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OSP records 7 convictions, 1 ccquittal in first half of 2025
This was revealed in the OSP’s half-year report prepared in July 2025.
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Ho: Mother on trial for burning son with hot iron over lost pen
The accused, Jemima Kwaku, a cook, appeared before the Ho Circuit Court on July 21, where she pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing harm.
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TikTok threat against Mahama, first lady: Hairdresser granted GH¢150k bail
Abiwu, who faces charges of abetment of crime, threat of death, and making electronic communications containing death threats, was absent from Wednesday’s hearing after collapsing and being admitted to the Police Hospital.
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Crime
Police foil robbery attempt on Winneba rural bank
According to a police statement, the bank’s alarm system went off around 1 a.m., prompting a patrol team to respond.
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Dr. Ayensu Danquah fights back in title dispute as lawyers accuse GTEC of bias
In a strongly worded letter dated August 13, her legal team, led by David K. Ametefe, accused GTEC of bias, impropriety, and overstepping its authority.
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Business
NPA to close, decommission unlicensed fuel stations
In a statement, the Authority stressed its legal mandate under the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), as amended, to regulate all commercial activities involving petroleum products, from storage and distribution to marketing...
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Barber ex-convict remanded for armed taxi robbery at Haatso
Prosecutors say Gbetorglo, together with two accomplices—Peter Akakpo, alias Dompe, and one Ali, both still at large—snatched a Toyota Corolla taxi (GM 292-16) from driver Martin Obeng on New Year’s Day.
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Contractor remanded for attempting to export unauthorized drugs
Fiatsi’s plea has not yet been taken, as police investigations are still underway. The court, presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah, has twice denied bail applications from his lawyer, citing flight risk, and urged prosecutors to expedite t...
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Prof. Atuguba honoured for transformative leadership at UG School of Law
At a heartfelt dinner and awards ceremony marking the climax of UGSoL’s 50th Law Week celebrations, students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate Prof. Atuguba’s impactful tenure.
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GAF launches probe into fatal helicopter crash that killed 8 persons
The victims include Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
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Business
Gov’t to tie mining lease extensions to community impact, compliance — Minister
During a working visit to mining operations in Tarkwa, the minister told journalists that the era of granting automatic lease renewals is over.
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Forest guard charged for attempting to traffic illegal drugs
The 55-year-old was intercepted on July 26, 2025, at the VIP bus terminal in Kwame Nkrumah Circle after a vigilant driver’s mate grew suspicious of a package Quaye was dispatching.
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Business
Tasty Tom production halted by FDA over safety concern
In a statement released on Sunday, August 3, the FDA explained that this suspension follows an earlier recall of all canned versions of the tomato mix, along with certain pouch sizes—specifically the 380g and 1.05kg packs
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Law enforcement alone won’t work – DCOP Abdul-Razak on chieftaincy, galamsey crisis
According to DCOP Abdul-Razak, current efforts by security agencies alone are not enough to tackle the growing complexities of these issues, which often originate from traditional or community-level disputes.
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Parliament passes Social Protection bill
Parliament has passed the Social Protection Bill, 2025, establishing a legal framework and funding mechanism to support social programmes such as LEAP and school feeding. The bill was approved despite Minority objections over quorum issues...
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Business
AB & David expands to Asia with Singapore launch focused on Africa-Asia transactions
On Wednesday, 23rd July 2025, the firm received official authorization to begin operations in Singapore, marking a strategic expansion aimed at connecting African and Asian markets.
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Courts
UDS student sentenced to death for murder of love rival
The incident, which occurred in September 2024, was rooted in a romantic dispute. According to court findings, Nurudeen’s former girlfriend—also a student at UDS—had ended their relationship and begun dating the victim.
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Adom-Otchere’s lawyer slams OSP’s bail conditions as excessive, discriminatory
In an interview with Channel One TV on Thursday, July 31, his lawyer, Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, described the condition as unreasonable and discriminatory, arguing that it unfairly targets individuals without personal wealth or real estat...
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Why suspended CJ Torkonoo’s Judicial Review application against impeachment process was dismissed
Presiding judge Justice Kwame Amoako ruled that the application constituted an abuse of court process and that the High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
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Paul Adom-Otchere invited by OSP over GACL audit contract
In a letter dated July 25, 2025, the OSP formally identified Adom-Otchere as a suspect in its ongoing probe into alleged corruption and corruption-related offenses linked to the contract between GACL and an unnamed private firm.
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