General
Only 20 MDAs in Eastern Region have sanitation prosecutors
The minister revealed that only 20 out of the 33 MDAs in the region have sanitation prosecutors and bemoaned the rising waste crisis.
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Business
A/R Lands Board inaugurated, tasked to drive land reforms
At the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, July 2, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, urged the 50-member board to uphold diligence and transparency in carrying out their duties.
DL News
Crime
Police rescue seven trafficked foreign nationals in Assin Fosu
The victims—comprising two women and five men from Mali, Burkina Faso, La Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo—were discovered confined in a residential property at Pump-Side, a suburb of Assin Fosu in the Central Region.
DL News
Crime
Three arrested over Ashanti Region MoMo vendor killings
The arrests were confirmed by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, who revealed that one suspect was picked up in Bawku, while the remaining two were arrested in Accra.
DL News
Business
NPA boss to crackdown illegal fuel trade, warns against political interference
Speaking during a meeting with the Bono Regional Security Council (REGSEC) as part of his tour of the region, Mr. Tameklo reaffirmed the NPA’s commitment to enforcing regulations and ensuring that fuel transportation and sales adhere to leg...
DL News
Crime
Two persons who allegedly burgled John Kumah’s widow refused bail
Adams Sanogo, trader, and Kwame Dunga, at large, allegedly conspired to steal US$50,000, GH¢50,000, an iPhone 15 Pro Max mobile phone valued at GH¢15,000 from Reverend Lillian Kumah.
GNA
Crime
Tricycle rider jailed 12 years for defiling 10-year-old girl
The defilement incident occurred in May 2024 at Sarfo near Asonomanso in the Ashanti region while the victim's father, Kandi Inusah, was away in the Western North region.
myjoyonline
Crime
Man fined GH¢2,400 for destroying GWCL meter
Sadiq, a Nigerian, was convicted last Thursday, on his admission of guilt, by the court, presided over by James Kojo Botah, after his first appearance on February 23.
theghanaiantimes
Africa
Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Niger's coup leader has promised to return the West African nation to civilian rule within three years. Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani made the announcement after meeting mediators from the West African regional bloc Ecowas in the capital, Niame...
BBC
Africa
Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV
Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation's borders
BBC
Crime
Volta Region: 20, including Chinese nationals arrested over pre-mix fuel smuggling, illegal sand-winning
They were grabbed in an operation by a special task force set up by the Volta Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to curb the high trend of wanton environmental offences in the region.
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Business
Bono Region: Tourism Authority closes down 70 hospitality facilities
The 70 facilities closed down by the Authority include 30 hostels, 32 eateries, and eight formal accommodations.
DL News
General
Ashanti Region has highest number of MMDA’s operating without by-laws
The report found that 26 out of the 43 MMDAs in the Region operate without by-laws, the highest among the 16 regions surveyed.
DL News
Africa
U.S. sanctions one of Africa’s biggest gold refiners for allegedly contributing to conflict in DRC
Belgian gold trader Alain Goetz and his Ugandan-based African Gold Refinery Ltd, are said to be key players in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s illicit gold trade.
Bloomberg
General
Police to enforce ban on tricycles on motorway
The region’s plan is to have waste transfer sites in every district in the region by February 2022.
DL News
Crime
Another bullion van attacked in Tarkwa
Police in the Western Region have confirmed that another bullion van was allegedly robbed by two armed men in Tarkwa in the Western Region on Monday.
DL News
General
Government to inaugurate Guan District Assembly today
Some residents of the Guan District later filed a suit at the Supreme Court demanding, among others, the enforcement of their fundamental human rights to vote.
DL News
Crime
Police arrest five more in Anlo-Affiadenyigba robbery
We want to reassure the public that Police in the Volta Region and beyond would continue to fight any violent crime and its attendant criminals to ensure a conducive atmosphere for citizens to go about their lives and preoccupations peacefu...
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Crime
W/R: Police to fight fake kidnappings as ‘missing’ Takoradi woman is found not pregnant
According to the police, over 40 Police officers were assigned to the case to help track the whereabouts of the woman, in operations that were consistently carried out on a 24-hour basis
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General
18,000 convicts on Police database-Inspector General of Police
The West Africa Police Information System (WAPIS) Programme is implemented by INTERPOL with funding from the European Union.
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