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Jurors on strike over unpaid eight months allowance
This development threatens to disrupt criminal trials across multiple courts and further burden an already overstretched judicial system.
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Crime
Two more arrested over Tamale Fuo shooting incident
Their arrest follows earlier detentions of two other suspects, Baba Habib and Alhassan Fuseini, who were already arraigned before the court shortly after the incident.
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Courts
19-year old jailed 24 months for unlawful entry, stealing
According to the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, the incident occurred around 4:50 a.m. on May 15, 2025, when the complainant, a trader named Fati Ahmed residing in Madina, discovered her room had been unlawfully entered. S...
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Courts
Seven sentenced for brutal killing of Sogakope Assemblyman
Presiding over the case on May 22, Justice John Ekow Mensah handed down life imprisonment to Richard Adikyere, who was found guilty of both robbery and murder.
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Courts
The Adu Boahene GHS 49M NSB case and matters arising
He therefore ordered the prosecution to file all outstanding disclosures by June 2, after missing a previously set deadline of May 20.
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Courts
Wontumi granted bail after CID interrogation over alleged illegal mining links
Speaking briefly to the media, Mr. Boasiako stated that he submitted relevant documents during the interrogation which, he said, demonstrate that he has no involvement in any form of illegal mining, particularly in protected forest areas.
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Europe
Chris Brown faces charge over alleged nightclub assault in London
The charge stems from an alleged assault that took place at a nightclub in central London on February 19, 2023. Authorities say the incident left the victim with serious injuries.
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Courts
Man who killed Tema Assemblies of God pastor sentenced to life after seven-year trial
The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, following a brief jury deliberation after the trial judge, Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, summed up the evidence presented over the years.
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Courts
AG charges EX-GIIF CEO, Prof Ameyaw-Ekumfi over $2M sky train scandal
According to court filings, the incident dates back to February 2019, when the two sanctioned a $2 million payment to Africa Investor Holdings Limited for early-stage work on the proposed urban rail system—work that never materialized.
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Courts
Three jailed 19 years for robbery near Ho market
The convicts—22-year-old Mercy Sokpe, 25-year-old Atsu Kamasa, and 19-year-old Godfred Dzidonu—were handed their sentences on Friday, May 9, 2025, by His Honour Osman Abdul-Hakeem after pleading guilty to conspiracy and robbery charges.
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Courts
California man sentenced 12 years for $17 million Medicare Hospice fraud scheme
Petros Fichidzhyan, 44, of Granada Hills, was sentenced in federal court to 12 years in prison. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay over $17 million in restitution.
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Business
Nike faces $5 million class-action lawsuit over NFT collapse
Back in 2021, Nike made headlines by acquiring RTFKT, a company known for creating sneaker-themed NFTs. The idea was bold: blend the world of collectible sneakers with the rising metaverse.
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Courts
Namibia’s Agric Minister fired amid rape allegations
Hengari, 59, was taken into custody on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the now 21-year-old woman to withdraw her complaint, according to police reports.
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Courts
GJA to proceed to ECOWAS court on Ahmed Suale's death if...
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, April 23, Mr. Dwumfour acknowledged that while one individual has been apprehended and is currently standing trial, the broader circumstances of the case are far from resolved.
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US
Harvard University sues Trump Administration over $2.2 billion funding freeze
The lawsuit, filed on Monday, stems from growing tensions between the prestigious university and the administration.
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Crime
Two friends get three years each over theft of window frames
The accused pleaded guilty to the charges and were convicted accordingly.
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Courts
Man jailed six months for defrauding mechanic of GH¢53,000
Elliam deceived Mr. Daniel Odoi Otu, the complainant, into handing over the money under the false pretext of supplying him with an auto diagnostic machine.
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Courts
Two Nigerians arrested for allegedly trafficking three for prostitution in Ghana
Chidemma Nweke, a 24-year-old sex worker, and Mercy Francis, a 27-year-old trader, were accused of trafficking the victims from Nigeria to Ghana.
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US
Trump Admin violated press freedom in AP journalists White House ban-Court rules
Judge Trevor McFadden declared on Tuesday that restricting AP reporters’ access to White House events due to editorial choices violates the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press and expression.
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Courts
Lotto branch manager jailed five years for embezzling over GH¢221K in Kumasi
Akua Darkoah Asamoah, who worked as the manageress of the Atwima-Techiman branch of FOE Lotto Limited, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft and was convicted accordingly.
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