Business
Passage of Social Protection Bill suspended over lack of quorum
The proposed legislation seeks to establish a Social Protection Fund to finance critical welfare programs.
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Business
Over $1.7M worth of seized gold handed over to Ghana Gold Board
The seized gold was intercepted by officers from NACOC’s Upper East Command at the Paga Border Post, as two Burkinabe nationals attempted to smuggle the bars out of Ghana.
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Courts
Minority threatens legal action over dropped charges against Duffuor
This announcement comes in the wake of the Attorney-General’s recent justification that the state had successfully recovered 60% of the funds involved in the case—roughly GH¢663 million in liquidity support extended to uniBank prior to its...
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Courts
National Service scandal :Eight suspects seek plea bargains-AG
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 28, Dr. Ayine disclosed that the filing of charges in the case has been put on hold after investigators uncovered fresh evidence pointing to serious financial irregularities.
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Crime
Defunct Beige Bank CEO acquitted and discharged
Michael Nyinaku, former CEO of Beige Bank, has been acquitted by the Court of Appeal after facing 44 charges, including theft and money laundering.
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Courts
Acting Forestry C'ssion boss sues Abronye DC for defamation
Filed at the Accra High Court, the suit stems from comments made during the July 10, 2025 episode of “The Evidence,” where Baffoe accused Mr. Brown of forging official documents and illicitly authorising forest land deals—claims the Forestr...
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Courts
Sammy Gyamfi sues Afia Schwarzenegger to defamation, claims GH¢10 million
Describing the accusations as “baseless and malicious”, Mr. Gyamfi has filed a defamation lawsuit at the High Court, demanding GH¢10 million in damages from media personality Afia Schwarzenegger.
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Business
BoG rolls out new exchange rate guidelines for shipping industry
A statement issued by the BoG and signed by its Secretary, Sandra Thompson, emphasized that the guidelines are mandatory for all industry participants and that non-compliance could attract administrative sanctions.
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Courts
Why AG entered nolle prosequi in the Duffuor case
“In this case, that benchmark has been met,” the statement read. “The continuation of the trial, in the Attorney-General’s view, would no longer serve any additional public interest.”
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court quashes 2020 arrest warrant against Kelvin Taylor
In a majority decision delivered on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, four out of five justices agreed that the warrant issued over five years ago was granted without affording Taylor the opportunity to defend himself, breaching the principles of nat...
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Courts
Bail denied for Nkwanta riot suspects as court cites ongoing tensions
Presiding over the case, Judge Isaac Addo rejected the bail application after strong opposition from the prosecution.
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Man sentenced to 7 years for defiling 5-year-old
The disturbing offense occurred on April 24, 2025, and Waris was swiftly apprehended two days later by officers from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) following an expedited investigation.
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Business
Cedi first: BoG Governor warns against dollar payments in Ghana
Addressing stakeholders at the ABSA-UPSA Quarterly Banking Roundtable on Thursday, July 17, Dr. Asiama stressed that the Ghanaian cedi is the sole currency with legal backing for domestic transactions.
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Crime
Police destroy 10 ‘Wee’ ghettos, arrest four in Agona Swedru
The operation, dubbed "Burn All Ghettos in Agona West," was carried out by the Agona Swedru District Police Command, led by ASP Vida Yenkey and District Crime Officer ASP Erica Naab.
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Courts
Wanted IT Engineer reports to OSP, granted Bail
Mensah was reportedly outside the country when the OSP issued a public notice for his arrest on July 8, 2025. The notice identified him as a central figure in an ongoing probe into the misuse of public office for personal gain.
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Crime
Former NPA Boss, 9 others charged by OSP for extortion, money laundering
According to a press release issued on Thursday, July 17, the OSP’s charges follow an in-depth probe that began in late 2024 into alleged financial irregularities within Ghana’s petroleum regulatory framework.
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Business
Parliament approves Fisheries Bill to combat illegal fishing
The new legislation aims to revamp outdated laws, promote responsible fishing, and ensure Ghana maintains access to lucrative international markets, particularly the European Union and the United States.
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Business
A/R Lands Board inaugurated, tasked to drive land reforms
At the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, July 2, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, urged the 50-member board to uphold diligence and transparency in carrying out their duties.
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Courts
A-G Orders EOCO probe into alleged Galamsey ties of NDC executives
In a directive dated July 15, 2025, Dr. Ayine instructed EOCO to invite Joseph Yamin, the party’s National Organiser, and Yakubu Abanga, National Vice Chairman, for questioning over their alleged involvement in unauthorised mining activitie...
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Crime
Arrest arrest fake anti-galamsey taskforce extorting miners-President Mahama
Labeling the situation a “national emergency,” Mahama emphasized the urgent need to restore Ghana’s forests and water bodies, which have been heavily affected by unlawful mining operations.
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