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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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Chinese man sues wife over ‘incredibly ugly’ baby; Wins $120,000
Posted on | CommentA Chinese wife has been sued by her husband for giving birth to what he calls an ‘incredibly ugly’ child. Jian Feng from northern China filed a suit against his wife and was awarded $120,000 (£75,000) in a court settlement. … Read more →
United Nations (UN) to inspect prisons, psychiatric centres, prayer camps in Ghana
Posted on | CommentMr Juan E. Méndez, UN Special Rapporteur on torture will visit Ghana from November 7 – November 14, to assess the situation and identify challenges regarding torture and other cruel or inhuman treatment in the country. The Special Rapporteur’s visit is … Read more →
Photos: Child born With 34 fingers and toes
Posted on | CommentA little boy stunned medics after being born with 34 fingers and toes, Akshat Saxena had seven fingers on each hand and ten toes on each foot — but no thumbs. Mum Amrita said: “I was so happy to see my baby … Read more →
From the club to the grave, Picture of a young lady who died after night partying and drinking with new boyfriend
Posted on | CommentWhat seems like a normal night out for Afia and her boyfriend also turned out to be her last Afia (pictured above) went clubbing with her new boyfriend and after night of drinking a partying her boyfriend drove her to … Read more →
Adenta Police arrest 3 ‘Sakawa’ men
Posted on | CommentThe Adenta Police has arrested three men who attempted to withdraw money from a bank account using fake voter’s identity card. The suspects are Thomas Addo Dankwah, aka Scare, 23, Adegbe Jerry, 26 year old baker and Frank Sissah, 35 year old Internet café operator. The … Read more →
Paramount Chief of Seikwa shot dead
Posted on | CommentThere is an uneasy calm at Seikwa in the Tain District of Brong-Ahafo Region following the assassination of Nana Kwaku Dwoma Ankoana, Omanhene of the town.Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Asare Bediako, Berekum Municipal Police Commander who confirmed the story, … Read more →
Woman sends her 3 teenage daughters into prostitution for $20
Posted on | CommentA local mother was arrested after she was accused of selling her teenage daughters in prostitution. Deputies say those daughters are just 16, 17 and 18 years old. According to a report, 50-year-old Paula Howard sold her daughters for sex, … Read more →
Education Director blows GH¢ 100,000 Teachers’ Cash
Posted on | CommentTHE GHANA Education Service (GES) has interdicted the Offinso North District Director of Education in connection with investigations by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) into possible corrupt practices. Francis Akumbuno Abiro is under investigation for taking “unearned salaries” … Read more →
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What made President Kufuor win in 2000?
Posted on | CommentFormer Attorney-General, Ayikoi Otoo, stokes a perennial fire in the ranks of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) anytime the party gets ready to hold internal elections, providing rich fodder for their current opponents in the ruling National Democratic Congress. … Read more →
FULL LIST: Winners at Ghana Journalist Awards 2013: GBC’s KOK wins Best Journalist of the Year
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Journalist Awards which came off last weekend at the State Banquet Hall saw the following towering the various categories: · Journalist of the Year: Kingsley Obeng Kyere (GBC Radio) · Best Report in Radio: Kweku Owusu Peprah (Joy … Read more →
Navy man drowns at Jubilee Oil Fields
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Navy last Friday lost one of its ratings during patrol around the Jubilee Oil Fields. Ordinary Seaman Assan Emmanuel drowned near the oil fields when gusty winds capsized the life boat carrying he and his colleagues. A statement … Read more →
“So if we can’t govern a country in truth, then what are we doing?” Nana Kobina Nketsia V angry
Posted on | CommentThe Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional Area, in the Western Region, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, has called for a revolution in the consciousness of Ghanaians to deal with what he describes as a bunch of “vampires who are feeding fat” … Read more →
Prez Mahama holds discussions with Scania Group for supply of buses for STC,MMT
Posted on | CommentPresident John Mahama on Thursday held discussions with the senior management of the Scania Group, a Swedish automobile company, for the supply of public transport buses to the Intercity STC and the Metro Mass Transit Companies. The discussions took place … Read more →
Fuel prices to be increased tomorrow; Petrol 2%, Kerosene 7% …..
Posted on | CommentThe National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has revised upwards the prices of some petroleum products with effect from Friday, November 1.The price of petrol has been increased by nearly 2 percent.A litre will now go for about 213 pesewas from the 209 pesewas … Read more →
Ghana ranked 3rd out of 129 corrupt countries with free press
Posted on | CommentGhana has been ranked third most perceived corrupt country among 129 countries with free press. This is the latest corruption perception index report issued by Gallup. Ghana scored 89 percent behind Czech Republic and Lithuania. The Gallup report comes on … Read more →
Senior High School Students to start paying Utility bills
Posted on | CommentPresident of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), Samuel Ofori Adjei says schools will have no option but to pass on payment of utility tariffs onto parents if the government withdraws the utility subsidy it gives to … Read more →
Presidential task-force bust 47 illegal Chinese, Indian miners
Posted on | CommentA total of 47 foreign nationals have been rounded up by the presidential task-force against illegal mining at Dunkwa-on-Offin, in the Central Region. Those arrested included Chinese and Indian nationals. A search conducted revealed a substance suspected to be cocaine … Read more →
Press Statement: Trades Union Congress (TUC) declares nationwide strike starting Nov. 18
Posted on | CommentPRESS STATEMENT BY ORGANISED LABOUR The Leadership of Organised Labour met, once again, today, Tuesday, 29th October, 2013 to deliberate on recent developments since the PURC announced increases in utility tariffs on behalf of the Government. You may recall that, following … Read more →
GPRTU threatens boycotting payment of road tolls starting next week
Posted on | CommentDrivers and youths in the Krobo Odumase, Somanya and surrounding villages have vowed to boycott payment of road tolls starting next week Monday. This is a response to government’s supposed inaction in repairing unmotorable roads in the area. In September … Read more →
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