Crime
Man killed in Asonkore home invasion as Obuasi police probe suspected robbery-murder
The victim, 42-year-old Bismark Yaw Sarfo Danso, was attacked and fatally wounded inside his residence by unidentified intruders.
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Teenager shot dead in clash at Western Region mine site
The incident, which happened on Saturday, 13 December 2025, left Pious Nkansah, also known as Nkrumah, fatally wounded and resulted in extensive damage to company property.
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Courts
Immediate Family of Daddy Lumba Seeks Court Injunction to Stop Funeral and Block Access to Memorial Funds
The immediate maternal family of the late musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known as Daddy Lumba, has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop his funeral and freeze activity on a memorial account. They claim they were excluded from burial planning and...
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US
Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry sentenced to 30 months in prison
Dr Salvador Plasencia, a Santa Monica-based doctor, admitted to four counts of distributing ketamine as part of a plea deal entered earlier this year.
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Courts
Court Recognises Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni as Legal Wives of Late Musician Daddy Lumba
A Kumasi High Court has ruled that both Akosua Serwaa Fosuh and Priscila Ofori (Odo Broni) are the surviving wives of the late musician Daddy Lumba, following a legal dispute over who held the rightful marital status. The court found both w...
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Europe
Australian inmate challenges long-standing prison ban on vegemite
Andre McKechnie, 54, says the prohibition — in place since 2006 — violates his right to cultural expression, according to court documents obtained by AFP and AP.
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Crime
Police hunt Guest House oiwner after woman found dead in Fanteakwa South
The deceased, widely known as Koryo, was a familiar food vendor in the local market.
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Crime
Police probe murder of Tanoso sub-chief in Bono East
The deceased, Nana Owusu Korkor, who served as the Akwamehene (sub-chief) of Tanoso, was reportedly found dead with gunshot wounds on Sunday morning, November 8, 2025.
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Crime
Gender Ministry vows justice for teen footballer in alleged sexual abuse case
In a statement released on Friday, November 7, the Ministry described the incident as “a grave crime that will not go unpunished.”
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Courts
Daddy Lumba's body belongs to the family, not the spouse-Kumasi High Court
In her decision, Justice Smith Arthur held that Ghanaian customary law governs such matters, and that the matrilineal family of the deceased retains entitlement to the body and all associated funeral rites.
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General
MoFFA gives one-week ultimatum to unlicensed mortuaries and funeral facilities
In an official statement, the Agency expressed concern about the persistent operation of several facilities without the required authorisation, describing it as a breach of Section 55 of the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act...
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Crime
Mob lynches suspect in alleged human killing at Assin Bereku
Eyewitness accounts indicate that a neighbour saw the suspect leaving his house with the suspicious bag and raised an alarm.
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Courts
Court adjourns Akosua Serwaa's case against Lumba family to October 28
The celebrated musician, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025, with final funeral rites scheduled for December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
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Courts
Court sentences murderer of Jirapa 'Dubai' owner for life
Two other accused persons — Belinda Miller and Kweku Kankumbata — were acquitted and discharged by the court.
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Courts
Daddy Lumba's royal family lawyers reject Akosua Serwah's claims over Icon's funeral, estate
In a letter dated October 1, 2025, and signed by Fati Ali-Yallah of Baba Jamal & Associates, the family’s lawyers clarified that Mrs. Fosuh has no authority to dictate how the family should organize or manage the funeral rites of the late m...
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Courts
Ten suspects in rural bank robbery remanded by Accra High Court
Presided over by Justice [Name Not Provided], the court issued the remand order during the suspects’ second appearance on Thursday, directing that they return to court on October 22, 2025, as investigations continue.
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Courts
Akosua Serwaa sues Daddy Lumba's Family head, Odo Broni; seeks a declaration that she is sole surviving wife
The suit, lodged at the Kumasi High Court on October 3 2025 and expected to be heard on October 16, seeks a series of declarations affirming Mrs Fosu as the only lawful spouse of the late artiste and the sole person entitled to perform wido...
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Crime
Police launch investigation into fatal armed attack, murder of immigration officer at Gbintri checkpoint
According to a statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Robert Anabik Anmain, the Regional Public Affairs Officer, the incident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, when unidentified gunmen opened...
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Crime
Police arrest one, recover weapons after violent Simpa clash
According to the police, the incident occurred on September 28 near the Simpa Sawmill. Officers responded to a distress call about an armed clash between a group led by Daniel Cudjoe, also known as Kwame Ato Asare, and another from Dadwen,...
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Crime
Police hunt father after 8-year-old dies following alleged assault in Dzodze
The child, Ivy Gbemu, a Class Two pupil of Dzodze Demonstration School, reportedly fell ill on September 25, 2025, and was given medication at home.
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