Courts
Bail denied for Nkwanta riot suspects as court cites ongoing tensions
Presiding over the case, Judge Isaac Addo rejected the bail application after strong opposition from the prosecution.
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Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch over Epstein note claim
At the heart of the case is a 2003 birthday note reportedly sent by Trump to Epstein, which the article described as “bawdy” and framed within the outline of a naked woman.
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Bawku peace talks: Mahama lauds Nayiri's support to Otumfuo
Addressing a delegation from the Nayiri at the Jubilee House, President Mahama disclosed that he had recently engaged with the Asantehene and described Naa Yiri’s leadership and collaboration as crucial to advancing a traditional resolution...
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Business
Cedi first: BoG Governor warns against dollar payments in Ghana
Addressing stakeholders at the ABSA-UPSA Quarterly Banking Roundtable on Thursday, July 17, Dr. Asiama stressed that the Ghanaian cedi is the sole currency with legal backing for domestic transactions.
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Courts
Alleged extortion scheme: Mustapha Hamid, six others to appear in court July 23
In a statement issued on July 17 via its official Facebook page, the OSP alleged that Dr. Abdul-Hamid masterminded a scheme that led to the unlawful collection of GHS280,516,127.19 between 2022 and 2024.
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Crime
Police destroy 10 ‘Wee’ ghettos, arrest four in Agona Swedru
The operation, dubbed "Burn All Ghettos in Agona West," was carried out by the Agona Swedru District Police Command, led by ASP Vida Yenkey and District Crime Officer ASP Erica Naab.
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Crime
Former NPA Boss, 9 others charged by OSP for extortion, money laundering
According to a press release issued on Thursday, July 17, the OSP’s charges follow an in-depth probe that began in late 2024 into alleged financial irregularities within Ghana’s petroleum regulatory framework.
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Courts
IPhone 16 Pro Max robber jailed 14 years
The incident occurred in the early hours of July 10, 2025, when Samuel confronted the victim around 5:30 a.m. and made away with her handbag, which contained an iPhone 16 Pro Max and a purse with cash.
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A-G Orders EOCO probe into alleged Galamsey ties of NDC executives
In a directive dated July 15, 2025, Dr. Ayine instructed EOCO to invite Joseph Yamin, the party’s National Organiser, and Yakubu Abanga, National Vice Chairman, for questioning over their alleged involvement in unauthorised mining activitie...
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Crime
Woman captured on CCTV allegedly stealing baby from Ajumako market
The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the local community, occurred at the Ajumako market, where a CCTV camera recorded the woman walking away with the child after engaging the baby’s caregiver in a brief conversation.
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Business
Ghana to host a two-day Mining & Minerals Convention
It aims to bring together a powerful mix of stakeholders—from government officials and regulators to miners, investors, sustainability experts, and policy leaders—to explore strategies that will drive long-term growth and competitiveness in...
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Over 500 recruits axed from security services after probe-Muntaka
According to the minister, a special review committee examined the records of around 5,200 personnel across several key agencies and found that hundreds failed to meet the basic entry requirements.
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Courts
Bailiff jailed 4 years for forging court documents
Jackson, who was previously attached to the Ejisu District Court in the Ashanti Region, initially denied the charges but abruptly changed his plea to guilty during Tuesday’s hearing, just as the prosecution was set to begin its case.
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Business
All existing companies to file beneficial ownership details by October 30-ORC
In a press release issued on Tuesday, July 1, the ORC announced that companies incorporated before the electronic collection of BO data began in January 2020 must update their records within a three-month grace period, starting July 1 and e...
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Crime
Goat thieves banished by Tamale Chogu chief after public shame
The suspects, Nafiwu Bakar—a national service staff at the Bole Forestry Commission—and his accomplice Rashid Yussif, both hailing from Damongo in the Savannah Region, were captured last Friday by a vigilant neighborhood watch group while a...
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Did Ghana abstain from LGBTQI vote at the UN?-Foreign Minister explains
Speaking at the official commissioning of Ghana’s new representative to UNESCO, the minister clarified that the UN vote on July 7, 2025, had nothing to do with legalizing or endorsing homosexuality.
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Courts
Teen robbers jailed 10 years each after daylight robbery in Kumasi
In a statement released on Wednesday, July 9, the Ashanti Regional Police Command confirmed that the suspects—Mamudu Issah, Samuel Takyi, and Alhassan Abubakari, all aged 18—were apprehended the same day they carried out the robbery on July...
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Crime
Two employees busted for plotting robbery against employer
The suspects, identified as Joseph Danso (alias Nana Yaw) and Fauzan Alhassan, were caught on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, while trailing a company dispatch rider transporting funds to a bank in Abossey Okai.
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Crime
Police arrest suspected killer of Gbawe queenmother
The incident, which occurred on Thursday, June 19, 2025, claimed the life of 33-year-old Pearl Naa Dodoowa Whitaker, also known in private life as Naa Agyinafo I of Papase. She was shot at close range and died instantly.
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Crime
Lower McCarthy Hill: Policeman stabbed by suspected criminal
The incident occurred as Sammy was escorting his children to school. According to eyewitnesses, a man known in the area for criminal activity ambushed him with a knife.
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