Crime
Police arrest 2 at Asankrangwa over fatal stabbing
The suspects, identified as Kwasi Opong (34) and William Francis Osei (23), are currently in custody and assisting investigators.
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Courts
Mechanic jailed six months for stealing GH¢13k motorbike
Hagan pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea by the court presided over by Charles Owusu Nsiah.
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Courts
Businessman jailed 22 months for defrauding landlord of GH¢255k
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court heard that the complainant, Peter Kitile Yeboah, a businessman based in the Ivory Coast but resident at Pakyi No.2 near Kumasi, had once rented out his property to Frimpong.
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Crime
Teen arrested for stealing tricycles worth GH¢74k in Bono Region
According to a statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer of the Regional Command, Ibrahim was picked up on August 14, 2025, at Dumasua in the Sunyani West Municipality. He is currently in custody.
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Courts
Odumase-Krobo: Driver jailed five years for cutlass attack over piglet
Prosecutors told the court that the incident occurred on August 9, 2025, at Kpongunor in the Eastern Region.
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Business
GRA to roll out Fiscal Electronic Device Act as part of sweeping reforms
The law, in force since May 2018, mandates the use of approved fiscal devices at every point of sale by certain taxable persons.
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General
RNAQ Foundation donates GH₵500K to boost Ghana’s Anti-drug campaign
At a ceremony on Tuesday, August 12, founder Richard Nii Armah Quaye presented the donation to the Minister, pledging the foundation’s long-term partnership in tackling youth-related social challenges.
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Courts
Driver imprisoned 12 months for stealing GH¢20,000 filled susu box
Appiah was arrested by the complainant and two witnesses, assaulted by unidentified individuals, treated at a hospital, and handed over to police.
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Africa
Former Chad Prime Minister sentenced to 20 years in prison
Masra, leader of the Les Transformateurs party and a vocal critic of President Mahamat Déby, was also fined 1 billion CFA francs (~$1.8 million). He denied the charges, calling on his supporters to “stand firm.”
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US
Florida woman arrested for allegedly posing as registered nurse, treating over 4,000 patients
Autumn Bardisa was taken into custody on August 5 at her home—still wearing medical scrubs—following a seven-month investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
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Courts
Three remanded, one granted bail over killing of security guard at Gomoa Akoti factory
Presiding over the case, Her Ladyship Ms. Armah Adomako Kwarkye ordered the suspects—Samuel Larbie (28), a businessman, and Wisdom Sosu (32), a motor mechanic—into custody following a police investigation that linked them to a robbery that...
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Courts
Man jailed 6 years for slashing victim, stealing GH¢350 phone
Vordzorgbe, who denied the robbery charge, was found guilty after a full trial before Judge Basilia Adjei-Tawiah.
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Crime
Gold shop robbery foiled at Esiama; one arrested,another dead
The attack happened on July 30, 2025, around 5:30 p.m. when six armed men, carrying AK-47s and machetes, stormed the shop and assaulted the staff. A quick police response led to a chase toward the Salman area, ending in a shootout.
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General
Tsatsu Tsikata's 50 years at the bar to be commemorated with a 3-day event
A three-day celebration will be held in Accra from August 6 to 8, 2025, to mark Tsatsu Tsikata’s 50th year at the Ghana Bar. The event will include tributes and panel discussions reflecting on his contributions to law, academia, and nationa...
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General
Forestry Commission announces 2025 wildlife closed season from Aug 1 to Dec 1
The ban, announced in a press release on July 31, aligns with the Wildlife Resources Management Act, 2023 (Act 1115), and Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1971 (L.I. 685).
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Crime
Police rescue 16 victims of human trafficking
According to a police statement issued on Thursday, July 24, 2025, the victims, 12 males and 4 females were discovered in a residential compound at Toptown.
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Courts
Salesgirl jailed 10 years for possession of cocaine
Presiding Judge Isaac Addo also imposed a GH¢120,000 fine on the convict. Should she fail to pay the amount, she will serve an additional three years behind bars.
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General
Ghana School of Law will not be abolished– Legal Education Director clarifies
Speaking on Channel One TV’s “The Point of View” on Wednesday, July 30, Barima Oppong clarified that the Ghana School of Law (GSL) would remain operational even if a national bar examination system is introduced.
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Crime
Suspected drug addict attacks farmer with machete in Ashanti Region, both hospitalised
The suspect, Kwame Abam, 43, is reported to have returned from his farm on the day of the incident, smoked what is believed to be marijuana in a nearby bush, and then, without provocation, assaulted a man known only as Jojo, who was asleep...
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Courts
Forestry C'ssion boss sues Dakyehene and Impact Media, claims GH¢20 million
The suit, lodged at the High Court in Accra on July 25, 2025, seeks a total of GH¢20 million in damages, a public apology, and an injunction to prevent further publication of what Dr. Brown describes as defamatory falsehoods.
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