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Soldier in Burma Camp pharmacy assault case granted GH¢70,000 bail
Lance Corporal Williams Mensah was released on a GH¢70,000 bail bond, with the requirement that two sureties stand in his name.
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Why OSP needs the Attorney General to succeed
Since its establishment, the OSP has consistently come under heavy criticism from the Ghanaian public for what many consider its ineffective delivery on its core mandate of investigating, prosecuting and curbing corruption and related offen...
Richard Osei Boateng
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President Mahama petitioned to remove EC Chair, Deputies
Joseph Blankson Adumadzie confirmed on Monday, 24 November, that he has submitted a petition invoking Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution
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Hearing of Daddy Lumba widowhood case extended to November 25
Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur has now rescheduled the close of proceedings to Tuesday, 25 November 2025, citing a combination of delays that disrupted the planned timetable.
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Driver who defrauded police officer, teacher over visas remanded
The suspect, Benjamin Osei Sarpong, a 44-year-old driver from Odorkor, is facing two charges of defrauding by false pretence.
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Defamation in the digital era: Social media and the emergence of cyber libel in Ghana
The paper assesses how Ghana’s traditional defamation law and constitutional free speech guarantees are being stress-tested by cyber-libel on social media platforms. It analyses recent high-profile cases to show how courts are operationalis...
Louis Dwomoh Obeng
Crime
Ghana Police arrest man seen assaulting wife in viral video
In a statement issued on Tuesday, 18 November, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) confirmed that John Odartey Lamptey was detained on Monday at his home in Ofankor
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Africa
Gabon court jails former first lady, ex-president’s son for 20 years over corruption
The verdict, delivered late on Tuesday night, also imposed a fine of 100 million CFA francs ($177,000; £135,000) on both defendants.
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Ten Chinese nationals face court over illegal mining
The suspects face four counts, including conspiracy to commit crime, undertaking mining operations as non-Ghanaians, and possession of firearms and ammunition without lawful authority.
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Crime
Police investigate death of 16-year old Siano Soccer Academy footballer allegedly sexually abused by coach
The case, which police say involves possible sexual abuse, homicide, and negligence, has been transferred to the Homicide Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
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Cape Coast court jails fisherman 10 years for defiling 13-year-old girl
According to a statement from the Central Regional Police Command issued on October 29, 2025, the offence occurred on October 16, 2025, when the accused lured the victim into a ghetto and committed the act, which was captured in a viral vid...
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CARA marks UN International Day of Care and Support at Garden City Special School
The UN International Day of Care and Support, established by the United Nations in 2023, is observed every 29th of October to recognize the vital contribution of caregivers and promote investment in care systems as a cornerstone of social a...
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Court warns ex-GIIF chair as Sky Train trial stalls over absence of counsel
Presiding judge Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay cautioned that the trial would proceed in Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi’s absence if he fails to appear with formal legal representation by Wednesday, October 29.
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Abesim murder case: Court orders accused to open defence
Appiah, a draughtsman, is facing two counts of murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Police inspector jailed for life over girlfriend’s murder in Kumasi
Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, popularly known as “Tycoon”, was convicted by a seven-member jury in a 5-2 decision on Friday, 24 October 2025.
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Drama in court as Adu Boahene’s lawyers walk out after judge refuses adjournment
Lead counsel Samuel Atta Akyea had asked for an adjournment, informing the court that his team had filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking to prohibit trial judge Justice Eugene Nyadu Nyantei over alleged bias.
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Court gives state 14 days to respond in case challenging deportation of galamsey suspects
The civil society group is seeking to stop the government from deporting Chinese and other foreign nationals arrested for illegal mining without first prosecuting them under Ghanaian law.
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Two ex-convicts remanded over taxi robbery; accomplice on the run
The accused, Vincent Gbetorglo and Peter Akakpo, also known as “Dompe,” pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and robbery. They are expected to reappear in court on 3 November 2025.
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Oti Region: Eight schoolgirls arrested for GH¢20,000
The suspects, all students aged between 13 and 17, are believed to be part of a gang that targeted the victim’s residence during school vacation periods when he was away.
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Hopeson Adorye discharged in alleged dynamite detonation case
The court held that the matter — pending since May 2024 — suffered multiple adjournments at the instance of the prosecution, despite the case file being referred to the Attorney-General’s Department for advice.
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