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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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EPA orders immediate halt to mining in water bodies
This decision comes in response to mounting concerns over the severe environmental damage caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, and other unregulated operations that endanger ecosystems and public health.
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Crime
Dambai Police Command arrest man for allegedly killing mother with pestle
Philip Kwadwo Bidaba, the assembly member for the Kwame-Akura East Electoral Area, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the suspect had a troubling history of threatening his mother with a cutlass on multiple occasions.
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Crime
Tarkwa: Tiler jailed for defiling, impregnating 12-year-old girl
Stephen Otu, 32, popularly known as Atta, pleaded guilty to the charge raised against him and begged the court to have mercy on him.
GNA
Crime
Tarkwa:Excavator operator imprisoned 10 years for stealing
Appiah, who admitted to selling the stolen Apsonic tricycle for GH¢15,000 and receiving a partial payment of GH¢7,500, pleaded guilty to the charges.
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Courts
Ashiyie: Man whose gate electrocuted boy jailed 10 years
Laweh had unlawfully tapped electricity to an uncompleted building and connected a copper wire from this setup to a makeshift gate blocking a commonly used footpath on two plots of land where he was squatting. Darko was fatally electrocuted...
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Crime
Miner jailed, fined for stealing motorbike worth GH¢13,500
If Adu fails to pay the fine imposed on him, he will be compelled to serve 7 years imprisonment with hard labour.
GNA
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Policy dialogue held on Women's Economic rights
The event was organized by Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) in collaboration with OXFAM, under the Women’s Economic Advancement for Collective Transformation (WEACT) and Together Against Poverty (TAP) projects.
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Crime
Barber convicted for conspiracy and robbery
The barber conspired with a 30-year-old mason, Paa Kwasi now deceased, to rob a gold buying office at Wassa Nkonya in the Wassa Amenfi East municipality.
GNA
Business
Speakers at 8th Energy Award emphasize the need for local content
Hosted on October 25, 2024, the event, organized by the Ghana Energy Media Group, honored the accomplishments of 34 organizations and individuals across various categories.
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Crime
Tarkwa: Illegal miner convicted for harming friend
Akwasi Isaac, popularly known as Akwasman, pleaded not guilty to the offence.
GNA
Crime
Washing bay attendant jailed for defiling student in bush
The convict, Richard Amissah, popularly known as IGP, pleaded guilty with an explanation of the offence when he appeared before the Tarkwa Circuit Court.
GNA
Crime
Nigerian detained by court over wristwatch fraud
The 40-year-old is accused of collecting the amount under the pretence of selling a wristwatch but did not follow through with the sale.
GNA
Crime
Air condition installer handed 20 years for defilement
He pleaded guilty and begged the court for forgiveness, promising not to repeat such a shameful act.
GNA
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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Crime
Miner jailed for stabbing mason at Nsuaem
Joseph Ntiful, the convict, pleaded guilty with an explanation for causing unlawful harm: contrary to section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29).
GNA
Crime
Kuntunse Murder Case: Police awaits forensic report on gun
Chief Inspector Apewah Achana told the Adabraka District Court that the Police were, therefore, waiting for the forensic report.
GNA
Courts
39 Democracy Hub protestors remanded by court
These individuals were part of a three-day demonstration organized by the Democracy Hub, a pressure group.
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Courts
Driver gets two-day jail term for careless driving
In addition, the convict has been fined GH₵2,400 or in default will serve a two-month jail term. Andoh pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea.
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GBA 2024 National Election: Who wins what?
The office of the President is being contended by Mr. Agbesi Dzakpasu and Madam Efua Ghartey while Mr Ebenezer Kwaitoo is battling it out with Miss Victoria Barth for Vice President.
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