Crime
Seven arrested after New Winneba clashes leave three dead
Police say three people were killed and 17 others injured in the violence, which broke out on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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10 arrested in anti-galamsey operation near Gbinyiri
The suspects were picked up during a joint anti-illegal mining operation carried out by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat, the Northern Command of the Ghana Army and the Ghana Police Service.
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Crime
Two arrested over killing of Yidani chief and son
The suspects have been identified as Majejiba Magne, 25, and Haruna Nlegle, 34.
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The principle of quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit
This article argues that the maxim quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit has increasingly been relied upon by litigants as a shield to establish claims of possession through physical acts upon land, thereby exposing potential purchasers who f...
ENK Danquah-Acheampong, LLM, BL, LL.B. Lawyer | Legal Researcher | Author
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RTI Commission fines 254 public institutions over failure to submit annual reports
The affected institutions include major state agencies, security institutions, teaching hospitals, public universities, technical universities and several Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.
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US
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations
The decision marks the first time in the ICC’s 24-year history that its top prosecutor has been ousted.
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Crime
Tamale High Court Convicts Four Herdsmen For Kidnap-For-Ransom, Cutlass Torture Of Fellow Herdsman
The victim's brother, Buubu Osman, delivered the cash — stuffed in a distinctive orange and black bag to the kidnappers at Joblajo on 5th December 2025. The victim was released, but bore deep cutlass wounds on both arms, his head, fingers,...
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Crime
Six security guards arrested over shooting incident involving Adwoa Safo
The incident occurred on June 21, 2026, at a private residence in the area.
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Courts
Farmer jailed 96 months over Adansi Odumasi mining site attack
Afrifa Adu Kofi, 34, was convicted by the Obuasi Circuit Court after pleading guilty to causing harm to three people during the incident at Adansi Odumasi.
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Courts
Four jailed eight years over kidnapping in Northern Region
The convicts, Haruna Seidu, Osman Sambo, Amadu Aminu and Hoyeefe Amadu, were each sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
Crime
Two Chinese nationals arrested in NAIMOS raid on galamsey site
The operation was carried out by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat, NAIMOS, together with the Blue Water Guards on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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Crime
Police arrest man over viral threats against officers
The suspect, identified as Opoku Emmanuel, was picked up at Jacobu in the Ashanti Region on Thursday, 7 May, in an operation involving the Inspector-General’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team and local police officers.
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Courts
Miner remanded over axe attack that left colleague dead
The accused, Benjamin Boakye, did not enter a plea when he appeared before the court. He is due back on 12 May 2026 as investigators await legal advice from the Attorney General’s Office.
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Crime
Suspect arrested over Adjen Kotoku market shooting
Police say the suspect, 40-year-old Inusah Seidu, was tracked down and arrested on 8 April at a hideout in Adjen Kotoku. He is now in custody and assisting investigators.
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Courts
Ex-NACOC Boss, two others charged over alleged stealing, assault on estranged wife
The three accused persons, Kenneth Adu-Amanfoh, Prosper Aproma and Abraham Tetteh, all pleaded not guilty when they appeared before the Circuit Court.
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Crime
Attempted robbers of Court of Appeal Justice arrested, hospitalized in Kumasi
The suspects, Patrick Alor (23) and Akwasi Gyamfi (21), sustained gunshot injuries and are receiving treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) under police guard.
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Crime
Court bails fake soldier GH¢192,000 over security scam
Mahama Sani Razak, who is also referred to in court as “Major Zack Gariba Tanko”, is alleged to have promised to deploy junior military personnel to protect land at Kwabenya from land guards.
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Courts
Abu Trica sues State and FBI, claims torture and illegal detention
In court papers, Kumi is asking for GH¢10 million in compensation. He says he was tortured, held unlawfully, and treated in a cruel and degrading way after he was arrested on 11 December 2025.
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Supreme Court News
Chief Justice warns long jail terms can fuel overcrowding, weaken reformation
He made the comments during a courtesy call on the management of the Ghana Prisons Service in Accra, where discussions focused on sentencing, remand pressures and the broader strain on custodial facilities
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Courts
Court remands fake soldier over land security scam
The accused, Mahama Sani Razak, who also uses the name Major Zack Gariba Tanko, has denied defrauding the complainant, Lambon Justice Iddrisu.
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