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Crime
Pass Community Sentencing bill to ease prison crisis-ACHPR urges Ghana
The Commission’s remarks followed a promotion mission to Ghana from September 29 to October 2, 2025. Among its key findings was severe overcrowding in prisons, with Nsawam Medium Security Prison housing 3,496 inmates—more than three times i...
DL News3 October 2025
Business
Junior doctors to strike from October 7
In a statement issued on October 2, and signed by its President, Dr. Louisa Afia Nkrumah, and General Secretary, Dr. Rhoda Wun-nam Amadu, the Association revealed that more than 200 junior doctors have worked for between 10 and 14 months wi...
DL News3 October 2025
Others
Railway Workers Union halts strike after NLC steps in
In a correspondence to the Greater Accra Regional Commander of the Police Service, the union explained that the NLC had replied to its earlier petition dated September 16, 2025, and directed that all planned industrial action be suspended t...
DL news26 September 2025
Courts
Trader jailed 10 years over GH¢198,000 Honda CR-V fraud
Prosecutors said Obeng conspired with Gideon Wiafe and one Owusu (both at large) to perpetrate the fraud.
DL News25 September 2025
General
Withdraw sanctions within 48 hours or face protest-UTAG-UCC to GTEC
GTEC recently announced the suspension of all government-related support and services to UCC, and even listed the institution as “non-existent” on its official portal.
DL News24 September 2025
Courts
Four remanded over armed attack on Kwabenya Palace
According to prosecutors, the accused—alongside others still at large—stormed the Palace of Nii Abbey Okanfra III, Chief of Kwabenya, under the pretext that he was secretly installing a Queen Mother.
DL News23 September 2025
Crime
Clashes at Kokrobite: Six injured, drivers allege police brutality
The scuffle broke out at the Kokrobite Goil Filling Station during a funeral wake-keeping. Drivers had parked to help direct the hearse carrying the body of a colleague’s wife and ease traffic on the busy road.
DL News23 September 2025
General
GES warns public against fake recruitment letter circulating on social media
In a statement dated September 21, 2025, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, GES stressed that the letter is fake and did not originate from its offices.
DL news22 September 2025
Others
Yendi MP insists US deportee deal must go before Parliament
His position contrasts with that of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who recently clarified that the MoU does not need immediate parliamentary approval, stressing it is not a treaty but an executive-level arrangemen...
DL news19 September 2025
Crime
Two-day-old infant discovered in Damongo dustbin, police search for mother
The discovery was made by a teenage girl who had gone to dispose of rubbish and heard the infant’s cries.
DL news18 September 2025
Crime
Driver remanded for alleged Kia truck robbery at Amasaman
According to the prosecution, the truck’s lawful owner, who is a witness in the case, had put it up for sale in July. Jalilu reached out to Namtey who presented himself as the seller and the two agreed to meet at Amasaman Junction to inspec...
DL news16 September 2025
Crime
Interior Minister renews curfew in Sampa to curb unrest
The renewed restrictions follow violent chieftaincy clashes in Sampa on September 10, 2025, which claimed one life and left several others injured. In response, the Inspector-General of Police deployed reinforcement teams to the area on Wed...
DL news12 September 2025
Africa
South Sudan vice-president faces murder, treason charges
Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech announced on Thursday that the charges stem from a March assault on an army base in Nasir, carried out by the White Army militia—a group largely made up of fighters from Machar’s Nuer ethnic group.
DL News12 September 2025
Crime
Trader sentenced to five years for stealing bread
According to the prosecution, in February 2024, the complainant had packed 114 loaves of bread worth GH¢1,680.00 onto an unregistered tricycle valued at GH¢35,000.00, intending to deliver them to his clients at the Adehyeman lorry station i...
DL news12 September 2025
Courts
Six men arraigned, granted 10k bail over violent clash at Agbogbloshie
The accused—William Kwaku Marfo (45), Richmond Nana Adofo (30), Raphael Kyei (19), Atsu Amanya (55), Kofi Isaac (45), and Samuel Blankson (51)—all residents of the Agbogbloshie area, are facing multiple charges under the Criminal Offences A...
DL News10 September 2025
Courts
Kumasi court jails three Nigerians for vehicle theft
The convicts — Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze — were arrested on June 20, 2025, and prosecuted before various circuit courts in Kumasi.
DL News8 September 2025
General
Government lifts curfew on Walewale
The decision, taken on the advice of the North East Regional Security Council (REGSEC), follows marked improvements in the area’s security situation and the demonstrated commitment of local leaders and residents to maintain peace.
DL News2 September 2025
Crime
Police investigate deadly Homowo clashes at Sowutuom, Anyaa
According to the Accra Regional Police Command, the disturbances erupted when a misunderstanding ensued between followers of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of the traditional food, Kpokpoi.
DL News1 September 2025
Courts
Eight men convicted, fined GhS6000 over Ablekuma North by-election violence
Presiding Judge His Honour Isaac Addo ruled that each of the accused must pay a fine of 500 penalty units (GH¢6,000) or, in default, serve 24 months in prison
DL News29 August 2025
Courts
Two in court over death threat on pastor
The accused, Frederick Ablorh Nmai, a 55-year-old carpenter, and Adjetey Nmai, a 52-year-old fisherman, pleaded not guilty to all charges when they appeared before Her Honour Susana Eduful on Wednesday.
DL News28 August 2025