Crime
Police hunt father after 8-year-old dies following alleged assault in Dzodze
The child, Ivy Gbemu, a Class Two pupil of Dzodze Demonstration School, reportedly fell ill on September 25, 2025, and was given medication at home.
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Offinso court jails three 75 years for armed robbery
The Offinso Circuit Court, presided over by Paul Oduro Esq., sentenced Nasiru Abdul-Malik (22), Solomon Kwaku Annor Clinton (23), and Hakeem Ibrahim (20) after they pleaded guilty to robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery.
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Courts
Acting CJ, Justices meet CRC, discuss ongoing Judicial reforms
The four-hour engagement, which took place on Thursday, September 25, at the Judicial Service Administration Conference Room, was chaired by Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who also serves as the Chief Justice-nominee.
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Crime
Beware of deepfake scams using leaders’ faces-CSA warns
According to the Authority, cybercriminals are deploying artificial intelligence tools to create highly realistic but fabricated clips featuring the likeness of national leaders, ministers, MPs, government officials, and even popular media...
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Crime
Two jailed 10 years each for tramadol possession in North East Region
The convicts, Mumuni Iddrisu and Alhassan Braimah, were part of a group of six arrested on 18th September 2025 at Gbintiri near Nalerigu in connection with a haul of 1,195 boxes of tramadol hydrochloride (120mg), popularly called “Red.”
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Crime
SHS student caught with ‘wee tea bag’ as NACOC warns of drug abuse in schools
According to him, the worrying trend is no longer limited to senior high schools, as basic school students are also getting involved.
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Crime
Four dead after armed assault and fire at Mormon church in Michigan
Police confirmed that at least four lives were lost and eight others injured in the attack.
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China’s former agriculture minister handed suspended death sentence over bribery
The court determined that Tang accepted illicit payments in cash and assets valued at more than 268 million yuan (about $37.6 million) across multiple official roles he held between 2007 and 2024.
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General
Kufuor proposes Second Chamber of Parliament to check presidential power over key appointments
Speaking at a high-level media forum organised by the Africa Media Bureau at the Alisa Hotel, Accra (September 26, 2025), the former president weighed in on ongoing discussions about a possible merger of the National Media Commission (NMC)...
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Crime
35-year-old arrested for faking kidnapping and robbery in Millennium City
The incident was reported on 3 September 2025. A complainant told officers at the Millennium City District Command around 3:00 am that he had received a text message from Owusu, claiming he was under attack in his home.
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11 police officers promoted after major robbery gang bust
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Mr. Yohuno described the development as a “major breakthrough” in the country’s fight against violent crime. He explained that the Police Management Board approved the promotions after a six-month in...
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General
Ansa-Asare questions legal basis of Torkornoo’s removal from Supreme Court
Speaking at MountCrest’s 8th Congregation Ceremony on Saturday, September 21, 2025, where 137 students graduated, Mr. Ansa-Asare warned that the government risks setting a troubling precedent for Ghana’s judiciary if the action is allowed t...
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Business
Shippers Authority Act set to ease port charges and improve trade – Minister Joseph Nikpe
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series in Accra, Mr. Nikpe described the legislation as a major reform that expands the authority of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) to better regulate fees, prevent exploitative practices, a...
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Africa
Gambian auditor general dragged from office after clash with President Barrow over reshuffle
Ceesay, who had served nearly three years in the position, had rejected Barrow’s decision to reassign him to the Ministry of Trade. The president insists Ceesay initially accepted the transfer before later reversing his decision. Ceesay, ho...
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Courts
Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook
In a 2-1 decision delivered on Monday, the judges said Cook will retain her seat in time for the Fed’s policy meeting scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, where an interest rate cut is widely anticipated.
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Crime
Zambia jails two men over witchcraft plot to kill President Hichilema
The pair were arrested in December with charms including a live chameleon and later convicted under the Witchcraft Act.
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General
Catholic Bishops demand special courts to tackle galamsey menace
In a statement issued on Monday, September 15, 2025, and signed by the Conference’s President, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Bishops described illegal mining as “one of the gravest afflictions of our time,” pointing to the devastation...
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Crime
Dormaahene spearheads anti-galamsey raid, three suspects arrested
The Dormaahene, together with the Dormaa Anti-Galamsey Task Force and a contingent of chiefs from the Dormaa Traditional Council, descended on identified illegal mining zones in Dormaa-Akwamu, Akontanim, and Kobedi.
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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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Others
A-G cautions legal fraternity against external influence in Ghana’s constitutional matters
Speaking at the Ghana Bar Association’s Annual Conference in Wa on Monday, September 15, Dr Ayine recognised the importance of global partnerships in strengthening professional practice but warned that such collaborations must not extend in...
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