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Tarkwa court jails electrician one year for tavern theft
Ntiful pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit a crime, unlawful entry, and stealing. His accomplice, Victor Boateng alias “Why Me”, is still on the run.
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Four remanded over armed attack on Kwabenya Palace
According to prosecutors, the accused—alongside others still at large—stormed the Palace of Nii Abbey Okanfra III, Chief of Kwabenya, under the pretext that he was secretly installing a Queen Mother.
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Crime
Kadjebi: One breakaway suspect re-arrested, other on the run
According to Superintendent Frank Nana Asomaning, District Police Commander, the escape occurred when the suspects overpowered the only officer on duty, a female constable, and forced their way out after damaging the cell door.
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GES warns public against fake recruitment letter circulating on social media
In a statement dated September 21, 2025, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, GES stressed that the letter is fake and did not originate from its offices.
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Crime
Wa residents alarmed after night watchman killed in Dobile
Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Issah Nura Danwana, reacting to the incident, described it as deeply disturbing. He reminded the public that concerns over security had long been raised in various communities.
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Stepmother accused of burning 3-year-old with hot water in Winneba
The child’s mother explained that the girl had travelled from Swedru to stay with her father during the vacation but returned with visible injuries.
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Korle Bu loses nearly 300 skilled health professionals in six months, officials warn of crisis
Deputy Medical Director Dr. Harry Akoto disclosed the numbers during a needs assessment exercise led by the administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, widely known as Mahama Cares, ahead of the programme’s rollout to combat non-communic...
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Ghana to take in 40 more deportees from US – Ablakwa
His announcement comes against the backdrop of Minority criticism over government’s earlier reception of 14 deportees, a move opponents argued was done without parliamentary approval.
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Railway workers set September 30 strike deadline over year-long unpaid salaries
In a letter dated September 15 and addressed to the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, the union described the situation as unbearable, citing the toll it has taken on its members.
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UTAG-UG warns galamsey pollution could trigger nationwide health disaster
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), University of Ghana chapter, has issued a stark warning that the unchecked spread of illegal mining, or galamsey, poses an existential threat to Ghana’s water resources and the lives of i...
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Ablakwa: Ghana not profiting from U.S. deportee arrangement
Addressing the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Monday, September 15, the minister emphasised that the agreement was not profit-driven.
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Ablakwa assures strict screening of U.S. deportees to Ghana
Addressing the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Monday, September 15, Mr Ablakwa stressed that national security remains paramount and that thorough checks are carried out before any returnee is admitted.
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Crime
Sofo Azorka arrested over alleged assault in Akwatia, granted bail
According to a police statement signed by DSP David Fianko Okyere of the Eastern South Regional Command, Azorka was picked up in Tamale on September 10. Investigators have since taken his caution statement.
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Courts
US-based nurse battles mother, sister over disputed Kumasi house; Court awards 70-30 split
Felicia claimed that despite contributing a substantial sum—USD $211,000—towards the construction of the house, her mother and sister had denied her access to the property.
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Court remands Kwame Baffoe Abronye
Abronye, recognized for his fiery political commentary, drew public attention last week when he filed for political asylum in eight different nations: Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and G...
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Crime
Fear grips Kwabenya as Okada rider found dead with slit throat
The latest incident bears chilling similarities to the killing of immigration officer Stephen Amoah, who was murdered in the same manner in the same community not long ago.
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Court warns family of slain Immigration Officer against retaliation
Presiding Judge Abena Owusu Omenyo acknowledged the grief the family was enduring but stressed that violence or threats would not serve their cause.
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Crime
Kasoa court sentences three over WASSCE examination malpractice
Those convicted include Samuel Armah, a teacher at Ghana College SHS, and two university students, Kwame Oteng Nkansah and Amedeka James. They were arrested in Kasoa after being caught in separate incidents of examination fraud
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Business
Flutterwave, Cellulant and Halges sanctioned over remittance breaches
In a statement issued Thursday, September 4, 2025, the central bank announced that Flutterwave Inc. and Cellulant Ghana Limited have been suspended from operating remittance partnerships for one month, effective September 18, 2025.
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Lawyer Bernard Bediako Baidoo wins Akwatia by-election
The by-election, which took place on September 2, 2025, was conducted across 119 polling centres. Voter turnout stood at just over 33,000, falling short of the expected 50,000 registered voters.
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