Crime

Policeman, KNUST student who allegedly gang-raped girl denied bail again

August 10, 2022

The interdicted police officer and the final year student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have for the second time been denied bail. The duo, L/Cpl Frank Adu Poku and Joel Osei Owusu were arrested on Friday, July 22, after they allegedly gang-raped a first-year student of the University on Tuesday, July […]Continue Reading

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Nana Addo charges Bimbilla regent to restore lasting peace

August 10, 2022

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the Regent of Bimbilla in the Northern Region, Nyelinbolgu Dassana Andani Yakubu, to lead the way in bringing lasting peace to the traditional area. Bimbilla has suffered chieftaincy dispute that led to the loss of several lives and properties. During his tour of the area, the president noted […]Continue Reading

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IGP reshuffles top officers

August 10, 2022

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has made some changes within the high command of the Ghana Police Service. In the current reshuffle, the Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Iddi Seidu has been moved to the National Patrols Department to serve as deputy to the Director General, COP Paul Awuni. Citi News […]Continue Reading

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Akuapem Poloo converts to Islam

August 10, 2022

Actress Akuapem Poloo has taken her followers on social media by surprise after announcing a change in religious affiliation. The actress took to her Instagram page to reveal that she has converted from Christianity to Islam. Akuapem Poloo’s post came with some pictures of her with some persons who seemingly helped her with her journey. […]Continue Reading

Foreign

South Africa sex crime: ‘We want our bodies to be secure 24/7’

August 10, 2022

Some are calling for a state of emergency in South Africa after the vicious gang rape of eight women who were filming a music video last month. It happened at an abandoned mine in the town of Krugersdorp, yet none of the 130 arrested suspects have been charged with rape because police say they are […]Continue Reading

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Take Labianca owner off Council of State – Petitioner demands after OSP recovered ¢1m in import duties shortfall

August 10, 2022

The private citizen who petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on corruption-related offenses involving Labianca Company Limited has reacted to the findings. The company owned by a member of the Council of State, Eunice Buah Asomah-Hinneh and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority was cited for some irregularities by the OSP. […]Continue Reading

Business

Inflation rises further to 31.7% in July 2022; transport one of major drivers

August 10, 2022

Year-on-year inflation crossed the 30% mark to hit 31.7% in the month of July 2022, data from the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed. However, the rate of inflation slowdown in the month under review, as inflation went up by 1.9% over that of June 2022 (29.8%). According to the GSS, the increase in inflation was […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Police on manhunt for Kenyan MP who shot dead rival aide at voting day

August 10, 2022

A Kenyan MP is on the run after he allegedly shot dead an aide of his rival in Western Kenya. Witnesses claim Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa shot the man in the head during an altercation at a polling station in Bungoma county. Police have now launched a manhunt for the MP who is seeking a […]Continue Reading

Business

Ghana Card will save SSNIT $126 million – SSNIT boss

August 10, 2022

Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr. John Ofori-Tenkorang has reiterated the benefits of the Ghana Card when properly synced to capture the bio data of all working Ghanaians and their survivors. According to him, only 2 million of the estimated 10 million working Ghanaians in both the formal and informal […]Continue Reading

Business

Exim Bank supports Project Amplified

August 10, 2022

The Ghana Exim Bank has supported Amplified, a social marketing project of the Ministry of Information to help promote business innovations and the activities of social entrepreneurs in the country. The support will ensure a season one (1) of the project totaling 10 episodes which will help beneficiaries to promote their products and services to […]Continue Reading