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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Courts
Sales boy jailed after CCTV captures theft from employer
The Amasaman Circuit Court sentenced him to 36 months’ imprisonment with hard labour after finding him guilty of stealing GH¢217,000 from Madam Sahada
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Courts
Man jailed four years for stealing church musical instruments
According to police, the incident happened on June 5, 2026, at the Faith International Ministry Church in Hohoe.
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US
Texas: Teen jailed 35 years for fatal stabbing at school athletics event
The stabbing happened in April 2025 during a secondary school athletics event in the Dallas area.
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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Courts
Tamale court jails man 15 years for defilement
The court, presided over by Justice Charles Kwesi Acheampong, sentenced Mohammed to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
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Mechanic remanded over alleged stabbing in car battery dispute
Raymond Amponsah is accused of stabbing Matthew Tanokah in the stomach during a confrontation at North Suntreso.
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Farmer jailed 96 months over Adansi Odumasi mining site attack
Afrifa Adu Kofi, 34, was convicted by the Obuasi Circuit Court after pleading guilty to causing harm to three people during the incident at Adansi Odumasi.
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Courts
Court orders prosecution to file disclosures in Abronye DC case
In court, defence counsel Daniel Amartey Addo challenged aspects of the record of the previous proceedings supplied to the defence.
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Crime
Driver’s mate fined for hiding Indian hemp in inmate’s food
Derrick Ayiku, also known as “Allegation”, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession or control of narcotic drugs.
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Crime
Okada rider jailed eight years for phone robbery
Issah Sadat, popularly known as an okada rider, was jailed by the Amasaman Circuit Court after admitting that he conspired with two others to rob a man of his mobile phone.
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Crime
Four teachers fined GH¢12,000 over BECE malpractice
The convicts, David Kwabena Mensah, Ruth Ampah, Millicent Marfo and Kennedy Anokye, were each fined GH¢3,000.
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US
Man jailed over theft of hard drives with unreleased Beyoncé music
Kelvin Evans, 41, admitted breaking into a Jeep Wagoneer rented by members of Beyoncé’s tour team in July 2025.
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Courts
Viral Toyota Voxy driver jailed over dangerous highway driving
The court, presided over by Madam Adwoa Sakyi Asamadu, also fined him 260 penalty units, amounting to GH¢3,120.
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Crime
Man convicted over viral death threats against military, police officers
Emmanuel Opoku was put before the court on Friday, May 8, 2026, a day after his arrest.
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General
Viral reckless voxy driver jailed after Kumasi-Accra highway stunt
Agyarko Richard was arrested after a video showing the incident went viral on social media and drew the attention of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service.
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Crime
Mason jailed six months for stealing motorbike at Tweapiase
The convict, Emmanuel Appiah, pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea before the court presided over by Madam Dora Jackson.
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Courts
Amasaman court remands teen over Korleman break-in and assault case
Haruna Tahiru Mohammed, also known as “Star Boy,” pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, unlawful entry, stealing and assault. He is expected back in court on 7 May 2026.Haruna Tahiru Mohammed, also known as “Star Boy,” pleaded not gu...
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Man jailed seven years after admitting defilement of 12-year-old in Hohoe
Felix Agbodzi was convicted by the Hohoe Circuit Court after police said investigations showed he lured the girl to his residence and sexually abused her.
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Miner remanded over axe attack that left colleague dead
The accused, Benjamin Boakye, did not enter a plea when he appeared before the court. He is due back on 12 May 2026 as investigators await legal advice from the Attorney General’s Office.
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