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Four jailed, others remanded over BECE malpractices in Kintampo
The convicted individuals—three teachers and a school administrator—were also ordered to sign a bond of good behavior for two years.
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Court rejects Ofori-Atta’s bid to block “wanted” declaration by Special Prosecutor
Mr Ofori-Atta, currently facing multiple corruption-related investigations stemming from his time in office, had petitioned the court to restrain the OSP from issuing a “wanted” notice and launching what his lawyers described as a media-dri...
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Thief jailed 5 years for stealing ECG equipment
Asimah Delali, a rubbish collector popularly known as "Ayigbe", was convicted after pleading guilty to charges of stealing and tampering with ECG’s distribution infrastructure.
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Notorious Effia-Nkwanta Hospital robber jailed 10 years
Afaku, described by authorities as a known criminal, pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery and was convicted by Her Honour Naa Amberley Akowuah.
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Tragedy in Ketu South: Young coconut seller allegedly commits suicide
Prince, a coconut vendor in his early twenties who was deaf and mute, was found hanging in his room during the early hours of Wednesday, June 11, 2025. According to locals, the discovery was made by a friend who had gone to fetch him for th...
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Let's keep the wig and gown: Justice Adjei backs legal dress code for identity and integrity
During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 16, 2025, Justice Adjei rejected suggestions to modernize or discard the traditional courtroom attire, warning that such changes could open the floodgates for impersonati...
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Examination malpractice: UG suspends 14, sanctions 97
In a statement on Monday, the university disclosed that 14 students have been suspended for two academic years after a thorough review by the Disciplinary Committee.
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Judges must uphold law, not personal faith, in LGBTQ+ cases-Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, the Court of Appeal judge, who also serves on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, emphasized that a judge’s religious affiliation should never int...
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Business
BoG urges public to save with licensed financial institutions
In a recent notice aimed at promoting financial literacy, the Central Bank stressed the importance of building a consistent savings habit, noting that it is never too early—or too late—to start.
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Lawyers seek variation of bail conditions for accused in Accra Sky Train case
Asamoah and Ekumfi face multiple charges, including willfully causing financial loss to the state and intentionally mismanaging public funds in connection with the $2 million Accra Sky Train project, which ultimately failed to materialize.
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Court orders Whatsapp service of Nurses Association of injunction against strike
This ruling, delivered by Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori, comes after the NLC filed a motion on June 10, explaining difficulties in directly serving the GRNMA with a court order issued earlier on June 5.
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Mahama swears in police council, cautions against politicization of promotions
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Presidency on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, President Mahama challenged the Council, led by Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, to usher in a new era of integrity, fairness, and accountabilit...
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Crime
Cape Coast police arrest two in cross-border cocoa and drug trafficking syndicate
The arrests were made on Sunday, June 8, 2025, following targeted intelligence operations by the Cape Coast police’s special investigations unit.
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Dansoman court remands pensioner and contractor for destroying property on disputed land
Rosaline Adjeley, a pensioner, and Godfred Yaw Ntifafa Tsorxe, a building contractor, are facing four charges, including conspiracy, unlawful damage, and trespass.
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Court halts nurses and midwives strike amid concerns over patient care
Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori, who presided over the case at the Industrial and Labour Division of the court, granted the order on Thursday, June 5, 2025, following an ex-parte motion filed by the National Labour Commission (NLC).
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Crime
Hidden cash in fertiliser bags:Police seize over GHS 1 million in Juapong
The intercepted vehicle, a Ford Transit bus traveling from Ho to Kumasi, was found to be transporting GH¢1,021,700 in mostly one-cedi notes and coins, stashed in 68 fertiliser sacks.
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BoG sets sights on crypto regulation and digital oversight
At a recent engagement with bank executives following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, BoG Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama outlined a refreshed supervisory agenda aimed at strengthening institutional governance, cybersecurity, an...
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Sosu calls for scrapping of GLC's mandate on legal education
Speaking on PM Express on Joy News, the legislator argued that the GLC has outlived its usefulness and lacks the accountability required of a modern regulatory institution.
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Bright Simons enters appearance in GH¢10M defamation suit, demands key admissions from Ibrahim Mahama
Mr. Simons has formally responded to the GH¢10 million lawsuit brought against him by Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P), by filing a motion at the Accra High Court that demands admissions to 38 crucial factual claims.
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Alleged recruitment scam leader remanded as cybercrime syndicate faces court
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, an Accra High Court ordered the remand of 23-year-old Hunus Nyaleke, believed to be the ringleader of a fraudulent online recruitment operation.
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