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You allow Article 71 to be abused, paradoxically blame the same- Kwaku Azar chides Ghanaians
Ghanaians must stop blaming Article 71 and start using their political power to shield Article 71 from abuse.
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Dishonest receivers of robbed motorbikes clamped down by police in Upper East
Mumuni Bawa 33, Atampugri Akolgo 44, and Solomon Alika 28 were arrested at different locations in the region
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General
Parliament will pass strict laws against LGBT – Speaker Bagbin
The Speaker was responding to a petition presented by one Emmanuel Abankwah Kesse, a political activist in the Eastern Region
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Crime
AG advises that two Kasoa teenage killers be charged with murder
The two boys, Nicholas Kini and Eric Nyarko were accused of killing Ishmael earlier in April this year.
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Courts
Prof Benneh murder: One suspect freed
Opambour Agya Badu Nkansah, one of the suspects allegedly involved in the murder of Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh, a law lecturer, has been discharged by the Kaneshie District Court.
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General
Cannabis not legalised for recreational use – Ambrose Dery
The Minister-designate for Interior, Ambrose Dery has stated that the legalisation of cannabis in the country was done for industrial purposes and not meant for recreational use.
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Courts
Court discharges Policeman, two others over robbery and murder of taxi driver
An Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday discharged General Lance Corporal Bright Akosah who allegedly shot and killed a taxi driver at Adjin Kotoku near Accra after robbing him of his vehicle.The court also discharged Ebenezer Tetteh, a trader an...
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Opinion
My Lord! To be or not to be? [Part 1]
This article examines the process of becoming a judge in Ghana, outlining the recruitment procedures, conditions of service, postings, transfers, leadership expectations, and the exclusivity of judicial roles. It provides insights into the...
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Crime
Police sergeant arrested after two persons sustain gunshot wounds at Ritz Junction
The officer, identified as General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, is currently in police custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the discharge of his service pistol during an altercation with commercial drivers.
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Judges welcome 100% IGF retention by Judicial Service
President of the Association, Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu expressed appreciation to government and also acknowledged the role of the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, in securing the approval.
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Crime
Police probe two Bolgatanga Girls SHS guards after alleged assault of special needs student
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the GES said the student had suffered a relapse while on medication and needed medical attention on the day of the alleged assault.
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GBA President renews call to protect Judiciary from political pressure
GBA President, Mrs Efua Ghartey, said the Judiciary must be protected from political pressure if it is to remain a credible institution for justice delivery.
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Crime
13 suspected drug peddlers arrested in Kumasi police operations
The intelligence-led operations were carried out by the Inspector-General of Police Special Operations Team in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
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Crime
Suspect held over Accra Central Police Barracks fire
The Ghana Police Service said the suspect is in custody and assisting with investigations into the incident.
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Viral reckless voxy driver jailed after Kumasi-Accra highway stunt
Agyarko Richard was arrested after a video showing the incident went viral on social media and drew the attention of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service.
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Crime
Police suspend five officers after viral videos trigger disciplinary probe
Those affected are Chief Inspector Matthew Blay, Chief Inspector Francis Arthur, Inspector Eric Osei of the Osu Police Station, Sergeant Amos Dery of the National Protection Unit, and Inspector Joseph Okyere Asabre of the Obuasi Police Dist...
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General
Judicial Service to recruit trained mediators to boost court-connected ADR
Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, who oversees the programme, said the decision comes at a time when ADR is growing rapidly and requires stronger coordination, consistency and professional standards.
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Judicial Service and ADR Centre team up to widen out-of-court justice
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Justice, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo described the collaboration as an important step that builds on the progress already made through the Court-Connected ADR programme.
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Mahama calls for prison reform, says jails should not be places of despair
Meeting the Ghana Prisons Service Council at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, he said the state of the country’s prisons demands urgent attention and a broader conversation about what incarceration is supposed to achieve.
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Crime
93 Nigerians arrested, 73 victims rescued in GIS DEVTRACO raid
The raid targeted six houses at DEVTRACO Estate, where investigators say they uncovered an alleged internet fraud network operating from the property.
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