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Teacher in court for allegedly defrauding nurse of GH¢90,000
Okine pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah. The court granted him bail of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, pending trial.
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Nine remanded over brutal attack on Weija sub-chief
The victim, Mutala Yayaa, a trader and sub-chief of Weija, was ambushed by the accused and their accomplices after being questioned about his “authority” to move around the area with his aides.
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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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The saga of the US West African deportees to Ghana – understanding the facts
Accepting West Africans in Ghana is therefore nothing new and is in full accord with the existing ECOWAS Treaty obligations.
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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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Man remanded for shooting during Madina Redco fire incident
Danlad, who introduced himself as a Task Force Officer with EOCO, is facing charges of unlawful discharge of a firearm without authority, possession of a firearm without lawful authority, and three counts of causing harm.
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Former Chief Justice Torkornoo drags state to court over ‘unlawful’ dismissal
In her application, filed through legal counsel, Justice Torkornoo argues that the President exceeded his constitutional mandate when he issued a removal warrant on September 1, 2025, revoking both her role as Chief Justice and her seat on...
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UK vows to challenge court barriers to migrant deportations
The pledge follows a recent court decision that temporarily blocked the deportation of an asylum seeker who had crossed into the country by boat.
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Crime
Two-day-old infant discovered in Damongo dustbin, police search for mother
The discovery was made by a teenage girl who had gone to dispose of rubbish and heard the infant’s cries.
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Africa
Zambian farmers sue Chinese mining firms for $80bn over toxic dam collapse
The incident in February unleashed millions of litres of acidic sludge into waterways, killing fish, ruining crops, and making water supplies undrinkable. Court papers say the disaster has affected around 300,000 households in the country’s...
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Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook
In a 2-1 decision delivered on Monday, the judges said Cook will retain her seat in time for the Fed’s policy meeting scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, where an interest rate cut is widely anticipated.
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Auditor-General recoups GH¢10m in unearned salaries, CID to go after payroll officers
According to Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, the money was returned voluntarily by persons flagged in an ongoing special audit into unearned salaries a problem that has burdened the state for years.
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Crime
Zambia jails two men over witchcraft plot to kill President Hichilema
The pair were arrested in December with charms including a live chameleon and later convicted under the Witchcraft Act.
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US
Trump announces $15bn lawsuit against New York Times for defamation
In a post shared on Truth Social on Monday, Trump declared: “Today, I have the Great Honour of bringing a $15 billion and Libel Lawsuit against The New York Times.
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GBA bemoans lack of comprehensive regulation guiding removal of CJ, Superior court justices
Speaking the opening of the 2025 Bar Conference in Wa, President of the Association, Madam Efua Ghartey recalled an April 30 resolution urging Parliament to enact such regulations
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GBA questions fairness in Chief Justice Torkornoo’s removal process
Speaking at the GBA’s Annual General Conference in Wa on Monday, September 15, 2025, Ms. Ghartey said the development has exposed serious gaps in the constitutional process under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution
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Crime
Man arrested over viral death threat video targeting Afenyo-Markin
In a statement dated Monday, September 15, the police confirmed Wahab’s arrest in Koforidua. He has since been cautioned and granted bail while investigations continue.
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GBA calls for Executive collaboration to safeguard rule of law
Addressing the GBA’s Annual General Conference in Wa, Upper West Region, on Monday, September 15, Madam Ghartey expressed confidence in the President’s leadership
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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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Africa
South Sudan vice-president faces murder, treason charges
Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech announced on Thursday that the charges stem from a March assault on an army base in Nasir, carried out by the White Army militia—a group largely made up of fighters from Machar’s Nuer ethnic group.
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