Crime
Four soldiers arrested for unauthorised galamsey raids
The operation, carried out on Monday, August 18, saw the task force disarm the soldiers and seize their equipment.
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General
Ghana Bar Association mourns victims of August 6 helicopter crash
In a statement, the GBA described the victims as “patriotic Ghanaians” who died in the line of duty.
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General
GAF launches probe into fatal helicopter crash that killed 8 persons
The victims include Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
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Crime
Why EOCO seized Shatta Wale's Lamborghini
The June 2025 operation, carried out by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), followed a formal request from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ).
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General
Forestry Commission condemns forced closure of three offices in Ashanti Region
The incident, which took place on Monday, July 28, saw approximately 20 unidentified assailants storm the Commission’s offices in Bekwai, Nkawie, and Offinso, forcibly lock them with their own padlocks, and flee with the keys—without presen...
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Africa
Treason trial of former DR Congo President Kabila begins
Kabila, who ruled DR Congo for nearly two decades, faces a string of serious charges—including treason, murder, rape, torture, and leading an insurrection—over his alleged ties to the M23 rebel group, which controls vast mineral-rich territ...
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Courts
Pastor granted GH¢20,000 bail over Tik Tok assassination prophecy about Shatta Wale
He was granted bail in the sum of GH¢20,000 with three sureties—one of which must be justified—and is required to report to the police every two weeks.
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Crime
Bawku on edge again as students killed, MP’s residence burnt
In a disturbing turn of events on Saturday night, a student at Bawku Senior High School was allegedly pulled from his dormitory and fatally shot.
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Crime
Arrest arrest fake anti-galamsey taskforce extorting miners-President Mahama
Labeling the situation a “national emergency,” Mahama emphasized the urgent need to restore Ghana’s forests and water bodies, which have been heavily affected by unlawful mining operations.
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Crime
MoMo vendor shot dead at Ngleshie Amanfro
The attack occurred around 7:00 p.m. as Desmond was heading home after closing his shop. According to eyewitness Ruben Kumor, who spoke with Desmond minutes before the shooting, the vendor was ambushed and shot multiple times.
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Courts
Suspended Chief Justice drags Ghana to ECOWAS court over rights violations
The revelation was made by Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem Sai in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he stated that the case was officially lodged on July 4, 2025.
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Business
Gov’t rolls out Insurance package for fire officers
Interior Minister Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka made the announcement during the graduation parade of Cadet Course 24 at the Fire Academy and Training School in Accra on Friday.
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Courts
Illegal miner jailed five years for violent cutlass attack at Essuowin
Yeboah, who pleaded guilty to the charge of causing harm, was convicted on his own plea.
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Courts
Justice Adjei pushes for abolition of mandatory death penalty in Ghana
Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Adjei criticized the current legal framework, saying it violates the right to life and contradicts Ghana’s international human rights obligations.
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Europe
Fresh scandal hits British military in Kenya as soldier faces rape allegation
The incident is said to have occurred in May near the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki, a town situated roughly 200 kilometers north of Nairobi.
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Crime
Excavators, guns seized in major anti-galamsey raid in Ashanti Region
The June 2, 2025 operation—led by the Mankranso District Police Command in collaboration with the Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly—was part of an intensified crackdown on galamsey, the locally coined term for illegal small-scale minin...
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Courts
Bench warrant issued for police officer accused in ₵1.6m recruitment scam
The warrant, dated May 13, 2025, and signed by Presiding Judge Prince Osei Owusu, commands that Constable Appiah, who is attached to the National Formed Police Unit in Tesano, Accra, be apprehended immediately and brought before the court.
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General
Wontumi reportedly hospitalized after arrest by EOCO
According to his legal representative and Member of Parliament, Andy Appiah-Kubi, Wontumi became unwell during questioning and was subsequently transferred to a medical facility for treatment.
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Courts
Wontumi granted bail after CID interrogation over alleged illegal mining links
Speaking briefly to the media, Mr. Boasiako stated that he submitted relevant documents during the interrogation which, he said, demonstrate that he has no involvement in any form of illegal mining, particularly in protected forest areas.
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Tech
Coinbase faces $400M fallout from sophisticated cyber breach
The breach, disclosed just days before the company is set to be added to the S&P 500 index, involved a calculated social engineering attack.
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