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Court sentences murderer of Jirapa 'Dubai' owner for life
Two other accused persons — Belinda Miller and Kweku Kankumbata — were acquitted and discharged by the court.
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Europe
Lawyers directed to stop writing 'Dear Sirs' in letters
According to the updated guidance, the phrase—used in legal letters for centuries—originated during a time when the legal profession was dominated by men, and no longer reflects the gender diversity of modern practice.
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Two construction workers jailed three years each for stealing floor tiles
The convicts — Abdul Ganuie, 28, a mason, and Godwin Akpai, 31, a carpenter — were found guilty after a full trial that began in March 2025.
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Daddy Lumba's royal family lawyers reject Akosua Serwah's claims over Icon's funeral, estate
In a letter dated October 1, 2025, and signed by Fati Ali-Yallah of Baba Jamal & Associates, the family’s lawyers clarified that Mrs. Fosuh has no authority to dictate how the family should organize or manage the funeral rites of the late m...
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US
Trump calls for jailing of Illinois, Chicago leaders
In a fiery social media post, the president alleged that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, both Democrats, “should be in jail for failing to protect ICE officers.”
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Crime
Fire Service warns public against recruitment scams
According to the Director-General of the GNFS, Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, no such recruitment exercise is currently underway.
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Courts
Scrap dealer faces court over theft of SIC property at South Industrial area
Issahaku faces charges of unlawful entry and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.
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American, five others granted GH¢900k bail in gold smuggling case
The accused persons — Smart Philander (A1), an American national; his Moroccan wife, Nina Elfseky (A2); and four Ghanaians, Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng (A3), Sowa Elisha (A4), Evans Arhin (A5), and Anold Otutey (A6) — all pleaded not guilty to...
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Businessman in court over GH¢850k maize fraud; three accomplices on the run
According to prosecutors, the complainant, Gifty Ndoma, a grain dealer in Ejura, was approached in August 2025 by the group under the guise of urgently needing 3,000 bags of maize to feed poultry for their company, Earth Organisation Ghana.
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Crime
Dzodze motorcyclist escapes robbery attempt with gunshot wound, police hunt attackers
The victim, 32-year-old Emmanuel Akakpo of Bedzeme-Dzodze in the Ketu North Municipality, sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh during the attack.
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Crime
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to court seeking acquittal or fresh trial
The 55-year-old music mogul has remained in custody since September last year, when he was arrested on allegations of running a large sex-trafficking network. In July, he was found guilty on two counts of prostitution.
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Business
Amazon settles $2.5bn case over misleading Prime enrolments
Prime subscribers enjoy benefits such as free delivery, movie streaming, and additional perks.
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Trader jailed 10 years over GH¢198,000 Honda CR-V fraud
Prosecutors said Obeng conspired with Gideon Wiafe and one Owusu (both at large) to perpetrate the fraud.
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Four remanded over armed attack on Kwabenya Palace
According to prosecutors, the accused—alongside others still at large—stormed the Palace of Nii Abbey Okanfra III, Chief of Kwabenya, under the pretext that he was secretly installing a Queen Mother.
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Judicial Service staff reminded to safeguard integrity of the institution
At the Judicial Service of Ghana (JSG) staff durbar held in Wa, Justice Amaliboba cautioned that any employee found guilty of misconduct would face sanctions.
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Kumasi loading boy jailed 18 months for stealing chicken
According to the facts presented by Police Chief Inspector David Opoku Kwabi, the complainant, Gifty Zaan, is a trader based at Kumasi-Afrancho, while Manu worked as a loading boy at Kejetia.
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Six men arraigned, granted 10k bail over violent clash at Agbogbloshie
The accused—William Kwaku Marfo (45), Richmond Nana Adofo (30), Raphael Kyei (19), Atsu Amanya (55), Kofi Isaac (45), and Samuel Blankson (51)—all residents of the Agbogbloshie area, are facing multiple charges under the Criminal Offences A...
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Others
Thai court orders Ex Prime Minister to serve one-year jail term
The 76-year-old billionaire politician, once a dominant force in Thai politics, had previously been sentenced to eight years for corruption and abuse of power after his return from exile in 2023.
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Farmer in court for allegedly defrauding doctor of GH¢7.4m
The accused, 44-year-old Dennis Mawuli Kwame Bedi, is alleged to have tricked Dr. Manye Mensah Awuku Dzifah into paying huge sums over a decade, promising to deliver 1,300 acres of land at Dabala in the Volta Region and to arrange U.S. visa...
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Court warns family of slain Immigration Officer against retaliation
Presiding Judge Abena Owusu Omenyo acknowledged the grief the family was enduring but stressed that violence or threats would not serve their cause.
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