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Speaker Bagbin to consult new AG on Anti-LGBTQI Bill
Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 26, 2025, Speaker Bagbin underscored the significance of the bill
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Ghana's Hanna Tetteh appointed UN Secretary-General's Special Rep. to LIbya
She takes over from Abdoulaye Bathily of Senegal, who served as Special Envoy and led UNSMIL until May 2024.
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Pass law allowing kidney harvestation, other organs-First Sky Group Chairman
Speaking at the company’s 22nd Anniversary Thanksgiving Service at the Accra International Conference Centre, Mr. Kutortse emphasized the growing burden of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Ghana.
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Courts
Three suspects arraigned for kidnapping and assault of businessman
The suspects, identified as Albert Tetteh Botchway and David Burke—both 34-year-old businessmen—and Promise Lamptey, a 29-year-old security guard, are facing charges related to the incident.
Business
Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle Esq. appointed acting CEO of Petroleum Commission
This appointment, effective from January 17, 2025, was made in line with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 11(1) of the Petroleum Commission Act, 2011 (Act 821).
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US
Trump's bid to halt sentencing in hush-money case fails at Supreme Court
Trump had requested the court to determine if he was entitled to an automatic stay of sentencing, but the justices rejected his appeal by a narrow 5-4 margin.
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Courts
Nigeria:79-Year-Old Woman Sues IGP, wants Police escorts withdrawn from private citizens
Yesufu, who told the court in a suit filed by her lawyer, Maxwell Opara, also prayed for an order of perpetual injunction on the I-G from reassigning any member of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) as VIP escorts to a private individual, incl...
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Courts
EC's lawyers pray for appropriate court orders to complete collation
Justin Amenuvor, counsel for the EC, emphasized the importance of the court’s intervention, stating: “If this court does not provide the necessary orders for the EC to complete its work within the framework set by Constitutional Instrument...
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Business
ORC to remove 500,000 Businesses, 5,000 Companies from register
This decision targets entities that have failed to submit their annual returns, despite a year-long grace period and repeated reminders.
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GBA calls for national unity as it condemns post-election violence
The Association condemned reports of violent acts, including gunfire, destruction of property, and the tragic loss of lives.
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Crime
Police declare 3 wanted for Tepa warehouse, radio station break-in
The suspects have been identified as Akakpo, an Assembly Member for Akwasiase; George, an Assembly Member for Maabang; and a third individual known as Muteed.
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Frema Osei-Opare chairs government transition team
The statement noted that the Transition Team will be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. This event will be preceded by a meeting between President Akufo-Addo and the president-elect, who will jointly chair the team.
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Crime
Ghana Police investigating 88 persons allegedly recruited for election 2024 security
A video circulating on social media showed Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Member of Parliament for Juaboso, alleging that the passengers were brought in from Burkina Faso with intentions to create unrest in the Sefwi area.
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Business
Ho Customs division of GRA destroys illegally imported goods
A total of 680 cartons of Vody Vodka energy drinks were destroyed under the supervision of the Ho Municipal Environmental Office, with officials from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the National Investigation Bureau present to monito...
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Crime
Ghanaian man sentenced in US for online fraud scheme
On November 26, 2024, U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan in Knoxville, Tennessee, handed down a 63-month prison sentence to the 34-year-old.
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Greater Accra Bar to hold orientation for newly enrolled lawyers
The event, which is scheduled to take place at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons at exactly 4 p.m., will have several renowned practitioners in attendance, including the first female National President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey.
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Ministry of National Security denies claims of involvement in alleged abduction of Emirates Manager
In a statement released on Monday, November 25, 2024, the Ministry dismissed the accusations as unfounded and unequivocally denied any involvement of its officers in the incident.
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Business
Ghana awarded $2.2m cost in GCNet ¢4bn arbitration claim
This award includes $1,744,050.42 for legal representation and $441,932.79 for expert witness fees, with simple interest at USD SOFR + 1% applicable if not paid within 30 days.
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Crime
Pastor Love granted GHȼ2-million bail pending appeal
The court admitted him to bail in the sum of GHȼ2 million with two sureties to be justified with landed property.
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Tech
Meta hit with €798m fine for breaking competition law
The Commission argued that this integration disadvantages other classified ads services, making it challenging for them to compete fairly.
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