Europe
Former Nigerian oil minister cleared of UK bribery charges
A jury at Southwark Crown Court found the 65-year-old not guilty of five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery.
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Crime
Trader remanded over alleged GH¢400,000 car-snatching scheme
Emmanuel Yaw Duku, also known as Obed Blankson or “Cocoa Krakye,” has been charged in connection with the alleged robbery of the vehicle valued at GH¢400,000.
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Courts
UMB fund approvals came from headquarters, not branches- witness tells court in Adu-Boahene trial
Mildred Donkor, the third prosecution witness, said any such approval had to come from the bank’s headquarters.
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US
Texas: Teen jailed 35 years for fatal stabbing at school athletics event
The stabbing happened in April 2025 during a secondary school athletics event in the Dallas area.
Courts
Buffer Stock trial delayed over unsigned witness statements
When the matter came before Justice Francis Achibonga on Wednesday, Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai told the court that the state had filed the necessary processes and was ready for the conference to begin.
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Former NAFCO boss and wife face fresh charges over alleged financial losses
The new charge sheet was filed by the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice on May 15, 2026.
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Courts
Court rejects Adu-Boahene’s bid to tender emails and pension receipts in NSB case
The documents were introduced during the further cross-examination of Mildred Donkor, the third prosecution witness in the case.
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Cheque books, EOCO statements take centre stage in GH¢49m NSB trial
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the prosecution placed before the court 12 cheque books allegedly connected to UMB Bank accounts. Prosecutors say the cheque books had been signed in advance by either the first accused, Mr Adu-Boahene, or the seco...
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Ex-director tells court she handled transactions for Adu-Boahene and wife
Mildred Donkor, the third prosecution witness, said one of the companies linked to the accused persons was BNC Communications Bureau Limited, which she came to know around 2018 as part of what she described as their growing business operati...
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Courts
State drops charges against Ex-Buffer Stock boss and wife, rearrests them
The development unfolded in court when Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai informed the judge that the prosecution had decided to discontinue the case against the couple.
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Court rejects two prosecution witness statements in Buffer Stock trial
Justice Francis Achibonga, sitting as an additional High Court judge, ruled on 29 April 2026 that the statements could not stand after the defence challenged the manner in which they were introduced.
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Crime
Kumasi: One arrested after missing Indian businessman is found dead in car boot
The deceased, identified as Devendra Singh, was discovered on 25 April after police received information that his car had been abandoned near Royal Lemosey Hospital on the outskirts of Sabin Akrofuom.
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US
US soldier accused of using secret Maduro raid intel to win $400,000 bet
The accused, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, is an active-duty Army soldier based at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
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Crime
Police pick up two suspects over Obuasi robbery plot, attack on Indian businessman
Police say the first suspect, Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as Iddi, was arrested on 16 April 2026 at Bedieso in Obuasi after officers acted on information about a planned robbery.
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Crime
Abronye DC and NPP officer released on bail after CID arrests
Police are said to be investigating Abronye DC over alleged threats made against a judge presiding over a case at the Adenta Circuit Court. Baba Amando, on the other hand, was arrested over allegations of false publication.
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Courts
Fresh contempt case deepens Sampa chieftaincy fight
The contempt proceedings were initiated by Nana Samgba Gyafla II, known in private life as Justice Emmanuel Ankamah, who maintains that he is the lawfully recognised Paramount Chief of the Sampa Traditional Area.
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Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, others plead not guilty to OSP's fresh charges
This is now the third time pleas have been taken in the case, which centres on allegations of a large-scale extortion and laundering scheme involving more than GH¢291 million and $332,000.
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NPA case: 2 accused turn to prosecuting witnesses as OSP drops charges
The two are Albert Ankrah, described as a director at KEL Logistics Unit, and Isaac Mensah of King’s Energy Limited, who had been listed as the fourth and fifth accused persons in the case.
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Africa
CAF Appeal Board rules Senegal forfeited AFCON final, declares Morocco winners
In its decision, the appeal body said Senegal’s conduct fell within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of the tournament regulations.
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Courts
Lawyers to challenge remand of Freddie Blay at High Court
The defence team says it will file an appeal at the High Court in Koforidua on 17 March, with the aim of challenging the remand order and seeking bail for their client.
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