Business

JoyNews uncovers politically connected individuals, smuggling cartel hoarding and reselling premix fuel

August 8, 2022

JoyNews’ investigations have uncovered how politically connected individuals and a smuggling cartel in the Central and Volta regions hoard and re-sell premix fuel to fishermen at exorbitant prices. Premix fuel is supposed to be sold to fishermen for a little over ¢7 but is being dished out to them at ¢20 a litre. Vice President, […]Continue Reading

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Police probes alleged attack on Kofi Adoma

August 8, 2022

The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into the alleged attack on Kofi Adoma Nwanwani, the Director of News at Accra-based Angel Broadcasting Network (ABN). The Service said it began investigating the case immediately it came to its attention. The Police made this known in a brief press statement posted on its social media pages […]Continue Reading

Crime

Armed men allegedly attack Palace of Okuapehemea

August 8, 2022

A group of armed men over the weekend reportedly broke into the Palace of the Okuapehemea and disrupted the 40-day remembrance of the family head, Barima Asante Amiri. It is alleged that the group, led by the Bamuhene, on August 6, opened fire upon arrival at the scene. Grandson of Okuapehemea, Kwabena Boako, who questioned […]Continue Reading

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New C.I. could open door for multiple voting and ballot stuffing – Dr Afari-Gyan

August 8, 2022

Former Electoral Commission (EC) boss, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, is warning of possible multiple voting and ballot stuffing in the 2024 polls should the Commission’s proposed Constitutional Instrument receive parliamentary approval. Dr. Afari-Gyan defines multiple voting as “where one person votes more than once.” Ballot stuffing on the other hand, he explains is “where an Continue Reading

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Nkroful Magistrate Stripped Naked; Accused of Freeing Galamseyers ‘By Heart’

August 8, 2022

Some shocking details, regarding the circumstances leading to the relocation of Her Worship Awo Amissah, the former Magistrate of Nkroful in the Ellembelle of the Western Region, have emerged. The Magistrate, in a latest revelation, is being accused of allegedly thwarting efforts by the District Assembly, as well as, the police, to rid the area […]Continue Reading

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Remains of aborted twins found along Abora Dunkwa road

August 8, 2022

A paper box containing the remains of suspected aborted twins has been found along Abora Dunkwa-Adumfa road on the Cape Coast-Assin Fosu highway. The twins were found by a lone road opposite the Islamic SHS by some commuters plying the road. The lifeless bodies of the babies were covered with a white cloth before being […]Continue Reading

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Special Prosecutor recovers over ¢1m from Council of State member’s company in import duties shortfall

August 8, 2022

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has recovered an amount of ¢1.074 million from a company owned by a member of the Council of State, Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh. According to the OSP, the amount represents a shortfall in import duties paid to the state. The OSP made the revelation in an investigative report […]Continue Reading

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Former NPP National Chairman, Harona Esseku dies aged 88

August 5, 2022

A former National Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party, Harona Esseku, has died at the age of 88. The NPP stalwart died on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Mr. Esseku was a Minister of Transport and Communications in the Second Republic. A brief statement from his family said, “burial and funeral arrangements will be announced […]Continue Reading

Crime

Western North: Traditional Council alarmed by recent killings in Sefwi

August 5, 2022

The Sefwi Chirano Traditional Council has expressed grave concern over recent incidents of killings in Sefwi.  Recently, there were reported cases of mysterious killings in Sefwi Wiawso, Sefwi Anhiwaso, Sefwi Chirano and specially Sefwi Bekwai and its environs; a situation which is a major source of worry for traditional authorities. In a statement, Paramount Chief of Continue Reading

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42yr-old jailed 12 months for stealing ECG transformer

August 5, 2022

A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for stealing parts of an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) transformer valued at about GH¢2700 at Kodjonya, a suburb of Odumase Krobo in the Eastern Region. The suspect, Isaac Azu was seen loitering around the transformer on July 31. A resident who spotted him […]Continue Reading