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New law to empower MMDCEs access capital markets in the offing-Minister
He noted that this initiative will also enable MMDAs to raise capital for development projects.
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Apprentice jailed three years for GH¢30,000 cameras theft
Okyere was found guilty of stealing two Canon R10 cameras valued at GH¢30,000, as well as a silver bracelet and wristwatch worth GH¢500. He denied the charges, but the court convicted him after a full trial.
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Woman granted GH¢70,000 bail over attempted smuggle of unregistered aphrodisiacs
The accused, Hawa Fuseini, remains in police custody after failing to meet the bail conditions, which require two sureties—one of whom must be justified.
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Forestry Commission holds forum ahead of the new timber licensing regime
The licensing initiative, established through Ghana’s Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union, seeks to ensure that all timber, both for export and local use, is verified through robust legality assurance systems.
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CJ removal probing committee begins hearings today
The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was formed by Article 146(6) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution after a prima facie case was established.
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Business
Burger King sued over misleading Whopper Ads
The lawsuit, originally filed by 19 customers from across 13 states, claims that the company has been overstating the size of its Whoppers in marketing materials since at least 2017.
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Bank of Ghana warns public against “Foreign Investor” scammers
In a public notice, the central bank revealed that these scammers are operating across multiple platforms and luring people with false promises of lucrative payouts in exchange for upfront deposits.
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Crime
How two Ghanaian women were rescued from kidnappers in Nigeria
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), confirmed the rescue, noting that the victims are currently safe and receiving medical treatment in a secured faci...
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Mahama vows to permanently end mining in forests with bold legal reforms
Speaking during an address marking the first 120 days of his second term, President Mahama outlined a comprehensive five-point strategy to eliminate illegality and environmental harm in the mining sector.
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Slaughter and May pegs salary for newly qualified solicitors at £150,000
The decision, though unremarkable in timing, signals a possible pause in the aggressive salary escalations witnessed in recent years.
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Crime
Appointees who breach Code of Conduct risk prosecution– Attorney-General warns
Speaking in an interview on Monday, May 5, 2025, after President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Code in Accra, Dr. Ayine emphasized that the directive is not symbolic but enforceable.
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Crime
Four arrested in connection with kidnapping of Chinese crew from Ghanaian vessel
The incident, which occurred in April, involved a violent boarding of the Ghanaian-registered vessel Mengxin 1 by suspected pirates while it was operating within Ghanaian territorial waters.
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Crime
Three nabbed in Savelugu over alleged firearms smuggling
According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Directorate, the suspects—identified as Gaba Abdallah Alhassan, Alhassan Abdallah, and Alhassan Abdul Kudus—were picked up from separate locations following coordinated surveillance.
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Let's not scrap it; we must fix it-Prof. Prempeh on Council of State reform
Appearing on Newsfile on Saturday, May 3, Prof. Prempeh noted that while many submissions to the Committee have called for the Council’s dissolution, citing concerns over its ineffectiveness, lack of accountability, and weak influence, thes...
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Crime
Four arrested over deadly sand winning clash near Nsawam
The arrested—identified as Samuel Atsu Forson (also known as Alanyo), Freeheart Kweku Sedonu, Kwesi Prince, and Benjamin Adzalekor—were picked up from different locations following police intelligence operations.
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Courts
Man jailed seven years for defiling 13-year old girl
His Lordship Jonathan Avoogo delivered the sentence on April 23, 2025, following Abudi’s guilty plea to the charge of defilement.
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Deputy AG challenges legal basis of GBA's recent resolution
Speaking on PM Express on Joy News, Srem Sai did not mince words in critiquing the basis of the GBA’s actions.
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Courts
Husband of late Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi sentenced to death by hanging
The court found Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide in connection with the death of his wife on April 8, 2022. In delivering her judgment, Justice Nwosu-Iheme stated that the prosecution had successfully met the legal burden of proof requ...
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Ghana Bar Association Calls on President to Reverse Chief Justice Suspension
The Ghana Bar Association has passed a resolution urging the President to lift the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, criticizing political interference and calling for clear constitutional guidelines for the removal of judges.
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Business
Government moves to reform power sector with new law mandating competitive bidding
The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced this initiative on April 23, 2025, during the World Bank's “Mission 300” session on the Ghana Energy Compact held in Washington, D.C.
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