Courts
Man jailed 12 years after stealing trader’s foreign currencies at Aburaso
The court, presided over by Mr Jephthah Appau, sentenced him after the prosecution presented the facts of the case.
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Court jails police armoured vehicle thief one month
Ebenezer Frimpong, a native of Antwi Agyeikrom in the Atwima Mponua District, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty when he appeared before the Kwadaso Circuit Court in Kumasi on Tuesday, July 21.
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Courts
Full judgment: Why Wontumi was jailed 20 years
He was also fined 10,000 penalty units on each count. In default of payment, he is to serve an additional three-year term of imprisonment with hard labour under each count.
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Courts
High Court hands Wontumi 20-year sentence in Samreboi mining case
The sentence was delivered on Monday, July 20, 2026, after the court found him and his company, Akonta Mining Limited, guilty on six counts
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Wontumi asks High Court to refer mining charges to Supreme Court
The request concerns legal provisions being relied on by the Attorney-General in the criminal case against Chairman Wontumi and his company.
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General
Interior Ministry revises Nkwanta South curfew hours
In a statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Ministry said the revision was made on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument.
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Courts
Police Chief Inspector investigated over alleged renting of illegal shacks to sex workers
The matter came to light after a special task force from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly moved into the area to demolish illegal structures along the Subin stream, behind the COCOBOD building in Adum.
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Court dismisses Kwame Baffoe’s bid to strike out Dr Abbey’s defamation suit
The court, however, directed that the question of where the case should properly be heard must be referred to the Chief Justice for determination.
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General
GAR Bar to reboot Corporate Governance debate at Law Week 2026
The theme underscores the critical place of legal professionals in shaping governance outcomes, whether in dispute resolution, transactional practice, advisory work, or institutional reform.
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Crime
Baby sale attempt exposes alleged prostitution ring at Gbane mining community
Three suspects, Peace Agbede, Favour Sunday Udo and Faith Levy, have been arrested and are currently in police custody.
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Crime
Man arrested for killing friend over romantic relationship with aunt
The suspect, identified only as Ezekiel, 35, has been arrested by officers of the Awutu Bawjiase District Police Command.
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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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Crime
Suspect linked to multiple rape and robbery cases arrested in Koforidua
The suspect, Isaac Anim, was picked up on Friday, June 26, after intelligence gathered by the Regional Police Intelligence Department led officers to his hideout.
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Courts
Wontumi mining trial: Court gives Atta Akyea more time for address, moves judgment to July 20
The court has directed Samuel Atta Akyea, who recently took over as lead counsel for Chairman Wontumi, to file his written address by July 13, 2026.
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Crime
13 suspected drug peddlers arrested in Kumasi police operations
The intelligence-led operations were carried out by the Inspector-General of Police Special Operations Team in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
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Courts
Two remanded over GH¢60,000 theft at Manso-Nweneso
The accused persons, Desmond Ayensu, 26, and Frank Osei Bonsu, 27, were put before the court on charges of conspiracy, causing damage and stealing.
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Africa
Kenyan lawyer, Former Justice Minister Martha Karua denied entry into Uganda
The Uganda Law Society said Karua was stopped at the airport and ordered to return to Kenya.
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Crime
Kwadwo Akofena, 2 others arrested over Adwoa Safo shooting incident
Police say Akofena reported himself to the Regional Police Headquarters on June 22, 2026, a day after the incident.
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Courts
Pastor granted bail over accident that injured seven passengers
Francis Owusu, 55, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with one surety.
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General
GES interdicts Bole SHS teacher over alleged sexual misconduct with student
In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Head of Public Relations of GES, Daniel Fenyi, said management had taken notice of the video and had begun formal inquiries.
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