Supreme Court News
Review decision of three-member bench is final – Supreme Court
Justice Gabriel Pwamang, writing for the majority bench, explained that the review frameworks under Articles 133 and 134 are separate and distinct.
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Crime
Two suspected street robbers arrested at Dzorwulu
The suspects were identified as 37-year-old Stephen Gletsu, who was riding the motorbike, and 20-year-old Mohammed Sheriff, who was seated behind him.
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Business
GoldBod to deploy nationwide licence inspectors from Feb. 2
GoldBod said the inspection teams would be tasked with ensuring that only properly licensed businesses carry out jewellery manufacturing, gold fabrication and gold refining in Ghana.
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Crime
Five picked up over Nkasem robbery as CID tightens dragnet for rifles and ringleader
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, January 29, she said the arrests are linked to the December 2, 2025 operation in which armed assailants allegedly mounted coordinated attacks across Nkasem after blocking the Goaso–Tepa Road.
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Europe
South Korea ex-first lady jailed over Unification Church bribes
The Seoul Central District Court said Kim took luxury gifts as part of efforts by the church to gain influence, while clearing her of separate allegations involving stock-price manipulation and breaches of political funding rules.
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General
UG School of Law tops Ghana, West Africa in latest THE ranking
THE’s results, released on 21 January 2026, list the University of Ghana in the 251–300 global band for Law, making it the only Ghanaian law school to appear in the latest subject table.
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Crime
Ablekuma arrest: police seize suspected fake dollars, pistol
In a statement, the Ghana Police Service said the arrest was carried out by the National Operations Directorate’s Surveillance Unit. The suspect was named as Josiah Elorm Kwame Amezado.
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Africa
Togo extradites ex-Burkina leader Damiba amid alleged plot against Traoré
In a statement, Togo’s justice ministry said Damiba was transferred on Saturday under assurances from Burkina Faso that his “physical integrity” would be protected and that he would receive a fair trial, with no risk of the death penalty.
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Crime
Ex-NPP parliamentary candidate held in Pennsylvania over alleged wife stabbing
The Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police said officers were called to a home on Mayfair Drive, near Harrisburg, at about 10:00 on Saturday, 17 January, and found the woman with multiple stab wounds.
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Crime
Notorious 'drug queen' arrested in NACOC's Budumburam raid
The commission said the arrest was made on Friday, 16 January, during a targeted anti-narcotics operation as part of its wider national campaign against drug trafficking and drug abuse.
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Courts
Shatta Wale sues Blakk Rasta for GH¢100m over “fraud” video
The claim centres on a video posted on 15 December 2025 and titled “SHATTA WALE, SELF CONFESSED KING OF FRAUD”—a publication Shatta Wale says is false and damaging to his reputation.
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Crime
Seven arrested as police bust suspected highway robbery gang
Police say the group targeted motorists, trailer drivers and residents along key transport corridors, stoking fear among commuters and communities on routes including the Tema Motorway, Achimota Forest Road, Pokuase, Amasaman, Suhum, Nkawka...
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Crime
Two more suspects held over Adabraka daylight robbery, says IGP
He disclosed the latest arrests at a ceremony in Accra on Thursday, 8 January, where 100 new vehicles were officially handed over to the Ghana Police Service.
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US
Ken Ofori-Atta held by US immigration as lawyers move to regularise stay
In a statement, his team said Mr Ofori-Atta is “fully cooperating” with US authorities while discussions continue with ICE to resolve the matter.
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Crime
Tamale police swoop nets 12 in New Year drug crackdown
The suspects were picked up during a coordinated swoop at Aboabo Forest, followed by patrols through Salamba and Sakasaka.
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Africa
ECOWAS condemns US invasion of Venezuela
In a statement from its Abuja headquarters on Sunday, the Economic Community of West African States said it was “deeply concerned” by the operation, which saw US forces enter Caracas and detain Mr Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
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Europe
German court jails man for years-long drugging and rape of wife, filmed and shared online
The defendant, identified in line with German privacy laws as Fernando P, was found guilty of aggravated rape, grievous bodily harm and violation of personal privacy.
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US
Tyler Perry hit with new sex assault lawsuit as lawyers dismiss “money grab” claim
Mario Rodriguez, a model who secured a minor part as “Frat Guy #10” in Perry’s 2016 film Boo! A Madea Halloween, has filed a civil suit seeking roughly $77m (£60m) in damages.
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Courts
Abu Trica appears in Gbese District court over $8m romance scam
Frederick Kumi, 34, who is also known by the aliases Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and Abu Trica, was brought to court on 23 December 2025 following his arrest in a joint operation involving Ghanaian authorities and the US Federal Bureau of Inve...
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Crime
Three arrested over fake online accounts posing as top Ghana officials
In a statement issued on Monday, 22 December, the Service said the operation was carried out by its Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team
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