The Crime Check Foundation (CCF) has condemned an alleged incident involving a police officer stationed at Tema Community 8, said to have cut off a woman 39;s ear with a pair of pliers. The victim, Ms Judith Yaakuma, 20, had been left traumatised and in excruciating pain, which had stirred public conversation over the need for reforms at the police stations.
Kwadaso Circuit Court has remanded three persons in connection with the attack on fire officers at the Racecourse Market on Monday. The accused, 18-year-old Solomon Anaba, 21-year-old Lamamia Ishmael and 18-year-old Akongoli Adoko were arrested for assaulting a fire crew who were responding to an outbreak which swept through a section of the Racecourse Market.
Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, the Ranking Member of the Energy Committee of Parliament, says the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is allegedly misinforming the public about the swell in the ongoing power outages also known as ldquo;dumsor rdquo; in the country.
Adentan High Court One has issued an arrest warrant for Kofi Dankwa Asante-Antwi. Asante-Antwi is wanted by the Airport Police to aid in the investigation of a fraudulent cheque issue, with a face value of $80,000.
Senior Lecturer at the GIMPA Law Faculty, Justice Srem-Sai, has said President Akufo-Addo 39;s approach to the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill, violates constitutional principles.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced power outages between 1900 and 2300 hours across its operational zones, indicating that rising demand had forced around 630 distribution transformers to operate at full capacity.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has said so far 630 distribution transformers within communities across its operational areas have been full to capacity due to increased demand. In a public notice on Monday, 11 March 2024, the ECG noted ldquo;this situation may result in blown fuses and broken conductors causing outages, especially during the peak load period (7pm -11pm) in the affected areas.
Mr Harrison K. Abutiate, the National President of Glaucoma Patients Association of Ghana (GpAG), has appealed to the Government to remove all taxes on glaucoma medications. Mr Abutiate, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said treatment had become a challenge due to high cost of medication arising from high taxes and exchange rates.
Mrs. Vida Affum Duti, the Country Director for IRC-WASH Ghana and Board Member for Ghana Water Limited (GWL), delivered a thought-provoking message to members of the Network of Professional Women in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WiWASH).
National Tenants rsquo; Union of Ghana has called for the immediate publication of the names of beneficiaries under the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS), organized by regions and communities. This call comes in response to former Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso Boakye rsquo;s assertion that 1,492 citizens received a total disbursement of GH 19 million through the NRAS.
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Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has disclosed that it will petition the Engineering Council over damages caused by urban roads during their construction works. Managing Director of the GWL, Dr. Clifford A.
Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency, Hon Dr Freda Akosua Prempeh has donated 120 motorbikes to government institutions within her constituency to enhance work efficiency. Explaining the role the motorbikes are going to play in each of the sectors, she said the donation will greatly enhance security in the constituency.
Deputy Minister Designate for Works and Housing, Dr. Prince Hamidu Armah, is urging government to prioritize the completion of the Saglemi housing project. He emphasized that once state funds have been invested in the construction, it is imperative to finalize the project.
Some Assembly members in Awutu Senya West have described the confirmation of the new District Chief Executive for Awutu Senya West, Moses Arhinful Acquah, as illegal. They claimed the confirmation took place in the early hours of Sunday, March 10, 2024.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area Sanitation and Water Project (GAMA SWP), Ing. George Asiedu has implored all political parties in the country to give attention to sanitation and water in their manifestoes ahead of the 2024 general election.
In a significant stride towards progressive education, the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) West Africa Chapter officially opened its headquarters on March 11. Themed Uplifting Education for Global Citizens at the United Nations, the event underscored the importance of experiential and child-centred learning, aligning with the UN 39;s mission for global peace and cooperation.
Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has published a memo confirming a 150% increase in allowances for the board and management of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources has commissioned a Centre to train Artisans in the Construction and Installation of Bio-Digester Household Toilets at the Ada College of Education. The centre opened under the GAMA Sanitation and Water Project (GAMA SWP) is a collaboration between the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources and the Ada College of Education.
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has revealed plans to unveil the party 39;s manifesto for the upcoming 2024 General Elections by mid-year. The manifesto launch will feature key policies, including the introduction of a 24-hour economy, the abolishment of ex-gratia, and the export of nurses to address unemployment among health workers.
The National Taskforce of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is set to disconnect 91 hospitals from the national grid due to outstanding debts owed to the power distributor. The health facilities, spread across the country, collectively owe a substantial amount of GHc261 million.
Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has filed a second petition with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concerning the controversial new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
A Neurologist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Professor Fred Stephen Sarfo has called on the public to report to the hospital within two to three hours immediately after detecting any signs of stroke.
Five persons have been arrested by the Suame Divisional Police Command for allegedly attacking fire fighters while on duty at the Kumasi Racecourse Market in the Ashanti Region. According to reports, one of the fire officers was injured in an unprovoked attack by the suspects.