Crime
Suspect in murder of UEW lecturer arrested
The suspect, identified as Joshua Karry Arthur, was detained on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the lecturer’s residence in Essuokyir, following concerns raised by the victim’s colleagues.
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Courts
Two remanded in connection with woman’s murder in Twifo Praso
The suspects, Isaac Arhin and Richard Armah, appeared before the court but had their pleas deferred. They are expected to reappear on May 21, 2025.
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Tech
Apple fights court ruling over App Store payments in clash with Epic
The original 2021 ruling stemmed from a lawsuit by Fortnite creator Epic Games, which accused Apple of stifling competition by preventing developers from directing users to cheaper payment alternatives.
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Crime
Five arrested over illegal water connections in Kumasi
The arrests follow the suspects’ failure to settle surcharges totalling GH₵31,803.97, issued as penalties for their alleged illegal tapping into GWCL pipelines.
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Supreme Court News
Retired Justice calls for greater diversity in Supreme Court appointments
In an interview on JoyNews, Justice Atuguba acknowledged that while some of Mahama’s appointees were competent, the overall composition of the court could have benefited from a wider array of backgrounds.
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Crime
Four arrested in connection with kidnapping of Chinese crew from Ghanaian vessel
The incident, which occurred in April, involved a violent boarding of the Ghanaian-registered vessel Mengxin 1 by suspected pirates while it was operating within Ghanaian territorial waters.
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Africa
UN court dismisses Sudan's genocide lawsuit against UAE, Cites lack of jurisdiction
In a decisive 14-2 vote, judges at the ICJ concluded they had no jurisdiction to hear the case. The court cited the UAE’s reservation to Article 9 of the Genocide Convention, which exempts it from legal claims brought by other states under...
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General
President Mahama Nominates Seven Justices to Ghana’s Supreme Court
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court, in accordance with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution.
Crime
Keta police destroy GH₵360,000 worth of suspected cannabis
The suspected narcotics were initially seized on December 29, 2023, after officers received a tip-off leading to their discovery at the Adzido beach.
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General
No legal basis for prima facie against Chief Justice — Former Deputy AG Diana Dapaah asserts
Appearing on Newsfile on Saturday, Ms. Dapaah stated that after carefully examining the three petitions submitted to President John Mahama for the Chief Justice’s removal, she found them lacking merit.
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General
GJA urges swift reconstitution of NMC Board to safeguard media regulation
Addressing the media in Accra on Wednesday, April 23, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed concern over the protracted delay in reconstituting the NMC Board, warning that the situation undermines effective media governance and jo...
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Crime
Police arrest taxi driver over alleged murder of 23-year old girlfriend
According to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Boamah was apprehended on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at a hideout in Namong, Offinso Municipality—three days after he allegedly went into hiding.
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Crime
Police launch manhunt after fatal shooting of two officers in Binduri
According to a statement released by the Director of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, the tragic event took place on the morning of Sunday, April 13
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Business
BoG cash boxes found at Sarpeiman by National Security
At the heart of the investigation are official Bank of Ghana (BoG) cash boxes found at the crime scene, suggesting a disturbing lapse in oversight or possible insider collusion.
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Crime
Wanted robbery suspect arrested in Ashaiman after weeks on the run
According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Directorate, Babanawo was apprehended on Saturday, March 29, weeks after his alleged accomplice, Karim Fatao, was captured during a robbery operation on February 26, 2025.
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Crime
Two arrested in connection with Tarkwa-area robbery; military gear, cash seized
According to a police statement obtained by the Ghana News Agency, the suspects have been identified as Kwame Mumuni and Awal Benjamin.
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Courts
Ken Attafuah's 2023 dismissal of NIA staff upheld by NLC
The ruling supports Attafuah’s 2023 decision to terminate Akowuah’s appointment over an unauthorized change to working hours at the NIA’s Madina district office.
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General
Manhyia South MP urges Chief Justice to stand firm amid removal petition
Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, March 29, the MP encouraged the Chief Justice to resist any pressure to step down and instead defend her position, highlighting the significance of her constitutional oath.
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Courts
Fisherman remanded for alleged assault on mother of his children
He is scheduled to reappear before the court on April 9, 2025.
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Courts
Lawyers for Ex-NSB boss, wife file application for bail over alleged GH¢39m diversion
The couple stands accused of redirecting GH¢39.46 million into their private company during the course of the transaction.
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