Crime
Suspect in murder of UEW lecturer arrested
The suspect, identified as Joshua Karry Arthur, was detained on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the lecturer’s residence in Essuokyir, following concerns raised by the victim’s colleagues.
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NLC orders striking university staff to return to work, citing breach of Labour Act
The directive, backed by Section 139(1)(d) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), targets the Senior Staff Association—Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Technical University Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG), and the Federation of...
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CJ misstepped by going to Supreme Court rather than Judicial Council-Ansa-Asare
In an interview on PM Express aired Wednesday, May 21, Ansa-Asare critiqued the Chief Justice’s decision to bypass the Judicial Council before turning to the legal system, describing it as a procedural lapse that undermines institutional or...
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Courts
Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself without permission
The global music and film star had shared images from her appearance at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair pre-Golden Globes event in Los Angeles this January.
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Crime
120 illegal mining machines disabled, 13 arrested in Wassa Gyapa
The operation, carried out on May 19, 2025, forms part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal small-scale mining—commonly referred to as galamsey—which continues to pose serious environmental threats in the region.
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Crime
Fugitive armed robber extradited from Togo after years of terrorizing Accra's elite
Addressing journalists on Saturday, May 17, police officials confirmed that Mujibu—known by multiple aliases such as Rashid Bawa, Maxwell, Papa Rich, and Dawa—was apprehended in Togo and returned to Ghana on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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Business
Six convicted in ghost payroll scandal as OSP recovers over GH¢106K in Tamale
The convicts—comprising school administrators, payroll officers, and accountants—were found guilty of manipulating the payroll system to unlawfully reactivate and validate the salary of a teacher who had vacated their post.
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Courts
Prosecution first witness to testify as Abesim murder trial begins June 3
Appiah, a draughtsman by profession, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder in a case that has gripped national attention since the gruesome discovery of body parts stored in a refrigerator at his residence in 2021.
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Courts
Kumasi armed robber gets life sentence, 120 years imprisonment for murder and robbery
The verdict was delivered after a full trial presided over by His Honour Abdul Razak, with a seven-member jury unanimously finding Afriyie guilty despite his plea of innocence.
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General
Grounding the ”Kotoka Clause”—Why Swearing in an Acting President for Travel Is a Constitutional Folly
The Constitution speaks plainly. The Speaker does not act unless both the President and Vice-President are truly unable to govern—not merely out of town.
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Crime
Police arrest man in Akatsi with 92 slabs of suspected Indian Hemp
The suspect, identified as Bukari Yakubu, was apprehended at his residence around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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Courts
Twelve remanded for illegal mining, polluting River Tano
The accused persons—who include a motor mechanic, trader, driver, farmer, student, mason, and several market women—have had their pleas formally entered.
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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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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Courts
Kwabena Adu-Boahene and Associates Charged with 11 Counts in GHC 49 Million Cybersecurity Procurement Scandal
Former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, his wife, and two associates face multiple criminal charges over a fraudulent cybersecurity deal that led to the loss of over GHC 49 million in public funds.
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Crime
Suspect in Abuakwa murder case arrested
The suspect, identified as Robert Kwabena Boamah, was captured at Namong near Offinso on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following a police tip-off.
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Crime
Police arrest taxi driver over alleged murder of 23-year old girlfriend
According to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Boamah was apprehended on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at a hideout in Namong, Offinso Municipality—three days after he allegedly went into hiding.
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Courts
Ex-National Signals Bureau boss and wife sue Attorney General for defamation
In the lawsuit, the couple contends that Dr Ayine made false and damaging statements that portrayed them as corrupt individuals involved in embezzlement and money laundering. According to the plaintiffs, these claims have deeply tarnished t...
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US
Judge reverses Trump era shutdown of Voice of America
The ruling comes in response to actions that saw more than 1,300 employees—most of them journalists—placed on administrative leave following directives from then-President Donald Trump, who had accused VOA of harboring anti-Trump sentiments...
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Courts
Former supervisor jailed for stealing industrial sewing machines from warehouse
The convict, Mohammed Salisu, pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and theft. His co-accused, Mahama Shitu, was acquitted after Salisu admitted he acted alone and had only enlisted Shitu’s help in transporting the stolen items.
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