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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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PHOTOS: Shoppers strip in Italy as Shops promise free clothes and discounts
Posted on | CommentShoppers were promised free clothes in the capital if they could be among the first 100 outside the store And further north, it was a similar story in Turin, where another 100 shoppers were promised free clothing Bargain hunters stampede … Read more →
Lesbianism swallows OLA Girls SHS – Old Student reveals
Posted on | CommentA senior high school graduate at the OLA Girls SHS at Kenyasi in the Asutifi North District of Brong-Ahafo Region has revealed that lesbianism has gained roots in the school. The old student of the school believes the spate of … Read more →
Ban on importation of rice by land lifted
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Trade and Industry has relaxed the ban of importation of rice through the country’s borders.The decision was taken after the Ministry considered a petition received from Ghana-Ivory Coast Rice Importers to enable them clear the commodity.A statement … Read more →
Saddest story: Assemblies of God member dies in her seat at watch-night service
Posted on | CommentThe watch-night service of the Assemblies of God church at Madina in Accra on December 31, 2013 turned tragic when a member of the church died minutes after ‘crossing over’ into the New Year. Ms Patience Tetteh, who was said … Read more →
Its Official: Fortiz Private Equity Fund now owners of Merchant Bank with 90% shares
Posted on | CommentIt is official; Fortiz Private Equity Fund is now the legal and registered owner of 90 per cent shares of Merchant Bank, the bank has announced. A statement signed by Clementia Djameh, Head of Corporate Affairs, Merchant Bank Ghana Ltd, … Read more →
2014 is a year of crossing bridge and destiny; corrupt Leaders would go down – T.B. Joshua
Posted on | CommentRenowned Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua has declared 2014 as a year of ‘crossing the bridge’, prophesying it to be a year of destiny where corruption would be corrected in Nigeria as corrupt leaders would go down. It was an electric … Read more →
New bride killed in car crash while leaving wedding reception with husband
Posted on | CommentA Georgia woman (USA) died in a car crash just a few hours after getting married. Kali Shay Dobson, 25, and her husband, Ryan Patrick Quinton, 27, were driving from their reception when their vehicle crashed in Ball Ground, Ga., … Read more →
15 lives lost to accident at Antado
Posted on | CommentFifteen persons lost their lives on the spot on Monday noon when a Mercedes Sprinter Benz Bus landed in a ditch in an attempt to swerve an articulated truck that has blocked its way at Antado near Komenda Junction in … Read more →
Happy New Year from www.233times.net
Posted on | CommentExpect Great Things from God This New Year. As you end this year and look back, what do you see? Monuments to failure? Wasted opportunities? When it comes to your failures, God says, ‘I, even I, am He that blotteth … Read more →
Hell is a mere metaphor – Pope Francis
Posted on | CommentFor the last six months, Catholic cardinals, bishops and theologians have been deliberating in Vatican City, discussing the future of the church and redefining long-held Catholic doctrines and dogmas. The Third Vatican Council, is undoubtedly the largest and most important … Read more →
FROM 2014: Allowances of Trainee Nurses halted!
Posted on | CommentCredible information reaching the corridors of www.233times.net has it that government will halt the payment of allowances to Nursing Trainees in Ghana starting 2014 so the trainees should not rely on them in the coming month and beyond. The incentive which … Read more →
Confidence in Ghana Police soaring – PRO
Posted on | CommentHead of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Cephas Arthur has cautioned the public to desist from giving money to the police, but check them to make sure they discharge their duties properly. He … Read more →
Only 2 exits at Accra Mall? Safety of shoppers and leaseholders questioned
Posted on | CommentA member of Government’s Communication machinery has expressed security concerns over the architectural design of the Accra Mall. According to Samuel George Nettey, the Accra Mall which is one of the busiest shopping centers in the country, is sitting on … Read more →
I only fondled the mentally challenged girl’s breast but didn’t sex her – Accused pleads not guilty
Posted on | CommentA 40-year-old unemployed on Tuesday told an Accra circuit court that he did not have sex with a mentally challenged girl, but fondled her breast. Emmanuel Ashirifi Quarshie charged with carnal knowledge of a female mentally challenged, pleaded not guilty … Read more →
Effect from 1st Jan 2014: Utility tariffs to go up 9.7 % & 6.80% respectively
Posted on | CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced new tariff figures to hit the country commencing 1st January, 2014 with Electricity increased 9.7% and water 6.80%PURC has stated that the latest adjustment is as a result of the full implementation of … Read more →
AGAIN?: Zenith Bank Akosombo branch Manager shot dead
Posted on | CommentAnother bank worker has been killed in his home under bizarre circumstances.The 35 year old branch Manager of the Zenith Bank at Akosombo, Kwesi Sekyi Prah was shot dead by unidentified gunmen Monday dawn.This comes after the murder of a … Read more →
IGP to criminals “You can run but you can’t hide”
Posted on | CommentThe Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Alhassan, says the Police Service will fiercely tackle criminal activities in the country, which usually peaks during the Christmas and New Year holidays. He said the Police remains resolute in its determination to … Read more →
PHOTOS: Samsung launches ‘Galaxy Tab 3 Kids’ in Accra
Posted on | CommentElectronics giant Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids, a tablet designed specifically for children at a media briefing event at the ‘Santa’s Magical Grotto’ at Accra Mall. The device comes with educational tools and safety features. Pre-loaded with … Read more →
Secondary School Students turn to prostitution for money
Posted on | CommentInvestigations have revealed a worrying trend in which some senior high school girls are engaging in prostitution to take care of their needs. The students claim, they are not getting the financial support they need from their families to get … Read more →
200 housing project commences in Tamale
Posted on | CommentWorks on the first of 200 two-bedroom housing units worth GH¢3 million, has started at Lahagu a suburb of Tamale Metropolis.The project, which is a social housing scheme under the Community-Led Infrastructure Financing Facility, seeks to assist active productive and … Read more →
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