Charles Sogli, a 22-year-old man, who is nearly eight feet tall, has appealed for a customised footwear and working gear to keep him in his welding and metal fabrication job. He also needs a special vehicle to aid his mobility. The young man, believed to be the tallest man in the Volta Region, said he … The post Tallest man in Ho appeals for footwear appeared first on
Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director General, Ghana Health Service, has disclosed that there is a gradual increase in active COVID-19 cases over past four weeks in the country. He said there were more than 2,000 active cases in the country and an average case count of about 120 cases. He said the cases were mainly in … The post Gradual increase in active COVID-19 cases
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on Wednesday afternoon directed the Privileges Committee of Parliament to look into motion of contempt against Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, MP for Assin Central, for allegedly threatening a journalist, and report back to the House. When the Committee finishes investigating the motion and submits it report, the plenary would … The post Parliament
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) a Non- Governmental Organization (NGO), has called on the Government and other relevant stakeholders to double up efforts to protect fisheries observers at Chinese-owned trawlers fishing site in Ghana. The call, follows an investigations into the Fisheries Observers Program by the EJF, which revealed that Ghanaian observers were bribed, threatened, … The post EJF
Mr Seth Kwame Acheampong, the Eastern Regional Minister, on Wednesday said the passage of Ghana’s new Land Law 2020 (Act 1036) shows Government’s commitment to stabilize land administration and boost local and international investment. It also seeks to ameliorate land sector problems such as the destruction of the environment through illegal mining or “galamsey” and … The post Passage
The draft National Policy for Aflatoxin Control in Food and Feed will soon be given Cabinet approval for its full implementation to protect human and animal health. The policy, would also help increase income of food value chain actors by reducing aflatoxin contamination in food and feed. Aflatoxin contamination is said to be highly prevalent … The post National
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister for Education has informed Parliament that the contract awarded to Blue Grass Group Limited for the supply of Kapek Scientific Mathematical Instruments has been terminated for breach of contract. According to the Minister, the contract was terminated as a result of non-performance on the part of the supplier and was … The post MOE
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will on Saturday, July 24, commemorate the ninth anniversary of the death of late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills. A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at Asomdwee Park, near the Osu Castle in Accra at 0700 hours. A statement issued by Mr Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo, Member of the Planning … The post NDC
Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, Government Statistician, on Wednesday said 85 per cent of households have been counted as of the 14th day of the 2021 Population and Housing Census. He said North East Region recorded the highest figure with 99 per cent households enumerated while Greater Accra recorded the lest with 64 per cent and … The post Ghana Population
The Enchi District Magistrate court has convicted two persons for stealing Haojin motorbike valued at GH¢4,200 at Papoeso in the Aowin Municipality. Ebenezer Kwaw, 18, a Junior High school student and Seth Owusu, 19, an illegal miner were each fined GH¢600.00 or in default serve nine months imprisonment in hard labour. They were also ordered … The post Court convicts two
Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has asked investors, landowners, tenant farmers and sharecroppers involved in “speculative activities” at Newmont Ghana’s mining site in Ahafo North to stop. He said such acts, which included the erection of structures with zinc sheets, farming and the construction of fish ponds, … The post Stop
The Ashanti Regional Police Command is investigating a shooting incident at Maxima Junction near the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science (KNUST), which led to the death of a young lady on Tuesday, July 13. The body of the yet to be identified lady had since been deposited at the morgue for autopsy. Assistant Superintendent of … The post Police
A Sekondi High Court has fixed Monday July 19, 2021 for judgement in the case of Michael Nunoo, a Marine Engineer at the Ghana Maritime Authority at the Takoradi Port, who is standing trial for attempted murder and possession of unlawful arms. The Presiding Judge, Her Ladyship Mrs. Afia Nyarko Adu Amankwa after listening to … The post Seven
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Prosecutor has charged Referee Obed Kwegyah Danquah and Match Commissioner Onesimus Nii Adjiri Barnor for delaying kickoff in the match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Liberty Professionals FC at the Accra Sports Stadium. According to the GFA, the Match Officials failed to start the game at the scheduled … The post FA
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) says the implementation of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) has been largely impactful in the last 10 years despite some challenges. It said among the notable achievements arising from the committee’s recommendations were the procurement of a Loss of Production Insurance by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation … The post PIAC
The Ejura Traditional Council says the recent disturbances in the town could have been worse without the intervention of the military. Nana Osei Kwadwo Ansebie, the Nifahene of the Ejura Traditional Council explained but for the intervention of the military, things could have gotten out of hand. “My Lord, we would not have been sitting … The post Ejura
Dr Stephen Opuni, a former Chief Executive of COCOBOD, has filed a motion at the Supreme Court for certiorari to quash part of the decision of the High Court to dismiss his submission of no case. He is also praying the apex to prohibit the judge from going on to hear the trial based on … The post Supreme Court to rule on Dr Opuni motion on July 28 appeared
Mr George Massih, General Manager, AshFoam Ghana, says the activities of cyber criminals are targeting the business of the furniture and bedding producing company. Mr Massih said Ashfoam as an organization had issues with cybercrime where people have been imitating the websites, Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms of the company and putting up … The post Cyber
The Police on Tuesday foiled an armed robbery attack on a victim being trailed by two suspects on a motorbike on the Amasaman-Nsawam main road in the Greater Accra region. An exchange of gunfire occurred in the process, leading to the death of the suspects. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mrs Effia Tenge, Head of … The post Police foils robbery, shoots suspects
An Accra High Court will on October 13 deliver judgement in a case in which a beautician who was jailed over fake nude pictures failed to file her appeal processes. The Court had earlier on given the beautician who was jailed over the distribution of fake nude pictures of an actress, 21 days to file … The post Court to deliver judgement
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