Courts
Two jailed for illegal refuse dumping at Accra Post Office
The pair, who pleaded guilty, were each fined 50 penalty units (GH¢600) but were jailed after failing to pay. They will serve their terms at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
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UK vows to challenge court barriers to migrant deportations
The pledge follows a recent court decision that temporarily blocked the deportation of an asylum seeker who had crossed into the country by boat.
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Business
GoldBod shuts down NK Benark Enterprise operations after license suspension
GoldBod, in a statement dated Tuesday, September 16, 2025, explained that the suspension followed allegations implicating the business in a series of gold-related offences.
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Courts
Dame dares Ayine to prove GH¢10M Beige Bank settlement claim
Dr. Ayine, speaking at a sectoral update on Monday, July 28, claimed that shortly after taking office, legal representatives of Beige Capital approached him with a GH¢10 million offer as part of a proposed settlement related to the financia...
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Crime
Lower McCarthy Hill: Policeman stabbed by suspected criminal
The incident occurred as Sammy was escorting his children to school. According to eyewitnesses, a man known in the area for criminal activity ambushed him with a knife.
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Crime
Tragedy at Bimilla fire festival as SHS girl killed by stray bullet
Fatima, a second-year student at Bimbilla Senior High School, was reportedly hit as a ceremonial procession moved from the regent’s palace toward the Wampu Dam—where the traditional fire-throwing ritual was to take place.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court clears Akwatia MP of contempt
The 5-member panel of the apex court sitting on June 11, also annulled the bench warrant issued by the Koforidua High Court for Mr Kumi's arrest.
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Courts
Runaway tiler jailed two years by Asante Akropong court
Kuffour, who pleaded guilty to the offence, was convicted on his own plea by presiding judge Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu.
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Crime
Three suspected robbers nabbed at Axim
The operation, carried out by the Axim Divisional Police Command on June 2, 2025, led to the capture of Emmanuel Arthur, known on the streets as “Possible,” Elisha Arthur, alias “Sconzy,” both aged 21, and 22-year-old David Agyarko, alias “...
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Crime
Hidden cash in fertiliser bags:Police seize over GHS 1 million in Juapong
The intercepted vehicle, a Ford Transit bus traveling from Ho to Kumasi, was found to be transporting GH¢1,021,700 in mostly one-cedi notes and coins, stashed in 68 fertiliser sacks.
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Crime
Four arrested over deadly sand winning clash near Nsawam
The arrested—identified as Samuel Atsu Forson (also known as Alanyo), Freeheart Kweku Sedonu, Kwesi Prince, and Benjamin Adzalekor—were picked up from different locations following police intelligence operations.
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Crime
Man nabbed on Tamale-Bolgatanga highway after allegedly stealing EPA vehicle in Tarkwa
The suspect, identified as Salifu Gariba, was found in possession of a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GS 1845-23, which had been reported stolen just a day prior.
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Crime
Suspected cable thief electrocuted after breaking into Kumasi Power Substation
Authorities believe the deceased accessed the secured facility illegally through an underground tunnel, bypassing on-site security to reach the substation unnoticed.
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Business
Pharmaceutical Society to sanction pharmacists culpable in illicit opioid trade
Addressing journalists on Friday, April 11, Dr. Samuel Donkor, president of the Pharmaceutical Society, emphasized the seriousness of the issue and the society’s commitment to enforcing strict disciplinary action.
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General
Former GBA President chastises early public disclosure of Chief Justice removal petitions
His remarks follow the submission of three separate petitions seeking the Chief Justice’s removal, which prompted former President John Mahama to begin consultations with the Council of State.
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Chief Justice writes to President, requests to seek copy of petition against her
In a letter dated Thursday, March 27, the Chief Justice appealed for access to the petitions so she can adequately prepare a response.
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Business
Government to amend PPA Act to boost local manufacturing under 24-Hour economy policy
Speaking at the 2025 Post-Budget Workshop in Parliament, Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the 24-hour economy, introduced the "Go Ghana" initiative.
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General
OSP vows to declare Ofori-Atta 'wanted' again if
This warning follows an agreement in which Mr. Ofori-Atta pledged his full cooperation with an ongoing corruption probe.
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Courts
To open defence or not; Court sets March 27 to decide in Quayson criminal case
Originally, the court was set to deliver its ruling on March 3. However, the Office of the Attorney-General missed the deadline for submitting written arguments supporting their claim that the MP has a case to answer.
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Business
Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle Esq. appointed acting CEO of Petroleum Commission
This appointment, effective from January 17, 2025, was made in line with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 11(1) of the Petroleum Commission Act, 2011 (Act 821).
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