Africa
Ex-drug inmates blamed for Guinea-Bissau failed coup
Umaro Sissoko Embaló said a former navy admiral and two of his aides were involved in a well-funded plot to assassinate him, his prime minister and other senior officials.
BBC
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Courts
22-year-old jailed 10 years for attempted phone theft
Charles Appiah was convicted on his plea when he appeared before the court.
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Courts
Cameroonians arrested for trading in counterfeit cedis remanded – Police
The two, William Mbenso, 37, and Mbah Caleb also 37, were arrested by Police at Kasoa on February 9, 2022.
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Courts
Reinstate Prof. Avoke: High Court to UEW
Also, the court presided over by his Lordship, Aboagye Tandoh ordered the UEW to reinstate officers of the University who lost their positions as a result of the legal battle and pay them all arrears owed them.
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General
Student group to petition President, Parliament over UTAG strike crisis
UTAG’s strike has entered its fourth week; a development to which many are predicting the closure of universities soon.
Africa
DR Congo prisoners sentenced for raping inmates
Ten male prisoners in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been found guilty of raping female inmates and trying to escape during a riot at a prison.
Crime
Man, 20 arrested for attempted motorbike robbery
The suspect, a pillion rider, was arrested today Wednesday January 19, 2022 by members of the Agorve community after he poured pepper-powder into the eyes of the rider causing both suspect and the rider to fall to the ground.
General
MPs, staff to show proof of vaccination before entering offices – Speaker Bagbin
In addition, the Speaker has announced that the booster shot is compulsory for MPs and workers in Parliament.
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Crime
Man arrested over threats to kill ECG personnel
Frank Mensah is said to have drawn out a cutlass when he was confronted about a possible power theft at his home
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Crime
GWCL surcharges company engaged in illegal water connection
The defaulting company was made to pay an amount in excess of GHC 206,000 for the 3 year period it used the water.
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Crime
Man in police grip for allegedly smuggling narcotic drugs into cells
The Weija Divisional Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Christian Danso, for allegedly smuggling suspected narcotics into the police cells located at the Weija toll booth.
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General
War against illegal mining: 200 river guards to be deployed this year
The Deputy Minister also announced that the Mining Development Unit (MDU) of the Ministry would be launched this year.
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Europe
Russia investigates prison torture allegations after videos leaked
Russian authorities are investigating allegations of torture and rape in the prison system, after leaked videos appeared to show inmates being abused.
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Africa
Video of police graduates threatening Kenyans condemned
The recruits are members of the General Service Unit (GSU), a paramilitary unit of the Kenya police who wear red berets.
BBC
General
Kenyan father sues son for upkeep money
Gideon Kisira Cherowo, 73, says he sold his land and most of his assets to pay for his son’s education up to university level.
BBC
Crime
11 teachers, headteacher arrested for BECE malpractice
A teacher of the Offinso State ‘A’ Junior High School (JHS) is also said to have been caught collecting money from the candidates while distributing the answer booklets of the subject to be written.
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Courts
Court orders arrest of trader for possessing fake GH¢ 5 notes
Patience is being held on a charge of possession of fake currency.
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General
Ningo-Prampram identified as hotspot for child trafficking
Touching on the causes, the police mentioned that poverty and economic hardships have largely been used by parents as an excuse to traffick their wards, adding that the victims are mostly targetted through online platforms
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Crime
Man arrested for posing as lawyer in court
According to the judge, the appearance of the suspect seemed suspicious, and after inquiries from the Ghana Bar Association and General Legal Counsel, it turned out Mr Kyei had not been called to the Bar.
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General
NDC suspends Central Region Communications Director following rape allegations
The Functional Executive Committee took that decision at our SEC meeting that they have suspended Kwasy Dawood, and they are referring him to the disciplinary committee for the necessary action.”
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