Crime
Court imposes GHc50,000 fine on company, Oko Nortei Omaboe for contempt of court
The High Court in Accra has sentenced Nowak Development Ltd and Oko Nortei Omaboe to a fine of GHc50,000 for contempt of court. They would in default serve three weeks imprisonment. This was after the court presided over by Justice Dr Bridget Kafui Anthonio-Apedzi held that their conduct concerning a land in dispute amounted to …
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Electrician gets five years over theft
The Adentan Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 20-year old electrician to five years imprisonment for stealing electrical cables and standing fans. Yussif Abdulai Masawudu, pleaded guilty to all five counts of unlawful entry, unlawful damage and stealing. Sentencing is to run concurrently. The second accused, Paul Akuffo, an electrical appliances seller, at Opera …
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Business
Former PPA CEO pleads not guilty to fresh charges, granted GHc4m bail
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Agyenim Boateng Adjei has pleaded not guilty to fresh charges by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). This comes barely an hour after the OSP dropped charges against him and his brother-in-law Francis Kwaku Arhin in the previous charge sheet filed on […]
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MP, DCE debunk political sabotage in Tema-Mpakadan train crash
The Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman and the District Chief Executive for North Tongu, along with the owner of the Hyundai Gold 5-tonne vehicle involved in the rail accident, have collectively debunked claims of political sabotage as the cause of the train crash on the Tema-Mpakadan road. The incident took place on Thursday, April 18, […]
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I’ll use currency to unite the African continent – Cheddar
The founder of The New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako also known as Cheddar says he is going to use a currency to unite the African continent when the time is due. Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray, Mr. Bediako stated that when he is able to make Ghana succeed he will join in […]
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Business
Newly imported train crashes into stationary truck during test run
One of the newly imported trains, a Polish manufacturer of the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train designated for the Tema-Mpakadan railway route has been involved in an accident during a test run. A statement by the Ministry of Railway Development also indicated that there were no injuries sustained by the passengers.
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Crime
Mason in custody for allegedly stealing water tank
The Adentan District Court has remanded a 31-year-old mason in police custody for allegedly stealing a Rambo-500-branded water tank valued at GH¢5,425.00. The suspect, Jerry Edem Gakpo, who pleaded not guilty, denied stealing the tank, insisting it was rented to him by two young men near the store where he went to buycement after telling …
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Crime
Man gets 8 months for TV, laptop theft
28-year-old man, has been jailed eight months in hard labour by the Adenta Magistrates Court for stealing 32 inches Mooved Television set and two Laptops. David Akwei, who pleaded guilty with explanation, told the court that he stole the items to enable him to take care of his daughter, who had been hospitalised with serious …
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Crime
2 dead, 3 injured in Navy, Kplejoo
Two men were reported dead and three injured when some Kplejoo groups clashed with the Navy at Tema Newtown during the final procession of the Kplejoo festival. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) reports that as part of the festival, the groups on the evening of last Friday, went on their usual annual procession throughout the …
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Crime
Two dead after youth clash with Tema Naval Base
Two civilians have been reported dead after a group of persons attacked the Tema Naval Base of the Ghana Armed Forces.
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Two dead after youth clash with Tema Naval Base
Two civilians have been reported dead after a group of persons attacked the Tema Naval Base of the Ghana Armed Forces.
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Crime
Fetish priest in custody for spreading false information
The Kwadaso Circuit Court has remanded in prison custody a self- acclaimed fetish priest for allegedly publishing false information about the VIP Jeoun Transport Company. Emmanuel Frimpong, 24, also known as “Beyefuo,” was said to have published the information viatiktokto allege that drivers of VIP were engaged in ritual expeditions. His plea to a charge …
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Crime
Man remanded for stealing car
The Circuit Court at Adentan has remanded a 42-year-old scrap dealer in police custody charged with stealing a Honda Accord vehicle belonging to a student. The suspect, Amuzu Peter, was said to have committed the crime with an accomplice whose name was given only as Kwame, now at large. He will make his next appearance …
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Crime
Father remanded for assaulting 13-year-old daughter
A 47-year-old father, John Ansah, who assaulted her 13-year-old daughter after accusing the victim of having sexual intercourse with men has been remanded in police custody by the Tarkwa Circuit Courts. Ansah, a charcoal producer, who was charged with causing harm, indecent assault and female genital mutilation, pleaded guilty. Although, the presiding judge, Mrs Hathia …
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Funny Face granted GH¢120,000 bail for careless driving
A comedian and actor, Nana Yaw Oduro, was yesterday granted GH¢120,000 bail with two sureties by the Ofaakor Circuit Court, Kasoa, in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region for careless driving. Oduro, also known as Funny Face, faces additional charge of drunk-driving. The case has been adjourned to May 10. The accused …
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Crime
High Court grants motion to expedite hearing of anti-LGBTQ bill case
The High Court in Accra yesterday granted a motion to expedite hearing of the case in which the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi Constituency is seeking to compel President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to act on the anti-LGBTQ bill. The case has been …
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Crime
9 arrested for peddling fake news …about genitals disappearance
Nine persons have been arrested by the police in some parts of the country for peddling fake news that their genitals have disappeared. The suspects (names withheld) were apprehended at Ashiaman in Greater Accra Region, Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region and Kasoa in the Central Region. A press statement issued and signed by the Director of …
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Crime
Farmer remanded for allegedly stealing 60 cattle
Moro Musah, a 33-year-old farmer, has been remanded by the Circuit Court in Wa, for allegedly stealing 60 cattle at Kroboi, in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region. Musah in a caution statement, admitted to the theft, but said: “I stole 14 of the cattle, not the reported 60 This followed a …
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Crime
6 arrested for staging kidnap of PRESEC student
The police have arrested six persons, including four juveniles, who are all students of Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, Accra, for staging a kidnap incident. The two adults among the six are Isaac KissiAdjei,also known as “Kofi Black”, and Courage Teiko, alias “Timmy”. A statement issued and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police …
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Carpenter gets 25 years for defilement of 7-year-old girl
Francis Cudjoe, a 19-year-old carpenter, has been sentenced to 50 years imprisonment by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for defiling a seven-year-old girl. He pleaded guilty with an explanation, but the court overruled it. Cudjoe was charged with defilement on count one and two, and was sentenced to 25 years each, which run concurrently. Before judgement …
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