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Nana Agradaa jailed 15 years for fraud and charlatanic adverts
The conviction relates to a 2022 broadcast on her Today-TV channel, where she claimed to possess spiritual powers that could "double" money.
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Ghanaian fraud suspect "Dada Joe Remix" extradited to U.S. to face charges
In a statement posted on Facebook, the Embassy disclosed that the operation was a joint effort involving its Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), Ghanaian authorities, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Crime
One killed, several arrested in Kumasi anti-robbery operation
The special anti-robbery exercise, launched by the Ashanti Central Regional Police Command in partnership with the KNUST Police District, targeted suspects involved in robberies in Abuakwa, Tanoso, Apatrapa, Denchemuoso, and Apiadu.
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General
GBA renews call for CJ Torkornoo’s reinstatement at 43rd Martyrs’ Day memorial
Speaking at the commemorative gathering, GBA President Efua Ghartey underscored the association’s unwavering concern over the ongoing removal proceedings against Justice Torkornoo, which she said threaten the integrity of the judiciary.
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Business
Canada drops big tech tax to reopen trade talks with U.S.
The decision came after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly called off ongoing trade discussions last Friday, slamming the tax as a “blatant attack” on American business and threatening retaliatory tariffs.
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Crime
Woman arrested with 3,900 slabs of suspected Indian Hemp at Ada
According to a statement from the Tema Regional Police Command, the arrest was made on June 25, 2025, during a targeted operation that intercepted a tipper truck with registration number GW 9768-12.
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Business
BoG within its rights to end probation jobs — Austin Gamey
In an interview with Joy Business, Mr. Gamey explained that under current employment regulations, organisations have the legal authority to terminate the appointments of probationary staff who do not meet performance expectations.
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Africa
Outrage in Kenya: Blogger dies in custody, vendor shot in protest
Albert Ojwang, a vocal blogger, died earlier this month while in police custody. He had been arrested after Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief, Eliud Lagat, accused him of defamation over posts made on social media.
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Courts
Tarkwa court fines two over stolen diesel
Emmanuel Tawiah, a labourer, and Ibrahim Mohammed, a businessman, both pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and dishonestly receiving. Each was ordered to pay GH¢780 or face a three-month jail sentence in default.
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Telecel responds as GH¢2M lawsuit on unauthorized use of trader's image grabs public attention
In a statement released Thursday, June 19, the company confirmed awareness of the legal action and pledged to handle the matter responsibly.
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Supreme Court News
SC nominee recommends Chinese language training for judges in galamsey cases
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 17, 2025, Justice Mensah highlighted language barriers as a major stumbling block in prosecuting non-Ghanaian offenders, especially Chinese nationals frequently implicated in gala...
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General
CJ cannot act as president under 1992 Constitution – Justice Adjei declares
Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Adjei strongly rejected legal opinions suggesting that the Chief Justice could step in as acting President under constitutional provisions, label...
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Courts
19-year-old Adams Hamidu sentenced 20 years for robbery in Upper West
The sentence was handed down by the Wa Circuit Court on June 5, 2025.
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Crime
Fake herbalist arrested in Ashanti Region
Boateng is alleged to have posed as Bright Appiah, the chief executive of Nana Kofi Herbal, a well-known traditional medical facility based in Ntonsu.
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General
Africa’s Credit Trap: Research Uncovers How Biased Ratings Are Costing the Continent Billions
A new study by legal scholar Gertrude Amorkor Amarh exposes systemic bias in global credit ratings that harms African economies. It urges the establishment of the African Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) to provide fair and context-specific asse...
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Bright Simons enters appearance in GH¢10M defamation suit, demands key admissions from Ibrahim Mahama
Mr. Simons has formally responded to the GH¢10 million lawsuit brought against him by Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P), by filing a motion at the Accra High Court that demands admissions to 38 crucial factual claims.
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Crime
Police rescue seven trafficked foreign nationals in Assin Fosu
The victims—comprising two women and five men from Mali, Burkina Faso, La Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo—were discovered confined in a residential property at Pump-Side, a suburb of Assin Fosu in the Central Region.
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Crime
Labour Minister calls for united action to end child labour in Ghana
Delivering his address at a national event marking World Day Against Child Labour, held at the Kofi Annan ICT Centre in Ridge, Dr. Pelpuo painted a sobering picture of the issue’s scale.
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FDA leads anti-tobacco drive in Ho to mark world no tobacco day
The campaign kicked off with a community health outreach at the Ho market, offering outpatient services to traders and shoppers.
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Business
U.S. Court strikes down Trump trade tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade, based in Manhattan, held that the White House misapplied emergency powers when it imposed tariffs on a broad range of countries.
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