Courts
Three bailed for illegal mining on Asanko Gold Concession
The accused — Fatawu Seidu, a 35-year-old mechanic; Solomon Osei, a 40-year-old barber; and 19-year-old unemployed Simon Awindawu — all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Lotto branch manager jailed five years for embezzling over GH¢221K in Kumasi
Akua Darkoah Asamoah, who worked as the manageress of the Atwima-Techiman branch of FOE Lotto Limited, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft and was convicted accordingly.
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Crime
Illegal miner sentenced to five years for phone theft in Ashanti Region
The convict, identified as Francis Amadu, also known as Kojo Amadu, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted accordingly by the presiding judge, Mr. Robert Addo.
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Seven military officers, civilian remanded over fatal assault on civilians in Kumasi
The group is alleged to have arrested and physically assaulted three men on March 28, 2025, transporting them to the 4Bn military base. Later, the bodies of two of the victims were discovered at Danyame, a suburb of Kumasi.
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GAF launches probe into alleged assault by soldiers in Kumasi
In a statement from the Military High Command, it was revealed that the group—comprising three officers and four enlisted soldiers—allegedly apprehended and physically assaulted three civilians they accused of stealing a mobile phone.
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Crime
Eleven arrested for illegal mining in Western Region
The arrests followed a targeted operation on March 31, 2025, around midday, acting on credible intelligence aimed at clamping down on illegal mining in the area.
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Courts
Fisherman remanded for alleged assault on mother of his children
He is scheduled to reappear before the court on April 9, 2025.
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Tamale Circuit Court sentences five to various fines for drug offences
The offenders—Iddrisu Fidaws, Alhassan Wumpini, Bassit Iddrisu, Alhassan Adam, and Haruna Mohammed Sadais—were apprehended by police on March 5, 2025, during a routine patrol operation in Tamale.
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Courts
Five in court over fuel theft and arson scheme
According to the prosecution, all accused except Gerald met in Kasse, near Ahodwo in the Ashanti Region, and conspired to divert diesel meant for the Buipe BOST Depot. I
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Painter accused of GHC1M cable theft at BoG site denied bail
Lawal, who faces charges of unlawful entry and theft, pleaded not guilty.
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Courts
Head porter granted GH¢50,000 bail after alleged stabbing incident
Presiding over the case, Judge Enid Marful-Sau ruled that Dadzie’s sureties must provide valid national identification cards at the Court’s Registry.
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Courts
Teacher accused of $44,400 fraud in property and business scam
According to prosecutors, Koranteng received various sums of money from the complainant under the pretense of constructing a house in Ablekuma-Joma, Accra, and setting up a pharmacy. However, she failed to deliver on both projects.
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Crime
Murder of Nungua Queen mother: Case adjourned to March 26
The incident occurred during the enskinment of Lawrencia Naa Borley Nelson, also known as Naa Gamu, a queen mother of the Ga Adangme Muslim Union.
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Crime
Three motorbike riders granted bail over alleged robbery of food vendor
The court, presided over by Enid Marful-Sau, ordered that the sureties be justified with title deed documents, while the accused deposit their valid national identity cards with the court’s registry.
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Africa
Kano’s Islamic police crack down on public eating during Ramadan; 20 arrested
Mujahid Aminudeen, the deputy commander of Hisbah, confirmed that 20 individuals were arrested for not observing the fast, while five food sellers faced detention.
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Courts
Pastor faces court over alleged GH¢310,000 visa fraud
Cris Karl Ofori allegedly took the money from the complainant, promising to facilitate visas for him and his family. Facing a charge of defrauding by false pretenses, he pleaded not guilty.
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Facilitating Jury Trials: Prosecutors to file disclosures before arraignment of accused persons
Speaking on the LAW program, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, announced that this new system, particularly in jury trials, will better inform accused persons, enabling them to determine whether to plead guilty or not...
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Courts
Jurors to be empanelled briefly for a case, then discharged permanently – Court of Appeal Justice
Questioning how this practice became the norm, she recalled a contrasting approach in the past and argued that the current trend undermines the essence of jury trials.
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Crime
Sex extortion of 19-year-old SHS graduate earns plumber 12 years imprisonment
Philip Spain Narh lured a 19-year-old recent high school graduate under the pretense of assisting her in becoming a web designer. He then coerced her into engaging in both vaginal and anal intercourse.
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Crime
Three people granted GH¢50,000 each for snatching handbag
Each of the suspects was granted bail set at GH¢50,000, with the requirement of two sureties.
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