Courts
Tarkwa court jails illegal miner 30 days for stealing
Kwofie pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea by District Magistrate Court One, presided over by Mr Charles Owusu Nsiah.
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Curfew renewed for Nkwanta as Interior Ministry imposes weapons ban
In a statement shared by the ministry, the curfew takes effect from Monday, 19 January 2026, and will run nightly from 22:00 to 05:00.
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General
Health Ministry to probe Fourth Estate 'kalabule' piece about Ridge Hospital
In a statement, the ministry said it had noted the report’s wide circulation on social media and the public reaction it has generated.
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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
Akonta Mining operations manager granted GH¢10m bail in forest reserve case
Owusu Bempah is the fifth accused person in an ongoing case involving alleged illegal mining in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.
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Crime
Two arrested, illicit drugs and motorcycles seized in Tamale police raid
The swoop, led by DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil, was carried out at Belpela following information about suspected drug activity in the area.
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Crime
Bus crew held after over 1,000 shotgun rounds found on Accra–Tamale bus
The suspects, 42-year-old driver Mohammed Gzali and his conductor Mohammed Jabir, were picked up around 19:00 GMT on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier.
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Courts
Kan Dapaah defamation judgment pushed to March over court vacation
The judgment had been scheduled for Tuesday, 6 January 2026, but the court said it could not sit because the date fell within the judiciary’s New Year vacation period.
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General
Nalerigu curfew reset to 10pm–5am as government tightens security
The new hours, imposed by Executive Instrument on the advice of the National Security Council, take effect from Monday 5 January 2026, according to a statement from the Interior Ministry.
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Crime
Tamale police swoop nets 12 in New Year drug crackdown
The suspects were picked up during a coordinated swoop at Aboabo Forest, followed by patrols through Salamba and Sakasaka.
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Crime
Gomoa Buduburam: Man allegedly poisons young woman for refusing to refund GH¢100
The man at the centre of the case, identified as her alleged boyfriend, Kofi Emma – popularly called Blackee – is accused of administering a poisonous substance after demanding the return of money he had sent her.
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Crime
Four suspects killed as Tema police foil Afienya-Mataheko robbery
In a statement signed by ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, police said the incident happened at about 1:00 a.m. on Monday, 29 December 2025, following days of targeted surveillance.
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Crime
Three suspected robbers shot dead in police operation on Anwiankwanta–Obuasi highway
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command said the suspects were intercepted on 24 December 2025 after officers picked up intelligence that a gang planned to attack road users.
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Courts
Galamsey worker jailed for slashing student in Bompieso attack
The Tarkwa District Court One, presided over by Charles Owusu Nsiah, handed the sentence to Bismark Owusu, who pleaded guilty to causing unlawful harm.
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Courts
JFAP holds pre-trial sitting at Kumasi Prison, discharges 4 remand prisoners
Over the course of the sitting, the court took up 41 pre-trial matters, including cases of murder, manslaughter, conspiracy to commit robbery, stealing and other serious offences.
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Business
BoG governor says crypto trading now legal under new regulatory framework
Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama made the disclosure at the Bank’s annual Nine Lessons, Carols and Thanksgiving Service held at the Bank Square in Accra on Friday, 19 December.
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Europe
Starmer gives Abramovich ultimatum over £2.5bn Ukraine fund
Speaking in the Commons, Sir Keir said the government had now issued a licence allowing the frozen proceeds of the 2022 sale to be transferred, and urged the sanctioned oligarch to honour the pledge
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Crime
Soldier arrested over alleged gun sales to civilians in Ashanti Region
Warrant Officer Class II David Kofi Brew, of the 4th Battalion of Infantry in Kumasi, was picked up on Tuesday 16 December 2025 at about 14:30 GMT at the Bekwai Shell Filling Station
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Courts
NSB finance chief tells court AG’s $7m figure ‘can’t equal’ GH¢49.1m at 2020–21 exchange rates
Giving evidence as the second prosecution witness (PW2) under cross-examination, Madam Adumuah said BoG interbank rates for the period in question ranged between GH¢5.2793 and GH¢5.7573 to the US dollar.
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Driver remanded after crash that killed two schoolchildren on Kumasi–Bibiani highway
Richard Botwe appeared before the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, where he pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.
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