Crime
13 suspected drug peddlers arrested in Kumasi police operations
The intelligence-led operations were carried out by the Inspector-General of Police Special Operations Team in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
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Crime
Abronye DC and NPP officer released on bail after CID arrests
Police are said to be investigating Abronye DC over alleged threats made against a judge presiding over a case at the Adenta Circuit Court. Baba Amando, on the other hand, was arrested over allegations of false publication.
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Courts
Mining-site robbery fugitive jailed 25 years
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as “Fanta,” was arrested on 16 February 2026 and later admitted the robbery charge in court.
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General
Accra Metropolitan University inauguarates high-profile legal advisory board ahead of LLB rollout
The ceremony, held on February 26, 2026, at the university’s Spintex campus, signals a deliberate institutional pivot toward delivering a future-ready LLB programme anchored in governance excellence, academic rigor, and industry relevance.
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Courts
Kumasi court bails former MCE, 8 others GH¢800K bail over state land deal
The former MCE, Alhaji Alidu Seidu, and the others are alleged to have conspired to dispose of 10.54 acres of public land at Buoban, a suburb of Kumasi, which had been reserved for a health facility.
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Courts
Bekwai court jails mining-site robber for 25 years
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as “Fanta”, pleaded guilty to robbery under Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, and was sentenced accordingly.
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Shatta Wale sues Blakk Rasta for GH¢100m over “fraud” video
The claim centres on a video posted on 15 December 2025 and titled “SHATTA WALE, SELF CONFESSED KING OF FRAUD”—a publication Shatta Wale says is false and damaging to his reputation.
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Africa
Nigeria ex-justice minister Malami freed on bail in $6m graft case
The 58-year-old, who served as President Muhammadu Buhari’s powerful justice minister from 2015 to 2023, is facing 16 counts of money laundering and abuse of office involving approximately 8.7 billion naira ($6 million; £4.5 million).
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Courts
55 illegal immigrants remanded by court
The group, part of a larger contingent of over 100 immigrants, was picked up by police on October 7, 2025, following intelligence-led operations.
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Crime
Police arrest three over shooting incident at Celebrity Golf Club site
Police say the incident occurred on Saturday, October 18, when the suspects allegedly invaded a construction site belonging to one of the executives of the Celebrity Golf Club.
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Business
New GRA tax policy aims to reduce burden on creative professionals
The initiative was outlined by Chief Revenue Officer Victor Yao Akogo during the seventh edition of Joy FM’s Showbiz Roundtable, held on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
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Crime
Police investigate deadly Homowo clashes at Sowutuom, Anyaa
According to the Accra Regional Police Command, the disturbances erupted when a misunderstanding ensued between followers of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of the traditional food, Kpokpoi.
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Courts
Eight men convicted for assault during Ablekuma North by-election
They were found guilty on their own plea before presiding judge Isaac Addo, who deferred sentencing to Friday, August 29, 2025. Until then, each has been granted bail of GH¢80,000 with one surety.
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Courts
Four jailed, others remanded over BECE malpractices in Kintampo
The convicted individuals—three teachers and a school administrator—were also ordered to sign a bond of good behavior for two years.
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Courts
Ex-convict jailed for stealing guns in Nkawie
The Asante Akropong Circuit Court, presided over by Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu, sentenced Latif to three years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to the offense.
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Courts
Immigration officers, 2 others held over tragic murder in Nadowli-Kaleo
The Wa District Magistrate Court, presided over by His Worship Maxwell Maxibrian Titriku, has remanded the six suspects as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Courts
Driver jailed 5 years for stealing GH¢300k low bed truck
Presiding over the case, Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu convicted Oppong after he pleaded guilty to the charges.
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Courts
A glimpse of 2024: Top news items on DL News
Our top picks for 2024 include the new requirement by the GBA for lawyers to show proof of CLE participation for licence renewal from 2025 onwards and the viral news of the marriage between the 80-year-old former Education Minister and his...
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Africa
Nigeria: About 270 prisoners escape after floods damage jail
The flood was caused by the collapse of a dam due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have confirmed that only seven escapees have been recaptured so far
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General
Protect rights of vulnerable-CHRAJ urges journalists
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal pointed out that some journalists have unfortunately contributed to negative public perceptions, particularly towards migrants and sexual minorities, by engaging in biased reporting.
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