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Court restricts Asutifi North MP’s movement over galamsey clash probe
An Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, ordered the legislator not to leave the Greater Accra Region without notifying investigators.
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TVET sanctions three school heads over unauthorised fees and extortion allegations
In a statement released by management, the Service said investigations revealed that the schools were charging unapproved fees, including admission levies, boarding protocol fees, charges for changing residential status, fashion practical p...
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Crime
Five arrested over murder linked to chieftaincy dispute in Western Region
The incident took place on 6 October 2025 during rising tensions over rival claims to traditional leadership in the Asemkor community. Abban was reportedly attacked and killed as conflict escalated.
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Two arrested over alleged plot to assassinate Eastern Region chief
The suspects — Emelia Akua Asor and Butuakwa Seth — were apprehended in a coordinated intelligence-led operation after police intercepted information suggesting plans to eliminate the Chief before his upcoming Royal Durbar scheduled for Oct...
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Crime
Woman arrested for abducting newborn baby at Wa market
The suspect, 38-year-old Abena Martha Maanibeh, allegedly disguised herself as a hospital caretaker at the Wa Regional Hospital before tricking the baby’s mother, Ms. Kwofie Mwinibelle, into following her to purchase diapers on August 10.
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IGP leads peace mission to Savannah Region after deadly land clashes
A high-level delegation from the National Police Headquarters is meeting with chiefs, opinion leaders, and local representatives to discuss immediate and long-term steps for restoring peace in Gbiniyiri, Giniri, Sawla, and neighbouring comm...
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Savannah Region: Six convicted following NACOC's seizure, destruction of illicit drugs
The substances were confiscated during targeted enforcement operations, which led to the conviction of six individuals by the Damongo Circuit Court. Each was fined not less than 500 penalty units.
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Crime
Suspected thief's testicle cut by mob, dies at Awutu Bawjiase
According to reports, the suspect and an accomplice allegedly hired an Okada rider from Esikaso in the Eastern Region under the guise of traveling to Awutu Bawjiase.
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Government imposes curfew in Bawku, Nalerigu over rising tensions
The Ministry of the Interior, in a public release, stated that this measure is aimed at stabilizing the region and preventing further unrest.
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Crime
Two arrested over Ablekuma North by-election violence
In a statement dated Wednesday, July 23, and signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the region, the suspects were named as Musah Muntari, a 46-year-old Station Manager at STC, and Ali Saeed, popularly known as Mb...
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CHRAJ demands urgent action on Anti-Witchcraft Bill after child abuse incident
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal appealed during a forum on Wednesday, July 23, commemorating five years since the horrific mob lynching of Akua Denteh in Ghana’s Northern Region.
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Courts
Pharmaceutical dealer fined GH₵1.68M for possessing restricted drugs
Presiding judge Francis Asubayere fined Sayuti GH₵1.68 million—equivalent to 14,000 penalty units—after he pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful possession and illegal sale of restricted medications.
Courts
Lawyers excused from court duties on July 2
In a letter issued by the Acting Judicial Secretary, approval was granted by His Lordship Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, Acting Chief Justice, for all lawyers in the region to be excused from court proceedings today.
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Oti Regional Minister renews call for Circuit Court amid deadly clashes
He emphasized that the absence of a Circuit Court has severely limited the ability of law enforcement to deliver justice swiftly and deter escalating tensions.
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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
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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2025 criminal assizes opened in Central Region
Speaking during the official launch of the 2025 Criminal Assizes at the Cape Coast Court Complex, Justice Amono-Niezer emphasized that criminal trials directly impact not just the freedom and welfare of individuals but also the overall peac...
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Crime
Police nab two over suspicious ECG cable haul in Central Region
Identified as Mohammed Sulemana and Iddrisu Basit, the suspects were serving as mates on an articulated truck when they were apprehended on April 1, 2025, at Gomoa Awombrew in the Central Region.
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Intensify Galamsey fight- Acting EPA CEO directs regional officers
During a visit to Beposo in the Western Region, Prof. Klutse emphasized the importance of proactive field inspections in addressing the increasing pollution of water bodies linked to galamsey activities.
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Crime
Ghana Police investigating 88 persons allegedly recruited for election 2024 security
A video circulating on social media showed Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Member of Parliament for Juaboso, alleging that the passengers were brought in from Burkina Faso with intentions to create unrest in the Sefwi area.
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