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Nursery worker guilty of abusing toddlers in Bristol
Nathan Bennett, 30, of Corston near Bath, was convicted at Bristol Crown Court of two counts of rape, four counts of sexual assault and two counts of assault by penetration.
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Special courts for cybercrime, cross-border crimes, others to be rolled out Feb. 9-Chief Justice
The special courts, he said, will focus on cases including cybercrime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other cross-border offences, supported by tighter coordination among relevant institutions.
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Mahama names Dr. Kofi Korankye-Sakyi as first Executive Secretary of ADR Centre
The appointment was made under Article 195(1) and Section 117(1)(e) of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798), which created the center but left it without full administrative momentum for years.
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Crime
Five arrested over Nkaseim armed robbery as police hunt three more
In a statement shared on its Facebook page, the police said the attack happened on 2 December 2025, when the suspects, working with other accomplices and armed with weapons, struck multiple targets in the community.
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Five picked up over Nkasem robbery as CID tightens dragnet for rifles and ringleader
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, January 29, she said the arrests are linked to the December 2, 2025 operation in which armed assailants allegedly mounted coordinated attacks across Nkasem after blocking the Goaso–Tepa Road.
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Tech
CSA flags WhatsApp Web scam using “Astaroth” malware to harvest OTPs and bank logins
From the Authority’s account, the scheme is engineered mainly for Windows computer users and typically begins with a ZIP attachment delivered through WhatsApp.
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Meet Her Ladyship Mabel Maame Agyemang: Ghanaian Chief Justice of two different countries
Trained in Ghana and called to the Bar in 1987, she rose through the local bench with steady, understated competence that spoke through outcomes.
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Government to review previously sold public lands-Minister
Mr Buah said some state lands originally acquired for specific uses — including agriculture and other public purposes — have over time been treated as opportunities for private capture.
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Data Protection Commission signals tougher posture, declares 2026 year of enforcement
Launching Data Protection Week 2026 in Accra, the Commission’s Executive Director, Dr Arnold Kavaarpuo, said compliance checks and regulatory interventions will be stepped up to ensure data controllers and processors meet their obligations...
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52 new Circuit Court Judges sworn in
In his address, the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged the new judges to see technology as a performance enabler rather than an administrative burden
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Crime
Police arrest key suspect in Wapuli kidnapping case after weeks of surveillance
The Northern Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) said the latest arrest follows a case that began on 6 December 2025, when officers rescued a 42-year-old man who had been taken by the group.
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Chief Justice meets Finance Minister as Judiciary pushes reforms on congestion and funding
The meeting, held on Wednesday, was framed by the Chief Justice as a formal courtesy call to thank the Ministry of Finance for ongoing support to the courts.
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Courts
Tarkwa court jails 20-year-old for stealing teacher’s motorbike
Johnathan Vondee pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted by District Magistrate Court Two, presided over by Mr Isaac Osei Asare.
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Judicial Service staff suspend strike after government payment plan
In a statement signed by the association’s National President, Samuel Afotey Otu, on Tuesday, JUSAG said the industrial action had been put on hold while it monitors the implementation of the government’s payment plan.
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Daasebre Osei Bonsu III officially takes over as 17th Asante silver stool occupant
The oath-taking took place at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, 19 January 2026. Following the ceremony, he assumed the stool name Daasebre Osei Bonsu III, becoming the Asante Mamponghene.
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Courts
Tarkwa court jails illegal miner 30 days for stealing
Kwofie pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea by District Magistrate Court One, presided over by Mr Charles Owusu Nsiah.
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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
Former CJ Torkornoo contests AG's defence at ECOWAS court
In her latest filing, Justice Torkornoo says key steps required under Article 146 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution were not complied with when three petitions against her were handled in 2025.
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Business
NLC summons JUSAG and Finance Ministry to talks over planned court staff strike
Per the notice, all sides are expected to appear before the Commission on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 – two days after JUSAG has threatened to lay down tools on Monday, 19 January.
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Chief Justice pushes closer Judiciary–Education partnership
He led a delegation to the Ministry in Accra as part of what the Judiciary describes as a drive to link justice delivery more closely with civic education and national development.
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