Courts
Court sets July 3 for judgment in Wontumi galamsey case
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai announced the development in a social media post on Wednesday, June 3.
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Results for "2021 Public Safety and Crime report"
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Courts
Washing bay attendant remanded over alleged theft of friend's money for betting
Dominic Fordjour, 21, appeared before the Nkawie Circuit Court on a charge of stealing.
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Crime
Two inshore fishing operators arrested at Tema Harbour
The operation was carried out on Monday morning by the Fisheries Enforcement Unit, led by its Coordinator, Commodore Faustina Anokye Boakye.
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Crime
Two arrested as security forces seize ammunition in Nkwanta
The arrests followed two intelligence-led operations carried out on May 17 by police and military personnel as part of efforts to stop the illegal movement of arms in the area
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Courts
Shop worker remanded over GH¢20,000 theft
Abraham William Abudu Hakim pleaded guilty to stealing, but the court deferred sentencing to May 14, 2026.
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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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General
Legal education reform bill was bipartisan effort -Manhyia South MP
The Bill, which has since been signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to change how professional legal education is delivered in Ghana.
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AWLA urges Parliament to pass marital property law
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, AWLA Executive Director Effiba Amihere said Parliament has failed to act despite a constitutional duty to regulate the property rights of spouses.
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Four fined over BECE examination malpractice
The case was heard by His Worship Cephas Atidzoe Esq., with Chief Prosecutor Joseph Kusah leading the prosecution.
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Crime
Police seize suspected cannabis worth GH¢107,000 in Bono East
According to the Bono East Regional Police Command, officers from the New Longoro Police Station stopped an unregistered white Toyota Highlander on the New Longoro–Weila stretch of the Kintampo–New Longoro road at about 12:40pm.
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Bank Relationship Manager granted GH¢12m bail in alleged client account theft case
The accused, Christopher Arthur, denied the charge when he was arraigned before the court presided over by His Honour Eyram Fumey.
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Crime
Police pick up 12 in Northern anti-drug swoop
The Northern Regional Special Operations Team, known as Red Maria, carried out the exercise on Wednesday, 22 April, at about 10:30am, according to a statement from the Regional Police Command.
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Crime
Police pick up two suspects over Obuasi robbery plot, attack on Indian businessman
Police say the first suspect, Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as Iddi, was arrested on 16 April 2026 at Bedieso in Obuasi after officers acted on information about a planned robbery.
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Courts
Court of Appeal rejects Wontumi’s bid to halt mining trial
In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal dismissed the fresh application for a stay of proceedings, ruling that neither Wontumi nor Akonta Mining had shown the kind of exceptional circumstances required to justif...
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Why High Court declared OSP's prosecution of cases unconstitutional(Full Ruling)
The decision was delivered on 15 April 2026 by Justice John Eugene Nyante Nyadu in The Republic (on the application of Peter Archibold Hyde) v Office of the Special Prosecutor, Suit No. GJ/0369/2026.
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Parliament erred in Using an Ordinary Legislation to alter the Attorney-General's Prosecutorial Powers - Srem-Sai tells Supreme Court
The crux of the AG’s argument, detailed in a draft statement of case attached to the application, is that the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) represents an unconstitutional attempt by Parliament to vary the exclusive po...
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Tarkwa court jails mason 10 years for defiling daughter
Samuel Okyere was convicted after pleading guilty to defilement and incest before the court, which was presided over by Her Honour Bernice Mensimah Akoh.
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Ex-NACOC Boss, two others charged over alleged stealing, assault on estranged wife
The three accused persons, Kenneth Adu-Amanfoh, Prosper Aproma and Abraham Tetteh, all pleaded not guilty when they appeared before the Circuit Court.
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Legal Education reform won't dilute quality- Chief Justice
In his remarks, the Chief Justice said the country had long wrestled with a difficult policy question, as pressure to increase opportunities for law graduates often collided with concerns about quality and credibility.
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Africa
CAF Appeal Board rules Senegal forfeited AFCON final, declares Morocco winners
In its decision, the appeal body said Senegal’s conduct fell within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of the tournament regulations.
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