Get ready; Government to spy on you with new law [17th February 2016]

Government to spy on you with new law

Government wants to listen, tap, copy, record and intercept your messages via the telecommunication system through the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunication Messages Bill before parliament, an IT expert, Maximus Ametorgor has said. In an exclusive interview with Pulse.com.gh, he said the new bill is a clear attempt by government to infringe on the privacy of people. The Postal Packets and Telecommunication Messages Bill was referred to the Defense and Interior of Parliament last week by the Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho.

Accused robber run down by taxi released from Police Hospital

One of the suspects injured in the Koala robbery incident has been released from hospital and taken into police custody.The Accra Regional Police Command Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Afia Tenge told Pulse.com.gh one of the men involved in the incident was released from the Police Hospital on Friday, while the other is still in the hospital under guard.

Security taskforce crackdown on illegal mining ineffective

Security taskforce cracking down on galamsey operators has not been effective. The Minerals Commission has observed. This observation comes at a time of a severe water shortage in parts of Accra and other surrounding communities which the Ghana Water Company blames on illega mining along major river bodies. PRO of the minerals commission Isaac Abraham says the security taskforce set up in 2013 to clamp down on illegal mining has been unsustainable.

Terrorists' budget cuts means no more free chocolate

Snickers bars are no longer on the perks list for ISIS fighters, as the Islamic State group faces a cash shortage. Associated Press has reported salaries have been slashed in the so-called caliphate.ISIS is also reported to be releasing detainees for a price of $500 a person. The drop in global prices for oil and coalition air strikes are said to be behind the lack of cash, losing the extremist group millions since October last year.