A 45-year-old man, Kofi Gyan, accused of theft, implicated himself when he told the Accra Circuit Court that what he stole was what the police had recovered from his room. In response to a trial judge’s question, Gyan, also known as Adamu, indirectly admitted to stealing. The trial Judge asked Gyan, “Were the items found … The post Security man remanded for alleged theft, unlawful
A Takoradi-Based TV host, Michael Osei, also known as Nana Yaw Osei Tenkorang, has been found dead in his room in Takoradi. The morning show host of New Day TV was scheduled to start work early last Monday, but failed to appear. Concerns arose when numerous attempts to reach him via phone went unanswered. Upon … The post Takoradi-based TV host found dead in room appeared first on Ghanaian
The government has officially suspended the planned implementation of the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic consumption of electricity. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Read More... The post Suspends 15% VAT On Electricity-
Six members of the Ghanaian rugby fraternity have been granted GH¢50,000.00 bail with three sureties each by the Accra Circuit Court, for allegedly falsifying news about Mr Herbert Mensah, the President of Africa Rugby. They are Bismark Amponsah, 40, a teacher; Abdul Aziz Issah, 46, an Information Technology (IT) professional; Michael Ako Wilson, 34, a … The post 6
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody, a businessman, for allegedly defrauding two persons of $27,000 under the pretext of securing them USA visas. Bernard Oduro Takyi, is also accused of forging embarkation and disembarkation stamps of Singapore, South Africa, Mauritius and Turkey, in the passports of two complainants. Takyi is also accused … The post Businessman
Two officials of Northern Regional office of the National Sports Authority (NSA), are in hot waters for failing to pay GH¢57,729.025 of the Directorate’s Internally Generated Fund (IGF) into the designated Consolidated Fund Account, since 2021. The Regional Director and Regional Accountant, who are to be arrested as directed by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) … The post PAC
The trial of two former househelps of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been adjourned to March 8, by the Accra High Court. This is because both counsel for the accused and prosecutors were late to court when the case was called before the court presided over by Justice Marrie … The post Trial of Cecilia Dapaah’s former househelps
The police have arrested some 71 suspects over attacks on the Bepong Chief’s Palace and police personnel at Kwahu Bepong, in the Eastern Region. A statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs, said the suspects together with some others currently on the run, attacked the Bepong Chief’s Palace last … The post 71
Some unidentified persons have vandalised and stolen copper windings from a transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG), at Nkumkrom, last Friday. A statement issued by ECG, said the 200kVA transformer, which served residents of Nkumkrom, in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality, in the Eastern Region, was pulled down from its pole mount … The post Thieves
Last November, Ghana’s Ministry of Communications & Digitalisation announced with flourish that it has “facilitated” a “joint venture” between state-owned AT (formerly, AirtelTigo) and “Hannam Investments”, which will result in a transformation of the Ghanaian telecom operator into a world-class operator. The Ministry was at pains to educate Ghanaians about what a big catch Ian […] The post Bright
A 52-year-old drinking spot operator, who possessed a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. George Akoto, charged with unlawful possession of narcotic drugs, pleaded not guilty. The relieving Judge, Mr Bright Samuel Acquah, granted Akoto GH¢100,000 bail with three sureties, one to be justified with … The post Drinking
The Gender-Based Violence Court has sentenced a 23-year-old carpenter to 10 years imprisonment for having sex with 13- year-old girl, at Ashalaja in the Greater Accra Region. Christopher Kavi, charged with defilement, pleaded guilty, and was convicted on his plea and sentenced by the court. Prosecuting, Detective Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei said the complainant was … The post Carpenter
A 38-year-old sand winner, who stole 37 Cattle valued at GH¢37000.00 has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by the Accra Circuit Court. Ganiu Munkaila pleaded not guilty to abetment of committing a crime and stealing, but he was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing. However, the court presided … The post Sand winner gets
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has interdicted a policeman for allegedly assaulting an individual at Takoradi in the Western Region. A news brief from the police said General Corporal Wise Bessey, stationed at the Takoradi District Police Command, had been interdicted to allow a thorough investigation into the incident and the professional conduct of the … The post Policeman interdicted over alleged
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources is set to undertake a monitoring exercise aimed at assessing the quality of water sourced from boreholes across diverse communities. The ministry has expressed concern that many communities are dependent on boreholes, the water content of which has not been examined by the Water Resources Commission. This situation […] The post Sanitation
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has urged African countries to make investment opportunities attractive for investors while insisting on the importance of value addition for the growth of their country’s mineral infrastructure. He stressed the need to move away from the “dig and ship” approach, highlighting two essential pillars to […] The post Make
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticized the Interior Ministry for inefficient monitoring of private security companies in the country. The 2022 Auditor General’s report reveals that more than 440 companies failed to renew their licenses, leading to a revenue loss of over GH¢800,000. The Chairman of PAC, James Klutse Avedzi, believes that the lives […] The post PAC
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned the public against fraudsters, who operate in the name of the company, requesting customers to make payments through illegal mobile money transfer (MoMo) numbers. “No ECG payment is done to a specific number. If someone calls and ask you to pay to a phone number, that person is … The post ECG cautions customers against
The Tamale High Court on Tuesday granted a motion for an interim injunction filed by Hajia Lariba Zuwera Abudu, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Walewale Constituency in the North East Region to restrain Dr Kabiru Tia Mahama from holding himself as the party’s 2024 parliamentary candidate for the area. Hajia Lariba Zuwera Abudu … The post MP secures
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has called on the investor community to partner with the Government to establish a large-scale mining operation in Dollar Power in the Bole District of the Savannah Region. He said available geological data shows that the Dollar Power enclave is highly mineralized, with […] The post Partner
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