Business
Revised Shippers Authority Act set to tighten regulation, accelerate trade growth
The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) confirmed that Act 1122, approved in 2024, replaces the decades-old framework governing the industry.
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Man accused of Impersonating police officer at ShattaFest Concert appears in court
Akoto Nelson, 34, is accused of posing as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) while wearing a police camouflage uniform at the “ShattaFest Concert” on 19 October 2025.
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AfCFTA Executive staffer in court for allegedly defrauding man, diverting GH¢221,750 into online betting
Anthonette Ama Boakye, 32, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court accused of defrauding a Ghanaian businessman under false pretences.
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Africa
Nigeria’s Nnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment after decade-long trial
Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Thursday, four years after Kanu was forcibly returned from Kenya in circumstances that remain heavily disputed.
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US
Saudi-US dual national jailed over critical tweets returns to Florida
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a 75-year-old retired engineer with dual US and Saudi citizenship, arrived back in Florida this week, his family confirmed.
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GNFS confirms arrest of suspect in Adjiriganor firefighter stabbing incident
Azumah is currently in police custody and is actively assisting investigators as part of a coordinated, multi-agency inquiry.
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Frank Davies flags high evidentiary burden on OSP over Ofori-Atta's 78 corruption counts
In an interview with JoyNews on Top Story, Mr Davies reframed the development as procedurally expected rather than alarming:
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Ofori-Atta, others face 78 counts of corruption-related offences
The charge sheet captures what the OSP characterises as a multi-year, coordinated influence network that allegedly redirected state resources through irregular procurement pathways.
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Man granted GH¢200,000 bail for stealing gas cylinder, cooking utensils, others
He was granted bail set at GH¢200,000, with two sureties — one required to justify with landed property. The matter has been scheduled for December 2, 2025, for a case management conference.
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Two Nigerians jailed for using false documents to obtain Ghana cards
The verdict was delivered by the Madina District Court II on Friday, 7 November 2025, with Her Worship Susana Nyakotey finding both men guilty after a full trial.
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Africa
Gabon court jails former first lady, ex-president’s son for 20 years over corruption
The verdict, delivered late on Tuesday night, also imposed a fine of 100 million CFA francs ($177,000; £135,000) on both defendants.
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Ten Chinese nationals face court over illegal mining
The suspects face four counts, including conspiracy to commit crime, undertaking mining operations as non-Ghanaians, and possession of firearms and ammunition without lawful authority.
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Court restricts Asutifi North MP’s movement over galamsey clash probe
An Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, ordered the legislator not to leave the Greater Accra Region without notifying investigators.
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Court of Appeal dismisses Adu Boahene's bid to compel AG to release national security records
The couple’s legal team, led by Samuel Atta Akyea, had in July filed a motion demanding comprehensive disclosures of National Security operational accounts from 1992 to date
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Crime
OSP arrests GRA’s acting Head of Legal over alleged corruption in SML Revenue Assurance deal
In a statement released on Monday, November 3, the OSP confirmed that Mr. Sarbah is being investigated for suspected corruption and corruption-related offences
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Two remanded over robbery, murder of 15-year-old housekeeper at Aduman
The suspects — Sani Abacha (28) and Asante Eric (23) — were arraigned before the Kodie Magistrate Court on October 28, 2025
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Ex–NSA boss pleads not guilty to GH¢1.5bn charges; gets GH¢800m bail
Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie granted GH¢800 million bail with six sureties, each backed by landed property matching the bail value.
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Banker in court for allegedly stealing from church accounts
Opoku-Acheampong, a relationship officer at a local bank (name withheld), is accused of unauthorised transfers totalling GH¢177,000 and $134,800 from the church’s cedi and dollar accounts respectively.
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Crime
Woman rearrested for burning 7-year-old girl’s private part following public outcry
Zakaria was rearrested on Wednesday, less than 48 hours after her release from police custody, following the withdrawal of the case by the complainant, Sarki Musah Umar
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Courts
Abesim murder case: Court orders accused to open defence
Appiah, a draughtsman, is facing two counts of murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
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