Crime
Tamale boutique owner arrested over suspected narcotics
The raid, carried out in the Northern Regional capital on September 18, uncovered 2,250 wraps of a substance believed to be cannabis, along with quantities of opioids.
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Results for "National Identification Authority"
3390 results.
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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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Lands Minister rushes to calm Asanko Gold unrest after violent confrontation
On Tuesday, 16th September 2025, the Minister led a delegation to the mining company’s concession to assess the situation firsthand.
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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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Catholic Bishops demand special courts to tackle galamsey menace
In a statement issued on Monday, September 15, 2025, and signed by the Conference’s President, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Bishops described illegal mining as “one of the gravest afflictions of our time,” pointing to the devastation...
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Others
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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Others
FixTheCountry pushes for chiefs, youth to spearhead anti-galamsey campaign
Posting a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, September 15, the group argued that the time had come for the fight against galamsey to shift away from empty promises and toward solutions anchored in communities themselves.
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Others
Schedule of activities for Ghana Bar Conference 2025
About 1,265 lawyers are expected to join the conference, both virtually and in person.
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Crime
Military patrol at mining site turns chaotic
On Tuesday, groups of illegal miners together with some residents carried the body to the military detachment at Esaase in protest.
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Business
Abossey Okai spare parts dealers to enforce ban on foreigners in local trade
In a statement signed by its Communications Director, Takyi Addo, the Association said the initiative will focus on Section 27(1) of the Act, which bars non-citizens from engaging in petty trading, hawking, or selling in stalls and markets.
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Tech
Communication Ministry to table bill against online fraud, fake news, hate speech
Once passed, the legislation will target rising cyber-related crimes, including online fraud, scams, harassment, and blackmail, which violate the rights and safety of digital users.
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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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Crime
Teen miner shot dead at ‘galamsey’ site
The victim, identified as Issahaku Ansu, was reportedly engaged in “galamsey” activities at Amasu, a farming community, when he was gunned down on Sunday, August 31, 2025
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Tech
Cyber-attack stalls Jaguar Land Rover production
The company, which is owned by India's Tata Motors, said it took immediate action to lessen the impact of the hack and is working quickly to restart operations.
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General
Professor Atuguba assumes office as Acting Director of the Ghana School of Law
On his first day in office, Prof. Atuguba held a maiden meeting with staff, where he reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the solid foundation laid by his predecessor and to further advancing the mission of legal education in Ghana.
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Acting Environment Minister writes to AG; demands immediate revocation of L I 2462
The move, described as a cornerstone in government’s anti-galamsey strategy, is aimed at tightening Ghana’s mining regulatory framework and halting the widespread environmental destruction caused by illegal mining.
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Courts
Driver remanded for alleged theft of police vehicle
His alleged accomplice, identified only as Acquah, remains on the run.
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Business
M&O Law Consult wins Real Estate Legal Excellence award
The award honors the firm’s innovative client engagement strategies, its commitment to sustainability, and its adherence to ethical business practices in Ghana’s real estate sector.
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Courts
Two police officers remanded over missing assault rifles
The accused — Lance Corporal William Atia Asitanga, 32, and Lance Corporal Sulemana Zanya Abdul-Rahman, 27 — are facing charges of abetment of crime (stealing).
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US
Colombian teen sentenced 7 years for assassination of presidential hopeful
Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator, was struck by three bullets at a rally on 7 June and, despite multiple surgeries, died on 11 August.
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