Mr Haruna iddrisu, Minority Leader in Parliament, has described the trial of Alhaji Collins Dauda and four others allegedly involved in the $200 million Saglemi Housing project as “selective justice”. Mr Iddrisu said the charges were “frivolous” and same was intended to politically harass and persecute and “we remain undaunted.” “I do not think the … The post Trial
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has threatened to withdraw credential letters of healthcare providers that continue to charge its members illegal fees when they come to seek health care in their facilities. According to the Authority, the charging of these illegal fees was having a toll on renewal of membership cards due to the … The post NHIA
Employers have been caution against using the HIV and AIDS status of prospective employees as a prerequisite for employment as the act is an affront to Ghana’s Health Laws, and the Workplace HIV/TB policy. Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager for the National AIDS/STI Control Programme giving the caution in Tema stressed that the International … The post A
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Thursday sworn into office the New Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, with a charge to him to fight corruption independently and impartially. At a short ceremony at the Jubilee House, Accra, at which the Oaths of Secrecy, Allegiance, and Office were administered to Mr Agyebeng, President reminded the Special Prosecutor, that, … The post Fight
The Bank of England warned on Thursday that inflation will soar further this year, but insisted surging prices will only be temporary as it kept interest rates on hold. Latest economic forecasts from the bank show it expects inflation to pick up to 4 per cent in 2021, against a previous prediction for a peak … The post Bank of England keeps rates on
After discovering a massive haul of smuggled pangolin scales and elephant tusks worth some €42 million ($35 million), Nigerian authorities are now searching for the leader of the smuggling operation. Three suspected accomplices were arrested on Wednesday after the seizure of more than 17 tonnes of pangolin scales and 870 kilos of ivory in Nigeria’s … The post Nigerian
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Thursday swore the new Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, into office, with an assurance that the Executive will respect the independence of that Office. At a short ceremony at the Jubilee House, the President pledge that his government would ensure that every necessary input needed for the success of Special Prosecutor’s office … The post President
The Department of Labour says pursuant to Section 122 of ACT 651, Labour Officers and Inspectors bearing Identity Cards will be carrying out routine follow-up, or complaint-based inspections at workplaces across the country. The Department said the inspection would be done in both private and public sectors workplaces. This was contained in a press statement … The post Labour
Alhaji Collins Dauda, a former Minister of Works and Housing, accused in the $200 million Saglemi Housing Project saga, has been granted self recognisance bail by a Criminal Court (High Court Division) in Accra. The Court, presided over by Justice Mrs Comfort Tasiame, ordered Alhaji Dauda to deposit his passport with the Court’s registry. Four … The post Collins
A Ho Circuit Court presided over by Justice Felix Datsomor has struck out a case involving 21 persons alleged to be members of the LGBTQ community. The 21, who were summarily acquitted and discharged, were arrested on May 20, while attending a conference in Ho and were subsequently arraigned, charged with unlawful Assembly. A bail … The post Court discharges 21 alleged
Janet Todoko, a food Vendor in Hohoe, has been fined by the Hohoe Magistrate Court on two counts of selling food without medical certificate of fitness and accumulating refuse on her premises. Todoko is to pay 25 penalty units (GH¢300.00) on both counts or serve three months in prison if she defaults in paying the … The post Food vendor
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