Courts
51-year-old sentenced 13 years for possession of cannabis
The court, presided over by Judge Christina Cann, convicted Ashong on two counts of unlawful possession of narcotic substances.
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Woman granted GH¢70,000 bail over attempted smuggle of unregistered aphrodisiacs
The accused, Hawa Fuseini, remains in police custody after failing to meet the bail conditions, which require two sureties—one of whom must be justified.
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Courts
Twelve remanded over galamsey activities on Tano river
Those remanded include Evans Atanga Agana, known as Old Man; Stephen Tuffour Bempah, alias Kofi Twum; Samuel Addai; Joseph Kofi Antwi (Kofi Antwi); Elizabeth Atambila; and Kennedy Akwasi Awimbora. The others are Waja Matthew, Naya Sampana,...
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Crime
Police Constable interdicted for allegedly scalding colleague with hot water
The incident, which resulted in the victim sustaining injuries to her face and back, prompted authorities to place Constable Alonsi under detention and interdict her from duty while investigations continue.
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Courts
Court grants GH¢50,000 bail to two men accused of ECG meter theft
The suspects, Francis Addey, alias Kofi Kyei, a 35-year-old motorcycle rider, and Amos Duah, a 39-year-old electrician, pleaded not guilty to the charges and are scheduled to reappear in court on April 22, 2025.
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General
President Mahama appoints new heads for key security agencies
A statement issued from the presidency on Friday, March 13, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President's Spokesperson and Minister of Government Communications, announced the appointments.
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Courts
Former Finance Minister sues National Security operatives for ‘trespassing’ on his home
The lawsuit stems from an incident on February 11, 2025, when approximately 12 individuals—including five in military uniforms, one in police uniform, and several in plain clothes—allegedly entered his Cantonments home without prior notice...
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Crime
Trader remanded for robbing woman
He denied the charges and claimed he did not conspire with an accomplice, who is still at large.
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Crime
Three arrested over fatal stadium violence at Nsoatre
The chaos, which erupted on February 2, resulted in the tragic death of one person.
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Crime
Unemployed man imprisoned three years for motorbike theft in Jasikan
Amewuame pleaded guilty to the charges and requested leniency, prompting the court, presided over by Mr. Lambert Keriga, to consider his plea.
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Crime
Accused in attempted stealing claims cutlass was for protection
Nunekpeku, accused of attempted robbery, firmly denied harboring any criminal intent for carrying the weapon. His statements were made during cross-examination, presided over by Ms. Enid Marful-Sau.
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Courts
Man who threatened to shoot, kill citizens on Dec 7 jailed 4 years
An Accra Circuit Court presided over by Evelyn Asamoah, convicted Ibrahim after he was tried on charges of publishing false news with intent to cause fear and alarm, making threats of harm, and engaging in offensive conduct likely to breach...
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General
IGP outlines robust security measures ahead of election 2024
During a meeting with key stakeholders at the Police Headquarters yesterday, Dr. Dampare outlined the measures being implemented to maintain law and order throughout the electoral process.
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Crime
Man arrested for attempting to sell niece to acquire Canadian visa
Mr Amofa was arrested on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, around 10:00 pm at Gomoa Buduburam, near Obolo Estate in the Central region.
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Crime
Assin Fosu: Robbers attack cocoa officer and loot Gh¢100,000 cash
They inflicted machete wounds on Lucas Osei.
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Courts
Mason jailed 16 years for abduction, defilement
Francis Blay, who was charged with two counts of abduction and defilement, pleaded guilty.
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Courts
Court issues bench warrant for arrest of Police CID boss, one other
The court found that they had "blatantly refused" to comply with orders to appear before the court.
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Crime
Fake military officer arrested by Nkwanta South Police
The suspect is said to have taken the fake soldier’s identity to a local chop bar in town after engaging the services of a commercial motorbike rider (okada) for hours.
GNA
US
US Supreme Court says Texas can arrest and jail migrants
The measure allows police to arrest and prosecute those suspected of illegally crossing the US-Mexican border.
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Africa
Nigerian student faces jail time, deportation over threat to bomb UK university
Somtochukwu Okwuoha, 26, claimed he had enlisted ISIS, an international terrorist organisation, to help bomb the university.
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