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, …
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, …
Leaders of the Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association have announced the group’s intention to embark on a strike if the government fails to pay their allowances. According to the association, the government’s silence on the payment of the allowances is a cause for concern. Speaking to Citi News, the National President of the Rotational Nurses […] The post Rotational
The Technical University Senior Administrators’ Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has declared a nationwide strike effective Monday, January 8, 2024, to demand full compliance with their retirement roll-over date. TUSAAG bemoaned the failure of the management of some Technical Universities to address their members’ concerns after several engagements. In a statement issued on January 1, TUSAAG […] The post TUSAAG
The Ghana Online Drivers Union (GODU) is threatening a nationwide strike if the Ghana Revenue Authority fails to engage them over the recent introduction of the Vehicle Income Tax (VIT) for ride-hailing drivers. The GRA’s announcement of the new tax, effective January 1, 2024, has sparked outrage among GODU members. They argue that the decision […] The post Ride-hailing
The Ministry for the Interior will today commence a nationwide monitoring and inspection exercise on the activities of private security organisations, locksmiths (key cutting) and rubber stamp and seals operators to ensure compliance of laws governing their operations. In this regard, it has advised all players within the sector to register or renew their licenses … The post Interior
A 31-year-old driver has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing a pump action shotgun and other heavy industrial machines worth GH¢87,000. Abu Mohammed was found guilty by an Accra Circuit Court on the charges of stealing. Mohammed, who is also a housekeeper, pleaded not guilty before the court presided over by Mr … The post Driver jailed for stealing
A Circuit Court at Gbetsile, near Tema, has sentenced a crane operator Rudy Agyemang to 15 years imprisonment in hard labour for robbing, contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960. The court, presided over by Mrs Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, sentenced the accused after a full trial of which the court found … The post Crane operator gets 15 years in hard labour appeared
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