By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has stressed the critical role entrepreneurs play in the socio-economic development of the country. Dr. Kumah said entrepreneurs have demonstrated over the years, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, that they are the true lifeline of the economy. Dr. John […] The post Deputy
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
Dr. Yaw Adutwum (4th right) in a pose with MUSIGA executives The national executives of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) led by its president, Bessa Simons, has paid Read More... The post MUSIGA Executives Visit Education Minister appeared first on
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
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
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has cautioned the public against fraudsters, who request customers to pay money into purported money accounts of the company, to access services such as meter replacement, meter installationand debt cancellation. This caution is against the backdrop of complaints to the ECG that customers received strange phone calls asking recipients … The post ECG
The District Court has imposed GH¢600.00 fine on a 24-year-old man, for stealing wheelbarrow, at Ashaiman, in the Greater Accra Region. Kingsley Oduro will serve a six-month imprisonment in hard labour ifhe defaults in paying the fine. The court also ordered convict to refund GH¢700.00, wheelbarrow to Ebenezer Oduro, the complainant. The court presided over … The post Man fined GH¢600 for
Two persons accused of impersonating Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, in the Volta Region, have been granted GH¢50,000 bail each by the Accra High Court. Promise Ahorgah, a phone repairer, and Kwaotse Mawuli, a construction labourer, have been ordered to produce two sureties one to be justified. They have … The post 2 accused of
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has uncovered more than 3000 illegal meters being usedin Sunyani in the Bono Region. This means these meters are not captured in its system, so their owners are enjoying electricity free of charge, creating revenue shortfall for the company. Consequently, NEDCo has launched investigation into the matter to ascertain … The post NEDCo
Two persons have been arrested in connection with a robbery attack on a mobile money vendor and anotherman, at Walewale in the North-East Region The two suspects, Zakaria Yamusa, also known as Vandam, and Fatao Issah, according to police report, shot and killed a mobile money vendor and another victim, and injured seven others. The … The post Mobile money vendor, 1 other
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has disclosed that the GH¢150 million allotted toward engaging and paying road contractors to patch potholes across the country is just one of many projects aimed at improving the country’s road network. The ministry’s head of public relations, Nasir Ahmad Yartey, explained that “the whole idea is to move […] The post GH¢150m
The former Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the staff of the Ministry to continue to safeguard and enhance the media support initiatives initiated during his tenure as Minister. In a passionate farewell address during a staff durbar at the Ministry’s premises on Friday, February 16, 2024, the Minister made a passionate plea […] The post Protect
In a proactive effort to bolster community involvement in counter-terrorism measures, the Ministry of National Security, through the “see something, say something” campaign, has engaged over thirty-six (36) basic schools across various districts in the Greater Accra Region. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the “See Something, Say Something (SSSS) campaign among students using […] The post National
Two prison wardens have been handed over to the police for criminal investigations in connection with the escape of a Chinese inmate, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, a week ago. This follows their interdiction by the Prisons Administration for investigation to be carried out. The prisoner, Wang Xiao, 39, was in the care … The post 2 prison warden handed
The Accra High Court has ordered lawyers handling the Kasoa teenager’s murder case, to file their addresses by March 14, 2024. The order came after the prosecution, led by Nana AdomahOsei, an Assistant State Attorney, ended cross-examination of the 18-year-old teenager, second accused in the case. Meanwhile, defence counsel, Mr Lawrence Boampong, who held brief … The post Teenager’s
The Ashaiman Circuit Court has granted GH¢20,000 bail with two sureties each, one of which is to bejustified, to two siblings, who verbally assaulted public officers and disturbed court proceedings. Qld Safianu Osumanu and Aishatu Osumanu, the siblings, pleaded not guilty to five counts of assault on public officers, offensive conduct and disturbance of court. … The post Siblings
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