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19-year-old Adams Hamidu sentenced 20 years for robbery in Upper West
The sentence was handed down by the Wa Circuit Court on June 5, 2025.
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Hidden cash in fertiliser bags:Police seize over GHS 1 million in Juapong
The intercepted vehicle, a Ford Transit bus traveling from Ho to Kumasi, was found to be transporting GH¢1,021,700 in mostly one-cedi notes and coins, stashed in 68 fertiliser sacks.
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Trader granted GH¢150,000 bail over cooking oil fraud
Amoako, who is currently unemployed and resides in Teiman, has been charged with defrauding by false pretences.
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CJ misstepped by going to Supreme Court rather than Judicial Council-Ansa-Asare
In an interview on PM Express aired Wednesday, May 21, Ansa-Asare critiqued the Chief Justice’s decision to bypass the Judicial Council before turning to the legal system, describing it as a procedural lapse that undermines institutional or...
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Crime
Four arrested over deadly sand winning clash near Nsawam
The arrested—identified as Samuel Atsu Forson (also known as Alanyo), Freeheart Kweku Sedonu, Kwesi Prince, and Benjamin Adzalekor—were picked up from different locations following police intelligence operations.
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Business
Government moves to reform power sector with new law mandating competitive bidding
The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced this initiative on April 23, 2025, during the World Bank's “Mission 300” session on the Ghana Energy Compact held in Washington, D.C.
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Cap Borrowing, protect the central bank: Banking expert urges bold constitutional reforms
He proposed an amendment that would legally restrict any government from borrowing beyond 50% of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), stressing that the country’s unchecked debt accumulation has led to a worsening economic crisis.
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Ghana Bar Association selects SDD-UBIDS auditorium for 2025 Annual Conference
In a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile, on March 13, 2025, the association's heads officially informed the school about the choice.
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Hairstylist sues leading cosmetic brand over cancer risk from hair dyes
His suspicions grew after a conversation with his doctor, who casually linked his illness to his job.
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Two jurors withdraw from Abesim murder trial
During the court session on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the presiding judge, Justice Ruby Aryeetey, informed both the prosecution and defense that the foreman of the seven-member jury had formally submitted a letter to the court, requesting...
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Crime
Clash at Salaga SHS leaves one injured, 20 arrested
Reports indicate that the confrontation stemmed from a disagreement between two students during an entertainment program on February 1 but later escalated
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Speaker Bagbin to consult new AG on Anti-LGBTQI Bill
Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 26, 2025, Speaker Bagbin underscored the significance of the bill
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Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle Esq. appointed acting CEO of Petroleum Commission
This appointment, effective from January 17, 2025, was made in line with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 11(1) of the Petroleum Commission Act, 2011 (Act 821).
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Frema Osei-Opare chairs government transition team
The statement noted that the Transition Team will be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. This event will be preceded by a meeting between President Akufo-Addo and the president-elect, who will jointly chair the team.
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Crime
Ghana Police investigating 88 persons allegedly recruited for election 2024 security
A video circulating on social media showed Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Member of Parliament for Juaboso, alleging that the passengers were brought in from Burkina Faso with intentions to create unrest in the Sefwi area.
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Commercial, General Jurisdiction courts merged, now called Specialized courts
A circular signed by the Judicial Secretary states that ‘in view of the foregoing, commercial cases will attract the same fees and charges applicable to cases filed at the General Jurisdiction courts.”
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Declaration of 4 vacant seats; Speaker's action cannot be challenged in court-Ansa-Asare
Ansa-Asare's remarks follow Speaker Bagbin's declaration on Thursday, October 17, that four seats in Parliament were vacant.
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40 Changfans burnt, 5 suspects detained in Birim River galamsey crackdown
The operation is part of a broader effort to tackle illegal mining, or "galamsey," which has been damaging the environment in the region.
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Move to revoke forest mining; Government presents L.I. to Parliament
This revocation will result in a complete ban on mining within these areas.
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Presidents should pay taxes- Constitution Review Committee recommends
This recommendation was made during a stakeholder consultation on a potential review of the Constitution.
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