Crime
38-year-old arrested over suspected narcotics in a GHS vehicle
Police identified the suspect as Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, and said he was arrested on Friday, 23 January 2026, following what they described as an intelligence-led operation.
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Crime
Police arrest key suspect in Wapuli kidnapping case after weeks of surveillance
The Northern Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) said the latest arrest follows a case that began on 6 December 2025, when officers rescued a 42-year-old man who had been taken by the group.
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Courts
Tarkwa court jails 20-year-old for stealing teacher’s motorbike
Johnathan Vondee pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted by District Magistrate Court Two, presided over by Mr Isaac Osei Asare.
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Crime
Ghana police arrest man over alleged attempt to sell three-year-old son
Officers in the Eastern Region say they carried out an undercover operation after receiving a tip-off that a father was looking for buyers because of financial hardship.
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Courts
Amasaman court remands guard over alleged GH¢200,000 theft
A 23-year-old security guard, Abraham Quaye, has been held in custody after prosecutors alleged he took cash meant for the purchase of ECG metres and later spent part of it on gadgets and other items.
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Courts
Kasoa girlfriend killing: Accused person remanded in custody
Moses Ganyo appeared before the court on Monday 12 January 2026 over the death of a 24-year-old trader known in the community as Sister Yaa.
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General
Asantehene destools Apatrapa queenmother over ‘non-royal’ lineage
Her 24-year reign came to an end at the Manhyia Palace, where her royal sandals were taken off in public – a symbolic act under Asante custom that formally confirms destoolment.
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Courts
Bekwai court grants bail to 31 over alleged illegal mining in forest reserve
The group — 28 Chinese nationals and three Ghanaians — were arrested by officers of the Forestry Commission late last year after they allegedly established a base camp inside the protected forest, believed to be a staging point for an immin...
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Crime
Bus crew held after over 1,000 shotgun rounds found on Accra–Tamale bus
The suspects, 42-year-old driver Mohammed Gzali and his conductor Mohammed Jabir, were picked up around 19:00 GMT on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier.
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Africa
Nigeria ex-justice minister Malami freed on bail in $6m graft case
The 58-year-old, who served as President Muhammadu Buhari’s powerful justice minister from 2015 to 2023, is facing 16 counts of money laundering and abuse of office involving approximately 8.7 billion naira ($6 million; £4.5 million).
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Courts
Judiciary to set up three special High Courts for illegal mining cases
Speaking at the Annual Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme in Accra on Wednesday, 17 December, Justice Puamang said the courts will focus heavily on cases arising from the work of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAI...
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Crime
Phone repairer in court for slashing lady's throat for refusing GHC 50 cedis for sex
The accused, 38-year-old phone repairer Frederick Bortey, is said to have slashed the neck of Olamide Adcoye on 29 November 2025 after she refused his offer of GH¢50 in exchange for sex.
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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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Europe
Solicitor struck off for using brother’s drug money to pay off mortgage
Paul Simon Green, admitted as a solicitor in 2008, was removed from the profession after receiving a 26-month prison sentence last year for using criminal funds to service and pay off his home loan.
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Europe
Ofcom hits porn firm with record £1m fine over weak age checks
The regulator found that AVS Group Ltd, which operates 18 pornography websites, had not introduced what it considers “highly effective age assurance”
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Courts
Court adjourns case against MP accused of inciting attack on NAIMOS team
Mr Addo is facing multiple charges, including conspiracy to assault a public officer, assault, conspiracy to cause unlawful damage, causing unlawful damage, and rioting with weapons.
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Courts
Abuakwa court remands man for raping hearing-impaired woman
Abdulai Yussif, who denied the charge when he appeared before the court presided over by Rosemond Dodua Agyiri, is expected to reappear on 11 December.
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Crime
Nkawie: Police arrest suspect in violent robbery of mobile money vendor
According to police sources, the attack occurred around 8:00 p.m. on November 27, 2025, when Bioh and an unidentified accomplice reportedly confronted Akua Afriyie, a 40-year-old vendor.
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Courts
Man jailed four years for knife attack on senior police officer
Rashid Cidi, who is unemployed, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court and pleaded guilty to a charge of causing harm.
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Courts
Man granted GH¢75,000 bail over alleged theft of truck head
Arthur’s bail was set at GH¢75,000 with two sureties, one of whom must justify the bail. He has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to return to court on December 3, 2025.
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