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Prof Benneh murder: One suspect freed
Opambour Agya Badu Nkansah, one of the suspects allegedly involved in the murder of Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh, a law lecturer, has been discharged by the Kaneshie District Court.
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Pan-African Parliament launches model laws to guide AU Member States
The new instruments focus on gender equality and equity, labour migration and sustainable soil management.
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Only constitutional breach can reopen anti-LGBTQ Bill-Fmr Deputy Speaker
In his view, the threshold for reopening a bill already passed by the House is not an ordinary breach of the Standing Orders, but a violation of the Constitution.
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Crime
Police inspector interdicted over alleged Kumasi momo robbery
The arrest was announced in a police statement issued on Monday, May 11, and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters.
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EOCO board clears senior officials of abuse of power in Sesi-Edem probe
In a petition dated 9 April 2026, the company’s legal team, Knightscild Chambers, accused EOCO’s Acting Executive Director Raymond Archer and his deputy of acting unlawfully, abusing their authority and disregarding court orders.
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Minority petitions OSP, CHRAJ over old BoG building renovation contract
The caucus says it has formally submitted petitions to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, CHRAJ, and the CID, asking the three bodies to examine how the contract was awarded by the Ghana Gold Board to Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe.
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Business
Parliament approves Levy to reduce taxes on mining companies’ gross production
The Law, passed on Friday, 13 March, is designed to soften the impact of Ghana’s revised royalty regime, which requires miners to pay more when global commodity prices rise.
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70% upfront payment to apply to public land leases
The remaining 30% will be paid over the duration of the lease as ground rent.
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Old Tafo MP asks CHRAJ to probe alleged conflict of interest at COCOBOD
The petition, filed on Thursday, February 19, cites Article 218(a) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 7(1)(a) of the CHRAJ Act, 1993 (Act 456), and focuses on Mr Ato Boateng, the Acting Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Finance and Admi...
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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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Two in police grip for attempting to bribe SHS placement officials
The Deputy National Coordinator of the Secretariat, Dr. Belinda Glover, confirmed the arrests and cautioned the public against any efforts to influence school placements through illegal means.
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Police launch investigation into fatal armed attack, murder of immigration officer at Gbintri checkpoint
According to a statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Robert Anabik Anmain, the Regional Public Affairs Officer, the incident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, when unidentified gunmen opened...
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Korle Bu loses nearly 300 skilled health professionals in six months, officials warn of crisis
Deputy Medical Director Dr. Harry Akoto disclosed the numbers during a needs assessment exercise led by the administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, widely known as Mahama Cares, ahead of the programme’s rollout to combat non-communic...
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Courts
Police appeal for calm as court halts Teshie Homowo festivities
At a stakeholder meeting with youth groups on Saturday, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Emmanuel Baah, Kpeshie Divisional Commander, emphasized that adherence to the order was crucial to safeguarding peace in the area.
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Business
NPA, stakeholders deliberate on draft Petroleum Bill
The dialogue, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, was chaired by Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor and supported by his deputy, Richard Gyan-Mensah, alongside other ministry officials.
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Passage of Social Protection Bill suspended over lack of quorum
The proposed legislation seeks to establish a Social Protection Fund to finance critical welfare programs.
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Africa
Monument to be established in Ghana in honour of 1994 Rwandan genocide
The announcement was made by Yussif Issaka Jajah, Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, during Ghana’s commemoration of Rwanda’s 31st Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora.
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A/R Lands Board inaugurated, tasked to drive land reforms
At the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, July 2, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, urged the 50-member board to uphold diligence and transparency in carrying out their duties.
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Mining policy review: Minerals Commission concludes final consultation with Tarkwa small-scale miners
The engagement marked the final leg of a nationwide consultation process that previously included regional meetings in Koforidua, Kumasi, and Tamale, as well as prior sessions with civil society organizations, academia, and the National Dev...
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Outrage in Kenya: Blogger dies in custody, vendor shot in protest
Albert Ojwang, a vocal blogger, died earlier this month while in police custody. He had been arrested after Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief, Eliud Lagat, accused him of defamation over posts made on social media.
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