Pastor Michael Ahiago, a retired pastor of the New Covenant Apostolic Church, is alleged to have committed suicide by hanging. The deceased, believed to be in his early 70s and father of five, was discovered hanging on a mango tree in front of his house Wednesday morning at about 0530 hours. Mrs Beatrice Ahiago, the […]
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A 15-year-old boy has died in Kasoa American Town after allegedly being beaten by his mother for stealing GH¢80.00. According to information gathered by the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the boy’s mother, owner of a popular Bakery in American Town, said her GH¢80.00 was missing and suspected her son of stealing the amount over the
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Alpha Beta Education Centres Limited (Alpha Beta) has been declared rightful owners of a disputed land situated at Akokofoto in South Odorkor, Accra, and given powers by the Court of Appeal to recover possession from all trespassers on the land. This follows a Court of Appeal judgment which unanimously overturned a High Court decision ruling
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During its third meeting of the fourth session, the House approved several key bills, including the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024, the Ghana Shippers Authority Bill 2024, and the National Service Authority Bill 2024. The meeting also featured the Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, who presented the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review. Speaker
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The injunction filed by an Alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) against the extension of the term of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Rita Akosua Dickson has been dismissed on the basis that the injunction lacks merit. The judge who presided over the case questioned the status of the applicant who had
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The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Minority Leader, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson in the ongoing Ambulance case. The Court of Appeal has set aside the order for Dr. Ato Forson to open his defence by the trial Court in the ongoing ambulance case. The Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress
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Parliament just passed the Affirmative Action bill into law. The Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024, which has been in and out of Parliament for several years, was finally passed unanimously by the House. The bill is expected to ensure that a critical number of women hold key positions in governance, public life, and decision-making
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Parliament has passed the Ghana Shippers Authority Bill 2024, empowering the authority to regulate and standardise shipping charges, fees, and requirements imposed by service providers. This move aims to create a more equitable environment for local businesses involved in shipping and trade. The Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament justified the bill, highlighting the fragmentation
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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Finance Ministry are facing a lawsuit over plans to grant tax waivers to 42 companies under the 1 District 1 Factory Initiative. The suit was initiated by three Minority Members of Parliament, led by their Deputy Leader, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. The MPs are requesting that the Supreme Court
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The government is set to settle a judgment debt of GH¢95 million to IT consultancy firm, West Blue Consulting, following the termination of its contract. From 2015 to 2020, West Blue Consulting rendered technical and support services to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), facilitated by the Ministry of Finance. The termination of the contract led
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