Crime
Military patrol at mining site turns chaotic
On Tuesday, groups of illegal miners together with some residents carried the body to the military detachment at Esaase in protest.
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Business
24-hour Authority Bill approved by Cabinet-President Mahama
At a media engagement at the Presidency in Accra, the President revealed that several institutions were already operating round-the-clock services in line with the policy.
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Europe
Conveyancing giant making £5m a year in client account interest
O’Neill Patient Solicitors LLP, based in the north west, reported an operating profit of £2.8m in its full-year results for 2024. This followed a 2023 year in which the business reported an operating loss of £1.3m.
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Courts
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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Crime
Nestle removes CEO over undisclosed relationship with junior staff member
The Swiss multinational, known for brands such as Kit Kat and Nespresso, announced that Freixe was dismissed with "immediate effect" following an internal investigation led by Nestle’s chair, Paul Bulcke, and lead independent director, Pabl...
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Europe
Musician Sting sued by ex-Police bandmates over royalties
In a civil case filed at the High Court, guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland claim they have been underpaid for their contributions to songs like Roxanne and Every Breath You Take.
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General
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
Police appeal for calm as court halts Teshie Homowo festivities
At a stakeholder meeting with youth groups on Saturday, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Emmanuel Baah, Kpeshie Divisional Commander, emphasized that adherence to the order was crucial to safeguarding peace in the area.
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Courts
Driver remanded for alleged theft of police vehicle
His alleged accomplice, identified only as Acquah, remains on the run.
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Crime
Police investigate deadly Homowo clashes at Sowutuom, Anyaa
According to the Accra Regional Police Command, the disturbances erupted when a misunderstanding ensued between followers of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of the traditional food, Kpokpoi.
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Colombian teen sentenced 7 years for assassination of presidential hopeful
Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator, was struck by three bullets at a rally on 7 June and, despite multiple surgeries, died on 11 August.
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Courts
Journalist granted GH¢100,000 bail over alleged false helicopter crash report
Asare, host of the programme “Nsempafie” on Wontumi Radio, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
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Courts
Head porter jailed for vandalizing portions of Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange
Asare was found guilty of causing unlawful damage under Section 172 of the Criminal Offences Act (Act 29).
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Crime
Police arrest 8 in connection with Ablekuma North election violence
According to the IGP, the suspects are currently being processed and are expected to appear before court either Thursday or Friday.
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Transparency International flags land disputes as fuel for corruption in Ghana
Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kumasi on “Strengthening Inclusive Land Governance in Ghana”, the anti-corruption body noted that irregular customary tenure systems, coupled with family disputes and unchecked land sales, are fee...
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Crime
998 prisoners receive presidential pardon
The decision, announced in a statement signed by Minister of Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, was made under Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which empowers the President to remit sentences and grant pardons.
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Business
GRA to roll out Fiscal Electronic Device Act as part of sweeping reforms
The law, in force since May 2018, mandates the use of approved fiscal devices at every point of sale by certain taxable persons.
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Courts
Savannah Region: Six convicted following NACOC's seizure, destruction of illicit drugs
The substances were confiscated during targeted enforcement operations, which led to the conviction of six individuals by the Damongo Circuit Court. Each was fined not less than 500 penalty units.
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Courts
Sir Obama Pokuase, Fante Comedy granted bail
Fante Comedy was granted bail of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, two of whom must be gainfully employed. He must also surrender his passport to the police until further notice.
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