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ADR protects clients, justice system-Chief Justice rallies lawyers
Speaking in Ho at the opening of this year’s ADR Week, the Chief Justice said the justice sector continues to grapple with unacceptable delays in dispute resolution.
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Texas woman sentenced to over two years for threatening Federal Judge in Trump case
Shry pleaded guilty to transmitting an interstate threat, a federal offense, after leaving a vulgar voicemail for Judge Chutkan in August 2023.
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Deportation of Indian-origin man wrongly jailed for 43 years stayed by US court
Mr Vedam, who was exonerated in October 2025 after new evidence cleared him of the 1983 killing of his former roommate, now faces a new legal battle—deportation to India
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Crime
Police arrest 5 more in Asemkor chieftaincy murder case, total suspects now 10
The latest arrests bring the total number of suspects linked to the crime to 10, according to a statement issued by Superintendent Olivia E.T. Adiku, Head of Public Affairs for the Western Regional Police Command.
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Crime
Akuapem Odwira 2025:Police reinforce security following Ahwerase clash
The confrontation, which took place on Wednesday, October 23, involved factions aligned with the Abokomanhene of the Asona family and the Baamuhene.
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I8-year old jailed for snatching UMAT student's phone
Eighteen-year-old Bright Atanga, who faced charges of unlawful entry and theft, confessed to both accusations.
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Two police officers remanded over missing assault rifles
The accused — Lance Corporal William Atia Asitanga, 32, and Lance Corporal Sulemana Zanya Abdul-Rahman, 27 — are facing charges of abetment of crime (stealing).
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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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Driver imprisoned 12 months for stealing GH¢20,000 filled susu box
Appiah was arrested by the complainant and two witnesses, assaulted by unidentified individuals, treated at a hospital, and handed over to police.
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Crime
31-year old arrested in Abuakwa for stealing prepaid meters
Asare was reportedly caught red-handed in Abuakwa Agogo Newsite by local residents while attempting to steal a meter.
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Filmmaker remanded over death threats against police in viral video
According to the prosecution, the incident began on June 18, 2025, when a National Police Patrol Team stopped an Uber near Wisconsin University.
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Four Chinese nationals remanded over illegal mining, firearms in Ashanti Region
The individuals—Li Quan (44), Lu Jianzhong (36), Li Xueyu (47), and Su Shanxiang (63)—face multiple charges including conspiracy to mine without a license, illegal mining, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
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Tarkwa court fines two over stolen diesel
Emmanuel Tawiah, a labourer, and Ibrahim Mohammed, a businessman, both pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and dishonestly receiving. Each was ordered to pay GH¢780 or face a three-month jail sentence in default.
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Two fined for diesel theft and dishonest receiving at Tarkwa
Emmanuel Tawiah, a labourer, and Ibrahim Mohammed, a businessman, both residents of Mile 7 in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality, pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and dishonestly receiving.
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19-year-old Adams Hamidu sentenced 20 years for robbery in Upper West
The sentence was handed down by the Wa Circuit Court on June 5, 2025.
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Man jailed six months for defrauding mechanic of GH¢53,000
Elliam deceived Mr. Daniel Odoi Otu, the complainant, into handing over the money under the false pretext of supplying him with an auto diagnostic machine.
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Ashaiman scrap dealer jailed 12 months for theft of Ghana Water Limited valves
According to the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Henry Tetteh Nartey, Tahiru, a Nigerien national residing in Fitter Line, Ashaiman, was caught during a police night patrol on February 26, 2025.
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Tarkwa: Woman jailed two months for stealing GH¢1,200 cash, phone worth GH¢1,100
She admitted to the offense and was convicted on her own plea.
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Crime
25-year-old mechanic jailed 10 years for robbery
The convict, Eric Boampong, admitted to the charge of robbery and was sentenced by Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu, the presiding judge, after pleading guilty.
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