Courts
Land owners file for stay of deportation order against four Chinese Galamsey operators
The four had been involved in illegal mining operations on a 40-acre land of the Seidu Fanzia School, based in Obuasi, before their arrest
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Court dismisses Opuni’s ‘no-case’ submission
The Criminal Division of the Accra High Court has ordered a former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, and a businessman, Seidu Agongo, to open their defence.
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Mahama Ayariga acquitted and discharged over ambulance trial
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mr Mahama Ayariga, who was standing trial over alleged procurement breaches in an ambulance purchase has been acquitted and discharged by the Accra High Court.
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Witness on why Bulldog’s comment could incite public against President Akufo-Addo
The possible reaction triggered by comments made by Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson a.k.a. Bulldog on the United Showbiz programme, aired on Accra based United Television (UTV) on Saturdays became the focus of the trial at the Accra Circuit Co...
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Manager jailed 15 years for squandering company’s funds on betting
A mother broke into uncontrollable tears at the Hohoe Circuit Court last Wednesday when her son, a 31-year-old fuel station supervisor, was handed a 15-year jail term for stealing.
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General
Justice for All Programme: 830 Remand prisoners discharged, 171 convicted
Eight hundred and thirty remand prisoners were discharged between 2007 and 2019 under the Justice for All Programme.
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Crime
Coup Plot: ACP Agodzor, Mac-Palm, others’ treason trial adjourned
The Accra High Court hearing the case of Dr Frederick Yao Mac Palm and ten others, being held over alleged treason, has adjourned the hearing to April 13, 2021, due to the upsurge of Covid-19 cases in the country.
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Venture Capital scandal: Court ‘rejects’ Duku’s move to pay GH¢15m
The move by Daniel Duku, a former Chief Executive of the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) who is standing trial for causing financial loss to the state, to pay GH¢15 million as restitution to the state is in limbo.
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Opinion
Raising Legal Objections and the Role of the Judge
The author, a Circuit Court Judge, Ofaakor expertly discusses the matter of Objections raised in courts and offers practical insights for Judges to observe
H.H Malcolm, Ewoenam Bedzrah Esq.
Opinion
The Grant Of Bail: The Novel Decision In Martin Kpebu (No.2) V Attorney-General
The author assesses the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Martin Kpebu v Attorney-General , particularly on the matter of bail and related offences
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
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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Courts
Policeman charged over law student’s death
The 20-year-old student was travelling from Ashongman Estates to play football at the East Legon Astroturf Park on August 27 when the incident occurred.
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Crime
Police arrest suspect over murder of UCC female student
Michael Mensah was arrested at the Pedu Lorry Station on Sunday evening, June 15, 2026, following intelligence-led police operations.
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Crime
Police investigate murder of retired veterinary officer in Sampa
Police say the deceased, a native of Berekum, was discovered lying face down with multiple gunshot wounds.
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Crime
Hunter remanded over charcoal producer’s death
The court, presided over by His Worship Lawrence Buanor-Bue, remanded him into police custody to reappear on May 21, 2026.
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Crime
Suspect arrested over burnt body found at Atomic Junction
Police say he was picked up while allegedly trying to dispose of the deceased’s mobile phone.
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Crime
Hunter remanded after fatal shooting in Gyamasi forest
The accused, Robert Amoah, was remanded into police custody when he appeared before the court. His plea was not taken, and he is due back on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
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Crime
Police arrest man over fatal stabbing at Soronko farms
The suspect, identified as Eric Kenny, is alleged to have attacked Mr Obiri on 13 February 2026, leaving him with multiple stab wounds to the abdomen and left arm.
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Wa court jails serial killer for life after guilty plea in 23 murders
The convict, Shariff Abdulai, also known as “Cristos,” admitted killing 23 people, including Issah Yahaya, according to a statement from the Upper West Regional Police Command dated 4 March 2026.
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Crime
Police arrest suspect in Zebilla officer murder case
The suspect, Simon Apusiga, also known as Ananga, was picked up on 10 February 2026—two days after the incident
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