Crime
Police investigate deaths of two women found in Tamale hotel room
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, August 4, the two women are believed to be nationals of Benin.
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Courts
Full Judgment: Why Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Ex-MASLOC CEO of the 10-year jail sentence
The appellate court held that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against her beyond reasonable doubt. In its 94-page judgment, the court also faulted the trial judge’s approach to the case, holding that the presumption of innocence...
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Courts
Herald Newspaper editor granted bail pending contempt appeal
The Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Isaac Addo, granted him bail pending appeal after his lawyer moved an application asking the court to suspend the effect of the custodial sentence while the appeal is heard.
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Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s lawyers demand return of cash, phones and passport after EOCO release
In a letter dated July 9, 2026, addressed to the Attorney-General and EOCO, the lawyers said the continued retention of the items was unlawful.
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Courts
A-G accuses Hanan Abdul-Wahab of using property order to access frozen bank accounts
The allegation is contained in an affidavit filed in support of an application asking the Accra High Court to revoke an earlier order that allowed Mr Abdul-Wahab to travel outside the country.
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General
Ghana to strengthen sea security with passage of Maritime Offences Bill
Its passage comes at a time when the Gulf of Guinea continues to face security threats that affect shipping, trade, seafarers and coastal economies.
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Courts
Sales boy fined over GH¢353,471 theft from employer
The court convicted him on his own plea and ordered him to refund the full amount.
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Crime
Sunyani East: Police arrest prophetess over alleged assault, confinement of 16-year-old boy
The Bono Regional Police Command says the incident has led to the arrest of 39-year-old prophetess Rebecca Kumi, founder of Overcomers Church.
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Africa
Niger formally begins process to leave International Criminal Court
The ICC said it received Niger’s instrument of withdrawal on June 18.
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General
Ghana's Dr Sylvia Adusu becomes first African woman elected to ITLOS
Her election makes her the first African woman to serve on the Hamburg-based tribunal.
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Courts
High Court grants AG, Wontumi permission to begin plea negotiation in GHC 30 million Exim bank loan case
It has been adjourned to July 6, 2026, for the parties to update the court on the outcome or progress of the negotiations.
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Europe
Former Nigerian oil minister cleared of UK bribery charges
A jury at Southwark Crown Court found the 65-year-old not guilty of five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery.
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Courts
Police receive DNA report in Immigration officer murder case
This was disclosed at the Adabraka District Court on Monday when the case involving the two accused persons, Bright Aweh, also known as Highest Bright, and Thomas Zigah, was called.
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Courts
UMB fund approvals came from headquarters, not branches- witness tells court in Adu-Boahene trial
Mildred Donkor, the third prosecution witness, said any such approval had to come from the bank’s headquarters.
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General
Sedina extradition shows Ghana-US cooperation against financial crime- Law lecturer says
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, June 9, the international law and human rights lecturer said corruption cases often move beyond domestic law when suspects leave the country.
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General
Ghana rallies support for historical election of Dr Sylvia Adusu as Judge of ITLOS
Dr. Adusu, a Chief State Attorney and Director of the International Division at Ghana’s Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice, is Ghana’s candidate for the ITLOS election scheduled for 18 June 2026.
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Crime
Two arrested over Kwafokrom filling station robbery
The Eastern South Regional Police Command identified the suspects as Amos Boame and Collins Adjei.
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Courts
Former NAFCO boss and wife granted bail in GH¢50m case
The two pleaded not guilty to a revised 20-count charge sheet filed by the Office of the Attorney-General.
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Courts
Former NAFCO boss and wife face fresh charges over alleged financial losses
The new charge sheet was filed by the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice on May 15, 2026.
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Courts
Chairman Wontumi charged over alleged GH¢30m EXIM Bank loan fraud
Mr Antwi-Boasiako, 50, is facing trial together with Wontumi Farms Limited and Thomas Antwi-Boasiako, who prosecutors say is currently at large.
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