Elvis Anokye

Bodies decomposing as refrigerators at Asesewa government hospital breaks down

The failure of authorities at the Asesewa government hospital in the Eastern Region to repair three broken down refrigerators at the morgue has led to mass decomposition of bodies sent to the facility for preservation. Currently, only two of the five refrigerators are partially functioning while the hospital also lacks …

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Kidnapped girls: Angry mother slaps suspect in court

There was drama at the Sekondi High Court 2 in the Western Region Wednesday, when a mother of one of the kidnapped girls slapped the suspect, Samuel Udoterk after he pleaded not guilty to the crime. Comfort Arhin, mother of Ruthlove Quayson, distressed by the suspect’s refusal to disclose where …

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We acted in good faith – PDS

The management of Power Distribution Services (PDS) has stated that the company has always acted in good faith with the contract it signed with the Government of Ghana.The government on Tuesday suspended the power deal it signed with PDS.The decision was communicated via a press release by Information Minister Kojo …

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Black Stars AFCON Diary Sponsors Commended

Sports journalist and Communications Consultant, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has commended the coalition of sponsors who supported Ghana Senior National Team, Black Stars Fans Diary in Egypt during the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The reporter cum sports administrator has hailed the broadcast of the Diary as a successful production. …

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Asunafo South: Pastor rapes 3 Church members

29-year-old pastor has been arrested by the Asunafo south district police command for raping three of his Church members. Pastor Daniel Abisah aka OGYABOFO of the Adom Power Ministry according to the District Police Commander, ASP Lawrence Adombire reportedly arrived at Akrodie on July 22, 2019, and started a crusade …

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US Speaker addresses parliament today

Speaker of the United States Congress, Nancy Pelosi is expected to deliver a historic address to Ghana’s Parliament today, Wednesday, 31 July 2019.The address is expected to touch on policy issues and bilateral agreements between the two countries.Also expected in the chamber will be members of the Congressional delegation who …

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TIN requirement before filing cases unconstitutional – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has declared as unconstitutional provisions in the Revenue Administration act restricting people without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from filing cases in court. According to the unanimous decision of the court, the provision of the Act is inconsistent with the 1992 Constitution and has the potential to …

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Tamale: Gunmen shoot dead cop; seize weapons

A female cop identified only as Corporal Agartha has been shot dead by unknown gunmen adorned in military camouflage. The incident occurred Tuesday around 10.30pm at a checkpoint at a Star Oil Filling Station near Tamale, the Northern regional crime officer Superintendent Otuo Acheampong confirmed the news to Starr News. …

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FULL DETAILS: Why government suspended PDS

Government of Ghana in the late hours of Tuesday, July 30 announced the abrogation of the contract with Power Distribution Services barely six months after the company took over from the Electricity Company of Ghana. In a statement signed by Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, it disclosed that “the decision …

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Close Season starts August 1: Licence required to hunt grass cutter

The Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission has announced that the annual ban on hunting, capturing and destroying of wild animals will commence from August 1, 2019, and end on December 1, 2019. The five-month ban otherwise known as “Close Season” is in conformity with the Wildlife Conservation Regulation 1971, …

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