General
Declaration of 4 vacant seats; Speaker's action cannot be challenged in court-Ansa-Asare
Ansa-Asare's remarks follow Speaker Bagbin's declaration on Thursday, October 17, that four seats in Parliament were vacant.
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General
Speaker Bagbin declares 4 Parliamentary seats vacant
This decision significantly shifts the balance in Ghana’s hung parliament, where the New Patriotic Party (NPP) previously held a slim majority with the help of Independent Member of Parliament Andrew Amoako Asiamah.
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General
40 Changfans burnt, 5 suspects detained in Birim River galamsey crackdown
The operation is part of a broader effort to tackle illegal mining, or "galamsey," which has been damaging the environment in the region.
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General
Speaker Bagbin to decide petition to dismiss 4 MPs today
The petition, submitted by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, has sparked considerable debate between the Majority and Minority members of Parliament.
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General
AG meets ICC Prosecutor; promises to fight crimes against humanity
He emphasized that, as a signatory to the Rome Statute, Ghana not only upholds the ICC's mission but has also made strides in aligning its legal framework with the Statute.
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Business
Several OMCs lose licenses in two years
During an appearance on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, October 4, Tasunti emphasized the NPA’s commitment to enhancing regulations to ensure industry integrity and adherence to standards.
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Crime
Health Minister orders arrest of Winneba Hospital staff who abandoned patient in bush
Therefore, the Health Minister has directed that the affected staff be reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the police and the Attorney General.
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General
Over 140 galamsey cases before court: AG appeals for swift adjudication
According to him, this will ensure that Justice is done to these perpetrators for their acts, and thus called on the Chief Justice to direct Judges sitting on such cases to discharge them expeditiously.
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US
California governor vetoes landmark AI safety bill
Newsom expressed concerns that the bill could hamper innovation and potentially drive AI developers out of the state.
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Business
Get off cars whilst driver is refuelling-NPA cautions
This practice, according to the Authority, poses significant risks to passengers by exposing them to dangerous chemicals.
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Courts
Kumasi Magistrate court invalidates over 1,000 voter transfers to Manhyia South constituency
The court presided by the Magistrate, Gyaawa Donkor, arrived at the verdict after a complaint brought before the court by Lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Manhyia South.
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Courts
Bernard Mornah sues EC; seeks order to be added to 2024 Presidential list
He is seeking an order from the court to quash the decision and mandamus to compel the Electoral Commission to clear him as a duly nominated candidate of his party to contest the 2024 election.
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General
Hybrid Parliamentary system not beneficial to our Democracy-Justice Dotse
He argues that this structure hampers democracy and good governance in the country.
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Crime
Red alert! 69 Policemen commit suicide in 6 years
Quoting a study conducted between 2015 and 2021, she said 69 police officers lost their lives through suicide during that period.
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Father and son fined $200,000 for attempting to smuggle insects
On May 8, park rangers apprehended Luigi Ferrari, 68, and his 28-year-old son, Mattia, after they were caught with jars containing the insects.
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General
Don’t go to court if you don’t have authentic, duly executed pink sheets- Afari-Gyan
“See that’s what we mean when we say elections are won at the polling station," he noted.
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Courts
Imam who allegedly threatened to kill wife granted GH¢100K bail
Mohammed Abubakar Imam Lanson alias Andre was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties to be justified.
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Crime
Two Police Constables remanded for robbery
General Lance Corporals Philmon Agbevem and Peter Kwame Badagbor, both stationed at the Accra Central District Police Command, have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime and robbery.
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Business
EOCO excels at Internal Audit Agency Conference
The awards were presented to leaders of government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies that have effectively provided logistical support and strengthened the capacity of their internal audit units.
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Crime
Court jails Cameroonian, Togolese for illegal acquisition of Ghana Card, birth certificate
Samuel Sagbo, 31, a barber from Togo and Edwin Nwanchan Ndum alias Edwin Mensah, 37, an unemployed Cameroonian will serve an additional 36 months jail time each should they default in paying the fines.
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