General
Curfew lifted in Nalerigu as security situation stabilizes
In a statement posted on Monday, 16 February, the Ministry of the Interior said the curfew has been lifted with immediate effect.
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Crime
Police arrest 22 in Pokuase human trafficking, internet scam raid
Police said the operation was carried out on 12 February 2026 by the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team, with support from combat teams and the Surveillance Unit.
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Courts
Koforidua SHS students' gang rape case adjourned to Feb.18
The suspects, who are both underage, have been remanded into the care of their parents.
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Courts
Man jailed 15 years for hammer attack and phone robbery
The convict, Enock Appiah, also known as “Odanka”, pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and robbery.
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Crime
Three arrested over Kwabenya home robbery
According to the Ghana Police Service, the robbery took place on 18 January 2026, when two armed men attacked a residence in the area and stole high-value items
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Courts
Court remands fake soldier over land security scam
The accused, Mahama Sani Razak, who also uses the name Major Zack Gariba Tanko, has denied defrauding the complainant, Lambon Justice Iddrisu.
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Courts
Court give Wontumi 14 days file Submission of no case as prosecution close case
The decision came after the fourth and final prosecution witness, an expert from the Minerals Commission, completed his evidence.
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Supreme Court News
Review decision of three-member bench is final – Supreme Court
Justice Gabriel Pwamang, writing for the majority bench, explained that the review frameworks under Articles 133 and 134 are separate and distinct.
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Crime
Two suspected street robbers arrested at Dzorwulu
The suspects were identified as 37-year-old Stephen Gletsu, who was riding the motorbike, and 20-year-old Mohammed Sheriff, who was seated behind him.
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Crime
Police declare Nkaseim robbery suspect wanted, offer GH¢50,000 reward
In a statement issued on Sunday, 1 February, the police said investigations had linked the suspect to a series of coordinated attacks carried out in December 2025.
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Crime
38-year-old arrested over suspected narcotics in a GHS vehicle
Police identified the suspect as Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, and said he was arrested on Friday, 23 January 2026, following what they described as an intelligence-led operation.
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Courts
Adenta court remands man accused of spreading coup d'etat claims on TikTok
Prosecutors say Razzaq used his TikTok account, @breakingnewsghana, to post a video alleging that two military officers were plotting to assassinate President John Dramani Mahama.
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Crime
Obuasi robbery-murder: police pick up suspect, two others still being hunted
The suspect, Rahman Adams, also known as Wale, was picked up on 18 January 2026 at Pomposo in what officers described as an intelligence-led operation.
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General
Curfew renewed for Nkwanta as Interior Ministry imposes weapons ban
In a statement shared by the ministry, the curfew takes effect from Monday, 19 January 2026, and will run nightly from 22:00 to 05:00.
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Courts
45-year-old farmer jailed 15 years for sexually abusing 14-year-old niece
Ametame was charged on two counts of incest, contrary to Section 105 of the Criminal Offences Act 29/60 as amended, and defilement of a child under 16 years, contrary to Section 101 of the same Act.
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Crime
Aburi Botanical Gardens curator held over alleged illegal tree felling
In a statement dated 16 January 2026, the Municipal Assembly said the suspects are in police custody while investigations continue.
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Crime
Notorious 'drug queen' arrested in NACOC's Budumburam raid
The commission said the arrest was made on Friday, 16 January, during a targeted anti-narcotics operation as part of its wider national campaign against drug trafficking and drug abuse.
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Courts
Witness tells court Samreboi concession was handed to him by Wontumi
Under cross-examination on 15 January 2026, Mr Okum was questioned by lawyers for Mr Boasiako, led by Andy Appiah Kubi, about whether he mined at Samreboi without a licence.
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Courts
Labourer remanded over alleged death threat on mother
Dauda Bediako, also known as Dauda Abdulai, has been charged with threat of death and pleaded not guilty. He is due to return to court on 27 January 2026.
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Courts
Tema court remands two over 1,613 parcels of suspected drugs
The accused persons, Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39, appeared before the court presided over by Justice Cynthia Wiredu, a High Court judge sitting as an additional Circuit Court judge.
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