At Akyem-Twapease in the Eastern Region, a 45-year-old man was shot dead by a colleague illegal miner. When another miner, the deceased and his seven other coworkers were following, wrestled with one of them over his pump-action gun, Eric Twumasi was allegedly shot in the head accidentally. The argument was reportedly sparked by a dispute between two illegal mining companies over a gold concession in the area. ” There was a misunderstanding between these two groups, so one of the groups chased a rival miner into his house, and when they got there, he struggled with them by trying to...
Ministry of Finance to deduct 10% of salaries as rent for occupants of government bungalows
The Ghana Education Service in the Western Region has asked all occupants of government bungalows to pay 10% of their salaries to government as rent. This was stated in a press statement issued by the Ghana Education service to all Metro/Municipal/District directors of education and all heads of Senior High Schools. The aforementioned statement is in regards to the Ministry of Finance Circular No. 133385/05/06NTR CAGD of 15 May 2006. According to GES, effective 1 March 2022, the Ministry of Finance will deduct 10% of salaries as rent. GES has also asked that all arrears owed be paid to avoid...
Sleeping driver causes accident on Accra-Kumasi road
After being involved in an accident on Sunday, nine students from the University of Education in Winneba were confirmed dead, while numerous others were injured. A Hyundai Universe commercial bus was involved in the collision, which occurred on the Accra-Kumasi route in Asuboi, a neighborhood of Suhum. After the bus they were riding from Sunyani to Accra collided with a stationary articulated truck, the incident occurred. Because he was apparently sleeping, the driver of the bus with the registration number AK324-22 is said to have broken traffic laws. “On-the-spot investigations at the section of the accident spot at Asuboi on...
Support Ummah Waqf fund with your donations to propel growth – Sheikh Salman
The Al-Wa’ayul Islamie Mosque in the Madina West Zongo community held a walk to launch and create awareness for the Ummah Waqf Fund on Saturday, 12 March 2022. The walk, which was led by the Imam of the mosque, Sheikh Salman Mohammed Alhassan and the chief of the Zongo community, Chief Dada Abdulai Dagadu saw a number of people walk through the community to create the awareness about the fund. Speaking to Baina News after the walk, the Chief Imam of the Al-Wa’ayul Islamie Mosque, Sheikh Salman Mohammed Alhassan, explained what the Ummah Waqf Fund means and the need for...
Enforce existing laws to safeguard women – Justice Doodo
A Justice of the Appeal Court, Justice Jennifer Doodo says existing laws must be enforced to protect women especially those in the rural areas. According to her, the elimination of dangerous customary practices against women and ensuring gender equality goes beyond the creation of unenforced laws. She said a lot of women in the rural areas continue to suffer from inhumane customary practices in the face of a plethora of legislation to promote the rights of women. Speaking at a summit held at Kings University College on Friday, 11 March 2022, in commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day, dubbed...
Chelsea loses headline sponsor. More to follow?
On Thursday evening, Chelsea’s headline sponsor, Three UK, announced that it had suspended its sponsorship with Chelsea as a result of sanctions placed on the club by the UK government. The telecommunication company has asked that its brand should be removed from Chelsea’s shirts and around the stadium until further notice. In light of this, it has been speculated that sponsors of the club may also follow suit. Shirt manufacturer, Nike has kept mute on the issue whilst Trivago has issued a statement in support of the club. For the former, although it has kept mute, The Athletic UK reports...
Sulley Muntari to miss ‘crucial’ Hearts vs Aduana Stars tie
Ex-Black Stars player, Sulley Muntari has failed to make Hearts Of Oak’s travelling squad against Dormaa-based side, Aduana Stars. Rumours that surfaced the internet earlier today suggest that the veteran player opted not to travel as a result of the distance between Accra and Dormaa. The league champions have however denied the rumour. In a statement, the Club said the “decision to exempt Sulley Ali Muntari from the game against Aduana stars is based on medical advice after he picked a knock in our previous game and not his personal decision as being speculated.” The Club also confirmed Daniel Kordie,...
SC ruling on Deputy Speaker vote in Parliament: Akufo-Addo’s comment ‘myopic and unfortunate’ –Bagbin
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has reacted to the verdict bestowed by the Supreme Court of Ghana on the issue of the Deputy Speaker possessing voting rights in Parliament, when occupying the Speaker’s seat in Parliament in his absence. According to Mr Bagbin, the determination by the Supreme Court is reckless and an invasion of the remit of the Parliament. He argued that the tendency of consensus is equally problematic and does not help analyse and enhance the proper Jurisprudence. “The President’s comment is myopic and unfortunate. It only goes to worsen the schism between the Executive and Parliament,” he...
Ghana, a victim of corruption and mismanagement
On 6 March 2022, Ghana, our beloved country celebrated her 65th independence day in a colourful event held at Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana. There was a colourful display of Ghanaian culture during the parade. Organising this year’s Independence Day celebration at Cape Coast turned out to be a memorable and yet impactful one since it brough back memories of where and how colonial rule began in Ghana, prior to the country’s attainment of independence on 6 March 1957 led by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. It is of no doubt that Ghana, touted as the gateway to...
Focus on depreciating cedi – Freedom Jacob Caesar to BoG
Real estate developer, Nana Kwame Bediako says the Central Bank should focus on the woes of Ghana’s depreciating currency. On Thursday, 10 March 2022, Nana Bediako, popularly known as Freedom, took to his Twitter page to call on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to focus on the falling of our cedi and not his “Freedom Coin”. “Good morning Ghana, our cedi is depreciating almost 8 cedis to a dollar. I think the bank of ghana has more to worry than a freedom coin that’s not even launched,” Freedom Nana Bediako tweeted. This comes on the back of a notice released...