Ghana’s Budget Statement and the Economic Policy for 2023 may not be read on November 15, as scheduled. Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has revealed that the current negotiation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may delay the presentation. The Public Financial Management Act mandates that the budget is presented next …
Read More »Sad News: Man dies over ₵2 fare increment after brawl with driver’s mate
Following a heated altercation with a commercial driver’s friend over a GH2 fare increment, a man’s death has been officially confirmed. Around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, the tragic tragedy took place at the Lapaz bus terminal. According to reports, the male passenger was informed that the ticket had …
Read More »Police officer dies in sex romp
Police officer dies in sex romp The quest by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, (names withheld) attached to Ilu-Titun, Divisional Headquarters, in Okitipupa council area of Ondo State to satisfy his sexual urge while on duty has allegedly cost him his life. He reportedly died while having sex with …
Read More »Police arrest 29 suspects over violent clashes at Ashaiman
The Police have arrested twenty-nine suspects for their involvement in violent clashes between two factions at New Tulaku, Ashaiman, in the Greater Accra Region in the wee hours of Friday, October 28, 2022. Police say initial investigations disclosed that a misunderstanding between two rival factions at the New Tulaku meat …
Read More »National: YEA to recruit 15,000 community protection assistants
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is recruiting 15,000 unemployed Ghanaian youth nationwide as Community Protection Assistants (CPAs) in close collaboration with the Ghana Police Service. This is in pursuance of the Agency’s mandate to create jobs for the unemployed youth of the country, as well as, assist the Ghana Police …
Read More »National | Politics: Akufo-Addo to meet NPP MPs over demand for Ofori-Atta’s dismissal
President Akufo-Addo President Akufo-Addo will later this evening meet with NPP MPs over their demand for the sacking of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. This is information gathered by JoyNews’ sources at the Presidency. Some NPP MPs at a press conference on Tuesday, October 25, demanded the immediate sacking of Mr. …
Read More »Regional 2 in critical condition as ‘galamseyers’ clash with Anglogold security at Obuasi
File photo Two people are in critical condition following an alleged clash between illegal miners and a security team manning the concession of Anglogold Ashanti in the Obuasi East district. A leader of the Obuasi Small Scale Miners, Nana Anima Awere II, who is also the Dunkwa Nfuom Adontenhene, says …
Read More »National: GUTA members close shops today over economic hardship
Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) will today close shops in Accra to protest deteriorating economic situation. The group described the industrial action, which will end on Monday October 24, as a “pinch” on government to urgently address the depreciating cedi, high interest rate and inflation. GUTA …
Read More »Crime: 11 persons in court for rioting over GPRTU ticketing, revenue
Eleven persons who were picked for rioting over ticketing and revenue at the Shukura Lorry Station have appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. They are: Emmanuel Gyan, 21-year-old unemployed, Seidu Bashiru, 25-year-old trader, Osman Ayariga, 28, Wadudu Awudu, a 32-year-old driver, Haruna Seidu, 31-year-old Porter and Issahaku Sulemana, 26-year-old driver’s …
Read More »Ashanti Minister Takes Charge Of Suspended Galamsey DCEs District
THE PRESIDENCY has directed the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, to take charge of the management of the Bosome Freho District Assembly with immediate effect. This follows the suspension of Yaw Danso, the beleagured District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho, who is accused of promoting illegal mining also known …
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