More than 28.4 per cent of all women aged 15 to 49 years experienced one form of intimate partner violence in 2021, latest figures by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on domestic violence has indicated. According to the Service, although trends in physical, emotional and sexual violence has seen a marginal decrease from 2008 to … The post 28.4 % women experience intimate-partner
Adjetey Anang Adjetey Anang, widely known as ‘Pusher’ from the iconic series ‘Things We Do For Love’, has expressed shock and sorrow over the passing of his colleague, Vincent Read More... The post Adjetey Anang Mourns Vincent McCauley appeared first on
A parliamentary candidate hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Odododiodioo constituency, Nii Kotey Ashie, has blamed the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the electoral violence often recorded in the area. According to him, the NPP has been importing people from outside the constituency to cause trouble in the area during elections, […] The post Nii
The Chief of Kade, Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II, has called on the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) to take immediate steps to enforce the ruling of the High Court to avert bloodshed in his traditional area. He said tension was mounting in the area as a result of unlawful activities of a rival faction that … The post Chieftaincy dispute:Tension
A lecturer of the Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU), Alhassan Azumah, was shot dead by unknown assailants in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, on Wednesday evening. The incident reportedly happened at about 6:15 pm at the residence of Azumah at Sokabisi, a suburb of the town. It is unclear what triggered the attack and gruesome … The post Bolgatanga Technical varsity lecturer
The family of celebrated actor, Vincent E. McCauley, has said the transition of their beloved was magnificent. According to the family, Mr. McCauley died on Monday, January 15, 2024. “It is with a thankful heart that we announce the ushering into the presence of God Almighty, our son, brother, uncle and friend; Vincent E. McCauley, […] The post Vincent McCauley’s
The Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard a 20 per cent nationwide increase in fares announced by commercial and private transport operators. A statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Affairs Unit in Accra, yesterday, said there had not been any negotiation with transport operators for adjustment of current fares. “When it becomes … The post Disregard
The Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard a 20 per cent nationwide increase in fares announced by commercial and private transport operators. A statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Affairs Unit in Accra, yesterday, said there had not been any negotiation with transport operators for adjustment of current fares. “When it becomes … The post Disregard
The Gender Based Violence Court has sentenced Joseph Gyadu, to eight years imprisonment for defiling a 14-year-old girl at new Amanfrom, Accra. The 25-year-old labourer, aka Cudjoe, who was charged with defilement, pleaded guilty. The court presided over by Dora Eshun Inkumsah convicted Gyadu on his own plea. Chief inspector Opoku Aniagyei, who held brief …
Five persons died and others injured in a road crash at Lamboya, near Zebilla, in the Upper East Region, on Monday. Four of them perished on the spot while another died on arrival at the Zebilla Government Hospital. They are all yet to be identified. The accident occurred when two tyres of a Toyota Hiace …
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, …
Russian police have cracked down on a large protest in the far eastern region of Bashkortostan after an activist was jailed. The protest broke out after a court in the town of Baymak sentenced Indigenous rights activist Fail Alsynov to four years in a penal colony on Wednesday. About 3,000 supporters were involved in the […] The post Protest turns violent as
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 …
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