The prosecution has told the General Jurisdiction of the Accra High Court that Gregory Afoko ended the former Upper Eastern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adams Mahama’s life, because of the treatment against his brother, Paul Afoko and Kwabena Agyapong, the then General Secretary of the party. The prosecution, led by Chief State Attorney (CSP) Marine Appiah Opare, informed the court, presided over by Justice Afua Merley Wood that Gregory Afoko killed the regional chairman
A Covid-19 expenditure report put together by the Auditor-General has revealed that the head office of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) used funds meant to be expended on Covid-19 activities to pay for security services,purchase of curtains and prepaid units, as well as other unrelated activities. Pages 59 to 61 of the report indicates that an amount of GH¢4,500,000.00 was released to the head office to undertake Covid-19 activities when Ghana was hit with the pandemic,
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is set to host the maiden edition of Annual Assembly of African Investment Promotion Agencies in Accra. The summit, which is under the theme: “The Role of IPAs in Facilitating Intra African Trade” will take place on Wednesday, 25th January, 2023. There will be further discussions on the emerging opportunities AfCFTA continues to present and how various development actors can leverage them to facilitate trade on the continent and boost socio-economic
One of the major topics being discussed in recent days are the poor attendance at our various stadia during Ghana Premier League Matches. Whilst connoisseurs are attributing the development to the current economic condition prevailing in the country, others also think player exodus is to blame. There are still others who argue that the poor nature of our pitches and the resultant sub-standard football being exhibited by the players is not attracting the fans to the stadia. In our view, all the
The Ashanti regional minister, Mr Simon Osei-Mensah, has embarked on a tour to inspect some infrastructure projects in the region. The tour, which started in Ahafo-Ano South East district, saw Mr Osei-Mensah inspecting an agenda 111 project currently under construction. He also inspected a Business Resource Centre in addition to a 60-bed hospital project at Sabronumu, which is being undertaken by Vamed Engineering Gmbh of Australia. At Pokukrom, also in the same district, the minister and his
The Oforikrom Municipal Assembly in Kumasi has embarked on a dredging exercise of water ways to avert the reoccurrence of flooding in the municipality. The exercise will take place at every area including Anwomaso, Oforikrom East, Twumduase, Appaidu and High Tension that has identified as water prone and likely to experience flooding during the rainy season to save lives and properties. Mr. Abraham Antwi, the Municipal Chief Executive explained that the exercise is to complement the Assembly’s
The Ashanti Regional Security Council (AREGSEC) has ordered the closure of the Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational Institute in the Sekyere East district of the Ashanti region, following a demonstration which led to destruction of properties in the school. Forty students have been arrested and their caution statement taken by the police.The irate students are said to have demonstrated over poor examination results among others. On Saturday evening , students in the school protested against
The Gomoa West District Assembly in the Central Region has constructed teachers’ bungalows in some deprived communities to accommodate teachers who accept postings to the area. This initiative by the assembly was meant to address the accommodation challenges faced by teachers who accepted postings into those communities. It was also meant to serve as solution to the high rate at which teachers often refused posting to the district or stayed for few years and leave due to accommodation difficulties.
The Frante-Sekyedumase Sub-Traditional Council last week Friday out-doored Nana Akua Ahenesima I as Development Queen (Nkosuohemaa) of Frante near Sekyedumase in the Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality of the Ashanti region. The ceremony, which was full of pomp and pageantry, was well attended by people including politicians, celebrities, actors, traditional and christian religious groups, as well as representatives from various groups and associations. Known in private life as Princess Duncan, Nana
Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson has revealed how her colleague, Patience Ozokwor had previously counselled her to stop indecent dressing. The mother of four made this known on Thursday during her chat with Patience on this week’s edition of her weekly cook show, Mercy’s Menu. Patience while reflecting on the past asked Mercy, “Do you remember when you were younger before you got married? Remember I told you that the photos you take today, your children will see them tomorrow and ask you
Bright Ellis, popularly known as Shadow, an artisan who killed Cape Coast Dancehall Artiste, Unruly Grank has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Cape Coast High Court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Lodoh. Bright Ellis, 27-year-old artisan was sentenced after he killed the 24-year- old musician through stabbing on February 7, 2021, in a brawl at the Orange Beach Resort in Cape Coast after misunderstanding ensued between them. Unruly Grank was pronounced dead on arrival at the Cape Coast
Michael Owusu Addo, professionally known as Sarkodie has responded to Shatta Wale’s troll that he featured Bob Marley’s ghost. This follows Shatta Wale’s reaction to Sarkodie’s feature on Bob Marley’s song, ‘Stir it up.’ Shatta Wale in a tone some have said is cynical that Sarkodie should be applauded for being featured by a ghost on the ‘Stir It Up’ song. In an interview on Luv FM, not only did Shatta mock the project, but he also downplayed the significance of Sarkodie being
The new executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have shaken its leadership in Parliament, days after taking over power. The Johnson Asiedu Nketiah-led executives have axed Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader, James Klutse-Avedzi, the Deputy Minority Leader, and Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, the Minority Chief Whip. They are replaced with Cassiel Ato Forson, the new Minority Leader, who until the change was the spokesperson for finance. The new deputy minority leader is Kofi Armah Buah,
Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec State Corporation) has added new Russian military products to its export catalog, expanding the range of weapons and military equipment promoted on the global market. “In 2022, Rosoboronexport has launched a global marketing campaign for 15 new military products developed and manufactured in Russia. Its export catalog was replenished with products for the Air Force, Navy, Ground Forces, Air Defense Forces as well as with UAV countermeasures. “Market launch
A Northern Ireland resort has apologised for causing offence by advertising a “bikinis and balaclavas” spa package, but said it would continue offering the service. Rosnashane House in Ballymoney, County Antrim, drew criticism over the weekend for using the image of a woman in a black bikini and balaclava to market a spa treatment with gun range shooting. The overnight package includes a hot tub, massage and the chance to fire handguns and machine-guns. “Round up the girls or boys for
Sally Azar has become the first female Palestinian pastor in the Holy Land after she was ordained in a Lutheran Church ceremony in Jerusalem. Azar will head the English-speaking congregation at the Church of the Redeemer, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) said. Her ordination on Sunday was held before a packed crowd inside the church in occupied east Jerusalem’s Old City. “The rite of ordination is an honour. The chance to be ordained as a woman in my church
Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Heathrow due to freezing fog. British Airways, the largest carrier at the UK’s busiest airport, has axed around 80 flights. Airlines were told on Sunday night they would have to reduce the number of flights they are operating by about 15% due to the weather and Air Traffic Control restrictions. Monday was the coldest night at the airport in more than a decade, with temperatures falling to -8.4C. It was the lowest temperature recorded since December
California police have identified the gunman suspected of killing 10 people in a ballroom dance studio near Los Angeles as Huu Can Tran, 72, who was later found dead in a white van. He had a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was declared dead at the scene, LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said. Celebrations for Lunar New Year had been under way in Monterey Park, known for its large Asian population. Police do not yet know the motive. Another 10 people were wounded in the shooting, and seven are still
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Turkey’s elections will be held on 14 May, month earlier than scheduled. The political opposition is still searching for an agreed candidate to stand against him. “I will use my authority to bring the election date forward to 14 May,” Erdogan said at a meeting with young people in the northwestern city of Bursa this weekend. Turkey’s next general election was officially due on 18 June. The Turkish leader said that the
The Estonian ambassador in Russia has been ordered to leave the country by 7 February after the Kremlin accused the country of “Russophobia”. In a statement, the Russian foreign ministry said Estonia had “purposefully destroyed” relations with Moscow. Margus Laidre is the first ambassador Russia has expelled since invading Ukraine last year. Estonia responded by asking the Russian ambassador to leave by the same date. Russia’s move against Mr Laidre comes after Estonia
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