Africa
Nigerian Health Worker Jailed for kissing Patient at UK Hospital
The 47-year-old was convicted of two counts of sexual assault after pleading guilty on the first day of his trial in April.
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Notorious armed robber jailed 18 years in Upper West
In a major breakthrough announced by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, the Upper West Regional Police Command confirmed the arrest and sentencing of 25-year-old Adinan Mahmoud, widely known by his street name “Okra...
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Crime
Police rescue seven trafficked foreign nationals in Assin Fosu
The victims—comprising two women and five men from Mali, Burkina Faso, La Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo—were discovered confined in a residential property at Pump-Side, a suburb of Assin Fosu in the Central Region.
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Courts
Painter ordered to pay GH¢6200 as fine, compensation for calling neighbour witch
The man, identified as Fia Foli Philip, was also ordered to pay GH¢5,000 in compensation to the complainant and has been warned never to repeat the defamatory accusation.
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Crime
EOCO reopens Cecilia Dapaah case after year-long stalemate
At a press briefing held in Accra, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that EOCO had officially requested access to the case file once again.
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Courts
41-year old Ghanaian remanded for role in UK-bound cannabis trafficking scheme
Hammond is facing charges of conspiracy to export narcotic drugs without ministerial authorization, as well as two counts of unlawful possession or control of narcotics. His plea was not taken when he appeared before the court.
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FDA leads anti-tobacco drive in Ho to mark world no tobacco day
The campaign kicked off with a community health outreach at the Ho market, offering outpatient services to traders and shoppers.
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Courts
Court remands prime suspect in UEW lecturer murder case
Arthur was arrested at the professor’s Gyahadze residence in the Effutu Municipality on Thursday, May 22, during an ongoing police investigation into the lecturer’s mysterious disappearance.
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Late Justice Rtd Sule Gbadegbe goes home June 20
On that day, a public viewing of the body will take place at the forecourt of the State House from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed immediately by the burial service at the same venue.
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Anna Bossman urges swift passage of Conduct of Public Officers Bill for ethical governance
During an appearance on Joy FM’s Morning Show, Mrs. Bossman applauded President John Mahama’s recent introduction of a 2025 Code of Conduct for ministers and political appointees.
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Courts
Psychiatric evaluation ordered for extradited Togolese robbery suspect
Prosecuting officer ASP Richard Amoah told the court that Moudjibou began displaying disturbing behaviour shortly after his caution statement was recorded.
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Tech
Coinbase faces $400M fallout from sophisticated cyber breach
The breach, disclosed just days before the company is set to be added to the S&P 500 index, involved a calculated social engineering attack.
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Courts
Illegal miner jailed 20 years for stabbing okada rider to death, stealing motorbike
The convict, Jacob Dari—popularly known as “Jaybad”—pleaded guilty to robbery before the court presided over by Judge Hathia Ama.
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Africa
18-year old boy impregnates 10 girls in Nigeria's Anambra state
In a video shared on social media, Commissioner Obinabo expressed concern over the situation, stating that the case was brought to her office on Tuesday and that it has spiraled beyond what she can handle alone.
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Business
BoG Deputy Governor urges stronger tech partnerships to tackle cyber threats
Speaking at the Financial Industry Command Security Operations Center (FICSOC) Stakeholder Forum in Accra, Dr. Mumuni emphasized the importance of building a unified and resilient digital finance landscape.
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Crime
Two arrested over murder of young seamstress in Twifo Praso
The suspects—28-year-old mechanic Richard Armah and 24-year-old disc jockey Isaac Arhin, popularly known as “Fresh DJ”—are both residents of Twifo Praso.
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All about the NPP, opposition parties protest against CJ suspension, matters arising
The protest centered on the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo—a move the NPP strongly believes undermines judicial independence and threatens the democratic foundations of the country.
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Business
Meta threatens to pull Facebook, Instagram from Nigeria over massive fines
The U.S.-based firm, which also owns WhatsApp, disclosed in recent court filings that ongoing demands from Nigerian regulators could force it to shut down two of its most popular platforms in the country.
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Business
Gov’t probes MTN Ghana cybersecurity breach affecting 5,700 customers
The incident, which came to light on April 28, has triggered an urgent response from the Ministry in collaboration with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the National Communications Authority (NCA), and the Data Protection Commission (DPC...
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Business
Bank fraud cases drop but financial risk soars in 2024 – Bank of Ghana Report
While most fraud types recorded a decrease in value at risk, forgery and document manipulation stood out, surging more than sevenfold from GH¢7.47 million in 2023 to GH¢53.5 million in 2024. This category alone represented 67% of the fraud-...
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