Courts
32-year-old man jailed 35 years for $50K fraud
Lawal’s troubles began when a complainant handed him $50,000 to convert into Ghana cedis. Instead of fulfilling his promise, he vanished with the cash.
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Australian woman jailed for life over deadly mushroom lunch
The 50-year-old was convicted in July after an 11-week trial of murdering her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, along with Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, by serving them beef Wellington pastries laced with poisonous fungi in July 20...
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Africa
Ex-Zambian Foreign Minister jailed four years for corruption
According to state media, Malanji was found guilty on seven counts linked to the acquisition of luxury properties and helicopters suspected to have been purchased with illicit funds.
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General
Parliament passes law to regulate, improve air quality
Prof. Klutse, in a speech delivered on her behalf, described the new law as a turning point in efforts to protect public health and the environment.
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Courts
Kumasi court jails three Nigerians for vehicle theft
The convicts — Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze — were arrested on June 20, 2025, and prosecuted before various circuit courts in Kumasi.
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Crime
20-year-old killed in Kumasi over plastic chair
The victim, identified as Kwadwo Bright, was allegedly attacked in the early hours of Thursday, September 4, 2025, following a quarrel with a friend.
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Business
Cybercrime in Ghana surges 52% as CSA sounds alarm
Reported incidents jumped from 1,317 in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 during the same period in 2025, highlighting the growing challenge.
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Transport Ministry to revise Road Traffic Regulations to cover commercial motorcycles, tricycles
Under the planned reforms, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will be mandated to issue commercial driving and riding licenses, with compulsory training for applicants as a non-negotiable requirement.
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GIMPA Council renews term of Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu as Law School Dean
A statement signed by the Secretary to the Institute, Dr. Victoria M. Kunbuor, confirmed that the renewal takes effect from September 1, 2025, and will run until August 31, 2028.
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Courts
KNUST student murder case adjourned to September 15
Tuffuor was arrested on February 27, 2025, after Joana’s lifeless body was found on the KNUST campus earlier that morning.
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Courts
GIIF Sky Train trial adjourned to October 13
The matter came up on Thursday, August 28, before the Vacation High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie.
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Courts
Kwabenya court grants GH¢60,000 bail to preacher accused of Incest
Asher, represented by lawyer Godfred Anim Darko, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢60,000 with three sureties. He is set to reappear before the court on September 23, 2025.
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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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Amended mining law to peg maximum tenure of lease at 15 years
Speaking at a roundtable organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in Accra, Mr. Ayisi said the change was necessary to align Ghana’s laws with international standards and to strengthen local ownership in the sector.
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Crime
Agradaa not eligible for presidential amnesty – Prisons Service clarifies
Chief Superintendent Abdul Latif, Public Relations Officer of the Service, explained that Agradaa is ineligible because she has not served half of her 15-year prison term — a mandatory condition for consideration under the amnesty scheme.
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Courts
Adentan court remands two women over offensive remarks against President Mahama
The women, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old national service personnel, and Charity Dede Tetteh, also 29 and a beautician, appeared before the Adentan Circuit Court on charges of making offensive statements.
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Cecilia Dapaah 'not cleared' by FBI-OSP
In a statement issued Monday, August 19, the OSP said several outlets had wrongly reported that Ms. Dapaah had been “cleared” or that “no evidence of corruption” was found. Some of these reports, the office noted, even cited its own half-ye...
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US
6,000 student visas revoked by US State Department
According to the department, the “vast majority” of cases involved criminal offences such as assault, burglary, and driving under the influence (DUI).
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Courts
Ho: Mother on trial for burning son with hot iron over lost pen
The accused, Jemima Kwaku, a cook, appeared before the Ho Circuit Court on July 21, where she pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing harm.
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Crime
Bono Region: 32-year-old man in custody for stealing, destroying properties
According to a statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the suspect is accused of smashing the rear glass of a Toyota Highlander belonging to a staff member of the Sunyani Municipal Hospital at Baakoniaba on August 10, 2025.
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