Crime
Police arrest 2, seize 519 parcels of suspected indian hemp
The suspects, identified as 30-year-old Eric Nkyeke and 28-year-old Francis Klu, were arrested at about 7:40 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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General
GWL reports daily loss of 73 million gallons in Accra due to theft, infrastructure failures
Ghana Water Limited says it loses 73 million gallons of treated water daily in Accra due to theft, illegal connections, and faulty infrastructure.
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Courts
Three remanded, one granted bail over killing of security guard at Gomoa Akoti factory
Presiding over the case, Her Ladyship Ms. Armah Adomako Kwarkye ordered the suspects—Samuel Larbie (28), a businessman, and Wisdom Sosu (32), a motor mechanic—into custody following a police investigation that linked them to a robbery that...
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Crime
3 arrested near Savelugu with restricted drugs, loaded pistol
The arrests followed an incident on Sunday, August 3, 2025, when Jabuni, driving a Nissan Hardbody pickup (GN 2812-20), failed to stop at a police checkpoint along the Tamale–Bolgatanga highway.
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Courts
Wassa Amenfi: Two jailed 15 years each for attempted highway robbery
Mohammed Abdul Salam, 28, and Karim Yakubu, 42, both from northern Ghana, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, preparation to commit a crime, and unlawful possession of arms and ammunition.
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Crime
Man carrying 66 parcels of suspected cannabis arrested at Tarkwa
Yeboah was stopped by officers from the Asankragwa Division on July 31, 2025, while riding a tricycle (Pragia). A search revealed two travel bags filled with the suspected narcotics.
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General
Forestry Commission announces 2025 wildlife closed season from Aug 1 to Dec 1
The ban, announced in a press release on July 31, aligns with the Wildlife Resources Management Act, 2023 (Act 1115), and Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1971 (L.I. 685).
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Courts
Driver jailed 15 years for slashing neighbour's throat over stolen phone
Ampofo, who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and causing harm, was convicted by Presiding Judge Mrs. Hathia Ama Manu.
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Africa
Treason trial of former DR Congo President Kabila begins
Kabila, who ruled DR Congo for nearly two decades, faces a string of serious charges—including treason, murder, rape, torture, and leading an insurrection—over his alleged ties to the M23 rebel group, which controls vast mineral-rich territ...
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Crime
Suspected gunmen kill two students in Nalerigu dorm attack
According to eyewitness accounts, the unidentified attackers invaded the school compound under the cover of darkness and opened fire inside the dormitory, fatally shooting the two teenagers.
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Crime
Security guard sentenced to 15 years for attempted iPhone robbery
The accused pleaded guilty to the attempted robbery, which took place on April 5, 2025. Botwe, who worked as a security officer at Adjiriganor, was said to have left his assigned post around 4:00 a.m., armed with a kitchen knife hidden in h...
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Crime
50 Nigerians arrested at McCarthy Hills over suspected human trafficking, cybercrime
The group was allegedly trafficked into the country and forced into online scams, with the landlord of the residence also detained.
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Courts
Court grants bail to two men accused of brutally assaulting 12-year-old boy
Presided over by Her Honour Mrs. Naa Amarley Akowah, the court granted bail to Issa Morro (58) and Abdul Rashid (27) in the sum of GH¢50,000, with two sureties.
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General
Accelerate resolution of chieftaincy disputes-legal counsels urged
This call to action came during a two-day capacity-building workshop held at the Institute of Local Government Studies in Accra, where 16 legal counsels from across the country gathered to sharpen their skills in dispute resolution and trad...
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Courts
Bail denied for Nkwanta riot suspects as court cites ongoing tensions
Presiding over the case, Judge Isaac Addo rejected the bail application after strong opposition from the prosecution.
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General
Army shake-up: Nearly half of trainees face dismissal over recruitment breaches
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 21, Dr. Boamah disclosed that an internal audit of 452 personnel enrolled in various Ghana Armed Forces programmes uncovered that 210 recruits—about 46%—did not meet the basic...
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Courts
Ghanaians urged to embrace ADR as key to swift, fair justice
Speaking at the launch of National ADR Week in Koforidua under the theme “Building the Pillars of Justice Delivery Through ADR”, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described ADR as a “win-win” approach that often leads to quicker, fairer outcomes while...
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Courts
Man sentenced to 7 years for defiling 5-year-old
The disturbing offense occurred on April 24, 2025, and Waris was swiftly apprehended two days later by officers from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) following an expedited investigation.
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General
First cohorts of law students graduate at SDD-UBIDS
The event drew esteemed guests from Ghana’s legal and academic sectors. Delivering the keynote, Ghana Bar Association President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey, praised the legal profession as both rewarding and joyful.
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Courts
Three men granted bail for impersonating Joshua Alabi to defraud member of Council of State
The trio is accused of orchestrating an elaborate scam that involved impersonating Professor Joshua Alabi, a leading figure in the opposition NDC, to defraud a sitting member of Ghana’s Council of State.
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