Crime
Police investigate deaths of two women found in Tamale hotel room
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, August 4, the two women are believed to be nationals of Benin.
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General
Summary of the government's position on the CRC report
In its Position Paper on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), approved by Cabinet on July 14, 2026, the Government accepted some proposals outright, modified others and rejected recommendations it considered...
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Courts
Two suspects remanded again over murder of Immigration officer
Two men accused in connection with the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah will remain in custody while prosecutors await key reports needed to move the case forward.
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Courts
Lawra: Man jailed 20 years for incest involving biological daughter
The court also sentenced him to 10 years’ imprisonment for threatening the life of the survivor.
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Others
Your 'Trad’ Is More Than a Ceremony: Why Registering Your Customary Marriage Matters
Customary marriage in Ghana is not merely a cultural celebration but a legally recognised union with significant rights, obligations and consequences. This write-up examines how customary marriages are formed, proved, registered, challenged...
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Courts
Safo Kantanka’s will does not make anyone Kristo Asafo leader-Kwame Akuffo
Private legal practitioner Kwame Akufo says the will should not be treated as a document that automatically appoints a leader for the church.
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Crime
Tamale High Court Convicts Four Herdsmen For Kidnap-For-Ransom, Cutlass Torture Of Fellow Herdsman
The victim's brother, Buubu Osman, delivered the cash — stuffed in a distinctive orange and black bag to the kidnappers at Joblajo on 5th December 2025. The victim was released, but bore deep cutlass wounds on both arms, his head, fingers,...
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Courts
Adwoa Safo petitions AG to move shooting case to High Court
In a petition dated June 25, 2026, the legal team argued that the Circuit Court does not have jurisdiction to hear the matter because the principal offence is a first-degree felony.
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Courts
Kwadwo Akofena, 8 others granted bail over Adwoa Safo shooting incident
Each of the accused persons was granted bail in the sum of GH¢500,000 with two sureties.
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Crime
Kwadwo Akofena, 2 others arrested over Adwoa Safo shooting incident
Police say Akofena reported himself to the Regional Police Headquarters on June 22, 2026, a day after the incident.
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Courts
Police receive DNA report in Immigration officer murder case
This was disclosed at the Adabraka District Court on Monday when the case involving the two accused persons, Bright Aweh, also known as Highest Bright, and Thomas Zigah, was called.
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Courts
Koka granted GH¢200,000 bail over alleged threat to police officer
The 48-year-old has been charged with offensive conduct and threatening to harm Detective Chief Inspector David Anaba and his family.
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Crime
Police hunt robbers after mobile money vendor killed at Gomoa Dominase
According to the Central East Regional Police Command, another person was also shot during the robbery and is receiving treatment at a health facility.
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Courts
Four jailed eight years over kidnapping in Northern Region
The convicts, Haruna Seidu, Osman Sambo, Amadu Aminu and Hoyeefe Amadu, were each sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
Courts
Akyem Ayirebi chief in court over alleged forged Statutory declaration for enstoolment
In court on Monday, June 1, 2026, the accused pleaded not guilty to two counts of possessing forged documents and uttering forged documents.
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US
Biden sues US government to block release of ghostwriter interviews
The interviews were obtained by Special Counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Mr Biden’s handling of classified documents.
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Courts
Tenant allegedly killed by landlord over GH¢30 electricity bill
The deceased, 37-year-old Opoku Agyemang, was reportedly stabbed during an argument with his landlord, Kofi Koranteng, on Tuesday.
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Crime
Hunter remanded over charcoal producer’s death
The court, presided over by His Worship Lawrence Buanor-Bue, remanded him into police custody to reappear on May 21, 2026.
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General
Bagbin backs urgent passage of Spousal Property Bill
On Friday, May 8, 2026, FIDA took its concerns to Parliament House in Accra, where its leadership met Speaker Alban Bagbin and presented a four-page petition.
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Courts
Miner remanded over axe attack that left colleague dead
The accused, Benjamin Boakye, did not enter a plea when he appeared before the court. He is due back on 12 May 2026 as investigators await legal advice from the Attorney General’s Office.
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