Europe
Ofcom hits porn firm with record £1m fine over weak age checks
The regulator found that AVS Group Ltd, which operates 18 pornography websites, had not introduced what it considers “highly effective age assurance”
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Tech
Ghana set for biggest Tech law overhaul in decades — Sam George
The proposed legislative package includes separating the National Communications Authority (NCA) Act from the Electronic Communications Act to create a more modern, focused framework.
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Crime
Central Region: Police intercept 30 bags of smuggled cocoa beans
Regional Police Commander DCOP Kofi Adu confirmed to the Ghana News Agency that the bust occurred on Monday, July 21, around 4:20 p.m., at the Brimso Police checkpoint.
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Crime
Police to arrest underage 'pragya' drivers, hold owners responsible
Speaking at a road safety education session for 80 tricycle riders in Afigya Kwabre South District, Supt. Affanyi acknowledged that although the use of ‘pragyia’ as a commercial vehicle is not officially legal, it has provided income for ma...
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Courts
Convicted Agradaa seeks bail pending appeal
Agradaa, founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, was convicted on July 3, 2025, for defrauding members of the public and for charlatanic advertisement.
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General
Ghana Police uncover human remains in shrine; six arrested over suspected ritual murder
The operation was launched following the mysterious disappearance of 28-year-old Nelson Anyana, whose case has gripped the local community with fear and suspicion.
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Crime
Woman arrested with 3,900 slabs of suspected Indian Hemp at Ada
According to a statement from the Tema Regional Police Command, the arrest was made on June 25, 2025, during a targeted operation that intercepted a tipper truck with registration number GW 9768-12.
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Crime
26 arrested in drug bust at Aflao border; narcotics, cash seized
According to a press release from the Regional Command, the operation, driven by intelligence, targeted several key locations in the border enclave notorious for criminal activity.
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Europe
Canadian man jailed for stealing iconic Churchill portrait
The stolen image—famously known as The Roaring Lion—was an original print taken by renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh in 1941, capturing Churchill's stern expression moments after addressing the Canadian parliament. The portrait is so iconi...
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Crime
Suspect in murder of UEW lecturer arrested
The suspect, identified as Joshua Karry Arthur, was detained on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the lecturer’s residence in Essuokyir, following concerns raised by the victim’s colleagues.
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Crime
Five arrested over illegal water connections in Kumasi
The arrests follow the suspects’ failure to settle surcharges totalling GH₵31,803.97, issued as penalties for their alleged illegal tapping into GWCL pipelines.
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Crime
Appointees who breach Code of Conduct risk prosecution– Attorney-General warns
Speaking in an interview on Monday, May 5, 2025, after President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Code in Accra, Dr. Ayine emphasized that the directive is not symbolic but enforceable.
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Crime
Four arrested in connection with kidnapping of Chinese crew from Ghanaian vessel
The incident, which occurred in April, involved a violent boarding of the Ghanaian-registered vessel Mengxin 1 by suspected pirates while it was operating within Ghanaian territorial waters.
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Crime
Police launch manhunt after fatal shooting of two officers in Binduri
According to a statement released by the Director of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, the tragic event took place on the morning of Sunday, April 13
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Business
Beware of fraudulent sales of our lands-University of Ghana
In a notice issued by the Public Affairs Directorate, the University expressed deep concern over recent reports of individuals—believed to be from Osu—falsely claiming government approval to sell parts of its land.
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General
Bobby Banson on legal ramifications of recent case discontinuance by AG
He explained that when this happens, the legal consequences differ significantly from a standard charge withdrawal.
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Africa
Death penalty abolished in Zimbabwe
Human rights organization Amnesty International commended the decision, calling it a "beacon of hope" for regional movements advocating against the death penalty. However, the group expressed concerns over a provision allowing the death pen...
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Courts
EC's lawyers pray for appropriate court orders to complete collation
Justin Amenuvor, counsel for the EC, emphasized the importance of the court’s intervention, stating: “If this court does not provide the necessary orders for the EC to complete its work within the framework set by Constitutional Instrument...
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General
Ministry of National Security denies claims of involvement in alleged abduction of Emirates Manager
In a statement released on Monday, November 25, 2024, the Ministry dismissed the accusations as unfounded and unequivocally denied any involvement of its officers in the incident.
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General
Prof Ahwoi outlines reform action plan for Ghana's local government
He called for the revival of the Inter-ministerial Coordinating Committee to support the decentralization process in Ghana.
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