The prosecutions in the case where two suspects are standing trial before a magistrate court for the murder of former Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North constituency, Joseph Bokaye Danquah-Adu have failed once again to bring the bill of indictment for the two in order for full trial to begin. This comes at a … Read more
The United States is increasingly worried about pirate attacks off West Africa and is committed to helping countries bolster security in the region, a US diplomat said Tuesday. At least 27 attacks on boats, including robberies, kidnappings or failed attempts, have occurred off the West Africa coast since April, according to the International Maritime Organisation … Read more
A cabinet minister who claimed to have ordered police to torture rape suspects should be investigated for human rights abuses, Amnesty International has said. Uma Bharti, in charge of water resources, told supporters last week that she used to order rape suspects to be beaten in front of their victims and then have salt and chillies … Read more
Amnesty International called on Tuesday for an Indian cabinet minister to be investigated for human rights abuses after she claimed to have ordered police to torture rape suspects. Water resources minister Uma Bharti caused a storm last week when she told supporters that she used to order rape suspects to be beaten in front of … Read more
Seven Hong Kong police officers were found guilty Tuesday of assaulting a protester during pro-democracy rallies in 2014, in an attack that was captured on film and beamed around the world. All seven were found guilty of assault causing actual bodily harm to Civic Party activist Ken Tsang, but were found not guilty of a … Read more
An Accra circuit judge, Her Honour Ms. Afia Agbanu Kumador has threatened to discharge Sarah Kwablah and three others in the alleged sex video scandal involving Black Star Captain Asamoah Gyan. The court adjourned the matter because the state prosecutors were absent for three consecutive times as well as Mr. Samuel Anim Addo, Manager of … Read more
A District Court in Tamale has granted bail to some 17 suspects arrested in the latest chieftaincy clashes in Bimbilla after a Circuit Court judge earlier swerved the case. Police initially arrested 21 suspects on Thursday in Bimbilla where a protracted intra-ethnic chieftaincy violence has killed many and uprooted dozens from their homes. Seventeen persons … Read more
A District Court in Tamale has granted bail to some 17 suspects arrested in the latest chieftaincy clashes in Bimbilla after a Circuit Court judge earlier swerved the case. Police initially arrested 21 suspects on Thursday in Bimbilla where a protracted intra-ethnic chieftaincy violence has killed many and uprooted dozens from their homes. Seventeen persons … Read more
New Zealand has said it will move to quash historical convictions for consensual sex between men. Justice Minister Amy Adams said an application process will be introduced and cases will be judged individually. In 1986 when the Homosexual Law Reform Act was passed, sex between men above 16 years old was decriminalised. But convictions for … Read more
Acid victim Eric Ohemeng hopes his girlfriend who bathed him with acid, is made to face the law for her crimes… The sad story of the young man who was gruesomely bathed in acid by his ex girlfriend for jilting her continues. The boy, Eric Ohemeng who smelt the cold hands of death, has demanded for … Read more
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts-nominee, Catherine Afeku says reports suggesting that she had defrauded some American business partners was a conspiracy against her. Following her nomination for the portfolio, a group calling itself the Truth and Accountable Governance (TAG), petitioned Parliament’s Appointments Committee to reject her because she was once found guilty … Read more
Tourism, Creative Arts and Culture Minister-designate Catherine Afeku, has denied being a fraudster and a criminal. “No, I have never been charged with fraud, neither have I ever had any criminal background,” she told parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, 6 February during her vetting. She, however, explained that a business relationship between her and some … Read more
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts-nominee, Catherine Afeku says reports suggesting that she had defrauded some American business partners was a conspiracy against her. Following her nomination for the portfolio, a group calling itself the Truth and Accountable Governance (TAG), petitioned Parliament’s Appointments Committee to reject her because she was once found guilty … Read more
The 29 foreigners arrested for illegal mining in the Atiwa Rain Forest Reserve have pleaded not guilty to three charges levelled against them by a Koforidua Circuit Court B on Friday, February 3. They were charged with three counts of conspiracy to mine without authorization, mining without authorization (Minerals and Mining Amendment Act 2015) and … Read more
The 29 foreigners arrested for illegal mining in the Atiwa Rain Forest Reserve have pleaded not guilty to three charges levelled against them by a Koforidua Circuit Court B on Friday, February 3. They were charged with three counts of conspiracy to mine without authorization, mining without authorization (Minerals and Mining Amendment Act 2015) and … Read more
The Police Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), has expressed concern about the rising cases of child non-maintenance cases in the Ashanti Region. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Benjamin Dokurugu, the Regional Commander of the Unit, said this was throwing more children on the streets, a phenomenon he finds worrying. Speaking in an interview … Read more
A 39-year-old man has killed his cousin in cold-blood for allegedly ‘raping’ his sheep on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. The suspect, who admitted committing the offence, according to reports, butchered his 24-year-old cousin, Joshua Agbontor, after he caught him red-handed. The unfortunate incident happened at New Baika in Hohoe of the Volta Region. He said … Read more
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised that government will facilitate the passage of the Right to Information (RTI) Bill this year. He said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government is committed to enhancing accountability and dealing with corruption in the country. According to him, among the issues the government will pursue are amendment … Read more
A Zimbabwean pastor, accused last year of trying to overthrow President Robert Mugabe’s government after calling for protests, was arrested at the airport when he flew home from the United States on Wednesday, his lawyer said. Evan Mawarire was previously arrested and charged last July, but was freed by a magistrate’s court which said police … Read more
Head of Communications for Charterhouse Ghana, organizers of the Ghana Music Awards, George Quaye is still in hot waters for his bribery claim against gospel musicians. The latest people to add their voice to the issue is a group called Concerned Radio Presenters. Spokesperson for the association, Michael Boateng popularly known as Mike 2 speaking … Read more