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CJ removal probing committee begins hearings today
The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was formed by Article 146(6) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution after a prima facie case was established.
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WAEC flags exam cheating as national crisis, warns of security threats
At a stakeholder forum held in Cape Coast, WAEC’s Head of Humanities, Mr. Daniel Nii Dodoo, disclosed that mass cheating—some of it coordinated by entire schools—has escalated despite enforcement efforts.
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Burger King sued over misleading Whopper Ads
The lawsuit, originally filed by 19 customers from across 13 states, claims that the company has been overstating the size of its Whoppers in marketing materials since at least 2017.
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Bank of Ghana warns public against “Foreign Investor” scammers
In a public notice, the central bank revealed that these scammers are operating across multiple platforms and luring people with false promises of lucrative payouts in exchange for upfront deposits.
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Courts
ECOWAS court dismisses Shatta Wale's suit against Ghana, Gaming Commission
In its ruling, the court found that Shatta Wale failed to substantiate his claim that he was treated unfairly when an endorsement deal with a gaming company fell through.
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Interior Minister promises security jobs for citizens aiding in drug arrests
Speaking during a community sensitisation event in Sabon Zongo, Accra, on Thursday, May 8, the Minister outlined the government’s new strategy to combat drug trafficking and abuse, particularly within Zongo communities.
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Crime
Five arrested over illegal water connections in Kumasi
The arrests follow the suspects’ failure to settle surcharges totalling GH₵31,803.97, issued as penalties for their alleged illegal tapping into GWCL pipelines.
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How two Ghanaian women were rescued from kidnappers in Nigeria
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), confirmed the rescue, noting that the victims are currently safe and receiving medical treatment in a secured faci...
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Mahama vows to permanently end mining in forests with bold legal reforms
Speaking during an address marking the first 120 days of his second term, President Mahama outlined a comprehensive five-point strategy to eliminate illegality and environmental harm in the mining sector.
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Courts
Seven remanded over illegal mining operation in Wassa Dunkwa
The accused—Douglas Bediako, Samuel Tanor (alias Ameyaw), Richard Yaw Sey, Justin Akyirbri, Shon Vitus, Akembasiya James, and Gideon Asordina—are facing charges of conspiracy and illegal mining without ministerial authorization.
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Slaughter and May pegs salary for newly qualified solicitors at £150,000
The decision, though unremarkable in timing, signals a possible pause in the aggressive salary escalations witnessed in recent years.
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Appointees who breach Code of Conduct risk prosecution– Attorney-General warns
Speaking in an interview on Monday, May 5, 2025, after President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Code in Accra, Dr. Ayine emphasized that the directive is not symbolic but enforceable.
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Four arrested in connection with kidnapping of Chinese crew from Ghanaian vessel
The incident, which occurred in April, involved a violent boarding of the Ghanaian-registered vessel Mengxin 1 by suspected pirates while it was operating within Ghanaian territorial waters.
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Three nabbed in Savelugu over alleged firearms smuggling
According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Directorate, the suspects—identified as Gaba Abdallah Alhassan, Alhassan Abdallah, and Alhassan Abdul Kudus—were picked up from separate locations following coordinated surveillance.
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Let's not scrap it; we must fix it-Prof. Prempeh on Council of State reform
Appearing on Newsfile on Saturday, May 3, Prof. Prempeh noted that while many submissions to the Committee have called for the Council’s dissolution, citing concerns over its ineffectiveness, lack of accountability, and weak influence, thes...
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Crime
Four arrested over deadly sand winning clash near Nsawam
The arrested—identified as Samuel Atsu Forson (also known as Alanyo), Freeheart Kweku Sedonu, Kwesi Prince, and Benjamin Adzalekor—were picked up from different locations following police intelligence operations.
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Kidnapped women rescued in joint Ghana-Nigeria police operation; eight arrested
The dramatic rescue comes in the wake of public outrage sparked by the widely circulated video, which prompted urgent demands for swift intervention by authorities.
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Man jailed seven years for defiling 13-year old girl
His Lordship Jonathan Avoogo delivered the sentence on April 23, 2025, following Abudi’s guilty plea to the charge of defilement.
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Three arrested over gold robbery at Wassa Afransie
The suspects—Felix Adjei, alias "Africa" or "Nana Adjei"; Emmanuel Kelvin, a Nigerian national; and Kofi Appiah, also known as "Kesse"—are accused of attacking employees of Mas Palasco Gold Buying Limited and making away with gold worth GH₵...
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Deputy AG challenges legal basis of GBA's recent resolution
Speaking on PM Express on Joy News, Srem Sai did not mince words in critiquing the basis of the GBA’s actions.
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