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Bail denied for Nkwanta riot suspects as court cites ongoing tensions
Presiding over the case, Judge Isaac Addo rejected the bail application after strong opposition from the prosecution.
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Three suspected robbers killed by police in Tema warehouse shootout
According to the Ghana Police Service, officers from the Tema Regional Command responded swiftly to a distress call on the night of July 21, 2025.
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Ghanaians urged to embrace ADR as key to swift, fair justice
Speaking at the launch of National ADR Week in Koforidua under the theme “Building the Pillars of Justice Delivery Through ADR”, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described ADR as a “win-win” approach that often leads to quicker, fairer outcomes while...
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Court discharges accused persons in GPHA Marketing Manager's murder case
The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Hilda Sarkodie, told the court on July 21 that after a detailed review of the case, the Attorney General's Department had advised against continuing the trial due to lack of credible evidence
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House help in GH¢80k land fraud granted bail
The Amasaman Circuit Court, presided over by Justice Enid Sarful-Sau, has granted Boatemaa a GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties.
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Parliament suspends consideration of Scholarship Authority Bill for wider consultation
The move comes after the Citizens’ Coalition—a network of civil society groups and influential individuals—urged Parliament to stop the fast-tracked passage of the bill, which is being processed under a certificate of urgency.
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Alleged extortion scheme: Mustapha Hamid, six others to appear in court July 23
In a statement issued on July 17 via its official Facebook page, the OSP alleged that Dr. Abdul-Hamid masterminded a scheme that led to the unlawful collection of GHS280,516,127.19 between 2022 and 2024.
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US
First major national crypto legislation passed in US
The new law, known as the Genius Act, establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar and considered less volatile than Bitcoin or Ethereum.
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Gov’t ends military protection for civilians in push for discipline
The move forms part of the government's broader "reset agenda", which aims to ensure greater accountability and responsible deployment of military resources.
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Africa
Lesotho MP faces sedition charges for accusing king of signing country to South Africa
Dr. Lipholo has been accused of inciting public unrest and undermining the royal family’s dignity after publicly alleging that Lesotho’s monarchy and government had surrendered national control to neighbouring South Africa, effectively maki...
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Business
Register all mining machinery with DVLA by August 1-Gov't to operators
The directive, which was made public in a statement signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, warned that any mining equipment left unregistered after the deadline will be seized by the State without exception.
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Courts
Trader accused of possession of narcotic substance denied bail a second time
His legal troubles deepened on July 14, 2025, as the court, presided over by Judge Samuel Bright Acquah, postponed the case due to the absence of a forensic report on the seized substances.
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Law firm partner suspended 15 months for drunken misconduct toward junior staff
The decision, handed down by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal on Thursday, followed earlier findings that the lawyer—whose name remains suppressed during the appeal window—engaged in conduct that included grabb...
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Criminalize derogatory slurs against us-PWDs to CRC
During a public engagement held in Ho on Thursday, July 10, 2025, disability rights advocates made a strong case for linguistic justice, urging lawmakers to outlaw slurs that have long wounded the community.
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Crime
Robbery suspect arrested in Millennium City, stolen items recovered
According to a statement signed by DSP Victor Kofi Dosoo, Head of Public Affairs for the Regional Command, the incident took place around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, when the suspect allegedly attacked a woman and snatched her handbag.
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Ousted South Korean president rearrested over failed Martial Law plot
A senior judge at the Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday, citing concerns that Yoon could interfere with ongoing investigations or tamper with evidence.
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Oyibi cybercrime suspects remanded by court
Godwin Ekene, a computer technician, and Osazuwa Friday, a trader, are facing charges including kidnapping, attempted fraud, and cyber-related offences.
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Bibiani court jails notorious twin thieves 4 years
Seth Frimpong, also known as Atta Payin, a welder, and his brother Emmanuel Frimpong, alias Atta Kakra, an excavator operator, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and theft.
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Business
Most Ghanaians now limited to single-entry, 3-month visas as US revises policy
According to the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs, diplomats and government officials holding A-class visas will still enjoy multiple-entry visas valid between 24 and 60 months.
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KNUST student jailed 10 years for iPhone robbery in Abuakwa
Fatawu Amponsah, 25, who also works as a driver’s mate, was convicted by the Asante Akropong Circuit Court after pleading guilty.
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