Crime
Obuasi robbery-murder: police pick up suspect, two others still being hunted
The suspect, Rahman Adams, also known as Wale, was picked up on 18 January 2026 at Pomposo in what officers described as an intelligence-led operation.
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Courts
Why Ken Ken Ofori-Atta’s US Immigration court hearing cannot be witnessed by the public
The restriction was imposed shortly after the case was called on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, at the Annandale Immigration Court, according to a transcript published by MyJoyOnline, which stressed its text is not an official court record.
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Courts
Alleged Hyundai Elantra thieves remanded, police on manhunt for mastermind
According to police, the men approached the businessman on 24 November 2025 to buy the Hyundai Elantra, which was using trade registration DV 6060-W.
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General
Daasebre Osei Bonsu III officially takes over as 17th Asante silver stool occupant
The oath-taking took place at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, 19 January 2026. Following the ceremony, he assumed the stool name Daasebre Osei Bonsu III, becoming the Asante Mamponghene.
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Curfew renewed for Nkwanta as Interior Ministry imposes weapons ban
In a statement shared by the ministry, the curfew takes effect from Monday, 19 January 2026, and will run nightly from 22:00 to 05:00.
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UTAG-UG demands GTEC’s top two resign, warns of petition and strike action
In a statement issued on Monday, 19 January 2026, the University Teachers’ Association of Ghana, University of Ghana Branch (UTAG-UG), said Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai and Prof. Augustine Ocloo must step down by 31 January or...
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Crime
Aburi Botanical Gardens curator held over alleged illegal tree felling
In a statement dated 16 January 2026, the Municipal Assembly said the suspects are in police custody while investigations continue.
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Courts
Witness tells court Samreboi concession was handed to him by Wontumi
Under cross-examination on 15 January 2026, Mr Okum was questioned by lawyers for Mr Boasiako, led by Andy Appiah Kubi, about whether he mined at Samreboi without a licence.
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Africa
Mercy Johnson withdraws suit as TikToker freed in Nigeria
Eedie Bliss was freed on Saturday, 17 January 2026, after an online backlash over her detention gathered pace across social media platforms, according to the reports.
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Crime
53 Nigerians arrested in cybercrime raids across Accra suburbs
The coordinated raids took place on 16 and 17 January 2026 after what authorities described as actionable intelligence from the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), which indicated that young men were being lured to Ghana and coerced by alleged...
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Courts
‘Ebo Noah’ freed on GH₵100,000 bail as case moved to March
Prosecutors allege that between August and December 2025, he posted videos on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube under the handle @Ebonoah, claiming a catastrophic flood would destroy the world on 25 December 2025.
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Supreme Court News
MASLOC ex-operations boss granted GH¢500,000 bail pending appeal
A five-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Amadu Tanko, granted the application for bail on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, nearly two years after Axim began serving his sentence.
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Courts
Bekwai court jails tricycle robber for 20 years
The sentence was handed down on 12 January 2026 after prosecutors from the Bekwai Police Division secured his conviction on two counts, which the court ordered to run concurrently.
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Crime
Ghana police arrest three over taxi phone snatching scam
The suspects – Sasu Lawrence (alias Agbe), Richard Osei and Charles Kofi Nti (alias Survivor) – were picked up on 12 January 2026 after a targeted operation, the Ghana Police Service said.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court to rule on Kpandai election Certiorari application January 28
A five-member panel – Justices Gabriel Pwamang, Omoro Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Asiedu and Henry Anthony Kwofie – has reserved its ruling after hearing legal arguments on an application asking the apex court to supervise and set aside th...
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Courts
Court demands AG's explanation for prolonged detention of disputed Bawku chief
The court has given the Attorney-General until 21 January 2026 to file a written justification for the continued detention.
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Business
Defaulting companies face GH¢500 fine as ORC enforces beneficial ownership rules
In a notice issued on Monday, 12 January 2026, the ORC said all non-compliant companies will now be fined GH¢500 for not filing their Beneficial Ownership (BO) information.
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Courts
Nine remanded over alleged attack on police
The accused were brought before the court on Thursday, 8 January 2026, after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. They have been charged with assault on public officers.
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General
What Boards Get Wrong: Webinar to Examine Directors’ Duties and Corporate Misconduct
A CGS webinar on January 15, 2026, will explore how directors’ duties affect corporate misconduct and how legal systems hold boards accountable. The session will offer insights from Ghana, the UK, and the US to support stronger governance l...
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Crime
Bus crew held after over 1,000 shotgun rounds found on Accra–Tamale bus
The suspects, 42-year-old driver Mohammed Gzali and his conductor Mohammed Jabir, were picked up around 19:00 GMT on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier.
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