Robbers break into medical doctor’s residence while he performs emergency surgery
“He resides in the hospital, so around 1:00am, he had a call for an emergency he needed to attend to. “After performing the surgery successfully, he came back to his house and realised that robbers have ransacked his room. This however is not the first time the medical doctor has not been robbed. This is a man who has left his family to serve us here in the Ahanta West District but look at what is happening to him,” he lamented. The Ahanta West Police Commander, ASP Valentine Akposu, has however assured that his outfit will ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 20, 2022 20:10 UTC
Ghanaian jailed 9 years by US court over US$36m scam, to repay US$2.9m
Initially arrested on February 17, 2021, as a member of a criminal money laundering syndicate in Ghana, the convict pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to commit money laundering in February 2022. Over US$36.4m stolen in four yearsAccording to court records, Fred was leader of the criminal enterprise that scammed American individuals and firms to the tune of over $36.4 million over a four-year period. “Fred Asante admitted today to laundering money from victims of various fraud schemes, including cruel scams targeting elderly online daters searching for companionship. “Compounding the disappointment of learning their potential soulmate was indeed non-existent, Mr Asante’s victims later found they were also targets of a Ghana-based criminal enterprise netting over $35 million in illegal proceeds,” www.justice.gov has reported. Fred's co-conspirator, Lord Anning, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud on October 15, 2021, was sentenced on February 28, 2022.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 20, 2022 15:57 UTC
My tigers are not a danger to the public – Cheddar
Daily Guide on Thursday, May 19, 2022, reported that some residents of Wonda Land estates were living in fear as a result of the presence of two tiger cubs being kept by Cheddar in his house. But from what I have seen and heard, I don’t think I am putting anyone in danger because the necessary procedures to protect the animals have been done. On the issue of the cubs posing danger to the public, Cheddar emphasized that all appropriate measures including regulatory procedures had been followed in housing the animals. But I am not here to harm people and I am not here to encourage people should have tigers to harm people. I wanted to go into the safari world by making sure Ghana becomes the first country in West Africa, East Africa and Central Africa; except for South Africa.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 20, 2022 00:39 UTC
A non-member of Owoo family has acquired 20 acres of Achimota Forest – Kwame Nkrumah Tikese
Government’s decision to declassify portions of the Achimota Forest as reserved caused public criticism amidst accusations of government selling off the land. “Charles Owusu yesterday questioned the government on whether it was only the Owoo family who had been given the lands." TWI NEWSThe lands minister in his press conference on Tuesday insisted that government, contrary to the reports of attempts to destroy the forest, is rather focused on revamping the Achimota Forest. According to the minister, government’s plans for the forest include developing it into an eco-park. However, on the matter of redevelopment, Kwame Nkrumah questioned the government’s motive saying “I am asking a question.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 19, 2022 19:01 UTC
Armed robbers attack fuel station, shoot CEO and bolt with money
The bandits shot the owner of the fuel station who went unconscious in the process and was sent to the Walewale Government Hospital. According to the cousin of the fuel station CEO, his uncle was with the manager at the station when the armed robbers invaded the place and asked all those around to lie down but one of them moved to the CEO and shot him at the occiput. "It was yesterday in the evening that two guys invaded the area and went to the filling station first and picked some money. He is calling on the IGP and the Interior Minister to deploy enough police personnel to the West Mamprusi Municipality. The CEO of the said fuel station, Musah Abdul-Rahman was treated and later discharged from the Walewale government hospital.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 19, 2022 17:09 UTC
Special Prosecutor 'slaps' former PPA boss with 17 charges
General News of Wednesday, 18 May 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comManasseh releases Contracts for Sale indicting PPA bossCHRAJ finds former PPA boss guilty of conflict of interestSpecial Prosecutor investigates “Contracts for Sale” scandalThe Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has charged the former Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei. According to the statement, a brother-in-law of Adjenim Adjei, Francis Kwaku Arhin, is also facing one count for his role in the scandal. This will be the first case investigated and prosecuted by Kissi Agyabeng following his appointment as Special Prosecutor in 2021. For the two and half years that he was head of PPA, Adjenim Adjei accumulated more than GH¢41 million in his cedi, dollar and euro accounts. The president further referred Mr. Adjei to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate his conduct.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 19, 2022 00:13 UTC
22-year-old woman dragged on the floor by a driver over GH¢80 MoMo payment change
The victim, Sheila Taasha Osei-Boahene, a 22-year-old nursing student, speaking to GhanaWeb’s Kwame Adzaho-Amenortor, said that the altercation started after she wanted to pay her fare via Mobile Money. She explained that after the driver refused to take payment via electronic means, she went into her house and brought him cash but when it was time for him to give her change, he rather wanted to pay her via MoMo. Sheila further explained that before she knew it, the driver had moved the car, dragging her along with it. And still, people were screaming and then he drove away, which means it was intentional,” she said. With the help of some neighbours, the driver was chased down and handed over to the police.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 18, 2022 22:07 UTC
Mob Pounces On Customer As 'Koko' Seller's Phone Rings In His Pocket
According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred on Thursday, May 12, 2022, around a popular filling station in the eastern regional capital. The suspect is said to have approached a porridge seller around the Total 2 filling station to purchase some of her porridge. While being served by the seller, the suspect is said to have grabbed her mobile phone without her notice. Unfortunately for the suspect, a call came through the phone, which he had pocketed before he could leave the seller's site. While the lady was busily serving him his porridge, he stole the lady's phone and kept it in his pocket.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 18, 2022 10:57 UTC
Mob pounces on customer as 'koko' seller's phone rings in his pocket
According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred on Thursday, May 12, 2022, around a popular filling station in the eastern regional capital. The suspect is said to have approached a porridge seller around the Total 2 filling station to purchase some of her porridge. While being served by the seller, the suspect is said to have grabbed her mobile phone without her notice. Unfortunately for the suspect, a call came through the phone, which he had pocketed before he could leave the seller's site. While the lady was busily serving him his porridge, he stole the lady's phone and kept it in his pocket.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 18, 2022 08:55 UTC
'Nana kafra, we made an irreversible mistake' - Manasseh tackles Akufo-Addo
Manasseh's frustrations comes after reports suggesting that the Government has gazetted an Executive Instrument (E.I.) to approve the redesignation, sale or development of Achimota Forest. “An Executive Instrument (E.I.) Meanwhile, Samuel Abu Jinapor, Minister, Lands and Natural Resources, has dismissed reports suggesting that the Government has gazetted an Executive Instrument (E.I.) “Achimota Forest has not been sold, it has not been compromised, it will not be sold, it remains as it is.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 18, 2022 08:49 UTC
‘I’ll be interested to see where this goes’ – British High Commissioner speaks on Barker-Vormawor’s arrest
She wrote on her Twitter timeline, “Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of #FixTheCountry movement, arrested again, I understand for a motoring offence on his way to court. I’ll be interested to see where this goes...”Oliver Barker-Vormawor was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, May 17, 2022, while on his way to court. The activist noted that he has been arrested three times this year [2022] due to his activism. He added that following those arrests, he has been sued three times – twice by the Ghana Police Service and once by the Electoral Commissioner. "I have also been already sued three times, twice by the Ghana Police Service and the Electoral Commissioner”, he wrote on his Facebook timeline.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 18, 2022 08:06 UTC
The Owoo family vs the Achimota Forest story: Full text of Lands Minister's address to the press
154, on the other hand, states emphatically, the area of the forest shall remain a Forest Reserve. • Following several encroachments on the Forest Reserve, the pre-acquisition owners, the Owoo Family, in 2007, submitted a petition to the then President, H.E. • In 2011, the Owoo Family, submitted another petition to the then Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. The Achimota Forest remains an integral part of Government’s plan for the protection of our forest cover, and our agenda for aggressive afforestation and reforestation. Government, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, will continue to protect the Achimota Forest and prevent it from being further encroached.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 18, 2022 01:47 UTC
How have we wronged you, Akufo-Addo? - Manasseh Azure quizzes over declassification of Achimota Forest
There have been reports of the government’s notice that the Achimota Forest has been declassified as a reserve, making way for private development. Earlier, GhanaWeb reported on how Social media has been buzzing over reports that the Achimota Forest is to be opened for private development. A document from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resource, making reference to an Executive Instrument, stated that the Achimota Forest Reserve is to no longer be regarded as a forest reserve. 157) which gives him the authority to declare that particular land is no longer required as a forest reserve,” portions of the purported E.I. TWI NEWSHere are some comments being shared on Twitter by users of the app:Breaking News: Achimota Forest Reserve no longer a forest reserve.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 17, 2022 21:48 UTC
Woman rendered cripple for snatching another's husband
She said in an interview on Oyerepa FM that the man, Bra Kwabena, told her he was a divorcee who was still looking for a job as a driver after losing his previous employment. She stated that the wife of her lover escalated the matter by invoking curses on her for snatching her husband. She was angry to hear that so she cursed me with ‘Antoa’ and I also cursed her,” Abrafi told Aunty Naa, host of the show. “Sister Akua came to my house again, took my panties away, I chased her but she managed to escape,” she said. “I took my husband’s clothes away and later realized one of her panties was part.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 17, 2022 18:41 UTC
Barker-Vormawor charged with careless and inconsiderate driving
General News of Tuesday, 17 May 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comBarker-Vormawor arrested againBarker-Vormawor arrested on arrival at airport on February 11, 2022#FixTheCountry convener charged with Treason Felony#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has revealed that he has been charged with careless and inconsiderate driving after he was arrested today, May 17, 2022. Oliver-Barker was reportedly arrested on his way to a Tema high court where he had a case this morning but was picked up by the police without any reason. On a Facebook post, he however revealed he has been charged with careless and inconsiderate driving. “I have been charged with careless and inconsiderate driving. Below is his post
Source:GhanaWeb
May 17, 2022 16:08 UTC