Africa
The University of Ghana wants High Court Judge Obiri replaced over impartiality
Lawyers for the University of Ghana have written to the High Court’s Commercial Division, raising concerns about the impartiality of presiding judge Justice Francis Obiri in the case between the University and some Commonwealth Hall students. Justice Obiri presided over an injunction application filed by students against Ghana’s premier university. According to University lawyers, Justice Obiri sat on the case without allowing the University to cross-examine the witness, Lawrence Edi...[Read More]
Ghana: Immigration Officer shot dead and two others in critical condition
One Ghana Immigration Service officer has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in Bawku, Upper East Region. Two other officers who were traveling with the deceased were shot in varying degrees and are in critical condition, receiving treatment. The officers affected are Assistant Inspector of Immigration Mr Philip Motey, who is stationed in Missiga, Assistant Inspector of Immigration Mr Lawrence Afari, who is stationed in Kulungugu, and Assistant Inspector Eric Ayidiya, who is stationed at the Pulim...[Read More]
No sex for grades – Koforidua Technical University to students
Professor David Kofi Essumang, Vice Chancellor of Koforidua Technical University, has warned students, particularly female students, to avoid giving lecturers sex in order to get good grades. According to citinewsroom.com, he gave the advice while speaking with parents and students at the university’s 28th matriculation. He vowed that the university’s administration is determined to help victims of sexual abuse or harassment get justice, and that students should not be afraid to seek...[Read More]
Police arrest boat sailor over Volta Lake disaster
Police have apprehended the boat sailor who drowned some Azizanya residents on the Volta Lake near Ada on Saturday, March 18. Gabriel Ajigodi is currently being held at the Ada Foah Police Station, where he is assisting police with their investigations into Saturday’s disaster. On Saturday morning, a boat carrying mourners capsized on the lake, killing five people. Three of the five people killed were children under the age of three and two women. There were no life jackets for any of the ...[Read More]
ECG to start extensive disconnection exercise over GHc5bn debt
The Electricity Company of Ghana will begin a large-scale disconnection exercise on Monday, March 20, in order to generate revenue. Mr. Samuel Dubik Mahama Esq., Managing Director, stated that the company is owed more than GHS 5 billion from September 2022 to February 2023. The majority of this debt is held by SOEs and MDAs. This exercise stems from the numerous institutions that owe the energy company, This will be the fate of many other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and State Ow...[Read More]
Five dead as boat carrying mourners capsizes on Volta Lake
Five people were killed when a boat carrying mourners capsized on Volta Lake. The 18th of March is a Saturday. Five of the over 20 passengers on board have been confirmed dead, and a search for survivors is ongoing. Strong winds are said to have caused the incident, which occurred around 9 a.m. on Saturday. Three of the five people killed were children under the age of three and two women. There were no life jackets for any of the passengers. According to the Assembly member, the boat was suppos...[Read More]
Woman arrested for squeezing landlord’s testicles to death
A 33-year-old woman is being held in the custody of Nigeria’s Ogun State Police Command for allegedly squeezing her landlord’s testicles to death during a dispute over an electricity bill. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Ifeoma Ossai was arrested by police on Saturday, March 11 in Sango-Ota following the tragic death of her 50-year-old landlord, Monday Oladele. In a statement to confirm the incident, the state Police Spokesman, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the suspect was appre...[Read More]
Police provide accounts of the killing of Imoro Sheriff
The Ghana Police Service has provided an account of how young soldier Imoro Sherrif was killed on March 4, as some of the six suspects in custody have begun disclosing relevant information on why and how they allegedly committed the heinous crime. According to a statement issued by the law enforcement agency on Sunday, March 12, six suspects were apprehended from their various hideouts and will appear in court today, March 13, 2023. Below are the details as released by the police: After a week o...[Read More]
Millitary releases 150 of the 184 Ashaiman residents arrested
The Ghana Armed Forces have released 150 suspects apprehended at Ashaiman on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Ernest Nogbey, Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, confirmed this in an interview with Citi News. According to the MP, the remaining 34 people are still in military custody and are being investigated in connection with the weekend killing of a young soldier. He also confirmed seeing the freed people. “Of the 184 people detained by the military, 150 have been released. We have about 34 people...[Read More]
Ghana: Soldier mobbed and killed – Inside Story
Sherif Imoro, 21, has been identified as the soldier who was allegedly killed by a mob in Ashaiman Taifa last Saturday. He was a trumpeter in the Ghana Armed Forces Band and was stationed at Sunyani in the Bono Region. He was in Accra for a military course and had been visiting his parents in Ashaiman every Friday for the past three weeks. Last Friday would have been the third time he was returning home when he was confronted by a gang that killed him. According to his father, Awudu Imoro, Sheri...[Read More]
One week Celebration of Christian Atsu’s life ongoing at Adjiringanor
Former Black Stars winger Christian Atsu Twasam’s one-week celebration is currently underway at the Adjiringanor Astro Turf on Saturday, March 04, 2023. The football star’s family, loved ones, football fraternity members, and the general public are expected to gather to celebrate his life. Alan John Kyerematen mourns with Christian Atsu’s family #PulseEvents #ChristianAtsu pic.twitter.com/3CHAKLjyoG — Pulse Ghana (@PulseGhana) March 4, 2023 Christian Atsu was discovered dead un...[Read More]
2024 is a must-win in Ayawaso West Wuogon – John Dumelo
John Dumelo, the National Democratic Congress parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, has expressed confidence in winning the 2024 election hands down. According to the veteran actor and farmer, he managed to bridge the gap between himself and the sitting member of parliament Lydia Seyram Alhassan in the last election through hard work in the constituency, which is known to be a stronghold for the incumbent New Patriotic Party. “In Ayawaso West Wuogon, 2024 is a must-...[Read More]
