GENERAL NEWS

Driver, 28, Handed 12-yr Jail Term For Defiling 15-yr-old

A 28-year-old driver, Isaac Kwame Asante, has been convicted and sentenced to a 12-year imprisonment for defiling a teenager.  The victim, 15, is currently pregnant. Facts from the Prosecuting Officer, Inspector Salifu Kamal Gumah, indicated that on October 29, 2020, the victim was sent by her mother to buy food …

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Akufo-Addo Reverses Decision On Budget Cap For Parliament, Judiciary After Opposition From Speaker

President Akufo-Addo has reversed his earlier decision to cap the budgetary allocation for Parliament and the Judiciary after Speaker Alban Bagbin opposed the Executive’s decision. Speaking in Parliament, Mr Bagbin, who described the move as “worthy of commendation” revealed that government had approved the budget estimated of approximately GH¢523 million, …

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Appointments Committee To Vet Ken Ofori-Atta Today

        The Appointments Committee of Parliament will on Thursday, March 25, 2021 vet Finance Minister-designate, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta.   Mr. Ofori-Atta is the only nominee left on the list of ministers the President, Nana Akufo-Addo presented to Parliament on January 21, 2021, for vetting.   Mr. Ofori-Atta …

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Akufo-Addo: Government Fully Committed To Supporting PIAC

  The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has been assured of timely support under the Akufo-Addo administration   President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated government’s support for the work of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC).   PIAC monitors and evaluates compliance with the Petroleum Revenue and …

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