Crime
Five arrested after Tamale man reports alleged abduction, ransom demand
Police say the arrests were made by the Northern Regional Special Operations Team, popularly known as Red Maria.
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Courts
A-G moves to set aside Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s travel permit
In the affidavit supporting the application, the Attorney-General argues that the accused allegedly sought to rely on an order from a differently constituted High Court in separate proceedings to access funds held in frozen accounts.
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General
Ghana to strengthen sea security with passage of Maritime Offences Bill
Its passage comes at a time when the Gulf of Guinea continues to face security threats that affect shipping, trade, seafarers and coastal economies.
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Crime
UCC probes death of Level 200 student found at Hutchland Beach
The deceased has been identified as Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, a Level 200 student of the university.
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Law faculties directed to run one-year pre-bar course for 2026 graduates from September
The directive was contained in a letter dated 12 June 2026 and signed by Professor Raymond A. Atuguba, Director of Legal Education and Director of the Ghana School of Law.
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Europe
Ex-Air Canada pilot charged for flying 17 years without proper licence
Geoffrey Wall, 59, of Ontario, is alleged to have used forged credentials to operate as a captain after his promotion in 2009.
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Courts
Koka granted GH¢200,000 bail over alleged threat to police officer
The 48-year-old has been charged with offensive conduct and threatening to harm Detective Chief Inspector David Anaba and his family.
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Crime
Police arrest 80 in Upper East anti-crime operation
Police say the intelligence-led operation focused on communities identified as crime-prone areas, including Zuarungu, Bolgatanga, Tongo, Bongo and parts of the Nabdam District.
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GIS repatriates 105 suspected trafficking victims after Asankragwa raid
The operation was carried out on May 20, 2026, by the Asankragwa Sector Command under Assistant Commissioner of Immigration Kwabena Adjei.
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Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ Bill with exemptions for lawyers, journalists and health workers
It seeks to criminalise LGBTQ-related activities in Ghana and place restrictions on the promotion, advocacy and funding of such activities.
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US
Biden sues US government to block release of ghostwriter interviews
The interviews were obtained by Special Counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Mr Biden’s handling of classified documents.
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Africa
Blanket criminalisation of consensual sex between minors unconstitutional-Kenya court
In a landmark decision in Constitutional Petition No. E490 of 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared that the blanket application of parts of the Sexual Offences Act to consensual adolescent relationships is unconstitutional.
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US
Man jailed over theft of hard drives with unreleased Beyoncé music
Kelvin Evans, 41, admitted breaking into a Jeep Wagoneer rented by members of Beyoncé’s tour team in July 2025.
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Crime
Suspect arrested over burnt body found at Atomic Junction
Police say he was picked up while allegedly trying to dispose of the deceased’s mobile phone.
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Crime
Fetish priest arrested over trader’s mutilated body
Police say the body was discovered after the Safohene of Awutu Bentum reported the incident on March 10, 2026.
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General
Mahama calls for law to punish ‘sex-for-jobs’ demands
He made the remarks during a town hall meeting at Adweso in Koforidua on Saturday, 2 May, at the end of his two-day tour of the Eastern Region.
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Crime
Police seize suspected cannabis worth GH¢107,000 in Bono East
According to the Bono East Regional Police Command, officers from the New Longoro Police Station stopped an unregistered white Toyota Highlander on the New Longoro–Weila stretch of the Kintampo–New Longoro road at about 12:40pm.
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Funeral Service of Late Justice Ellen Vivian Amoah is today
Justice Ellen Vivian Amoah, who was born on 23rd July 1972, passed away on 25th February 2026. Her funeral service will be held at the Lashibi Funeral Homes and Crematorium from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Courts
Man jailed seven years after admitting defilement of 12-year-old in Hohoe
Felix Agbodzi was convicted by the Hohoe Circuit Court after police said investigations showed he lured the girl to his residence and sexually abused her.
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General
IEC to announce new date for 2026 Ghana School of Law entrance exam
The notice indicates that the Entrance Examination for qualified applicants “will take place on” a new date to be announced soon.
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