A police patrol vehicle pursuing criminal suspects plunged into an abandoned mining pit in Kwawu, killing Police General Constable Prince Amoah and injuring three others. The survivors, Constable Martha Ansah, General Corporal Frederick Cobbinah, the service driver, and General Constable Bright Adinkrah, were rescued by divers and taken to Kwawu Health Centre for medical care. … The post COP
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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo, an alleged coup plotter has disclosed what he suspects to be the motivation behind his arrest, detention and subsequent acquittal of charges against him. The retired senior police officer said the whole case brought against him by the state stems from a statement he made to […] The post My trial was
Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr. Benjamin Agordzo, has revealed he slept well on his first night of detention at the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI), now the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), due to his conviction that the state has no case against him. Dr. Benjamin Agordzo was detained for the offence of abetment […] The post ‘I slept like
The Accra High Court has ordered the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to return the seized cash of Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah and her spouse, Daniel Osei-Kufour. The Office has 72 hours to release the cash and also unfreeze the bank accounts and investments of the couple, who were … The post Court
A total of 22,090 adult birds have been destroyed by the Veterinary Service in Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region, following an outbreak of bird flu on one poultry farm. Feeds and other items that could aid the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) infections to other farms had also been destroyed in line … The post Vet Service destroys 22,090 avian
Four firefighters got injured, with two of them in critical condition, when a building, which was gutted by fire, caved in on them, at Westland, West Legon, in Accra, on Wednesday afternoon. The two, who were seriously injured, Fireman Raymond Ansah and Fireman Joshua Kankam, were taken to the Medifem Hospital, at Westland, but transferred … The post 4 firefighters injured at West Legon
Hundreds of National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters on Wednesday joined their flagbearer, former President, John Mahama, on a health walk in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to sensitise the public on his proposed 24-hour economy policy. The 24-hour economy policy, announced by the former President last year, is a flagship programme to be introduced to … The post Mahama leads ‘24-hour
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has won several prestigious international awards in view of the bank’s continuous contributions to the economic development of Africa. The recognition of the bank’s outstanding performance reaffirms its status as a leading player in the financial industry. A statement issued by the bank and copied to … The post UBA wins international awards
Six out of nine persons, who attempted to overthrow the government in 2019, have been sentenced to death by hanging by the Accra High Court on Wednesday. The convicts, including three soldiers and three civilian employees of the Ghana Armed Forces, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit treason and high treason by a three-member … The post Attempted coup plot: 6
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has called on political actors to take up leading roles in the preservation of the country’s peace and unity in the upcoming general elections. According to him, as people with large following, it was incumbent on political actors to promote peaceful elections through their “words … The post Preserve country’s
The World Bank yesterday approved a $300 million facility to support Ghana to help strengthen the country’s macroeconomic stability and promote economic growth. The facility under the Development Policy Operation for Ghana, a concessional loan to support the country’s budget execution, is a contribution by the World Bank’s International Development Association to help Ghana’s economic … The post WB
In an apparent response to a rallying call for the sack of Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton, following the team’s dismal performance at the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has relieved the coach of his duties. The action was contained in an FA statement issued late Monday. The Executive Council … The post Hughton sacked after Ghana AFCON group stage
A police Constable stationed at the Enchi District Police Command, has died in an accident on the Kwahu-Omanpe Road in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region. The body of Constable Prince Amoah, had since been deposited at the Agyapa funeral home for autopsy and preservation. Three police personnel who survived are currently receiving … The post Policeman dies in road
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the government to withdraw the Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity on residential customers within seven days. “We are giving government up to January 31, 2024 to withdraw the letter, if by that time the Minister of Finance has not given the directive to Electricity Company of Ghana … The post TUC kicks against 15%
The Head Coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton, has taken responsibility for Ghana’s woeful showing at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire. The Stars needed a win to secure qualification and took a 2-0 lead through two penalties converted by Jordan Ayew in each half. But two stoppage time … The post AFCON 2023: Hughton takes responsibility
The Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a driver to eight years imprisonment in hard labour for attempting to kidnap a father and his daughter. Godfred Ayittey, convict, denied conspiring with Wang Liang in preparation to kidnap the father and daughter, for ransom. Wang is currently at large. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye said … The post Driver jailed
Mr Francis Agodzie, a businessman, has disagreed with the counsel for Nana Appiah Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited, that he had different signatures on documents available to the court. Agodzie, the third prosecution witness, said that he had two signatures and if he were prompted on the exact signature he signed on … The post NAM1 trial: I didn’t have
Alhaji Collins Dauda, former minster for Works and Housing, according to a Prosecution Witness, Rev. Stephen Yaw Osei, did not issue an interim payment certificate, regarding the Saglemi Housing Project. He said this in court last week during cross examination. Mr Collins Dauda and others have been accused of causing financial loss to the state […] The post Colins Dauda Did Not Issue Interim
The ninth defence witness in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana COCOBOD, has been subpoenaed to testify. The witness, Mr Reginald Aduakwa, is a staff of the Standard Chartered Bank, Accra. Counsel for Dr Opuni, Mr Samuel Codjoe, told the court presided over by Justice … The post GH¢271m COCOBOD financial
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