Habib Munkaila, a 33-year-old man, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for defrauding a trader of GH¢120,000. Munkaila is alleged to have collected the money under the pretext of changing it into 6,855,000 CFA Francs but failed. Charged with defrauding by false pretences and dealing in foreign exchange without license, Munkaila has pleaded not guilty. […] The post Man in court
The Dansoman Circuit Court has been told that the actual cost of the Electoral Commission (EC) stolen Biometric Verification Registration (BVR) kits is yet to be established. The court, presided over by Halima Abdul El Lawah Basit, heard that the Deputy Commissioner in-charge of Procurement, Kofi Kyei Baidu, has not disclosed the cost of the […] The post Prosecution to establish cost of EC’s
Ghanaians woke up on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to hear the sad news about the murder of a soldier at the Millennium City, near Gomoah Fetteh, in the Gomoah East District of the Central Regional. The soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Danso, was allegedly shot several times in front of the Millennium City Police Station, […] The post Editorial: Politicians should allow the Police
Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, says this year’s general elections will be conducted with maximum security. According to him, the 2024 general elections will pass quietly without anyone realising it, due to the intensive security measures put in place. IGP Dr Dampare gave this assurance in a meeting he held with the […] The post We’ll supervise 2024 election
The Ejisu by-election that took place on 30 April 2024, was marred by accusations of vote buying, raising important legal implications regarding the integrity of the electoral process. Vote buying is the illegal practice of offering goods, services, or money in exchange for votes, undermining the principles of free and fair elections. Firstly, it is […] The post The Legal Implications
This morning, I directed that IMANI files a petition to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice to investigate the Electoral Commission of Ghana for constitutional, statutory, and administrative breaches in respect of its conduct in the infamous “firesale of electoral equipment for scrap” scandal. The public may find a copy of the petition […] The post Feature:
Legon Cities coach Paa Kwesi Fabin finds himself in hot water as the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to initiate disciplinary action against him. This action stems from Fabin’s choice to boycott the post-match proceedings, following Legon Cities’ 2-0 defeat against Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday in Kumasi. The incident […] The post Legon Cities
After a rip roaring clash at the Madina Astro Turf, Police Ladies emerged 3-1 winners over Supreme Ladies to secure a place in the Women’s FA Cup final. Police Ladies, scored three first half goals through Juanita Aguadze and Mary Berko before Ruth Owusua pulled one back for Supreme Ladies in the second half. The […] The post Police Ladies beat Supreme Ladies to make Women’s
Dates for Dreams FC’s outstanding Ghana Premier League Matchday 15 and 24 have been confirmed by the GFA’s Competitions Department. Dreams FC have four outstanding matches as a result of their CAF Confederation Cup competition engagements. After exiting the continental club competition at the semi-finals stage, Dreams FC will honour their Week 15 matchup against […] The post GFA announces
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has invoked Article 112(3) of the 1992 Constitution and Order 53(2) of the Standing Orders of Parliament to compel the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to recall the House, over some unfinished businesses. “We are invoking our right under the law in good faith and for the good of our […] The post The recall of Parliament:
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced that his government will prioritise the award of scholarships to all persons with disabilities, to enable them continue with their education at the tertiary level. Speaking during his Western North Regional campaign tour last week Friday, Dr. Bawumia said he has a […] The post Bawumia: I’ll offer
Ghana has seen a significant jump in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index, moving from 62nd to 50th position. This significant improvement is being attributed, in large part, to the government’s Media Support programs over the last few years. The ranking, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in 180 countries across the world saw Ghana move […] The post Media
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is to engage with the Ministry of Finance to consider removing some taxes on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to make it more affordable and accessible to consumers. A Deputy Chief Executive of the Authority, Mrs. Linda Asante, who made this known, said the move, spearheaded by the NPA Chief Executive, […] The post NPA to engage Finance Ministry
Benlord Ababbio, alias Nana Barima Ababbio, alleged killer of No. 210715 Corporal Michael Danso, has been remanded by the Achimota District Court. The accused, who is also a National Security Operative, made his first appearance in court on Friday, May 3, 2024 and was remanded to re-appear on May 16, 2024. Deceased No. 210715, Corporal […] The post Suspected soldier killer in court appeared first on The
An Accra High Court has been told how Patience Botwe, a domestic worker, was adamant when it was suggested to her to return monies she allegedly stole from Daniel Osei Kufour, an Architect and his wife, Cecilia Dapaah, former minister for Water Resources and Sanitation. Patience was hired somewhere in July 2022 and was allegedly […] The post Cecelia Dapaah’s husby testifies in alleged
The results of the bye-election conducted in Ejisu, Ashanti, last week Tuesday, did not reflect the pre-elections disposition of the constituents, there. The NPP we all saw on social media being driven out from community to community, rather won the election and the independent candidate, Aduomi, who was hailed as king, lost. After the final […] The post Lessons from the Ejisu Bye-Election appeared first
Former President John Dramani Mahama, according to a citinewsroom.com report, has expressed concerns over the media’s inability to hold the current government accountable for environmental issues. In his message on World Press Freedom Day, which took place on May 3, 2024 John Mahama underscored the media’s power and stressed the importance of its role in […] The post Editorial: Well spoken,
The Otumfuo Foundation in partnership with Newmont Gold and Coral Reef Innovation hub has commissioned an Artificial Intelligent (AI) Laboratory for the Kona D/A primary and Junior High Schools. The facility will benefit other schools in the surrounding communities in the Sekyere South District of the Ashanti region. The Smart Lab is expected to serve […] The post Otumfuo Foundation
A ceremony held via Zoom to plant a common tree to climax the planting of 40,000 trees in demarcated areas of the Kwadaso Municipality, under the Municipal Climate Partnership, between Kwadaso Municipal Assembly and Neu-Isenburg in Germany has been held at Edwenase in Kumasi. The Kwadaso-Neu Isenburg project, which started in 2019, is purely a […] The post Kwadaso Assembly,
The Lagos State Government says it will arrest and prosecute the ring leaders who rented out illegal apartments to Dolphin Bridge, Ikoyi tenants. This is according to the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed this on Friday at the ongoing 2024 Ministerial Press briefing at Alausa Ikeja, to commemorate the […] The post Lagos
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