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Minerals Commission hands over 175 acres reclaimed Galamsey lands to communities
The restoration, carried out under the Lands Reclamation and Restoration Programme, benefited Sefwi Nambro, Nkatiso, and Surano “B” communities.
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Help curb underage gambling-Interior Minister charges Gaming Commission
Expressing concern over the increasing involvement of young people in gambling, he noted that many minors had become addicted, often neglecting their education to spend time at gaming centres.
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Business
Government establishes 18-member committee to review mining sector
This multi-stakeholder committee is tasked with evaluating mining operations in forest reserves, identifying best industry practices, and proposing strategies to curb mining activities in river bodies.
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Courts
Tarkwa court jails teenage illegal miner for stealing alligator pepper
Presenting the case, Police Inspector Patrick Essien explained that the complainant, Fuseini Amadu, was a farmer residing in Kofi Gyan, a community within the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality.
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Crime
Illegal miner jailed over theft of gold detector machine
In addition to the jail term, the court, presided over by Mr. Charles Owusu Nsiah, imposed a GH¢1,200 fine on Godden. Failure to pay the fine would result in a three-month prison sentence with hard labor.
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General
EPA seizes three excavators to enforce ban on mining in river bodies
The EPA recently issued a directive ordering a complete halt to mining activities within and around river bodies.
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Crime
ECG warns against widespread meter tampering, threatens legal action
During a press briefing on Monday, February 3, ECG revealed that in Dansoman alone, nearly 10% of the 70,000 installed meters had been altered to underreport electricity usage.
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General
2024 half year report of OSP released
Operating under Act 959, the OSP is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting corruption-related offenses, focusing on public officials, politically exposed persons, and private citizens.
General
Amnesty International wants Ghana's new President to address key human rights issues
The organization has identified critical areas requiring immediate attention, such as advancing gender equality, safeguarding the right to peaceful assembly, and ensuring a healthy environment for all.
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Gbese Stool issues warning against reconstruction of unauthorized structures on Kantamanto land
The chief emphasized that the property belongs to the Gbese Stool, not the government.
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US
Drake sues Universal Music Group over Lamar’s Not Like Us
In a filing submitted by Drake’s company, Frozen Moments LLC, to a New York court, allegations were made against Universal and Spotify for orchestrating an illegal scheme.
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General
Professor calls for Broadcasting law to deal with attacks on journalists
She stressed the urgent need for a broadcast law to protect journalists and media practitioners from attacks, referencing the recent World Press Freedom Index, where Ghana ranked 50th out of 180 countries.
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General
Move to revoke forest mining; Government presents L.I. to Parliament
This revocation will result in a complete ban on mining within these areas.
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Crime
Cocoa smuggling taskforce seizes 100 bags in Old Akrade
According to a national security source, the task force received a tip-off around midnight about individuals transporting cocoa beans to Togo.
GNA
Crime
20-year-old robbery suspect escapes police custody in Juaboso
The incident took place on the morning of October 3, 2024, at the Sefwi Boinzan Police Station, where Tawiah was being held for charges including conspiracy to rob, robbery, and illegal possession of a firearm.
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Courts
Oliver-Barker, 31 remanded protestors sue IGP, AG for human rights violation
The applicants claim that during the recent #stopgalamseynowprotest, the Ghana Police engaged in illegal activities, including wrongful arrests, detentions, and the denial of bail.
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Courts
Barber in court over alleged theft of electricity
Kamal Adam, 20 years old, who was charged with stealing and interference with the supplier’s distribution system, meters or equipment, pleaded not guilty.
GNA
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.
GNA
Crime
Court remands sixteen illegal sand winners
They are Gariba Ali, Ekow Quansah aka Big Joe, Christopher Semebia, Ahmed Abdul Asit, Ahmed Abdul Basit, Sampson Asum, Kwame Appiah, Samuel Gaisie, Stephen Owusu Sekyere, Adam Issah. Kwaku Afful, Eric Fiagbedzi, Mohammed Abdallah, Michael K...
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Courts
Renewal of KNUST VC tenure illegal-Alumnus goes to court
He avers that the re-appointment, of the Vice Chancellor is contrary to the University’s Statute which requires the formation of a search committee.
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