Crime
Two arrested over murder of young seamstress in Twifo Praso
The suspects—28-year-old mechanic Richard Armah and 24-year-old disc jockey Isaac Arhin, popularly known as “Fresh DJ”—are both residents of Twifo Praso.
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Federal judge declares Trump-era Executive order targeting law firm unconstitutional
Judge Howell found that the executive order—known as EO 1423—breached the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments. Describing the directive as an “unjustified assertion of presidential power,” she noted that it amounted to improper governmental...
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Man jailed seven years for defiling 13-year old girl
His Lordship Jonathan Avoogo delivered the sentence on April 23, 2025, following Abudi’s guilty plea to the charge of defilement.
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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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Crime
Two arrested over herdsman’s death in Krachi East
The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) John Nchor from the Oti Regional Public Affairs Unit.
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Courts
Ex-National Signals Bureau boss and wife sue Attorney General for defamation
In the lawsuit, the couple contends that Dr Ayine made false and damaging statements that portrayed them as corrupt individuals involved in embezzlement and money laundering. According to the plaintiffs, these claims have deeply tarnished t...
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Judge reverses Trump era shutdown of Voice of America
The ruling comes in response to actions that saw more than 1,300 employees—most of them journalists—placed on administrative leave following directives from then-President Donald Trump, who had accused VOA of harboring anti-Trump sentiments...
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Former supervisor jailed for stealing industrial sewing machines from warehouse
The convict, Mohammed Salisu, pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and theft. His co-accused, Mahama Shitu, was acquitted after Salisu admitted he acted alone and had only enlisted Shitu’s help in transporting the stolen items.
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Business
Decouple asset declaration mandate from Auditor-General-Domelovo
Speaking at a Constitution Review Committee stakeholder session on anti-corruption in Accra on April 14, 2025, Mr. Domelevo argued that the current system diminishes both the credibility of asset declarations and the effectiveness of the Au...
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Manila University ordered to shut down Law College over 'dismal' bar exam performance
According to a public announcement made on Monday, the closure will take effect starting the 2024–2025 academic year.
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Crime
Wanted robbery suspect arrested in Ashaiman after weeks on the run
According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Directorate, Babanawo was apprehended on Saturday, March 29, weeks after his alleged accomplice, Karim Fatao, was captured during a robbery operation on February 26, 2025.
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Crime
Man in viral video assaulting woman with baby arrested by police
The disturbing footage, which quickly sparked outrage across social media, shows the man aggressively attacking the woman—prompting widespread demands for immediate intervention.
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Courts
Two jailed for stealing faulty car parts worth GH¢17,500
The convicts, Robert Cudjoe, 19, a commercial tricycle rider known as “Nose Mask”, and Isaac Aidoo, 18, a small-scale miner known as “Yaw Talk”, pleaded guilty to the charges.
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OSP vows to declare Ofori-Atta 'wanted' again if
This warning follows an agreement in which Mr. Ofori-Atta pledged his full cooperation with an ongoing corruption probe.
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Africa
Kano’s Islamic police crack down on public eating during Ramadan; 20 arrested
Mujahid Aminudeen, the deputy commander of Hisbah, confirmed that 20 individuals were arrested for not observing the fast, while five food sellers faced detention.
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KMA cracks down on sanitation violators: Arrests 16 for environmental offenses
The crackdown, led by the KMA’s Environmental Health Unit, targeted residents in the central business district found guilty of various infractions.
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Africa
Mohbad’s childhood friend ‘Primeboy’ sues late singer’s mother for alleged defamation
Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day.
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Courts
Three jailed 50 years over attempted robbery in Assin North
The three—Francis Baidoo, a 30-year-old driver; Wisdom Aleki, a 24-year-old tricycle rider; and Mohammed Baba, a 38-year-old Nigerian beautician—pleaded not guilty but were convicted at the end of their trial.
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Former SIC MD drops legal challenge over dismissal
Initially, she had taken legal action against the company and its newly appointed acting MD, arguing that her removal was unjust and violated corporate governance principles.
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Crime
Trader remanded for robbing woman
He denied the charges and claimed he did not conspire with an accomplice, who is still at large.
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