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Herdsman shot dead by masked gunmen near Wellembelle
Police in the Sissala East Municipality have launched a manhunt for two unidentified masked gunmen who allegedly shot and killed a Fulbe herdsman in a suspected targeted attack near Wellembelle.
NDC executives interfere in arrests and confiscation of excavators in Kobro Forest anti-galamsey raid
A high-stakes anti-galamsey operation in the Kobro Forest Reserve has exposed the deep-seated challenge of political interference in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining.
Four suspects arrested in connection with robbery incident at Sereso
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery incident at Sereso in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The arrests follow an attack on Monday, April 13, 2026, during which armed robbers reportedly shot and injured a 60-year-old driver, Mohammed Yakubu. According to police, the vict...
Ginger farmer arrested for allegedly cutting off hand of suspected thief in Ashanti region
A 30-year-old ginger farmer has been arrested by the Toase Police in the Ashanti Region for allegedly cutting off the hand of a 19-year-old suspected thief at Atwima Trabuom.
Adenta Circuit Court remands Pastor William Gyimah over viral threats against Vice President
The Adenta Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Angela Attachie, on Wednesday, 8th April, 2026, remanded Pastor William Gyimah, General Overseer of Elohim International Ministry, into police custody. The accused person is charged with the offence of False Communication Contrary to Section 76 of the Electronic Com...
Court remands mobile phone shop robbers
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded two alleged mobile phone shop robbers into police custody.
Police arrest suspect over Adjen Kotoku Onion Market shooting
The Ghana Police Service has apprehended a suspect in connection with the recent shooting incident at the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market, which occurred on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Money can be traced in GIIF ‘Sky Train’ case – Kow Essuman fires back at Deputy AG
Kow Abaka Essuman, former Legal Advisor to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has pushed back strongly against claims by the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem Sai, that funds involved in the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) “Sky Train” case cannot be found. In a res...
Driver fined GH¢1,800 for traffic offences
A 26-year-old driver has been fined GH¢1,800 by the Toase District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region for committing two traffic offences.
Four, including a juvenile, arrested over couple’s murder
The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects, including a juvenile, in connection with the killing of a couple at Kusanaba in the Bawku West District.
Nkawie Court remands 30-year-old mason over shop burglary at Mpasatia
The Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region has remanded a 30-year-old mason into prison custody for unlawful entry, causing damage and stealing. Solomon Wereko pleaded not guilty to the three charges and will be brought back to court on April 22, 2026. Police Inspector Kwa...
Court orders SHS students to pay compensation for assault on teacher
An Adenta Circuit Court has ordered three students to pay GH¢4,000 each in compensation to a teacher they assaulted and to sign a two-year bond of good behaviour or face imprisonment. The students — Hassan Bashiru and Mohassan Bashiru, both of Frafraha Community Day Senior High School, and Mustapha Sani, also known as...