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Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claims
Posted on with No CommentThe Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Interior Minister formally challenged him to substantiate allegations that the ongoing recruitment into the security services is unlawful and exploitative. The development followed an … Read more →
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12 TV stations issued with NMC final warning for showing money rituals, porno, occultism
Posted on | CommentThe National Media Commission (NMC) has issued a final warning to twelve television stations for repeatedly broadcasting offensive content in the form of fake lottery, occultism, money doubling, money rituals and inappropriate sexual content (pornography). The 12 stations are Asomafo … Read more →
Central banks likely to buy more gold in 2024
Posted on | CommentGold had a strong 2023, defying expectations amid a high interest rate environment and outperforming commodities, bonds and most stock markets, the World Gold Council (WGC) says as it outlines possible scenarios for the gold market in 2024. In its … Read more →
UPSA confers Honorary Doctorate Degree on Rebecca Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentThe University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has conferred a Honorary Doctorate Degree on the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo. The University conferred the award for her role in impacting lives in education and health and also for the setting up the Rebecca Foundation. … Read more →
Interdicted Headteachers summoned before Investigative Committee
Posted on | CommentSome of the headteachers who were interdicted in the Ashanti Region for allegedly charging unauthorized fees appeared before an investigative committee today, December 12. The Ghana Education Service (GES) interdicted the headteachers after they were accused of charging students various … Read more →
Google loses monopoly case to Fortnite maker Epic Games
Posted on | CommentThe maker of popular video game Fortnite has won a US court battle against Google, with a jury deciding that the search giant had operated an illegal monopoly. Epic Games sued Google in 2020, accusing it of unlawfully making its … Read more →
Israeli tech billionaire hopes for peace despite daughter’s killing
Posted on | CommentDanielle Waldman danced the last dance of her young life some time before dawn on 7 October. Soon afterwards she and her friends had to run for their lives, but they never made it home. There is a record of … Read more →
WAEC releases 21,000 blocked results of BECE Candidates after investigations
Posted on | CommentIn a latest development, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has cleared over 21,000 BECE candidates whose results were withheld due to cases of mass cheating. Out of the 22,270 candidates whose results were withheld, only 812 candidates are still … Read more →
ECG Power Queens Outdoors Leadership Programme
Posted on | CommentThe female workers’ group of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Power Queens Club, has launched a programme to empower more women to ascend into leadership roles. Titled, ‘FemPower Outreach,’ the programme, launched at the 35th anniversary of the ECG Power … Read more →
Over 30% of anaesthetists left Ghana for greener pastures in 2023 – GACRA
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Association of Certified Registered Anaesthetists (GACRA) reports that over 30 percent of its members have left the country for greener pastures in 2023. It stated that, apart from the concerning figure, hardworking, skillful, and experienced professional CRAs had … Read more →
7 Headteachers in Ashanti Region interdicted for charging unauthorized fees
Posted on | CommentSeven headteachers in Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the Ashanti Region have been asked to step aside for allegedly charging unauthorized fees from fresh students. The Ghana Education Service (GES) in separate statements dated December 8, 2023, noted that it … Read more →
Parliament approves 2024 budget
Posted on | CommentIn a landmark decision, Parliament has finally approved the 2024 budget, following a heated debate and stiff opposition from the Minority group. The approval came after an intense headcount, which resulted in the Majority Caucus securing 138 votes, while the … Read more →
Ghana will not export lithium in raw state – Lands Minister insists
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has insisted that Ghana will not allow the export of lithium in its raw state. The minister’s explanation follows the mining lease granted to Barari DV Ltd, a subsidiary of … Read more →
Belgian woman who is New Force spokesperson arrested
Posted on | CommentIn the District Court of Kaneshie, Accra, legal proceedings have been initiated against Shalimar Abbiusi, a 30-year-old Belgian national, on charges related to the alleged falsification of documents to obtain a resident permit in Ghana. Shalimar Abbiusi, one of the … Read more →
Truck runs over traders at Anloga Junction in Kumasi (PHOTOS)
Posted on | CommentSome traders on the Angloga-Tech Junction stretch in Kumasi are feared dead after a truck run over them in the evening of Thursday, December 7, 2023. One of them has been confirmed dead. The fully loaded truck was negotiating a curve at Anloga junction … Read more →
NACOC seizes 12,600 slabs of cannabis
Posted on | CommentThe Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted a significant haul of compressed cannabis, amounting to 12,600 slabs, in a truck abandoned in a bush at Dodi near Akosombo in the Eastern Region. The seizure, which took place on Saturday, was … Read more →
Galamseyers attack Takoradi Railway project
Posted on | CommentMinister for Railways Development, John-Peter Amewu, has stated that the construction of the Western Railway Line on standard gauge from Takoradi Port to Huni Valley is facing ‘serious challenges’ due to unlawful mining activities along the railway corridor. According to him, illegal miners … Read more →
Sacked Jasikan Circuit Court judge sues Chief Justice, Judicial Service
Posted on | CommentThe Jasikan Circuit Court judge who was removed for alleged misconduct, Alfred Kwabena Asiedu, has sued the Judicial Service and the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for his removal. He is seeking a declaration that his removal was unlawful. The reliefs … Read more →
Judge sacked for inappropriate relationship with woman seeking divorce in his court
Posted on | CommentCircuit Court Judge Alfred Kwabena Asiedu has been sacked from the Judicial Service for having an inappropriate relationship with a woman who filed a divorce case in his court. A letter written by the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo indicates that … Read more →
Witchcraft, wildlife bills violate constitution – Prez. Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Akufo-Addo has told Parliament that due to constitutional violations, he is unable to assent the Criminal Offences (Amendment No.2) Bill, which criminalises accusations of witchcraft and witch-finder practices, and the Wildlife Resources Management Bill. According to him, his … Read more →
Ex-US ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha charged over spying for Cuba
Posted on | CommentA former US diplomat who served as ambassador to Bolivia has been charged with working as an agent of the Cuban government for more than 40 years. Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, is accused of helping Cuba gather intelligence against the … Read more →
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