An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest two people – Stephen Okutu and Benjamin Djanker – suspected to be providing land guard service for an estate developer at Katamanso in the Greater Accra Region. The warrant for their arrest was issued on January 17, 2023 by an Accra Circuit Court presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah. The accused persons, if arrested, would be standing trial with an owner of estate and construction firms, James Okine, Abubakar Issah, unemployed,
The Police have arrested a man suspected to be the person in the audio tape describing an alleged elaborate incident of criminal behavior on the part of the Police. In the audio tape that has been widely circulated, the man, who introduced himself as Dr Patrick Asiedu, claimed that he had been stopped by some Police officers who planted substances suspected to be narcotics in his car and attempted to extort money from him. The statement said investigations, so far, have established that the man,
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has indicated that the Police Administration was not against prophecies, but their communication. According to the IGP, the Police Administration had issues with how these prophecies were communicated, because they ended up creating fear and panic. Speaking at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing in Parliament yesterday, Dr. Akuffo Dampare said pastors could go ahead and prophesise, but should do so in a way that would protect
On Wednesday, this week, the police issued a statement indicating that the man who made a wild allegation that its personnel planted narcotics in his car and demanded that he paid bribe, else he would be prosecuted, has been arrested. The police statement identified the suspect as Patrick Asiedu, an Uber driver, and not a medical doctor as he (suspect) claimed in his widely circulated audio recording. Earlier, the police had issued another statement, appealing to the public to help identify the
Dear Senior Opupulepu, How are you do? I am hope you are do fine, just as me and my shordies are all do fine. Senior, like a week or so ago, I was watching some programme on television, where the Roman Katholiki chief priest of Cape Shore, was been celebrated for squatting on the seat, more than half the distance Ohenma Lizzy squatted on the throne. Senior, this chief priest did not become a chief priest by mistake. His family was anointed to bring forth a chief priest from inside their family,
Criminals, who allegedly invaded Wendy Shay’s concert – ‘Shay Concert’ – and Afrochella festival, have been put before the Accra Circuit Court. The Shay concert and Afrochella Festival, which happened almost two weeks apart, were invaded by the criminals who allegedly robbed those who attended the programmes off their valuables. The accused persons are being tried by two separate courts, presided over by Afia Owusua Appiah and Evelyn Asamoah respectively. Thomas Attiah
The President of the Queen Mothers Foundation of Ghana, Nana Ama Serwaa Bonsu, and some Executives have called for collaboration with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) for a joint sensitisation project to enlighten young men and women on the current migration trends, in an effort to mitigate the increasing immigration threats in their communities. Nana Ama Serwaa Bonsu recommended this when the executives of the Foundation paid a courtesy call on the Comptroller General of Immigration. In a
Authorities in Edo State say two village chiefs have been arrested in connection with the January 7 train attack which resulted in the kidnap of 20 passengers at the Igueben train station. The state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, stated that seven other suspects had also been arrested in connection with the incident, adding that two remaining passengers in captivity had also been rescued by security agents. The government spokesman disclosed this shortly after
The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Aminu Iya Abbas, has asked the Court of Appeal to set aside a judgement of the Federal High Court voiding his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the State’s Central Senatorial election. The Speaker whose ticket was voided on November 28 last year by the Federal High Court, had early in December instituted an appeal, asking the Yola Division of the Court of Appeal to upturn the trial court’s verdict. Iya Abbas had prayed the
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, says members of the party who may want an appointment or contract from his government, must win their polling units during the election. He said this on Wednesday at a town hall meeting he held with stakeholders and members of the party in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The former vice president said if the members want PDP to return to power in May, they must go back to their constituencies and work for the
Reggae legends, Bob Marley and The Wailers usher in the new year with a reimagining of his classic ‘Stir It Up’, in collaboration with Ghanaian rap icon, Sarkodie. Produced by MOG, this song combines the signature guitar strums and soothing bounce we know and love, with Sarkodie’s iconic flow. ‘Stir It Up’ will connect generations, continents and more! Bob Marley is one of the most legendary figures in modern music; the Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter inspires with social activism
Sound Engineer, Appietus has clashed with Papi of 5Five fame over revenue from their ‘Muje Baya’ collaboration. The rapper who was a member of the now defunct 5Five music group released the song which featured the record producer and it became a monster hit. In a recent interview, Appietus disclosed that the group lied to him and never paid for his work. This caused a heated exchange of words on TV. “After recording the song (Muje Baya) they told me they were going to show it to an investor.
Ghanaian Musician, Black Sherif paid in full the medical bills of some mothers at the Ridge Hospital who have been discharged but could not go home because they have not been able to pay their medical fees. The ‘Second Sermon’ rapper also provided the mothers with food and toiletries during his visit to the hospital today, 18th January 2023. Black Sherif hasn’t disclosed yet what influenced him to pursue this kind gesture to the new mothers at the hospital. The 20-year-old rapper
Trains and flights were canceled in France, primary schools shut and thousands of police officers deployed as labor unions held nationwide strikes to protest the government’s plan to raise the retirement age for most workers. Protests in major French cities, including Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, Nantes and Nice, brought transport services to a standstill on Thursday. The Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors, and the country’s energy network was also under strain. Eight of the biggest unions
At least three more people are reported to have died amid protests against Peru’s President Dina Boluarte. Dozens of lives have been lost during weeks of demonstrations after former leader Pedro Castillo was ousted. Police used tear gas to disperse crowds in the capital Lima, where thousands of protesters from rural areas have spent days converging. A woman died in the southern town of Macusani, where a police station is reported to have been set on fire. The 35-year-old woman was admitted
New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has said she is resigning, in an unexpected announcement that came as she confirmed a national election for October. At the party’s first caucus meeting of the year on Thursday, Ardern said she “no longer had enough in the tank” to do the job. “It’s time,” she added. “I’m leaving, because with such a privileged role comes responsibility – the responsibility to know when you are the right person to lead and also when you are not.
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Barcelona on Thursday, for a bilateral summit aimed at strengthening cooperation in the wake of a recent spat over a gas pipeline project that has since been shelved. France and Spain, who have just “buried the hatchet” following a rare disagreement over an energy project, will celebrate the closeness of their relations in Barcelona. Macron is set to sign a friendship treaty with Prime Minister
The Kremlin has said the sooner Ukraine accepts Russia’s demands, namely Moscow’s claims to Ukrainian territory in the country’s east and south, the sooner war can end. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would achieve its goals “one way or another”, adding Kyiv would be better off accepting Russia’s position and settling at the negotiating table. Ukraine has pledged to fight until Russia withdraws all of its troops from the country. Meanwhile, Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
Shaving is a fast way to remove unwanted hair. It’s also notorious for leaving behind patches of irritated, inflamed skin known as razor burn or bumps known as ingrown hairs. This may occur anywhere you shave, from your legs to your underarms. Razor burn and ingrown hairs are common. Most people who shave have experienced it. Some people get it every time they shave. If you get razor burn or ingrown hairs, you can take several steps to soothe your skin and prevent it from happening again. What
Trade practitioner and Executive Director of the AfCFTA Policy Network (APN) Group, Louis Yaw Afful has called for signatories and parties to the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement to look to “critical technical experts” within Ministries of Trade when selecting successors to serve on the Council of Ministers of AfCFTA. According to him, although the Council of Ministers constitute political appointees, often Ministers of Trade who serve as liaisons between the Heads of State and the
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