Courts
Lawyers to challenge remand of Freddie Blay at High Court
The defence team says it will file an appeal at the High Court in Koforidua on 17 March, with the aim of challenging the remand order and seeking bail for their client.
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Crime
10 suspected drug peddlers arrested in Tamale
The exercise, carried out on 13 March 2026, formed part of intensified police efforts to disrupt the sale and movement of illegal drugs in parts of the city identified as high-risk areas.
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Courts
Court remands Freddie Blay over disputed property demolition
The veteran lawyer and politician was taken into custody on Monday, 16 March 2026, after police in Accra executed what authorities say was a long-outstanding criminal arrest warrant.
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General
Chief Justice declares March 16 to 20 ADR Week
This year’s observance will run under the theme: “Adoption of Innovation and Technology to enhance access to Justice Delivery through Alternative Dispute Resolution.”
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Europe
UK man faces cybercrime charge in Dubai after filming missiles
The man, who is from London, is said to have been charged under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, which criminalise the sharing or publication of material considered harmful to public security.
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Courts
Man in pineapple theft case gets GH¢10,000 bail
The accused, 21-year-old Osei Kwadwo, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢10,000 with one surety after pleading not guilty to a charge of stealing.
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Crime
Bono East Police make arrests in Queenmother’s killing
The case relates to the death of Nana Serwaa Asaamaa Kuma Gyan, who was shot at her residence in the Methodist Church area of Atebubu on 25 February 2026.
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General
Gbenyiri Mediation Committee submits report to Interior Minister
The Gbeyiri/Gbenyiri Mediation Committee was formed in September 2025 after deadly clashes in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba enclave, triggered by a disputed land sale.
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Crime
TikTok creator held in Kumasi over false claims about police
In a statement dated 1 March 2026, police said Boafo admitted during questioning that he created the allegations to boost views and engagement online, and that he could not provide evidence.
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Crime
Police seize suspected cannabis worth GH¢1.4m from abandoned truck
Police said the driver and a second occupant ran away when the vehicle was stopped, leaving the truck behind with the ignition key still inside.
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Crime
Six Aggrey Memorial students held over assault on Adisadel student
The Central Regional Command said the incident happened at about 15:30 on Friday, 20 February 2026, shortly after an inter-colleges sports festival ended at the Cape Coast Stadium.
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Crime
Police seize 209 suspected drug slabs, reject GH¢100,000 bribe
Officers said the suspects later offered GH¢100,000 in an attempt to avoid arrest, but the money was refused.
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Courts
Wa Court convicts 3 for illegal guns, fines each GH¢2,400
In a statement from the Public Affairs Unit of the Upper West Regional Police Command, the Ghana Police Service said Yiratang Boosi, Yahaya Samad and Adams Alhassan were prosecuted and found guilty on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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General
8,160 public land lease applications reviewed nationwide-Lands Minister
The exercise followed a directive by President John Dramani Mahama on 10 January 2025, which ordered the Lands Commission to suspend all activity related to leasing and processing public land transactions.
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General
Curfew lifted in Nalerigu as security situation stabilizes
In a statement posted on Monday, 16 February, the Ministry of the Interior said the curfew has been lifted with immediate effect.
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Crime
Police arrest 22 in Pokuase human trafficking, internet scam raid
Police said the operation was carried out on 12 February 2026 by the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team, with support from combat teams and the Surveillance Unit.
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Courts
Koforidua SHS students' gang rape case adjourned to Feb.18
The suspects, who are both underage, have been remanded into the care of their parents.
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Crime
Three arrested over Kwabenya home robbery
According to the Ghana Police Service, the robbery took place on 18 January 2026, when two armed men attacked a residence in the area and stole high-value items
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Courts
Court remands fake soldier over land security scam
The accused, Mahama Sani Razak, who also uses the name Major Zack Gariba Tanko, has denied defrauding the complainant, Lambon Justice Iddrisu.
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Supreme Court News
Review decision of three-member bench is final – Supreme Court
Justice Gabriel Pwamang, writing for the majority bench, explained that the review frameworks under Articles 133 and 134 are separate and distinct.
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