivotal grounding to nurture leadership skills in the upcoming generation. “Young people, regardless of what […] The post W.
A five-year strategic plan on National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) was yesterday launched in Accra. The strategy, which is expected to be implemented from 2024 – 2028, aims at preventing, reducing, and controlling Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), ultimately improving patient safety and health outcomes. It is also to establish an active … The post Ghana
The case of Michael Sumnaya Adedina, an accountant, accused of forging Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) receipts, to evade GH¢2,495,778 tax, has been adjourned to March 19. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Evans Kesse told the Accra Circuit Court that the prosecution had filed its disclosures, which had been served on the accused. The court, presided … The post Alleged
The Accra Circuit Court has ordered the arrest of a 36-year-old administrator, for allegedly defrauding a businessman of $50,000. This came after the court issued the bench warrant requested by the police. Mary Dede Doku is accused of collecting $50,000 from the complainant, in 2021, under the pretext of purchasing a 2020 Range Rover Sport, … The post Administrator
Haruna Abdul Mohayimin, a driver, has been granted GH¢10,000 bail with a surety by the Hohoe Magistrate Court for rearing and keeping cattle in his house. The court also deferred the sentence of the convict to March 14, after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Prosecuting, Mr Frank Azila-Gbettor, told the court presided over by … The post Driver granted bail, sentence deferred
Two men accused of murdering a 25-year-old prospective nurse, Georgina Asor Botchwey, have denied killing the victim. They both pleaded not guilty to the offences of conspiracy to commit murder and murder when they appeared before the Cape Coast High Court, presided over by Justice John Mark Nuku Alifo, on Tuesday. Christopher Ekow Clark Quansah, … The post Alleged murder of
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Retired Daniel Nkrumah, an investigator, told the Accra High Court that Daniel Asiedu, murdered former Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, J.B Danquah Adu. The investigator said that there was clear proof that Asiedu, aka Sexy Dondon, was present at the crime scene. ASP Nkrumah was testifying during cross-examination … The post Sexy Dondon
The UBA Foundation through its Read Africa Initiative has made a significant contribution to Three Town SHS in the Volta Region by donating African literature books on Valentine’s Day, which also coincided with International Book Giving Day. This initiative aims to address the declining reading habits among African youths, particularly in secondary schools, by promoting […] The post
It has emerged that the Economic and OrganiseOffice (EOCO) did not conclude investigations on whether or not lithovit is a fraudulent fertiliser before transferring docket to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. This came to light during cross examination of Mr Paul AdjeiGyan, Operations Directorate, EOCO by Mr Benson Nutsukpui, counsel … The post COCOBOD
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