The Minority in Parliament is calling for a parliamentary probe into the procurement contracts between the Government of Ghana, Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum and one other for the supply of Sputnik-V COVID-19 vaccines. Consequently, Minority Leader on Thursday moved a Private Member’s motion for the House to constitute a bi-partisan Committee to investigate the … The post Minority
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Friday commissioned the four-tier Pokuase Interchange, a significant highlight of government’s road infrastucture. He said the Government’s agenda of providing the needed infrastructure for the development of the nation was on track, adding, “The modernisation of Ghana is steadily gaining momentum… I entreat all of us to join hands in … The post President
Bintou Kijera was exhausted. Neither she nor her three-year-old daughter had slept the previous night: the little girl was simply too sick. The two were at The Gambia’s second biggest hospital, Serekunda General Hospital, where the toddler had been diagnosed with diarrhoea. “I have changed her diapers more than four times,” the young woman said, … The post The Gambia: In
Interior Minister Ambrose Dery has admitted that Fire Service Officers in Akyem Begoro recently had to convey fire extinguishers, and travel in a taxi cab to put out fire. He said the tender to be used was out of commission. “The Fire Service Officers went to the fire scene in a taxi cab with fire … The post Fire officers visited fire scene in taxi
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has appealed to the Ministry of Trade and Industry to intervene in measures taken by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) which has cause a hike in freight duty. The Association appealed to Custom to collaborate and not antagonize the ordinary businessman, importers, and exporters, … The post Trade
Three accused persons charged with the murder of a bolt driver, Israel Agyei Manu, at Feyiase-Akoyem in the Bosomtwe District, on Sunday, July 04, have been remanded into police custody by the Kuntenase Magistrate’s Court. Rashid Ibrahim, 32, the principal accused person, Richard Addai, 35, an assistant to a fetish priest, and Anthony Sekum, 22, … The post Bolt
The Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSISNS), has agreed on 4 per cent increase in Salaries across Board for all public service employees on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS). The Committee comprising Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations on one part and Labour Associations on the … The post 2021 Base Pay
Ecobank Ghana, one of the investments of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has presented a dividend of GH¢28.8 million for the year 2020 to the Trust. This represents an increase of 83 per cent over the 2019 dividend payment of GH¢15.7 million. Mr. Daniel Sackey, the Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, presenting … The post Ecobank
An Accra High Court hearing the case of Ato Essien and three others over the collapse of Capital Bank, has acquitted and discharged Kate Quartey-Papafio, Managing Director of Reroy Cables Limited. “A prima facie case has not been established against her. Rather she acted childish in the deal and the law does not punish the … The post Capital Bank trial:
The Baatsona Police have rescued ten Nigerian nationals from six alleged traffickers at Coastal Estates down, on the Spintex road in Accra. The suspects, also Nigerian nationals are; Amas Ekhosuehi, 24, Apostle Sunday, 27 from Akwarbom State, Monday Echeh, 25 from Edo State, Aboki O.C, 21 from Edo State, Patrick Odez, 26 from Cross River … The post Baatsona
Mr Stephen Apraku, a security man at the house of J.B. Danquah Adu, the late Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, on the night of his murder, has denied any involvement in the killing. The witness told the Court that he never knew one Sarkodie, a driver in the late MP’s house, per the allegation … The post In-house security man denies involvement
Scientists have discovered a critically endangered frog species found nowhere in the world beyond the Atewa Range Forest Reserve. The presence of the species indicates that the health of that environment is clean and could support well-being, Mr Daryl Bosu, Deputy National Director A Rocha Ghana, has told the Ghana News Agency in Accra. He … The post New frog
Mr Rockson Nelson Defeamakpor, Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi has justified government’s decision to provide $100,000 as car loans for MPs. According to him all the other arms of government with the exception of the legislature are provided with official vehicles for their use without going for a loan. “I think the criticism … The post Ghana MPs justify $100,000
Colonel Retired Kojo Damoah, the Commissioner for Customs has appreciated the tremendous efforts of the various sector Commands for exceeding revenue targets to the tune of 1.6 billion cedis in 2020. “It is not a mean achievement bearing in mind the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on many economics and for ours, which mainly depended on … The post Customs
An Accra Circuit Court has discharged Anderson Ofoshene Anim, the administrator of Empress Leaks, who allegedly used his website to publish nude pictures of persons after extorting from them. Anim was discharged by the court presided over by Mrs Susanna Edufful for want of prosecution. When the case was called, Counsel for the accused person, … The post Owner
An Accra Circuit Court has discharged Anderson Ofoshene Anim, the administrator of Empress Leaks, who allegedly used his website to publish nude pictures of persons after extorting from them. Anim was discharged by the court presided over by Mrs Susanna Edufful for want of prosecution. When the case was called, Counsel for the accused person, … The post Court
Mr Kwabena Bempong, Resident Engineer for the Pokuase Interchange project, has cautioned the public not to erect bill boards on and around the interchange to enable visibility of road signs. The interchange was fully opened to traffic on Sunday July 4, 2021 following its successful completion early this month. The Resident Engineer said: “Bill boards … The post No billboards
Alhaji Salisu Bamba, the Municipal Chief Executive for Ejura Sekyedumase, says his presence at Ejura on June 29, would have worsened the disturbances that claimed the lives of two civilians during a violent protest. Answering a question from the Chairman of the Committee probing the Ejura shooting incident as to why he did not return … The post My presence
The Ghana Navy and the Nigeria Navy have signed a communique to commence security engagement to address maritime security threats on economic activities in the Gulf of Guinea. Rear Admiral Issa Adam Yakubu, Chief of Ghana Naval Staff, signed for Ghana while Vice Admiral Awwal Z.Gambo, the Chief of Nigeria Naval Staff, signed on behalf … The post Ghana and Nigeria
Despite days of protests by his supporters, South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma began a court-ordered prison sentence in the early hours of Thursday. The 79-year-old had long tried to resist, and veterans’ associations supporting him also threatened to destabilize the country if he was arrested. Dozens of them had posted themselves as guards outside … The post Former
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