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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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Children and Pregnant Women exposed to toxic lead in paints used to decorate toys – UN Report
Posted on | CommentA United Nations report has revealed that young children and pregnant women in developing countries including Ghana are exposed to high levels of toxic lead in paints used to decorate toys. The United Nations Environment Programme reported of danger of exposure to … Read more →
Parcels of cocaine missing at Tema Port
Posted on | CommentParcels suspected to be cocaine have allegedly gone missing at the Tema Port. This is barely one week after five persons, including one Ghanaian were similarly arrested in Sekondi in the Western Region on board a Guyanese ship ATIYAH which … Read more →
Nii Odartey Lamptey details: My wife cheats on me; the kids are not mine after DNA test revealed
Posted on | CommentFormer Black Stars player Nii Odartey Lamptey says after 20 years of marriage with his wife Gloria, he has just found out that he is not the biological father of their three children. The former footballer said a DNA test conducted on … Read more →
Flying wizard crash-lands at Kasoa (photo)
Posted on | Comments Off on Flying wizard crash-lands at Kasoa (photo)A man believed to be in his 70s, who claimed to.be a wizard, was on Wednesday found on the banks of the Okrudu River at Kaimebre, a settlement near the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region.. The man, who … Read more →
Woman jailed 3 years for biting carpenter’s nose over GHc5
Posted on | CommentFor biting off the nose of a carpenter over five Ghana cedis, Kadija Alhassan, unemployed, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. Kadija, charged with causing unlawful harm, pleaded guilty and the court, presided over … Read more →
General elections in Ghana now in November?
Posted on | CommentGhanaian political parties have made a proposal which could push voting in general elections from December to November if the Electoral Commission (EC) agrees to the suggestion. The political parties, in a joint proposal, are requesting that the 2016 general … Read more →
Exclusive interview with Prophet One: Never! I don’t charge for miracles; people don’t understand our type of offering
Posted on | CommentFor close to 20 years, the Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre in Kumasi has remained a miracle seeking point and it is obvious people would have stopped going there if they did not get the miracles they went in search for. … Read more →
Cost of service at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to go up
Posted on | CommentThe cost of receiving Medical Care at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will in the coming days increase significantly after Parliament on Tuesday passed a new law on fees and charges. The Fees and Charges [Amendment] Instrument 2013, was the subject … Read more →
GH¢307m Oil Cash unaccounted for by NDC
Posted on | CommentThe Public Interest and Accountability Committee has revealed that the Ministry of Finance has failed to account for as much as GH¢307 million of monies from petroleum revenue earmarked for four priority areas. This revelation was contained in PIAC’s report … Read more →
Anglican Priest, Rev. Fr Emmanuel Quartey arrested for rape
Posted on | CommentA 39-year- old priest of the Anglican Church, Rev. Fr Emmanuel Quartey, was on Monday remanded in prison custody when he appeared before a Cape Coast Circuit Court for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman. His plea was not taken and … Read more →
South African President Jacob Zuma to lay wreath on Late Prez. John Atta Mills’ tomb
Posted on | CommentSouth African President, Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is expected to lay a wreath at the tomb of the late President John Atta Mills’ on Tuesday. Mr. Zuma who is on a three-day state visit to Ghana earlier on Tuesday visited the Kwame … Read more →
EOCO boss promises “We will recover all GYEEDA monies’’
Posted on | CommentThe Economic and Organized Crime Organization (EOCO) has given the strongest indication that it will recover all monies owed the state by corrupt persons named in the Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Development Agency (GYEEDA) report.
Walewale Senior High Technical School Students allegedly set Walewale Police station ablaze
Posted on | 1 CommentReports from Walewale in Northern Region indicate the Walewale district police station has been set ablaze by supposed students of the Walewale Senior High Technical school.This was in protest against the arrest of two of their colleagues on Monday.According to … Read more →
3rd year University Students drowned in Volta River (photo)
Posted on | 1 CommentThe deceased, Edward Alele 22 and Charles Honesty 20, all Nigerians, were among 200 students from Knustford University College, East Legon, Accra who travelled to Akosombo as part of activities marking the school’s Students Representative Council (SRC) Week celebrations. The National … Read more →
Michelle Obama: “Sometimes I forget I’m the first lady and I’m running around in shorts”
Posted on | CommentMichelle Obama has become known for her fantastic, unique sense of style. Whether it’s an affordable dress from Target or a stunning Jason Wu gown, the first lady’s sartorial choices are typically lovely and well-suited for her body type and … Read more →
Deputy Minister Rachel Apoh’s bodyguard sentenced to 20 years imprisonment
Posted on | CommentThe bodyguard of Deputy Minister of Gender, Women and Social Protection, Ms Rachel Apoh has been sentenced to twenty (20) years imprisonment for stealing money from the Deputy Minister’s bank account.ASP Joseph Darkwa, the Public Relations Officer of the Police … Read more →
Samsung pays Apple $1 billion lawsuit in 5-cent coins
Posted on | CommentOn Wednesday November 13, more than 30 trucks filled with 5-cent coins arrived at Apple’s headquarters in California. Initially, the security company that protects the facility said the trucks were in the wrong place, but minutes later, Tim Cook (Apple … Read more →
PHOTO: Man without a face blessed by Pope Francis
Posted on | CommentPope Francis took the time at the end of his weekly audience to hug a man with a severely disfigured face. The man received a blessing from the Pope, who has made a point of devoting time to greet and … Read more →
Vessel carrying $30million worth of cocaine intercepted in Western Region
Posted on | CommentA fishing vessel whose name was given as “Atiyah” has been intercepted in Western Region. The vessel which is suspected to be carrying $30 million worth of cocaine was intercepted by the Navy and Air Force patrol team in the Western … Read more →
25% reduction in electricity tariffs takes effect today
Posted on | CommentThe Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has stated that the implementation of the 25% reduction in electricity tariffs by government would take effect today. “From today ECG is ready to administer the subsidy. When you purchase credit from today, you … Read more →
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