- by Frank Aboagye Jackson
- Leave a Comment on Girl Married To Priest Is Not 12, She Turns 16 In July – Chieftaincy Minister
Girl Married To Priest Is Not 12, She Turns 16 In July – Chieftaincy Minister
The Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has clarified that the new wife of the Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, is not 12 years old as earlier reported but will be 16 years in July, 2024. According to
- by Frank Aboagye Jackson
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Child Marriage: “We Have To Situate The Child In The Context Of The Law” – Bright Appiah
The Executive Director of Child Right International, Mr Bright Appiah has said that there is a need to situate the 12-year-old girl who got married to the 63-year-old Chief Priest in the context of what the law says. He explained that
- by Frank Aboagye Jackson
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One Dead As Bees Attack Church During Good Friday Service
One person is confirmed dead following an attack of bees on members of the Roman Catholic Church at Owuoso, a suburb of Asante Agona in the Ashanti region. The Reverend Father and his congregants were holding the Good Friday Easter Mass
- by Frank Aboagye Jackson
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Attorney General Directs Police To Cease Vehicle Seizures For Minor Traffic Violations
The Attorney General's Office has directed the Ghana Police Service to halt the seizure of vehicles for minor traffic violations. The directive, addressed to the Inspector General of Police, cites a surge in public grievances, including those from legal experts and
- by Frank Aboagye Jackson
- Leave a Comment on Passport Application Fees Hiked; Expedited Service Now At ¢800, Standard Service At ¢644
Passport Application Fees Hiked; Expedited Service Now At ¢800, Standard Service At ¢644
the Foreign Affairs Ministry has adjusted the fees for passport applications, raising them from GH¢100 to ¢500 for the 32-page booklet and to ¢644 for the 48-page booklet under the standard service. For those who want expedited service, they will pay
- by Frank Aboagye Jackson
- Leave a Comment on Child Marriage: Chieftaincy Ministry Probing 63-Year-Old Ga Priest Who Married 12-Year-Old Girl
Child Marriage: Chieftaincy Ministry Probing 63-Year-Old Ga Priest Who Married 12-Year-Old Girl
The Chieftaincy Ministry says it is taking into serious consideration the recent marriage between a 63-year-old traditional priest in Nungua, Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII and a 12-year-old girl. Speaking to JoyNews, the sector Minister, Stephen Amoah Boateng, pledged to
Zoomlion Commiserates With National Chief Imam
Zoomlion Ghana Ltd., has paid a courtesy visit to commiserate with the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, as he mourns the passing away of his second wife. Hajia Rahmatu Tahwee Sheikh Sharubutu, passed on in the early hours of
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Top UN Court Orders Israel To Allow Food And Medical Aid Into Gaza
The UN's top court has ordered Israel to enable the unhindered flow of aid into Gaza in order to avert a famine. In a unanimous decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Israel must act "without delay" to allow the
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The Architecture We Have Used To Tackle Housing Deficit Has Not Been Robust Enough – Oppong Nkrumah
The Works and Housing Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has highlighted the urgent need for a more robust approach to address the country's staggering housing deficit, which currently stands at 1.8 million units. Mr Nkrumah noted that the gravity of the situation