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Small-scale miners' chairman arrested for confronting Anti-Galamsey task force
The arrest occurred when Peprah reportedly challenged the officers deployed to remove illegal miners from the forest.
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Crime
Dodowa fraud gang arrested in Cyber Security Authority operation
The Thursday, July 3 raid was carried out by a 12-member tactical team, coordinated by senior officers from the CSA and the Ghana Police Service.
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Crime
Police arrest suspected killer of Gbawe queenmother
The incident, which occurred on Thursday, June 19, 2025, claimed the life of 33-year-old Pearl Naa Dodoowa Whitaker, also known in private life as Naa Agyinafo I of Papase. She was shot at close range and died instantly.
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Crime
Tragedy at Bimilla fire festival as SHS girl killed by stray bullet
Fatima, a second-year student at Bimbilla Senior High School, was reportedly hit as a ceremonial procession moved from the regent’s palace toward the Wampu Dam—where the traditional fire-throwing ritual was to take place.
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Courts
Nine remanded over deadly Nkwanta riots
The accused—Evans Mawugbe, Donkor Ebenezer, Solomon Amenu, Robert Dzanka, Kenyenso Senyo, Edwin Yeboah, Yudah Adule, Keteke Joshua, and Grace Ordzi—are facing serious charges including conspiracy to commit crime, causing harm, rioting, and...
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Crime
10 Chinese nationals nabbed by taskforce over illegal gold trading
The GoldBod Taskforce apprehended the suspects at a private residence where they were allegedly conducting illicit gold transactions.
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Crime
Mile 11 residents demand justice as man fatally stabbed
The fatal incident, which occurred on Monday, June 30, reportedly stemmed from an argument between Yeboah and his Nigerian co-tenant, Emeka Buchi.
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Courts
Drunk driver remanded after deadly crash involving school bus
Richard Botwe, the accused, is said to have been driving under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred on June 11, 2025.
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General
Excavators seized as anti-galamsey task force strikes Kyebi
The tactical mission, carried out on Sunday, June 15, saw the anti-galamsey task force depart Accra around 10:00 a.m. and descend on mining hotspots in the Asikam and Potrase communities near the Birim River.
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Courts
Four jailed, others remanded over BECE malpractices in Kintampo
The convicted individuals—three teachers and a school administrator—were also ordered to sign a bond of good behavior for two years.
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Courts
Illegal miner jailed five years for violent cutlass attack at Essuowin
Yeboah, who pleaded guilty to the charge of causing harm, was convicted on his own plea.
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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
Nigerian robber jailed 10 years for hospital robbery
In addition to the prison sentence, the court ordered that Afaku be deported by the Ghana Immigration Service after he completes his jail term.
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Courts
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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Crime
Tragic shooting incident in Yeji: Popular TikToker arrested for killing girlfriend
The fatal shooting occurred late in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 10, sending shockwaves through the community.
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Courts
51-year-old sentenced 13 years for possession of cannabis
The court, presided over by Judge Christina Cann, convicted Ashong on two counts of unlawful possession of narcotic substances.
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Business
FDA destroys GH₵42 million worth of counterfeit drugs smuggled into Ghana
The destroyed items, which included aphrodisiacs, emergency contraceptives, body enhancement products, antibiotics, and various processed foods, were seized during routine surveillance operations and border interceptions.
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Courts
Two jailed for armed robbery in Wa
Abdulai Ibrahim, 34, popularly known as Baba, and Abdulai Kipo, 36, were convicted of conspiracy and multiple counts of robbery after being found guilty of launching coordinated armed attacks across various neighbourhoods in Wa.
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Courts
Alleged recruitment scam leader remanded as cybercrime syndicate faces court
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, an Accra High Court ordered the remand of 23-year-old Hunus Nyaleke, believed to be the ringleader of a fraudulent online recruitment operation.
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Crime
Police arrest taxi driver for transporting suspected cannabis
On Monday, June 2, 2025, officers from the Ghana Police Service’s National Highway Patrol Unit intercepted a Hyundai i10 taxi, registered GW 9832-22, as part of a targeted intelligence-led operation.
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