Crime
Man held after gun threat at Accra Circuit Court, police say
In a statement dated 7 February, the Accra Regional Police Command said the arrest followed an incident at the Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday, 3 February.
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Crime
Ashanti, Eastern and Upper East top regions for gun violence – NACSA report
This was revealed in the Commission’s latest Open-Source Gun Incidence (OGI) Report, which tracks patterns of gun violence across the country.
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US
Colombian teen sentenced 7 years for assassination of presidential hopeful
Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator, was struck by three bullets at a rally on 7 June and, despite multiple surgeries, died on 11 August.
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Crime
3 arrested near Savelugu with restricted drugs, loaded pistol
The arrests followed an incident on Sunday, August 3, 2025, when Jabuni, driving a Nissan Hardbody pickup (GN 2812-20), failed to stop at a police checkpoint along the Tamale–Bolgatanga highway.
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Crime
Murder of Nungua Queen mother: Case adjourned to March 26
The incident occurred during the enskinment of Lawrencia Naa Borley Nelson, also known as Naa Gamu, a queen mother of the Ga Adangme Muslim Union.
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Africa
Nigerian separatist leader faces fresh charges
The Nigerian government has filed fresh charges that border on terrorism against separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu.
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Others
Trump–Nigeria military intervention: Is it lawful under international law?
This article assesses President Trump’s actions in light of the rules of international law. It examines whether his conduct amounts to a violation of established principles and norms governing the use of force and foreign intervention.
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Courts
39 Democracy Hub protestors remanded by court
These individuals were part of a three-day demonstration organized by the Democracy Hub, a pressure group.
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Africa
South Africa: Police Minister ordered to pay $24,000 after unlawful arrest and detention
A Limpopo-based conservationist, who was arrested by 16 police officers on trumped-up charges and locked up in filthy cells for three days, has been awarded $24,000 (R400,000) in damages for unlawful arrest and detention.
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Courts
$15.3m judgment debt overturned
The judge upheld that the failure of Heritage Imperial Company to state the specific relief on its writ of summons was a fundamental defect.
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General
Deductions from ex-gratia of staff lawful – KNUST clarifies
Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has denied claims by some ex-staff of the institution of unlawful deductions from their ex-gratia packages.
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General
Foreign Affairs Ministry says it is probing alleged possession of Ghanaian passports by foreigners in Gulf States
In a statement on Friday, MoFA said it had been prompted by circulated videos on social media regarding the matter.
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US
Minnesota sues Trump over ‘federal invasion’ by immigration agents
In a lawsuit filed in federal court, Attorney General Keith Ellison says the sustained presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel has destabilised communities, fuelled fear and triggered what he describes as “chaos and...
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Crime
Driver’s mate fined for hiding Indian hemp in inmate’s food
Derrick Ayiku, also known as “Allegation”, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession or control of narcotic drugs.
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Courts
Two remanded in Accra over rifle and ammunition case linked to Bawku operation
The accused, Musah Aguruba and Issah Awuni, both from Bawkzua, denied charges of conspiracy and unlawful possession when they appeared before the court. They are to return on 14 May 2026.
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Courts
Abuakwa labourer remanded over alleged gun threat
Silas Owusu has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and threatening to kill.
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Courts
Two police officers in a narcotics tafficking scheme jailed
Assistant Superintendent of Police Nasiru Amadu, 48, and Corporal Emmanuel Mintah, 43, were convicted of unlawful possession and conspiracy to traffic narcotics
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Courts
Armed robber jailed 30 years by Nsuaem Kyekyewere Circuit Court
In a statement issued on Friday, October 3, 2025, the police said Owusu was arrested in connection with a violent robbery that occurred at Assin Praso in the Central Region.
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Crime
Man remanded for shooting during Madina Redco fire incident
Danlad, who introduced himself as a Task Force Officer with EOCO, is facing charges of unlawful discharge of a firearm without authority, possession of a firearm without lawful authority, and three counts of causing harm.
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Courts
Wassa Amenfi: Two jailed 15 years each for attempted highway robbery
Mohammed Abdul Salam, 28, and Karim Yakubu, 42, both from northern Ghana, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, preparation to commit a crime, and unlawful possession of arms and ammunition.
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