Crime
Military patrol at mining site turns chaotic
On Tuesday, groups of illegal miners together with some residents carried the body to the military detachment at Esaase in protest.
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Four GIMPA Law final year students, Two alumni receive scholarships to U.S. universities
The alumni — Grace Frederica Lutterodt and Joshua Wiafe Frimpong — will continue their studies at Fordham University School of Law in New York.
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Crime
Interior Ministry revises curfew hours in Sawla-Tuna-Kalba
Effective Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the curfew will now be enforced from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily.
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Death toll in Nigerian boat tragedy rises to 32
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, speaking on behalf of the federal government, conveyed sorrow "with a heavy heart" over the "tragedy" in a message shared on social media platform X.
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Courts
Businessman bailed GHC100,00 for trafficking Nigerians to Ghana
Bright, facing five counts of human trafficking, pleaded not guilty. According to prosecutors, he lured the victims, aged between 19 and 25, with promises of decent employment but later forced them into online romance scams.
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Man shot dead in Kalba Amid Gbenyiri conflict
The assailants reportedly emerged from the bush and opened fire, striking the man while he was on his motorcycle. He died instantly. Police later conveyed his body to St. Anne’s Catholic Hospital in Damongo.
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Parliament passes law to regulate, improve air quality
Prof. Klutse, in a speech delivered on her behalf, described the new law as a turning point in efforts to protect public health and the environment.
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Gbinyiri conflict: Subinso chief urges NHIS support for displaced families
Nana Nangor II made the appeal during an interaction with the press following a visit by Major (Rtd) Dr. Joseph Bikankyi Kuyo, Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO).
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Courts
Police appeal for calm as court halts Teshie Homowo festivities
At a stakeholder meeting with youth groups on Saturday, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Emmanuel Baah, Kpeshie Divisional Commander, emphasized that adherence to the order was crucial to safeguarding peace in the area.
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Crime
Two killed, several injured in Teshie Homowo festival clashes
The victims, identified as 30-year-old Eddy Blessing and 27-year-old Patrick Maamah Martey Fio, died from gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at Lekma Hospital.
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Lawyer Nelson-Dafeamekpor installed Togbe Nutefeworla I in Kpeve
The title was conferred on him by the Paramount Chief of Kpeve, Togbe Aku Dompe, alongside queen mothers and elders of the traditional area during the MP’s ongoing constituency tour.
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Crime
Woman arrested for abducting newborn baby at Wa market
The suspect, 38-year-old Abena Martha Maanibeh, allegedly disguised herself as a hospital caretaker at the Wa Regional Hospital before tricking the baby’s mother, Ms. Kwofie Mwinibelle, into following her to purchase diapers on August 10.
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Courts
Tarkwa court jails two men for scissors attack, robbery
The convicts—24-year-old Gilbert Mensah and 18-year-old Justice Mensah—admitted to stealing and causing harm.
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Crime
Police arrest 2 at Asankrangwa over fatal stabbing
The suspects, identified as Kwasi Opong (34) and William Francis Osei (23), are currently in custody and assisting investigators.
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Transparency International flags land disputes as fuel for corruption in Ghana
Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kumasi on “Strengthening Inclusive Land Governance in Ghana”, the anti-corruption body noted that irregular customary tenure systems, coupled with family disputes and unchecked land sales, are fee...
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NCA shuts down nine radio stations, including three owned by Wontumi
The decision, announced in an August 12 statement, comes after a 30-day grace period granted by President John Dramani Mahama for defaulting stations to address regulatory violations expired without compliance from several operators.
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Two police officers promoted for heroic rescue, robbery suspect arrests
Chief Inspector Patience Kotoka, stationed at the Anyaa District Command, has been recommended for the next Police Cadet Course at the Police Academy, which will see her commissioned into the Senior Officer Corps upon completion. Constable...
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Wholesome Mind Xperience returns October 10 to lead effort to rebuild Accra psychiatric hospital’s special ward
As part of this bold initiative, the conveners launched a GHS 4 million fundraising campaign to refurbish the Special Ward into Ghana’s first Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
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Crime
13-year-old girl allegedly abducted by okada rider, suspect remanded
A 34-year-old okada rider, Maharaj Suleman, has been remanded in custody by a circuit court in the Ashanti Region after allegedly abducting a 13-year-old girl.
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Courts
UDS student sentenced to death for murder of love rival
The incident, which occurred in September 2024, was rooted in a romantic dispute. According to court findings, Nurudeen’s former girlfriend—also a student at UDS—had ended their relationship and begun dating the victim.
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