The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has frozen the bank accounts of Nana Appiah Mensah, the CEO of troubled gold trading firm Menzgold. EOCO secured the order to freeze the bank accounts of the beleaguered CEO of Menzgold popularly … Read more →
A hotel complex is under attack in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. At least two explosions followed by sustained gunfire were heard at the compound in the Westland district of the city, which houses the Dusit hotel as well as offices. … Read more →
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Michael Oquaye, has called for more efforts on affirmative action to maximize the political influence of women in the country. He advocates that political parties reserve quotas for women in their strong areas. Opening the … Read more →
A US-based Ghanaian, Daniel Kankam, has been arrested by the Alexandia Police, Virginia for allegedly murdering one Somaya Hussein Ahmed. According to a report by Fox5dc.com, the 44-year old suspect was arrested last weekend after the police responded to a call … Read more →
President Buhari has appointed acting police chief for Nigeria, local media portals reported on Monday. Until his appointment, Abubakar Adama was the head of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). His appointment as Acting Inspector General of … Read more →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has parried claims that the new managers taking over ECG will result in an astronomical increase in electricity tariffs. Ishmael Agyekumhene, Commissioner at the PURC, says his outfit would be regulating the new managers to ensure … Read more →
Databank Financial services, has denied reports that it is now dealing in gold collectibles. The investment firm says the claims are untrue and that the company is not licensed to engage in such a business. In a statement copied to citinewsroom.com and signed … Read more →
The Kasoa Divisional Police Command in the Central Region has arrested two persons who posed as gay men to blackmail and defrauded their victims believed to be homosexuals. The two, Philip Larbi (Ghanaian) and Sam Akai (Liberian), were arrested by … Read more →
The Special Prosecutor, Mr Martin A.B.K. Amidu, has assured the public that the office will soon start prosecuting corruption-related cases. He said he could only successfully execute his mandate with tact and not with emotions and reckless speed. Speaking to … Read more →