Crime
Police arrest suspect in Zebilla officer murder case
The suspect, Simon Apusiga, also known as Ananga, was picked up on 10 February 2026—two days after the incident
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AG to re-enact criminal proceeds recovery Act
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Ayine, said the proposed Criminal Proceeds Recovery Bill is intended to close what the ministry describes as a major legal gap in the existing framework.
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Crime
Three held in Wa West over unlicensed guns and ammunition
In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Upper West Regional Command, officers said the arrests followed a routine patrol in the district on Monday, 3 February 2026.
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General
Steps to apply for the Judicial Service Magistrate position
Judicial Service of Ghana has launched a new recruitment drive for magistrates, inviting qualified lawyers to apply as part of efforts to strengthen frontline justice delivery and deepen court capacity.
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US
Man who tried to kill Trump on Florida golf course gets life sentence
In sentencing remarks, US District Judge Aileen Cannon said the seriousness and premeditation behind the offence warranted a life term, noting that he showed no remorse.
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Mahama names Dr. Kofi Korankye-Sakyi as first Executive Secretary of ADR Centre
The appointment was made under Article 195(1) and Section 117(1)(e) of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798), which created the center but left it without full administrative momentum for years.
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Crime
Two held in Yendi over TikTok account impersonating President Mahama's son
Police say the suspects created a fake account under the name “Sheriff Mahama” and used it while presenting themselves as the president’s son.
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Judicial Service invites applications for Magistrates
The call targets Ghanaian lawyers who are enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers and have at least three years’ standing at the Bar, with applicants expected to demonstrate strong character, integrity, and practical digital competence, including p...
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General
Justice Asiedu Adibu sworn in as Chairman of Legal Aid Commission Board
As Chair of the Board, Justice Asiedu is expected to spearhead, among other responsibilities, the development of a comprehensive legal aid policy and programme to be implemented nationwide.
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AG swears in Law Reform C'ssion board, urges innovative review of Ghana’s laws
Speaking in Accra last Wednesday while administering the oath of office to the board, Dr Ayine described the commission as a key pillar in the country’s governance framework, noting that a number of major post-independence laws were shaped...
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Courts
Chief Justice proposes specialised courts for galamsey, PAC-linked offences
He made the pitch during a courtesy call on Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin at Parliament House on Monday, where both men framed closer Judiciary–Legislature collaboration as a strategic priority for stronger governance.
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Crime
Police arrest key suspect in Wapuli kidnapping case after weeks of surveillance
The Northern Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) said the latest arrest follows a case that began on 6 December 2025, when officers rescued a 42-year-old man who had been taken by the group.
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Kumasi Mayor orders closure of chop bar over sanitary concerns
Richard Ofori Agyemang-Boadi, the Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), directed that Alpha and Omega Chop Bar at Krobo-Odumase, within the Central Business District, stop operating with immediate effect, citing major sanitation...
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Courts
Alleged Hyundai Elantra thieves remanded, police on manhunt for mastermind
According to police, the men approached the businessman on 24 November 2025 to buy the Hyundai Elantra, which was using trade registration DV 6060-W.
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Africa
Mercy Johnson withdraws suit as TikToker freed in Nigeria
Eedie Bliss was freed on Saturday, 17 January 2026, after an online backlash over her detention gathered pace across social media platforms, according to the reports.
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Crime
Nine arrested over mob attack on officer and mine guard at Tweapease
Deputy Regional Commander ACP Cephas Arthur told journalists in Bekwai that the arrests followed days of targeted investigations into the incident.
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Business
NLC summons JUSAG and Finance Ministry to talks over planned court staff strike
Per the notice, all sides are expected to appear before the Commission on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 – two days after JUSAG has threatened to lay down tools on Monday, 19 January.
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Courts face shutdown as JUSAG threaten indefinite strike over unpaid arrears
In a formal notice to the National Labour Commission, JUSAG said its members could no longer endure what it called an “unbearable” situation created by government’s failure to honour a salary commitment dating back to last year.
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Tuah-Yeboah challenges Ayine over ‘weak Saglemi case’ claim
He said he found it “difficult to accept” that the case was being dismissed as poorly put together, arguing that the file at the Attorney-General’s Department was the product of extensive work by state security agencies and independent tech...
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Crime
Police arrest five over assault on Kade SHS Tech teacher
The suspects were picked up on Monday, 5 January 2026, by officers from the Police Cyber Security Unit with support from the Kade District Police.
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