Crime
Key suspect in Accra motorbike theft ring arrested
The suspect, Emmanuel Akanpatiba, was taken into custody on June 24 after a Madina resident reported that his red Royal motorbike had been stolen overnight.
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General
Tragedy in Ketu South: Young coconut seller allegedly commits suicide
Prince, a coconut vendor in his early twenties who was deaf and mute, was found hanging in his room during the early hours of Wednesday, June 11, 2025. According to locals, the discovery was made by a friend who had gone to fetch him for th...
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Courts
Ex-convict jailed for stealing guns in Nkawie
The Asante Akropong Circuit Court, presided over by Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu, sentenced Latif to three years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to the offense.
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Europe
Two Jailed Over Daring Gold Toilet Heist at Blenheim Palace
James “Jimmy” Sheen, 40, and Michael Jones, 39, were handed prison terms of four years and two years and three months, respectively, after being convicted for their involvement in the 2019 burglary.
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Courts
Man sentenced to 10 years for robbing sister
Mensah, who pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery, was convicted based on his own admission in court.
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Crime
AWLA unhappy about rising violence against women, urges swift justice
In a statement dated May 28, 2025, and signed by its Public Relations Officer, AWLA highlighted several incidents of gender-based violence that remain unresolved, with perpetrators yet to face justice.
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Courts
Court remands prime suspect in UEW lecturer murder case
Arthur was arrested at the professor’s Gyahadze residence in the Effutu Municipality on Thursday, May 22, during an ongoing police investigation into the lecturer’s mysterious disappearance.
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Crime
7 Ghanaian, Nigerian nationals to face trial in India over online scam
The arrests were made following a sting operation conducted by the Mohali Cyber Crime Cell of Punjab’s State Police. The suspects, aged between 25 and 35, were reportedly operating from a rented apartment in Noida, where they had set up wha...
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Crime
UTAG-UEW mourns slain professor, urges thorough Justice investigation
In a statement released on Sunday, May 25, UTAG-UEW described the incident as “heart-wrenching” and said it has sent waves of grief and disbelief through the university and the wider academic community.
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Courts
Amasaman court jails car thief five years
The conviction followed his own admission that he unlawfully entered the residence of Mr. Emmanuel Gideon Debrah and made away with the vehicle along with a pair of trousers containing car keys and GH¢150 in cash.
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Crime
Suspect in murder of UEW lecturer arrested
The suspect, identified as Joshua Karry Arthur, was detained on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the lecturer’s residence in Essuokyir, following concerns raised by the victim’s colleagues.
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Courts
Cleaner jailed 36-months for stealing lawyer's $5,000
The court, presided over by His Honor Isaac Addo, found Linda guilty on two counts—unlawful entry and theft—after she pleaded guilty to both charges. The sentences are to run concurrently.
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Business
Strengthen banking regulations before diving into crypto – Expert cautions BoG
Delivering remarks at the 2025 Money Summit, Dr. Atuahene expressed concern over the central bank’s readiness to manage digital currencies, especially in light of recent economic challenges like the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP),...
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Business
FDA intensifies crackdown on fake diapers, destroys over one million
The diapers, intercepted in two separate container shipments, were found to be unfit for consumer use and posed a significant threat to public health.
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Courts
Lotto branch manager jailed five years for embezzling over GH¢221K in Kumasi
Akua Darkoah Asamoah, who worked as the manageress of the Atwima-Techiman branch of FOE Lotto Limited, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft and was convicted accordingly.
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Courts
Jilted lover torches ex-boyfriend's properties, granted GH¢30,000 bail
Arthur admitted to the charges of unlawful entry, causing damage, and theft, but offered an explanation during proceedings presided over by Magistrate Lawrence Buanor-Buer.
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Business
Ghana Navy probes pirate attack on fishing vessel, Three crew feared abducted
According to a statement issued by the Ghana Armed Forces on Saturday, March 29, the incident happened at approximately 5:53 PM.
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Courts
Tarkwa:Labourer jailed four months for stealing mobile phone
According to the prosecutor, Police Inspector Patrick Essien, the first complainant, Bright Chigozie, operates a mobile phone sales and exchange business at the Ford Lorry Station in Tarkwa.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court adjourns case of convict 'begging' for jail term reduction
Having already served 13 years of a 33-year term for robbery, Ansah argued before a five-member panel that others convicted of similar crimes had received reduced sentences and hoped for the same consideration.
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Courts
Head porter granted GH¢50,000 bail after alleged stabbing incident
Presiding over the case, Judge Enid Marful-Sau ruled that Dadzie’s sureties must provide valid national identification cards at the Court’s Registry.
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