Courts
Five fined GH¢6,000 each for mobile money fraud
All five pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud by false pretence, paid the fines in full and were subsequently discharged.
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General
52 new Circuit Court Judges sworn in
In his address, the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged the new judges to see technology as a performance enabler rather than an administrative burden
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Courts
Appeal against 15-year jail term: Amasaman court sets Feb. 5 to decide Agradaa's fate
Agradaa is seeking to overturn both her conviction and the 15-year prison term imposed on 3 July 2025, after she was found guilty of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence.
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Business
Bank of Ghana rolls out new anti-money laundering rules for agency banking
The AML/CFT/CPF Agency Banking Guidelines, which take immediate effect, are issued under section 101(2)(j) of the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019 (Act 987) and section 52(5)(e)(i) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044).
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Crime
Sharing explicit SHS content could lead to 5–10 years in jail - CSA warns public
In a public advisory issued on Monday, 15 December 2025, the Authority reminded citizens that the creation, possession and distribution of indecent images of children is a criminal offence under Section 62 of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Ac...
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Crime
Police arrest Ashaiman robbery kingpin in targeted operation
The suspect, identified as Seth Tetteh and popularly known as “Wonder”, was picked up on Sunday, 30 November 2025, in a joint intelligence-led operation.
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Courts
GCB contract staff charged for allegedly stealing bank's money, investing in trading platform
Owusu, who was a contract staff at the bank’s Abossey Okai branch, has been charged with stealing and has pleaded not guilty.
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General
PRINPAG warns Government’s Anti-Misinformation Bill could threaten free speech, democracy
In a statement issued in Accra on Thursday, PRINPAG questioned the necessity, scope, and intent of the new bill.
Crime
Police arrest five for trafficking 57 Nigerians into Ghana for cybercrime, romance scams
In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, the Police identified the suspects as: Joel Nosa, Collins Rotimi, Shadrack Lulu, Austin Amahuaro, and John Uloko.
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General
Ghana’s Justice Edward Asante elected to UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
Justice Asante secured his seat during the Council’s 60th session, which concluded on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, following Ghana’s strong nomination.
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General
CSA warns fresh graduates over inappropriate social media posts
In a public statement, the Authority said it had taken note of worrying posts by graduates, some of which carried offensive remarks such as “we go scatter them,” and even threats like “snatching people’s husbands.”
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Others
Judge Samuel Bright Acquah is a canker on the legal profession a the judicial service in Ghana: Martin Amidu writes
The question that immediately came to my mind was whether Judge Samuel Bright Acquah was a fit and proper person to have been enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana in the first place.
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General
Anti-galamsey operation in Western Region destroys 300 sites, forces miners to flee
The operation, which began last Thursday and ended on Saturday, was conducted with the support of the Blue Water Guards and targeted galamsey strongholds that had turned the rivers into heavily polluted sites.
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Business
Communications minister gives MultiChoice Ghana sept. 6 deadline to cut subscription charges
Speaking at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, Mr. George stressed that the government is determined to guarantee fair pricing for Ghanaian consumers, reflecting recent improvements in the country’s economic outlook.
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Transparency International flags land disputes as fuel for corruption in Ghana
Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kumasi on “Strengthening Inclusive Land Governance in Ghana”, the anti-corruption body noted that irregular customary tenure systems, coupled with family disputes and unchecked land sales, are fee...
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General
NCA shuts down nine radio stations, including three owned by Wontumi
The decision, announced in an August 12 statement, comes after a 30-day grace period granted by President John Dramani Mahama for defaulting stations to address regulatory violations expired without compliance from several operators.
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US
New U.S. Visa Policy to slap Ghanaians with extra $250 fee
The fee, which applies to tourist, student, exchange, and temporary work visas, brings the total cost of a U.S. visa application for many Ghanaians to nearly $500—excluding travel, documentation, and other processing expenses.
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Business
Parliament approves Fisheries Bill to combat illegal fishing
The new legislation aims to revamp outdated laws, promote responsible fishing, and ensure Ghana maintains access to lucrative international markets, particularly the European Union and the United States.
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Business
A/R Lands Board inaugurated, tasked to drive land reforms
At the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, July 2, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, urged the 50-member board to uphold diligence and transparency in carrying out their duties.
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Courts
Oyibi cybercrime suspects remanded by court
Godwin Ekene, a computer technician, and Osazuwa Friday, a trader, are facing charges including kidnapping, attempted fraud, and cyber-related offences.
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