Courts
Two men granted GHC 250,000 bail for alleged illegal gold trade
Benjamin Forkuo, a 37-year-old gold buying clerk, and Felix Aboagye, a cleaner, were brought before the court on charges of conspiracy and illegal gold trading.
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Africa
Outrage as Nigerian university insists on brassiere before exams
The viral footage captures moments where female staff members are seen touching the chests of students lining up outside an exam hall at the institution, located in Ogun State.
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Courts
Two washing bay attendants sentenced eight years for stealing
Presiding judge Ms. Enid Marful-Sau considered their guilty pleas, noting that they had spared the court the burden of a prolonged trial by admitting their actions.
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Africa
Liberia’s former speaker charged for orchestrating parliament fire
Police in Monrovia announced on Friday that Koffa is suspected of playing a central role in the incident, which destroyed the joint chambers of the legislature on 18 December 2024.
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Courts
Bright Simons enters appearance in GH¢10M defamation suit, demands key admissions from Ibrahim Mahama
Mr. Simons has formally responded to the GH¢10 million lawsuit brought against him by Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P), by filing a motion at the Accra High Court that demands admissions to 38 crucial factual claims.
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Courts
41-year old Ghanaian remanded for role in UK-bound cannabis trafficking scheme
Hammond is facing charges of conspiracy to export narcotic drugs without ministerial authorization, as well as two counts of unlawful possession or control of narcotics. His plea was not taken when he appeared before the court.
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Courts
2nd accused in OSP, Bissue case settles for plea bargain
Presiding Judge, Justice Kwame Asante, granted the adjournment on Thursday following a request by state prosecutors who disclosed that plea discussions with Owusu’s lawyers were at an advanced stage.
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General
Four police officers promoted for outstanding service
The officers honored include No. 47459 General Sergeant Fetus Gameli Kukuia, who has been elevated to the rank of Inspector; No. 52192 General Corporal Christian Asare and No. 52441 General Corporal Nicholas Kingsley Amoah, both promoted to...
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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
NACOC arrests custom officer, 2 others at KIA over 53.6kg of cannabis
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, NACOC officers seized 92 slabs of what is believed to be cannabis, weighing approximately 53.6 kilograms.
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Crime
Two arrested for stealing iron rods from Agenda 111 hospital site in Kasoa
The suspects were apprehended by the Kasoa Ofaakor Jei River Police following a tip-off. Security personnel at the Odupong Ofaakor Senior High School intercepted the trio, who had arrived at the scene with a tricycle loaded with stolen iron...
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Africa
Kenya's Martha Karua deported from Tanzania amid opposition leader’s trial
Karua, a long-standing human rights advocate and political critic, traveled to Tanzania with two colleagues—lawyer Gloria Kimani and activist Lynn Ngugi—to observe Lissu’s upcoming court appearance.
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Business
Burger King sued over misleading Whopper Ads
The lawsuit, originally filed by 19 customers from across 13 states, claims that the company has been overstating the size of its Whoppers in marketing materials since at least 2017.
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Africa
UN judge jailed for enslaving Ugandan woman in UK
Lydia Mugambe, 50, was found guilty of modern slavery offenses after investigators uncovered that a Ugandan woman had been working in her Oxfordshire home without pay, performing tasks as a housekeeper and nanny.
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Crime
Suspect in Abuakwa murder case arrested
The suspect, identified as Robert Kwabena Boamah, was captured at Namong near Offinso on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following a police tip-off.
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General
Lawyer Richard Akpokavie Elected as New President of Ghana Olympic Committee
Lawyer Richard Akpokavie has been elected as the new president of the Ghana Olympic Committee, defeating Michael Aggrey with a strong majority. His win marks a comeback after a previous unsuccessful attempt in 2021, and he brings to the rol...
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Crime
Police intercept massive ammunition haul hidden on passenger bus bound for Benin
The discovery was made around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, during a routine check on a Hyundai passenger vehicle with registration number GR 8246-Q.
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US
Harvard University sues Trump Administration over $2.2 billion funding freeze
The lawsuit, filed on Monday, stems from growing tensions between the prestigious university and the administration.
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Crime
GAF nabs suspected gunman, recovers weapons in Binduri
In a statement released by the GAF, the military disclosed that the operation was initiated early Monday morning after troops stationed in Binduri heard intermittent gunfire from the vicinity of the Binduri Central Market.
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Crime
Mining in forest reserves will be met with severe consequences – Lands Minister Warns
Addressing new recruits during the Blue Water Guards' graduation ceremony, Mr. Buah reaffirmed the government’s unwavering stance on environmental protection.
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