Courts
Why AG entered nolle prosequi in the Duffuor case
“In this case, that benchmark has been met,” the statement read. “The continuation of the trial, in the Attorney-General’s view, would no longer serve any additional public interest.”
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US
New U.S. Visa Policy to slap Ghanaians with extra $250 fee
The fee, which applies to tourist, student, exchange, and temporary work visas, brings the total cost of a U.S. visa application for many Ghanaians to nearly $500—excluding travel, documentation, and other processing expenses.
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General
KMA staggered by 44 court cases, judgment debts
Delivering his first address during the 9th Assembly's second session at the Prempeh Assembly Hall, Metropolitan Chief Executive, Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, described the debt situation as alarming.
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Business
Obuasi East Assembly surpasses 2025 revenue target
Between January and May 31, the Assembly raked in over GH₵1 million, well above the projected target of GH₵915,420.00.
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Crime
Missing Immigration officer found dead and burnt near Kwabenya
Amoah, affectionately known as Nana Kofi, was last seen on July 3, 2025, after leaving his home at Gye Nyame House near Musuku Junction.
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Crime
Dodowa fraud gang arrested in Cyber Security Authority operation
The Thursday, July 3 raid was carried out by a 12-member tactical team, coordinated by senior officers from the CSA and the Ghana Police Service.
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Courts
$3m fraud case involving Singaporean Businessman, Ashie Moore adjourned to July 31
Toh You Kang is facing charges of defrauding by false pretence, following allegations that he approached Mr. Ashie Moore with a proposal to launch a cable business in Ghana.
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Courts
Drunk driver remanded after deadly crash involving school bus
Richard Botwe, the accused, is said to have been driving under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred on June 11, 2025.
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US
US Supreme Court greenlights Trump-era deportations to third countries
The court overturned a lower court’s ruling that had barred such removals unless migrants were first given a chance to explain why deportation to a third country could be dangerous.
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Courts
Notorious Effia-Nkwanta Hospital robber jailed 10 years
Afaku, described by authorities as a known criminal, pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery and was convicted by Her Honour Naa Amberley Akowuah.
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Courts
Nigerian robber jailed 10 years for hospital robbery
In addition to the prison sentence, the court ordered that Afaku be deported by the Ghana Immigration Service after he completes his jail term.
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US
500,000 immigrants on Humanitarian parole ordered to leave US
In a statement released on Thursday, the DHS revealed that these immigrants, who the Biden administration had granted temporary protection under humanitarian parole, would be receiving notices instructing them to depart.
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General
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah rejects calls for Lifestyle Audit Law
His comments come after Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, revealed plans to introduce legislation formalizing lifestyle audits as a tool in Ghana's fight against corruption.
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General
Speaker touts Ghana's strides in corruption fight, highlights key legislations
Speaking during a high-level meeting with the African Union Advisory Board against Corruption at Parliament House in Accra on Monday, Mr. Bagbin highlighted Parliament’s proactive role in the national fight against corruption.
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Business
How staff of Ghana's Washington embassy were dismissed, others suspended over corruption scandal
In a statement shared via social media on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Minister announced the immediate dismissal of Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited IT staffer, who allegedly masterminded a fraudulent scheme that siphoned unauthorized fees...
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Courts
Wontumi granted bail after CID interrogation over alleged illegal mining links
Speaking briefly to the media, Mr. Boasiako stated that he submitted relevant documents during the interrogation which, he said, demonstrate that he has no involvement in any form of illegal mining, particularly in protected forest areas.
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General
FDA seizes illegal tobacco products in Accra
The operation, conducted with the support of police personnel, targeted six facilities, four of which were actively inspected while the remaining two were found closed at the time.
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Africa
Ex-DR Congo PM sentenced to 10 years’ forced labour over $245M embezzlement scandal
The Constitutional Court delivered its verdict on Tuesday, also convicting Deogratias Mutombo, ex-governor of the country’s central bank, who received a five-year forced labour sentence.
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Crime
Fugitive armed robber extradited from Togo after years of terrorizing Accra's elite
Addressing journalists on Saturday, May 17, police officials confirmed that Mujibu—known by multiple aliases such as Rashid Bawa, Maxwell, Papa Rich, and Dawa—was apprehended in Togo and returned to Ghana on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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Courts
AG charges EX-GIIF CEO, Prof Ameyaw-Ekumfi over $2M sky train scandal
According to court filings, the incident dates back to February 2019, when the two sanctioned a $2 million payment to Africa Investor Holdings Limited for early-stage work on the proposed urban rail system—work that never materialized.
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