IGP takes pictures with some Ghanaians COP DR. Dampare earns admiration IGP shares photos It might seem that one of the distinguishing things about the current Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, is that he never rejects an opportunity to take photographs with just about anyone. In …
Read More »CJ grants Ken Agyapong’s request for old judge on Anas defamation case
Anas Aremeyaw Anas sues Kennedy Agyapong for defamation Justice Daniel Mensah taken off Anas-Kennedy case Lawyers for Kennedy Agyapong say new judge not abreast enough to handle case There has been a new twist in the case of defamation brought against the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, …
Read More »Dualization of Nanakrom-School junction road completed 5 months ahead schedule
Christmas came early for commuters who ply the School Junction-Nanakrom stretch in the Adentan Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. This follows the expected completion of asphaltic works on the project that has transformed the single-lane-pothole-riddled stretch into a dualized one, on Thursday, December 16, 2021. At a time many …
Read More »Consideration of budget estimates for EC, Communications Ministry on hold
The Special Budget Committee of Parliament will not consider budget estimates for the Electoral Commission until the Chairperson of the commission appears before it. This is according to a member of the committee and Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim. The consideration of the budget estimates for the Ministry of …
Read More »Iron ore discovered in commercial quantities in Oti Region
The Ghana Geological Survey Authority has discovered large quantities of Iron ore deposits in Akokrowa, a farming community in the Oti Region of Ghana. The iron ore, according to the geological investigation, is 55.22 weight percent (fe) and of a higher grade. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel …
Read More »Akuapem Poloo’s bail hearing resumes
The convicted actress, Akuapem Poloo through her lawyer Andrew Kudzo Vortia is expected to move her latest application for bail today as she files a notice of appeal against her 90-day custodial sentence. The convict is currently serving the remainder of her jail terms. However, the lawyers have filed for …
Read More »ECG begins meter reading in Krobo
A combined team of personnel from the Tema Regional Office and the Krobo District of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) on Tuesday began a meter reading exercise in the Krobo District of the Eastern Region. The personnel, divided into five teams and led by the Krobo District Manager of …
Read More »3-day-old baby dumped at refuse site rescued
A three-day-old baby boy has been found alive on a refuse dump at Sefwi Asem Nyinaa Krom, a farming community in the Bia East District of the Western North Region. The abandoned infant was discovered by some primary school pupils who were running after a ball around the site. Adom …
Read More »Gov’t buying new Presidential jet – Nitiwul confirms
The Minister for Defence Dominic Nitiwul has confirmed government is in the process of acquiring a new Presidential jet. According to the minister, the move is based on a request by the Ghana Air Force for procurement of a main aircraft for government business. Answering questions from North Tongu MP …
Read More »Otumfuo gold coins hit market in 2022 at US$2,500 each
The ‘pillar of peace’ commemorative gold coin to celebrate the achievements of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will hit the market next year, January 2022. According to Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), the official government assayer, the gold coins are for commemorative purposes so only a limited number was minted …
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