Courts
55 illegal immigrants remanded by court
The group, part of a larger contingent of over 100 immigrants, was picked up by police on October 7, 2025, following intelligence-led operations.
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Results for "illegal metres"
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Courts
Wontumi’s galamsey trial takes new turn as state drops charges against Akonta Mining manager
This move, described by legal observers as a strategic recalibration, is aimed at strengthening the prosecution’s case against Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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Courts
Court fines ten persons GH¢600 each for sanitation offences at Agbogbloshie market
The convicts — eight traders and two tricycle operators — were arrested during an unannounced operation by the Clean Ghana Campaign Taskforce
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Crime
Bono police arrest 20-year-old for illegal firearm and drug possession
According to police sources, the arrest was made following an intelligence-led operation at the suspect’s residence. During a search, officers discovered a polythene bag containing dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp hidden in the ceil...
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Courts
Court gives state 14 days to respond in case challenging deportation of galamsey suspects
The civil society group is seeking to stop the government from deporting Chinese and other foreign nationals arrested for illegal mining without first prosecuting them under Ghanaian law.
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Crime
Two in police grip for attempting to bribe SHS placement officials
The Deputy National Coordinator of the Secretariat, Dr. Belinda Glover, confirmed the arrests and cautioned the public against any efforts to influence school placements through illegal means.
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Courts
Illegal miner remanded for alleged murder of 52-year-old woman at Kwahu Behenase
Larbi, who appeared before the court on preliminary charges, is scheduled to reappear on November 3, 2025.
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General
68th legal year opens with call on stakeholders to uphold integrity, efficiency in delivery
Speaking at a reception following a church service to mark the opening on Saturday, Acting Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged all actors within the legal fraternity to work collaboratively to strengthen the pillars of justice.
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Courts
American, five others granted GH¢900k bail in gold smuggling case
The accused persons — Smart Philander (A1), an American national; his Moroccan wife, Nina Elfseky (A2); and four Ghanaians, Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng (A3), Sowa Elisha (A4), Evans Arhin (A5), and Anold Otutey (A6) — all pleaded not guilty to...
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Crime
Three killed, four trapped in galamsey pit collapse at Twifo Mampong
According to eyewitness accounts, seven people were working at the site when disaster struck — four underground digging for gold while three others manned a pumping machine above ground.
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General
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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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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US
Judge declares Trump's deployment of the National Guard illegal
The ruling comes as Trump seeks to use National Guard troops in order to crack down on crime in other US cities and support immigration enforcement.
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General
Audit all state lands-President tells Ministry, Lands Commission
Delivering an address at the inauguration of the reconstituted National Lands Commission, His Excellency stated categorically that any illegal or improper transaction identified would be reversed and such lands given back to the state as st...
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General
Our bail conditions within legal framework-EOCO
The office has come under intense criticism in recent times concerning its bail conditions, which many have described as excessive and illegal.
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Courts
Three arrested at Shiashie, charged for illegal gun manufacturing
The suspects are 24-year-old dispatch rider Patrick Gyimah of Bawaleshie, 27-year-old welder Emmanuel Osei Yeboah of Adenta Commando, and 29-year-old security guard Charles Somuah of Ogbojo.
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Crime
Four arrested, two police officers injured in violent anti-galamsey clash at Bonteso
The confrontation erupted after the team intercepted the machine and began loading it onto a truck. Police say local Assembly Member Patrick Asare allegedly incited a group of miners to resist, leading to a barrage of stones and threats aga...
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Courts
Sir Obama Pokuase, Fante Comedy granted bail
Fante Comedy was granted bail of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, two of whom must be gainfully employed. He must also surrender his passport to the police until further notice.
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General
GWL reports daily loss of 73 million gallons in Accra due to theft, infrastructure failures
Ghana Water Limited says it loses 73 million gallons of treated water daily in Accra due to theft, illegal connections, and faulty infrastructure.
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Courts
Forest guard charged for attempting to traffic illegal drugs
The 55-year-old was intercepted on July 26, 2025, at the VIP bus terminal in Kwame Nkrumah Circle after a vigilant driver’s mate grew suspicious of a package Quaye was dispatching.
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