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Two construction workers jailed three years each for stealing floor tiles
The convicts — Abdul Ganuie, 28, a mason, and Godwin Akpai, 31, a carpenter — were found guilty after a full trial that began in March 2025.
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Driver’s mate fined GH¢3,000 for stealing air conditioner copper pipes
In default of payment, Ablor will serve a two-year prison sentence.
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Ten suspects in rural bank robbery remanded by Accra High Court
Presided over by Justice [Name Not Provided], the court issued the remand order during the suspects’ second appearance on Thursday, directing that they return to court on October 22, 2025, as investigations continue.
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Africa
Nigeria’s Science and Technology minister resigns over certificate forgery allegations
The resignation comes just days after an investigative report by the Premium Times claimed that Nnaji had presented falsified university and service certificates to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his vetting in 2023.
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Two men jailed 15 years each for robbery, sexual assault at Okushibli
According to police investigations, the 19-year-old victim, a hairdresser, hired Nicholas Tetteh, a motorbike rider, to transport her to Afienya.
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Nine bailed GH¢80,000 each for alleged attack on Weija sub-chief
The court admitted the accused to GH¢80,000 bail each, with two sureties apiece, and ordered that each surety must justify the bail amount.
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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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General
Chairman Wontumi to appear before CID today over Akonta mining probe
His appearance follows a warning from the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, who cautioned on Friday, October 3, that Wontumi would be arrested if he failed to comply.
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Mahama charges new Court of Appeal Justices to be guardians of justice and hope
At the swearing-in ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 2, the President reminded the judges that the oath they had taken carried weight beyond the formalities of the day.
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Kasoa 'Biggie' appears in court for killing woman, her two children
The case, however, was adjourned to Thursday, September 25, 2025, as the court did not sit.
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Four remanded over armed attack on Kwabenya Palace
According to prosecutors, the accused—alongside others still at large—stormed the Palace of Nii Abbey Okanfra III, Chief of Kwabenya, under the pretext that he was secretly installing a Queen Mother.
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Nine remanded over brutal attack on Weija sub-chief
The victim, Mutala Yayaa, a trader and sub-chief of Weija, was ambushed by the accused and their accomplices after being questioned about his “authority” to move around the area with his aides.
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Africa
Togo president’s sister-in-law arrested after opposing family rule
Over recent months, Gnakadé has published articles urging Gnassingbé to step aside for “a peaceful, inclusive, and national transition,” while also voicing her support for ongoing demonstrations.
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Crime
TikTok user jailed for seven months after threats to President, officials
The case stemmed from a viral TikTok livestream in which Afful was captured making menacing remarks. He claimed that if he had access to a cutlass or a firearm, he would attack the President, Members of Parliament, and other state officials...
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Judge Samuel Bright Acquah is a canker on the legal profession a the judicial service in Ghana: Martin Amidu writes
The question that immediately came to my mind was whether Judge Samuel Bright Acquah was a fit and proper person to have been enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana in the first place.
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Abronye secures GH¢50,000 bail from Accra Circuit Court
The decision followed a motion filed by one of his lawyers, Daniel Nii Martey Addo, seeking an abridgement of time in relation to the case.
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32-year-old man jailed 35 years for $50K fraud
Lawal’s troubles began when a complainant handed him $50,000 to convert into Ghana cedis. Instead of fulfilling his promise, he vanished with the cash.
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Crime
Man detained over alleged death threats against state officials, journalists
According to a police statement, officers apprehended Afful at a hideout near Kasoa Market at about 2:20 p.m. on Saturday.
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Crime
NPP’s Abronye remanded for one week over false news, offensive conduct
In a statement released on Monday, September 8, the Police confirmed Abronye’s arrest last week and his detention ahead of his arraignment. While the Police have not provided full details of the alleged conduct, the outspoken politician has...
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Kumasi Court jails man 35 years for $50,000 currency conversion scam
According to court records, Lawal received $50,000 from the complainant on July 27, 2023, claiming he would convert the money into Ghana cedis. Instead, he disappeared with the cash, failing to deliver on the agreement.
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