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Four granted bail in Assin Fosu kidnapping and torture case
They are facing six charges, including kidnapping, conspiracy to commit crime, threat of harm, causing harm, unlawful sharing of intimate images and stealing.
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Adu-Boahene to file submission of no case after prosecution closes GH¢49.1m trial
Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting with additional responsibility as a High Court judge, has directed the defence to file its written submission by September 25, 2026.
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Oyibi mason jailed 35 years for defiling two daughters
Charles Seddoh was convicted on five counts of defilement and incest by the Circuit Court sitting at the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit of the Police Headquarters.
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GIMPA Law School wins Christof Heyns All-African Moot Court Competition
Gabriel Tetteh Lawerteh and Papa Yaw Adom represented Team GIMPA in the grand finale, delivering an impressive display of confidence, courage and legal advocacy.
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Man jailed 12 years after stealing trader’s foreign currencies at Aburaso
The court, presided over by Mr Jephthah Appau, sentenced him after the prosecution presented the facts of the case.
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Kwadaso court remands trader over alleged narcotics possession
The court, presided over by Jephthah Appau, did not take his plea because investigations have not been completed.
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Mechanic remanded over alleged stabbing in car battery dispute
Raymond Amponsah is accused of stabbing Matthew Tanokah in the stomach during a confrontation at North Suntreso.
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NADMO staff jailed for abusing 12-year-old stepdaughter
The case centred on injuries found on the child, a JHS One pupil of Nkwaeso Methodist School in Techiman, after she was allegedly beaten with a car key.
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Court remands pastor over alleged threats against Vice-President
The order was made on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, by Her Honour Angela Attachie, who directed that the accused remain in custody and return to court on 13 April.
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Police arrest pastor over alleged threats against Vice-President
The suspect, Prophet William Gyimah, 49, was picked up on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, during what police described as an intelligence-led operation in Kasoa in the Central Region.
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Here are the 5 new bills assented to by President Mahama
Speaking after the ceremony, President Mahama said one of the most notable changes under the new security law is the removal of the Office of the Minister of National Security.
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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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Maamobi trader charged after seven-year-old badly burned with hot stone
Ayishatu Zakari is alleged to have heated a stone in fire at Maamobi, lifted it with a spoon and pressed it between the child’s thighs, leaving her with severe burns.
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Three friends jailed nine years each over GH¢40k phone shop raid
Blessed Manu, alias Bullet, a 27-year-old trader, 19-year-old unemployed Akwasi Antwi, known as Malonzy, and 25-year-old electrician Nicholas Addai, alias Banko, all pleaded guilty to a single count of stealing and were convicted on their o...
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Teen jailed four years over GH¢21,000 wiring theft
The convict, Christopher Duah, pleaded guilty to causing damage, unlawful entry and stealing and was convicted on his own plea by the judge, Jephther Appau.
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Teenager shot dead in clash at Western Region mine site
The incident, which happened on Saturday, 13 December 2025, left Pious Nkansah, also known as Nkrumah, fatally wounded and resulted in extensive damage to company property.
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Court fines father and son GH¢2,400.00 for stealing, assault
The convicts — Kingsley Kofi Kumi, 54, and his 20-year-old son, Kingsley Abeka, a trader — pleaded not guilty to the charges of stealing, causing unlawful damage, and assault, but were found guilty after a full trial.
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Kwadaso Circuit court jails scrap dealer three months for metal theft
Zakari, who resides at Aboabo, pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing but was convicted after a full trial presided over by Jephthah Appau.
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Labourer remanded for stealing five mobile phones worth GH¢35,700
Mensah, who pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing, is expected to reappear before presiding judge Jephthah Appau on October 3, 2025.
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Korle Bu loses nearly 300 skilled health professionals in six months, officials warn of crisis
Deputy Medical Director Dr. Harry Akoto disclosed the numbers during a needs assessment exercise led by the administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, widely known as Mahama Cares, ahead of the programme’s rollout to combat non-communic...
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