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Two police officers in a narcotics tafficking scheme jailed
Assistant Superintendent of Police Nasiru Amadu, 48, and Corporal Emmanuel Mintah, 43, were convicted of unlawful possession and conspiracy to traffic narcotics
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Asantehene rebukes lawyers over fresh challenges to KNUST land ownership
Addressing the university’s 59th Congregation, the Asantehene—who serves as Chancellor of KNUST—said some lawyers were helping to legitimise what he described as “baseless and opportunistic” claims by people posing as family heads
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Man jailed four years for knife attack on senior police officer
Rashid Cidi, who is unemployed, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court and pleaded guilty to a charge of causing harm.
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Man accused of Impersonating police officer at ShattaFest Concert appears in court
Akoto Nelson, 34, is accused of posing as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) while wearing a police camouflage uniform at the “ShattaFest Concert” on 19 October 2025.
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Driver imprisoned 30 months for stealing cables worth GH¢37,600
The court, presided over by relief judge Mrs Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong, also imposed a GH¢3,000 fine—equivalent to 250 penalty units—and directed the convict, Eric Oppong, to pay GH¢37,000 in compensation to the property owner.
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Court remands man seen assaulting wife in viral video
The suspects appeared before the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) Magistrate Court, which ordered that they remain in custody while investigations continue.
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Europe
Australian inmate challenges long-standing prison ban on vegemite
Andre McKechnie, 54, says the prohibition — in place since 2006 — violates his right to cultural expression, according to court documents obtained by AFP and AP.
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Man remanded over alleged GH¢10,000 car fraud in Abuakwa
Yaw Owusu Sekyere, who denies the charge of defrauding by false pretence, is expected back in court on 26 November.
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Businesswoman charged after police uncover suspected cannabis-laced drinks, products
Millicent Asamoah Ampofo was arraigned last Tuesday on a provisional charge of unlawful control of a narcotic drug, following an intelligence-led operation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
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General
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to be sworn in as Chief Justice today
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who has served as Acting Chief Justice since 22 April 2025, steps into the role after the suspension and subsequent dismissal of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
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Parliament passes Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill
The legislation creates a new body — the Ghana Scholarship Authority — mandated to enforce stricter oversight, improve transparency, and modernise how scholarships are awarded and monitored nationwide.
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Courts
Woman faces court for lacing local drinks with cannabis, granted GHC 50k bail
According to police prosecutors, officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested the accused during an intelligence-led operation on November 5, 2025.
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GIIF never approved $2m Sky Train funding — Former Board Member testifies
Mr Darkwah was testifying on Monday, 10 November, as the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former GIIF Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Asamoah, and former Board Chair, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi.
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Crime
Two arrested over armed robbery, carjacking in Ashanti Region
Police identified the suspects as Issaka Jamal, 30, and Kwadwo Badu, 40.
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General
A Plus petitions Speaker to remove Abena Osei Asare as PAC Chair
In a letter dated November 3, 2025, A Plus argued that Madam Osei Asare’s prior role as Deputy Minister of Finance under the Ken Ofori-Atta-led Ministry compromises the credibility, independence, and impartiality of the committee
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Kwadaso Circuit court jails scrap dealer three months for metal theft
Zakari, who resides at Aboabo, pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing but was convicted after a full trial presided over by Jephthah Appau.
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Nigerian jailed 10 years for trafficking 10 girls into prostitution
The victims, aged 15 to 18, were deceived with promises of decent jobs but were forced into sex work upon arrival in Accra.
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Crime
FIC clears McDan, Nii Armah-Quaye of wrongdoing, unfreezes accounts after probe
The two entrepreneurs had their bank accounts frozen earlier this year as part of a multi-agency financial probe.
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Crime
Police launch probe into killing of two guards at Mpamso forest
According to a statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the incident occurred on October 26, 2025, when about 200 armed illegal chainsaw operators attacked the guards at the timber concession.
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Crime
PAC orders prosecution of ECG officials over GHC180 million unauthorized spending
The directive follows findings in the Auditor-General’s 2023 report, which revealed that ECG overspent on at least 13 budget items without approval from its governing board.
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