Courts
Tarkwa court jails illegal miner 30 days for stealing
Kwofie pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea by District Magistrate Court One, presided over by Mr Charles Owusu Nsiah.
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45-year-old farmer jailed 15 years for sexually abusing 14-year-old niece
Ametame was charged on two counts of incest, contrary to Section 105 of the Criminal Offences Act 29/60 as amended, and defilement of a child under 16 years, contrary to Section 101 of the same Act.
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Crime
Notorious 'drug queen' arrested in NACOC's Budumburam raid
The commission said the arrest was made on Friday, 16 January, during a targeted anti-narcotics operation as part of its wider national campaign against drug trafficking and drug abuse.
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General
KMA says it has cleared ₵42m of inherited judgment debt
Mr Boadi told journalists that when he took office the liability had become a major operational risk, with creditors obtaining a court order that froze the Assembly’s bank accounts.
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Courts
Former CJ Torkornoo contests AG's defence at ECOWAS court
In her latest filing, Justice Torkornoo says key steps required under Article 146 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution were not complied with when three petitions against her were handled in 2025.
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Courts
Man in Adenta court over alleged GH¢500,000 ‘auction car’ scam
A 55-year-old man, Bawah Yusif Sarkodie, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of defrauding by false pretences after prosecutors said he took money to secure a Toyota Land Cruiser said to be up for auction at Tema Harbour.
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Crime
Man arrested over landlady’s death after compound dispute
The suspect, known as Paa Kwesi, is the grandson of a tenant in the house where the incident occurred.
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Crime
Awutu Senya: Man kills girlfriend for denying him sex
According to police sources, the suspect, who lives at Oboman in the Ga South Municipality in the Greater Accra Region, had travelled to spend the night with her when the incident occurred.
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Crime
Ashanti police seize 2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition in major highway interception
During a routine stop-and-search on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, officers discovered the items concealed in plastic paint buckets aboard a Kia Granbird commercial bus
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Courts
Abuakwa labourer remanded over alleged gun threat
Silas Owusu has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and threatening to kill.
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Crime
Ghana maps 448 conflict ‘hotspots’,-Interior Minister warns ahead of gun amnesty deadline
Speaking at the 58th Ashanti Regional Maulid celebration, Alhaji Mubarak said a recent national security report, submitted last week, showed that most of the hotspots were linked to chieftaincy disputes and related tensions.
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Crime
Four held over fatal kidnap attempt in North East Region
District Police Commander for Saboba, ASP Victor Koafo, confirmed the arrests and said the suspects would be screened on Thursday.
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Crime
Three held after newborn stolen from Tamale hospital
The suspects – two nurses and a security guard – were picked up on Sunday, 21 December, following the disappearance of the baby from One Heart Hospital at Lamashegu.
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US
TikTok seals US investor deal to sidestep looming American ban
In an internal memo, Shou Zi Chew said the transaction – due to close on 22 January – would secure the app’s future in the US and bring an end to years of political pressure in Washington over national security concerns.
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Crime
Eight arrested after rival royals storm Boadua chief’s palace
In a statement dated 16 December 2025, the Eastern South Regional Police Command said the incident occurred on Saturday, 14 December, when a group linked to the Boadua Aduana Family allegedly forced their way into the palace.
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Courts
Three friends jailed nine years each over GH¢40k phone shop raid
Blessed Manu, alias Bullet, a 27-year-old trader, 19-year-old unemployed Akwasi Antwi, known as Malonzy, and 25-year-old electrician Nicholas Addai, alias Banko, all pleaded guilty to a single count of stealing and were convicted on their o...
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Crime
Man killed in Asonkore home invasion as Obuasi police probe suspected robbery-murder
The victim, 42-year-old Bismark Yaw Sarfo Danso, was attacked and fatally wounded inside his residence by unidentified intruders.
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Courts
Driver remanded after crash that killed two schoolchildren on Kumasi–Bibiani highway
Richard Botwe appeared before the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, where he pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Crime
Three Kasoa fathers arrested over alleged sexual abuse of daughters
According to the directorate, the victims – all girls – disclosed the alleged abuse to the Girl-Child Education and Guidance and Counselling coordinators, who then escalated the case to law enforcement.
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General
Chief Justice launches Justice Clubs to deepen legal awareness in schools
The Clubs, part of the Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme, are designed to expose students to constitutional principles, legal ethics and civic responsibility.
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