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Five arrested over illegal water connections in Kumasi
The arrests follow the suspects’ failure to settle surcharges totalling GH₵31,803.97, issued as penalties for their alleged illegal tapping into GWCL pipelines.
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Tamale: Man jailed 6 months over illegal power connection
Presiding over the case, His Worship Justice Derrick Annan also imposed a fine of 500 penalty units, equivalent to GHS 6,000, to be paid to the state.
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Fisheries Ministry poised to eliminate illegal fishing methods
Similar donations would be done in other fishing communities, including Chemuenaa, Lanteyman, Tema and Kpone, all in the Greater Accra Region
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Special courts for cybercrime, cross-border crimes, others to be rolled out Feb. 9-Chief Justice
The special courts, he said, will focus on cases including cybercrime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other cross-border offences, supported by tighter coordination among relevant institutions.
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Chairman Wontumi granted GH¢1 million bail after CID appearance
He was released on GH¢1 million bail with two sureties, conditions he has since met. Three mining-related charges are expected to be filed against him at the High Court in Accra on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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Government to revoke LI 2462, introduce new mining regulation — Attorney General
Speaking at an anti-galamsey dialogue organised by President John Dramani Mahama in Accra on Friday, Dr. Ayine disclosed that his office has completed work on a replacement instrument, designated LI 2505, which will be laid before the House...
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Chairman Wontumi to appear before CID today over Akonta mining probe
His appearance follows a warning from the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, who cautioned on Friday, October 3, that Wontumi would be arrested if he failed to comply.
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Acting Chief Justice calls for bold action to end Galamsey
In a speech delivered on his behalf by Supreme Court Justice Hafisata Amaleboba at the opening of the 2025/26 Bar Conference in Wa, Upper West Region, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described galamsey as an existential threat to Ghana’s survival, de...
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OSP records 7 convictions, 1 ccquittal in first half of 2025
This was revealed in the OSP’s half-year report prepared in July 2025.
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Mahama sets up inquiry board to probe deadly military helicopter crash
President Mahama has commissioned a high-level board to investigate the fatal crash of a Ghana Air Force helicopter that killed eight people, including two ministers
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Government moves to repeal controversial LI 2462 permitting mining in forest reserves
The repeal process is set to conclude within the 120-day timeline promised by President John Mahama.
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Courts
Five illegal miners jailed 20 years each
The accused persons were arrested while mining in a river in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality
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Parliamentary committee engages Abuakwa South on child protection concerns
The visit formed part of the Committee’s ongoing Field Monitoring and Capacity-Building exercise aimed at assessing child rights and welfare concerns in selected communities.
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Courts
Court adjourns case against MP accused of inciting attack on NAIMOS team
Mr Addo is facing multiple charges, including conspiracy to assault a public officer, assault, conspiracy to cause unlawful damage, causing unlawful damage, and rioting with weapons.
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Crime
25 arrested in Accra over illegal gold trading
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board, Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., confirmed the arrests on Monday
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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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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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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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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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Forestry Commission condemns forced closure of three offices in Ashanti Region
The incident, which took place on Monday, July 28, saw approximately 20 unidentified assailants storm the Commission’s offices in Bekwai, Nkawie, and Offinso, forcibly lock them with their own padlocks, and flee with the keys—without presen...
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