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UTAG disappointed at government’s re-submission of Public University Bill to Parliament

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed disappointment at the government’s re-submission of the “rejected” Public University Bill (PUB) to Parliament for consideration. Parliament on Tuesday announced at the commencement of the First Meeting of the Fourth session of the 8th Parliament that some 82 Bills, including the Public University Bill, 2023, are […]

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SuperlawGH’s Makola Prep Revision Session Begins Today

Join SuperlawGH’s Makola Prep Sessions – Your Path to Success Begins Today! We are thrilled to announce that SuperlawGH’s highly anticipated 1st Session for Makola Prep begins today, February 6, 2024. This session will provide an in-depth overview of the 6 examinable courses, emphasizing key topics for effective revision. To ensure your success, we have

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BoG to meet GRA over illegal MoMo charges

Leave a Comment / Local News, News / Yaw Nkansah Abankroh

The Bank of Ghana will engage officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority and stakeholders within the financial sector on Tuesday, February 6, to address concerns related to unauthorized deductions on mobile money transfers. Over the past week, Citi FM has been at the forefront of advocating for Bank of Ghana officials to intervene and rectify

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Two siblings arrested for disturbing court sittings

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Safianu Osumanu and Aishatu Osuman, two siblings who disrupted court sittings at the Ashiaman District Court, have been arrested by the Ashaiman police. The two who accompanied their mother, Hamdiya Inusah, a landlady who has a case at the court, were arrested, handcuffed, and sent to the Ashiaman Divisional Police Headquarters after court proceedings. Osuman,

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Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency announces seizure of 14,000kilos of cannabis from Ghana

Leave a Comment / Local News, News / Yaw Nkansah Abankroh

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria has announced the interception of a large consignment of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis sativa, smuggled into Lagos from Ghana. In a statement, the NDLEA said the seizure, totalling 14,524.8 kilograms, was loaded onto two trucks and a J5 bus. The vehicles were intercepted

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Failure to wear crash helmet: pillion rider, motor rider sentenced

Leave a Comment / Local News, News / Yaw Nkansah Abankroh

A pillion rider and his motorbike rider who failed to wear crash helmets have been sentenced by the Kaneshie District Court. Joshua Kumessa, the rider, in addition was charged with using the motorbike without an insurance policy and riding the bike without a license. Eugene Darko, the pillion rider, and Kumessa admitted the offences and

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Businessman charged with fraud and forgery of KMA Letters remanded

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An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into Police custody a businessman accused of defrauding two persons of $27,000 under the pretext of securing them USA visas. Bernard Oduro Takyi is accused of forging the embarkation and disembarkation stamps of Singapore, South Africa, Mauritius and Turkey in the various passports of the two complainants. Takyi is

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Cement Regulation takes effect – Existing companies to re-register, no new factories without licence

Leave a Comment / Local News, News / Yaw Nkansah Abankroh

The Ghana Standards Authority (Manufacture of Cement) Regulation, 2023, (L.I. 2480) has come into force in a significant move to ensure the quality and safety of cement products in the country. The new regulation, which was approved unanimously by Members of Parliament, sets stringent standards and guidelines for cement production to safeguard consumers and promote

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Cabinet to remove 15% VAT on electricity

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There has reportedly been a unanimous decision at a Cabinet meeting on Friday, February 2, 2024, to abandon the previously sanctioned policy of imposing a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. According to Asaase Radio, this implies that electricity consumers will no longer be obligated to pay the contentious 15% VAT on top of

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Chief Justice leads Judicial Service to support Alternative Housing Project for flood victims

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Battor (V/R), Feb. 02, GNA – Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has led a team from the Judicial Service to donate 1,000 bags of cement to support the Safe Alternative Housing Project for victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage. The housing project was initiated by Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament

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