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Civil society silence shows growing intimidation under Mahama – NPP’s Asare-Bediako
Journalist and New Patriotic Party (NPP) communication director aspirant Gordon Asare-Bediako has accused the John Mahama government of intimidation and politically motivated arrests targeting opposition figures, amid rising political tensions over recent detentions. Speaking on AsaasePa 107.3 FM’s “Atumpan” programme...
Businessman jailed 10 years for fraud, false cheque issuance
Alhaji Fareed Amin Yakubu, a 38-year-old businessman, has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in absentia for fraud.
Ghanaian pastor, 14 others arrested in Canada over alleged homeless fund fraud
A Ghanaian pastor and 14 others have been arrested in Vaughan following a major fraud investigation linked to funds meant to support vulnerable residents. The arrests followed a year-long probe by the York Regional Police, which uncovered what authorities describe as a coordinated scheme targeting the Homeless Preventi...
19-year-old jailed 15 years for robbery, causing harm at Asabi
A 19-year-old man, Ahmed Mustapha, has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for robbery and causing harm at Asabi in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The Ashanti Regional Police Command said Mustapha was arrested on July 21, 2026, by the Asokore Mampong Night Patrol Team afte...
Court remands hunter over murder
A District Magistrate Court in Enchi has remanded Robert Amoah, a hunter, into police custody for allegedly murdering a charcoal producer. Amoah’s plea was not taken, and he is expected to reappear before the court on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The prosecutor, Police Inspector Stephen Offei Asante, told the court, pre...
South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of the illegal possession of a gun and firing it in public.
Oyarifa Police arrest pastor over alleged sexual abuse of 9-year-old stepdaughter
The Ghana Police Service, through the Oyarifa District Police Command, has arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with a defilement case involving a nine-year-old girl. In a statement issued on Thursday, March 19, the Police identified the suspect as Pastor Paul Kofi Annan of Chosen Breed Gospel International Ministr...
26-year-old man arrested for allegedly stealing Police armoured vehicle
A 26-year-old man is in police custody following an alleged daring daylight attempt to steal an armoured vehicle belonging to the Ghana Police Service at Nkawie in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The suspect, Ebenezer Frimpong, was apprehended after a Rambo-style chase by a SWAT team of s...
Man, who allegedly stole Police armoured vehicle appears in court
A 26-year-old man who allegedly stole an armoured vehicle belonging to the Ghana Police Service at Nkawie in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region is appearing before the court. Ebenezer Frimpong, who is being held on a provisional charge of theft, is making his maiden appearance after his arres...
Police declare 3 suspects wanted over robbery killing of Berekum Chelsea player
Police have declared three suspects, namely Dauda, Huefe and A.T., wanted in connection with the deadly robbery attack on the Ahyiresu–Kwame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road, and are appealing to the public for information leading to their arrest.
26-year-old man appears in court for allegedly stealing a police armoured vehicle
A 26-year-old man who allegedly stole an armored vehicle belonging to the Ghana Police Service at Nkawie in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region is appearing before the court.
Court grants NPP communicator Baba Amando GH¢30k bail with two sureties
The High Court of Ghana (General Jurisdiction 2) has granted bail to the New Patriotic Party’s Sunyani East Communications Officer, Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando, after he spent two weeks on remand by an Accra Circuit Court.