Crime
Surgeon who amputated own legs jailed for fraud and pornography offences
Neil Hopper, 49, from Truro in Cornwall, had carried out hundreds of amputations before undergoing the procedure himself in 2019.
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Gbinyiri conflict: Subinso chief urges NHIS support for displaced families
Nana Nangor II made the appeal during an interaction with the press following a visit by Major (Rtd) Dr. Joseph Bikankyi Kuyo, Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO).
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Crime
20-year-old killed in Kumasi over plastic chair
The victim, identified as Kwadwo Bright, was allegedly attacked in the early hours of Thursday, September 4, 2025, following a quarrel with a friend.
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Crime
Ashanti, Eastern and Upper East top regions for gun violence – NACSA report
This was revealed in the Commission’s latest Open-Source Gun Incidence (OGI) Report, which tracks patterns of gun violence across the country.
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Lawyer Bernard Bediako Baidoo wins Akwatia by-election
The by-election, which took place on September 2, 2025, was conducted across 119 polling centres. Voter turnout stood at just over 33,000, falling short of the expected 50,000 registered voters.
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Crime
Passenger attacks driver with machete at Barekese
The victim, identified as Kwadwo Antwi, had picked up the passenger from Abrepo Junction in Kumasi and was en route to Barekese when the attack occurred.
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US
Judge declares Trump's deployment of the National Guard illegal
The ruling comes as Trump seeks to use National Guard troops in order to crack down on crime in other US cities and support immigration enforcement.
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US
Colombian teen sentenced 7 years for assassination of presidential hopeful
Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator, was struck by three bullets at a rally on 7 June and, despite multiple surgeries, died on 11 August.
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Courts
Kwabenya court grants GH¢60,000 bail to preacher accused of Incest
Asher, represented by lawyer Godfred Anim Darko, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢60,000 with three sureties. He is set to reappear before the court on September 23, 2025.
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Courts
Driver jailed six years for stealing farmer’s motorbike
Aboku was convicted on the charge of stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
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Courts
Labourer jailed two years for stealing neighbour’s motorbike
The court, presided over by Mrs. Susana Eduful, convicted him on charges of causing unlawful damage, unlawful entry, and stealing.
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Business
Six warning signs to avoid buying stolen cars in Ghana
Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show on Tuesday, EOCO’s Head of Legal, Leo Antony Siamah, outlined six major red flags that potential buyers must watch for before closing a deal.
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Courts
Head porter jailed for vandalizing portions of Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange
Asare was found guilty of causing unlawful damage under Section 172 of the Criminal Offences Act (Act 29).
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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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Europe
Norway crown princess’s son charged with rape, 31 other offences
The 28-year-old, who was born before the princess married Crown Prince Haakon, faces allegations ranging from sexual abuse of a former partner to repeated violations of restraining orders.
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Courts
Ho: Mother on trial for burning son with hot iron over lost pen
The accused, Jemima Kwaku, a cook, appeared before the Ho Circuit Court on July 21, where she pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing harm.
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Courts
Court denies Wontumi TV presenter bail over helicopter crash comments
Kofi Asare was arrested on Tuesday, August 12, following an on-air broadcast that authorities say contained unfounded allegations about the fatal crash in the Adansi Akrofoum District of the Ashanti Region.
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Courts
Savannah Region: Six convicted following NACOC's seizure, destruction of illicit drugs
The substances were confiscated during targeted enforcement operations, which led to the conviction of six individuals by the Damongo Circuit Court. Each was fined not less than 500 penalty units.
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Crime
Ghanaian businessman bailed GHC 2M for allegedly defrauding Chinese trader
A Ghanaian businessman is facing charges in Accra for allegedly defrauding a Chinese trader of over GH₵1.1 million and US$1,900 intended for overseas suppliers. The court granted him GH₵2 million bail as investigations into the alleged fake...
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$100m Romance scam: Kofi Boat, three others charged by US Attorneys
Authorities confirmed that Ghana approved the extradition of Boateng, Ahmed, and Van Yeboah, who landed in the United States on August 7, 2025. They are expected to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger.
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