Courts
Woman granted GH¢70,000 bail over attempted smuggle of unregistered aphrodisiacs
The accused, Hawa Fuseini, remains in police custody after failing to meet the bail conditions, which require two sureties—one of whom must be justified.
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Register all excavators in 2 weeks or face seizure-DVLA
The directive applies to all categories of excavators, including those owned by individuals, dealers, and mining concession holders.
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Courts
Three jailed 19 years for robbery near Ho market
The convicts—22-year-old Mercy Sokpe, 25-year-old Atsu Kamasa, and 19-year-old Godfred Dzidonu—were handed their sentences on Friday, May 9, 2025, by His Honour Osman Abdul-Hakeem after pleading guilty to conspiracy and robbery charges.
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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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Tech
Pegasus hacking scandal: Israeli firm ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m
The ruling marks a historic precedent, making NSO the first spyware developer held legally accountable for exploiting vulnerabilities in smartphone systems.
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Crime
Four remanded for land guard activities in Millennium city
The suspects—Patrick Ndego, Hassan Hamidu, Ebenezer Ankomanyi, and Abass Chonchonko—are accused of participating in violent incidents that have repeatedly disturbed the peace in the area.
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Crime
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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Crime
Two arrested over murder of young seamstress in Twifo Praso
The suspects—28-year-old mechanic Richard Armah and 24-year-old disc jockey Isaac Arhin, popularly known as “Fresh DJ”—are both residents of Twifo Praso.
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Crime
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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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses application to injunct suspension of Chief Justice
The decision, reached by a five-member panel in a narrow 3-2 majority, was led by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. The application had been filed by legislator Vincent Ekow Assafuah
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All about the NPP, opposition parties protest against CJ suspension, matters arising
The protest centered on the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo—a move the NPP strongly believes undermines judicial independence and threatens the democratic foundations of the country.
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Asset declaration defaulting appointees to forfeit 3 months salary to Health Fund
In a decisive move, the President directed that each defaulting official forfeit four months' salary—three months as a penalty—in addition to the one-month salary all appointees are required to contribute to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
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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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Current constitutional process for CJ removal 'unfair'-Sophia Akuffo
Speaking before the Constitutional Review Committee in Accra on Wednesday, 30 April, Justice Akuffo described Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution—which governs the removal of superior court judges—as inadequate and potentially biased.
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Courts
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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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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Crime
Six arrested, excavators seized in Bepoakyi galamsey crackdown
The arrest was made on April 23, 2025, and was part of the ongoing anti-galamsey operations.
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General
Ghana Bar Association demands tougher action to end galamsey menace
In a statement released on April 26, the GBA urged all branches of government, law enforcement bodies, and key institutions to step up efforts to combat the ongoing crisis urgently.
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Prof. Agyeman-Duah calls for higher threshold for petitioning to remove CJ
Speaking on the Newsfile program on Saturday, Prof. Agyeman-Duah welcomed the fact that this conversation is emerging alongside efforts to review the 1992 Constitution.
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Crime
Keta police destroy GH₵360,000 worth of suspected cannabis
The suspected narcotics were initially seized on December 29, 2023, after officers received a tip-off leading to their discovery at the Adzido beach.
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