Courts
Wa High Court jails tricycle rider 14 years for defiling three-year-old girl
The Wa High Court, presided over by Justice Osei-Wusu, handed down the sentence on October 30, 2026, following a full trial.
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Crime
Sakumono double murder: Police arrest suspect in killing of businesswoman and uncle
The arrest comes two days after 47-year-old entrepreneur Irene Atubiga and her 57-year-old uncle, George Atubiga, were allegedly shot at their residence at NTHC Estate in Sakumono.
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Crime
Six NIA staff arrested, seven dismissed over alleged Ghana card registration extortion
The incident occurred at the Galaka registration centre, where parents reportedly identified the six staff members as individuals who demanded payments before registering their children.
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Courts
Two remanded over alleged murder of two-year-old girl at Sefwi Awaso
Appearing before His Worship Lord Delvin Essandoh, the two were remanded to enable the Police to continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged offences.
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Defence seeks to recall former Akonta mining manager in Wontumi illegal mining case
The development follows the prosecution's decision to close its case after Chief Inspector Eugene Akpo Glover, the investigator and final prosecution witness, completed his testimony and was discharged.
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Crime
GBA Women’s Forum demands justice for 19 Obuasi female students
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the GBA Women’s Forum expressed concern over the allegations, stressing that educational institutions have a responsibility to protect students from exploitation and abuse.
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Business
Mining licences to be issued at District level under new law – Lands Minister
Under the proposed arrangement, District Mining Committees will be empowered to handle mining licence applications within their respective jurisdictions as part of reforms under the new mining legislation.
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Courts
Alleged fake lawyer arrested at Nsuta court
He had reportedly appeared in connection with a case before the arrest
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Mine worker jailed 14 years for defiling eight-year-old girl
The court, presided over by His Honour Isaac Appiatu, convicted Kwadwo of defilement, contrary to Section 101 of the Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by Section 11 of Act 554
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Courts
Chairman Wontumi’s bail ppplication: High Court sets November 4 for ruling
The decision to adjourn followed arguments from his lawyers and the prosecution over whether sufficient grounds had been established to justify his temporary release from prison.
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General
Meet Akosua Achiaa Sarpong: The 2026 star of the Call to the Bar
Akosua also received the Best Student in Civil Procedure award, securing two honours at the ceremony, which saw 1,568 newly qualified lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar.
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Courts
59-year-old block layer granted GH¢100,000 bail over suspected narcotics
Razak Suleman was admitted to bail by Her Honour Emmanuella Sarah Asmah with two sureties, both of whom must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
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Courts
Bank manager granted GH¢1m bail over alleged GH¢1m theft
The court, presided over by Mrs Angela Attachie, admitted him to bail in the sum of GH¢1 million with two sureties, who must justify the bail with landed property.
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Courts
Adenta court grants GH¢100,000 bail to woman linked to Ghana Jollof case
The court admitted Baffoe to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties. Both sureties are required to be civil servants earning at least GH¢3,000 a month.
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Courts
Man jailed four years after threatening mother with knife, scissors
Joseph Quaye, who is unemployed, pleaded guilty to the charge of threat of death before the Tarkwa Circuit Court. The court, presided over by Bernice Mensima Ackon, convicted him on his own plea and handed down the sentence.
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Courts
Tarkwa: Father jailed 20 years for defiling daughter
The court, presided over by Her Honour Bernice Mensima Ackon, said the punishment was necessary to deter others from committing similar offences.
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Crime
Two arrested over kidnapping, murder of Senegalese goalkeeper in Kumasi
The Ghana Police Service said the suspects were arrested after a sustained intelligence-led operation into the death of the footballer in October 2025.
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Crime
16 arrested in security operation targeting counterfeit currency networks
According to the Secretariat, the operations targeted both local and transnational syndicates suspected of printing, possessing and distributing counterfeit Ghanaian and foreign currencies.
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Crime
Nursing officer remanded over alleged link to Ghana Jollof TikTok account
Salomey Awity Baffoe, 40, was remanded for two weeks as investigations continue into persons allegedly connected to the anonymous social media account.
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Courts
Two on remand over alleged plot to kill susu collector at Madina Botwe
The suspects, Abubakar Altine and Eric Tetty Adejetey, were picked up on September 4, 2026, during a police operation at Botwe Old Town.
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