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A devastating fire outbreak has reduced a six-bedroom house to ashes in Dunyan-Nkwanta, a community in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region, leaving a widow homeless. The tragic incident occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday while all the occupants of the house were away. According to the affected widow, Mary Agyemang, she was informed that thick smoke was initially seen coming from one of the rooms before flames quickly engulfed the entire structure. Efforts to get the fire service to the scene proved futile, as no personnel showed up to help extinguish the flames. By the…
The Toase Magistrate Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality has fined a 19-year-old farmer GH₵ 4,800.00 for stealing five sacks of ginger valued at GH₵17,500.00 at Gyankobaa near Toase. Daniel Mahama pleaded guilty to stealing and was convicted on his own plea. He will serve 12 months’ imprisonment in default of the fine. Police Detective Chief Inspector Ntim Boadu, prosecuting, told the court presided over by Mr. Robert Addo that both the accused person and Mary Appiah, the complainant, were farmers and residents of Gyankobaa. He said the two sons of the complainant had informed her that they had…
Ghana’s land disputes are worsening out of control, with over 70% of court cases tied to land litigation, yet the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) appears to be making little impact. Justice Alexander Osei Tutu, a judge at the Court of Appeal, has strongly questioned the effectiveness of the law, citing poor enforcement and lack of public awareness as major obstacles to solving the crisis. Speaking at the fifth edition of “The Law for Society” seminar in Accra, themed “Land Acquisition in Ghana: The Law, Policy, and Practice,” Justice Osei Tutu expressed disappointment over the government’s inability to implement key…
The stillbirth rate in Asante Akim North District has increased to 14.3 per 1,000 live births in 2024, compared to 12.8 in 2023. This is higher than the target of 11.5. The number of maternal deaths increased from 0/100000 live births (zero maternal death) in 2023 to 40/100000 live births (1 maternal death). Also, the number of newborns dying within their first month decreased from 17 per 1,000 in 2023 to 12 per 1,000 in 2024, though the target was seven. Institutional all cause of death rate in health facilities slightly increased to 18.7% in 2024, compared to 17.5% in…
The legal concession owner in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western Region has teamed up with the Forestry Commission to flush out armed criminals who have entrenched illegal mining operations in the forest. Fifteen excavators have been seized as the miners fled into the forest. However, the raid has not been without confrontations and controversy. Since the operation began on Thursday, armed policemen from the Enchi District and Divisional Police Commands entered the forest to confront the team, which was made up of soldiers and the Forestry Commission’s Rapid Response Team. The police questioned the legitimacy of their…
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for attacking and robbing a businessman on 26th February, 2025 at Ashaiman, in the Greater Accra Region. Suspect Karim Fatao, was arrested on 26th February, 2025, the same day of the robbery while the second suspect, Wonder Babanawo who had been on the Police wanted list for a series of robberies within Ashaiman and parts of Tema, was arrested on 29th March, 2025. A search on the suspects led to the retrieval of the following items: a Ruger pistol loaded with fifteen rounds of ammunition, 30 mobile phone covers, 6 SIM…
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Parliament has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, authorising the government to utilize GH¢293 billion from the consolidated fund and other public funds for the upcoming financial year. The bill provides the legal framework for government expenditures, ensuring that funds are properly allocated to key economic sectors. The approved budget highlights substantial allocations, including GH¢68 billion for wages and salaries, emphasising the government’s commitment to compensating public sector workers. Additionally, GH¢13 billion has been set aside to settle outstanding arrears from previous years. This legislative move marks a significant step in securing the necessary funding for government operations and development initiatives…
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians in leadership positions to be mindful of the decisions they make, emphasizing their far-reaching impact on citizens’ lives. Delivering a tribute to the late CEO of KAMA Group of Companies, Nana Dr. Agyekum Addo, President Mahama highlighted the devastating effects of the previous government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), noting that thousands, including the late Dr. Addo, were affected. He called on leaders to prioritize the welfare of ordinary citizens when making policy decisions. “His death came to me as a shock but also tells us that as leaders, when we make decisions,…
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on politicians to refrain from politicizing the ongoing controversy surrounding the missing Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) containers and instead focus on addressing systemic inefficiencies in state institutions. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM on Friday, March 28, Afenyo-Markin, who is also the former Board Chair of the ECG, stressed the need for a bipartisan approach to resolving the crisis. “People often see things in a very radioactive state, all because it has taken a partisan twist. I am saying that we can do better as politicians.…
