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Jurors on strike over unpaid eight months allowance
This development threatens to disrupt criminal trials across multiple courts and further burden an already overstretched judicial system.
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Crime
CSA warns public to stay away from unlicensed loan apps
In a public advisory released on May 31, 2025, the CSA revealed that it has documented 377 cyberbullying incidents connected to these digital lenders between January and May this year—a sharp rise from the 228 cases recorded throughout 2024...
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Courts
Bench warrant issued for police officer accused in ₵1.6m recruitment scam
The warrant, dated May 13, 2025, and signed by Presiding Judge Prince Osei Owusu, commands that Constable Appiah, who is attached to the National Formed Police Unit in Tesano, Accra, be apprehended immediately and brought before the court.
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Business
Ghana’s embassy in Washington to resume operations after fraud probe
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on May 27, confirmed that a new leadership team headed by an experienced diplomat has been assigned to steer the mission.
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Business
How staff of Ghana's Washington embassy were dismissed, others suspended over corruption scandal
In a statement shared via social media on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Minister announced the immediate dismissal of Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited IT staffer, who allegedly masterminded a fraudulent scheme that siphoned unauthorized fees...
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Courts
Court issues arrest warrant for businessman over GH₵149,000 forex fraud
Presiding Judge Samuel Bright Acquah granted the prosecution’s request for the warrant after Abdul-Karim was absent when the case was called. The matter has been adjourned to June 16, 2025.
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Africa
UN Court awards disputed oil-rich islands to Equatorial Guinea in territorial case against Gabon
The contested isles—Conga, Mbanié, and Cocoteros—have been at the centre of a sovereignty battle between the two Central African nations since the 1970s.
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Crime
120 illegal mining machines disabled, 13 arrested in Wassa Gyapa
The operation, carried out on May 19, 2025, forms part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal small-scale mining—commonly referred to as galamsey—which continues to pose serious environmental threats in the region.
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Courts
Why ECOWAS court has ordered Ghana to pay $75,000
The case dates back to May 8, 2019, when the 30 individuals were arrested under Ghana’s Prohibited Organisations Decree of 1976, a law targeting groups considered a threat to national security.
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Business
Over-the-counter dollar withdrawal rules remain unchanged-BoG
In an official notice dated May 15, 2025, and signed by the Bank’s Secretary, Sandra Thompson, the central bank reaffirmed that no new rules have been introduced restricting access to funds in foreign currency accounts.
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Courts
Trader in court for allegedly blinding carpenter with walking stick
Zakaria, who is facing a charge of causing harm, pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Judge Isaac Addo.
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General
WAEC flags exam cheating as national crisis, warns of security threats
At a stakeholder forum held in Cape Coast, WAEC’s Head of Humanities, Mr. Daniel Nii Dodoo, disclosed that mass cheating—some of it coordinated by entire schools—has escalated despite enforcement efforts.
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Business
Bank of Ghana warns public against “Foreign Investor” scammers
In a public notice, the central bank revealed that these scammers are operating across multiple platforms and luring people with false promises of lucrative payouts in exchange for upfront deposits.
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Africa
Meet Lesego Chombo: Beauty queen, lawyer, Botswana’s youngest minister
Her appointment as Minister for Youth and Gender by newly elected President Duma Boko came on the heels of a sweeping political change that ended 58 years of continuous rule by the former administration.
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Courts
ECOWAS court dismisses Shatta Wale's suit against Ghana, Gaming Commission
In its ruling, the court found that Shatta Wale failed to substantiate his claim that he was treated unfairly when an endorsement deal with a gaming company fell through.
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Crime
Five arrested over illegal water connections in Kumasi
The arrests follow the suspects’ failure to settle surcharges totalling GH₵31,803.97, issued as penalties for their alleged illegal tapping into GWCL pipelines.
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Courts
Seven remanded over illegal mining operation in Wassa Dunkwa
The accused—Douglas Bediako, Samuel Tanor (alias Ameyaw), Richard Yaw Sey, Justin Akyirbri, Shon Vitus, Akembasiya James, and Gideon Asordina—are facing charges of conspiracy and illegal mining without ministerial authorization.
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Crime
Appointees who breach Code of Conduct risk prosecution– Attorney-General warns
Speaking in an interview on Monday, May 5, 2025, after President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Code in Accra, Dr. Ayine emphasized that the directive is not symbolic but enforceable.
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Business
Ghana, Algeria ink visa waiver deal
The announcement followed a series of high-level discussions with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf.
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Crime
Four arrested over deadly sand winning clash near Nsawam
The arrested—identified as Samuel Atsu Forson (also known as Alanyo), Freeheart Kweku Sedonu, Kwesi Prince, and Benjamin Adzalekor—were picked up from different locations following police intelligence operations.
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