Category: Crime
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Pragya Rider Fined GH¢1,200 For Stealing, Ordered To Pay GH¢5,000 Compensation
The District Court 1 in Ho, presided over by His Honour Albert Annor-Owusu, Esq., has convicted 1st accused Thomas Kotoku alias “Kush”, a Keke/Pragya rider in Ho, on his own plea. He was charged on two counts of conspiracy to commit crime to wit stealing, and stealing. The court fined him 1,000 penalty units (GH¢1,200.00),…
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Police Interdict Seven Officers Over Alleged Extortion In Accra
The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police personnel in connection with an alleged extortion incident in Accra. The personnel, who were members of a patrol team, are alleged to have demanded money from their victim and compelled him to withdraw the amount from an ATM for them. The interdicted officers are Inspector Courage Boateng,…
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Two Suspected Landguards Weep In Court After Being Remanded Over East Legon Demolition
Two suspected landguards, 29-year-old Gabriel Abotsi Ahor and 32-year-old Benjamin Essel, reportedly broke down in uncontrollable tears and went on their knees to plead with the Accra Circuit Court after being remanded into custody. The two are facing charges of conspiracy to commit crime, namely landguard activities, and conspiracy to commit crime, namely causing unlawful…
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Prison Officer Warns Young Women Against Destroying Partners’ Property Over Heartbreak – “A Moment Of Anger Can Become Your Prison Story”
A Prison Officer at the Kete-Krachi Local Prison, ASP Maxwell Asumah, has cautioned young women against destroying their partners’ properties in moments of anger following heartbreak or infidelity. In a public advisory, ASP Asumah said it is common for some women, out of hurt and anger after being cheated on or after a breakup, to…
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Woman Granted GH¢100,000 Bail in Husband’s Death Case; Children Demand Re-arrest
A court has granted bail to the tune of GH¢100,000 with no surety to Mrs. Charlotte Siaw, who was arrested in connection with the death of her husband, Mr. Felix Antwi, after 42 years of marriage. According to reports, Mr. Antwi had earlier lodged a complaint with the police, alleging that his wife and two…
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Statement by COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General CID, on UN International Day of Police Cooperation – 7 September 2026
STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE MS LYDIA YAAKO DONKOR, DIRECTOR-GENERAL, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DEPARTMENT, GHANA POLICE SERVICE – MEMBER, INTERPOL AFRICA COMMITTEE ON THE OCCASION OF THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF POLICE COOPERATION | 7 SEPTEMBER 2026 1. Today, Ghana joins the international law-enforcement community in commemorating the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation…
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BIMBILLA SHS HEADMASTER AND STAFF CALL FOR SECURITY OVER ALLEGED THREATS BY FORMER STUDENTS
The Headmaster and staff of Bimbilla Senior High School in the Northern Region are calling for increased security following alleged threats by some former students to attack the school and destroy its property. The threats are reportedly linked to the students’ poor performance in the recently released 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).…
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USE DIGITAL PLATFORMS TO PROMOTE PEACE, NOT MISINFORMATION – PROF. OPOKU-AGYEMANG URGES YOUTH
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaian youth to use digital platforms responsibly and desist from spreading prejudice, misinformation and divisive content. According to her, while technology and digital platforms have the potential to deepen divisions in society, they can also be harnessed to promote knowledge, create opportunities and build peaceful communities. She…
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CHRAJ ENGAGES ASOKORE MAMPONG RESIDENTS ON SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has engaged residents and key stakeholders in the Asokore Mampong Municipality on preventing and addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The engagement, held at the Municipal Assembly Conference Room, formed part of a nationwide initiative under the…
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24-HOUR ECONOMY MOBILISES OVER GH¢1BN TO TRANSFORM POULTRY VALUE CHAIN
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and Accelerated Export Development Authority has mobilised financing commitments exceeding GH¢1 billion to support Ghana’s poultry value chain. The financing is aimed at boosting local production, creating jobs and reducing Ghana’s heavy dependence on imported chicken. Speaking at the National Transformation Poultry Programme stakeholder discussions in Accra, Mr. Arnold Parker, Funding…
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Teacher Arrested For Faking His Own Death To Avoid Loan Repayment
A primary school teacher in Kasungu, Malawi, has been arrested for allegedly forging his own death documents in a bid to have his outstanding bank loan cancelled. According to reports, the teacher submitted fake official documents to the bank, claiming he had died. The bank, sympathising with his supposed family, cancelled the loan. However, four…
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MAN ARRESTED FOR FLOGGING TWO-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WITH CABLE WIRE IN DELTA STATE
A Nigerian father has been arrested for allegedly flogging his two-year-old daughter with a cable wire for failing to greet him in the morning. The incident reportedly occurred in Delta State, Nigeria, shortly after the family’s morning prayers. According to the child’s mother, the father became violent after the toddler failed to greet him. He…
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LANDLORD’S WIFE ALLEGEDLY BITES OFF TENANT’S EAR AT FUFUO
What was meant to be a simple act of parental discipline has turned into a bloody and shocking incident at Fufuo in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region. A woman in her early 40s, identified as Yaa Achiaa, is nursing a severe injury after her ear was allegedly bitten off by her…
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Okuapeman, Mount Sinai SHSs Shut Down After Students Clash, Burn Classrooms
The Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has closed down Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality following violent reprisal attacks that led to the burning and destruction of several structures in both schools. The incident, which occurred at about 2:00am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, left six…
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45-Year-Old Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Of Farmer At Abotia-Dorfor
A 45-year-old man has been arrested for attempting to murder a farmer on his farm at Abotia-Dorfor in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region. The suspect, identified as Apeti Afeletey from Fodzoku-Afukpakofe, reportedly attacked the farmer on his farm yesterday around 4:00pm. According to reports, the farmer was working on his farm when…
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TWO REMANDED INTO POLICE CUSTODY FOR ALLEGEDLY SETTING COLLEAGUE FARMER ABLAZE AT SEIKROM
ATWIMA MPONUA – Two persons have been remanded into police custody for allegedly setting a colleague farmer ablaze at Seikrom near Debra Camp in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. A few days ago, a farmer identified as Kwame Frimpong, popularly known as Burger, 44, was allegedly set ablaze by two persons after…
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ENGAGE NOW AFRICA RESCUES 20 BURKINA FASO YOUTH FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKERS
ACCRA – Engage Now Africa (ENA), in collaboration with the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, has rescued 20 young people from Burkina Faso who were lured into Ghana by online traffickers with fake promises of lucrative jobs. The victims, who were deceived by scammers on social media, were rescued in a…
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40-Year-Old Gold Buyer Shot Dead At Agona-Nkwanta; Police Arrest Five Suspects
A 40-year-old gold buyer, Mr. Seth Kobina, has been looted and shot dead at Agona-Nkwanta in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the incident: 1. Emmanuel Amponsah aka Vandam, 29yrs – Gang leader 2. Christopher Seyiri aka Cross and Die, 47yrs 3. Thomas Odoom aka…
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35-Year-Old Mason Jailed 35 Years For Defiling His Two Daughters
A 35-year-old mason, Charles Sedoh, has been sentenced to 35 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) Court at the Police Headquarters in Accra for defiling his two biological daughters. The court, presided over by Her Honour Annette Sophia Essel, handed down the sentence after the prosecution, led…
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22-Year-Old Boy Butchered Over Land Dispute In New Akrade, Asuogyaman District
A 22-year-old man, identified as Felix, has been butchered following a violent land dispute at Belekofe, a community near New Akrade in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. According to Felix, he was on the farm with his father at Belekofe when a gang of men armed with weapons confronted them and ordered them…
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Grandma In Police Custody Over Alleged Burial Of Newborn Baby
A 47-year-old woman, identified as Akua Abrokwaa, has been arrested and detained by the Police at Akim Oda in the Eastern Region over the alleged burial of her newborn grandchild. The incident occurred at Akoroso, a community near Koforidua, shortly after the suspect’s daughter delivered the baby on Sunday. The matter reportedly came to light…
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Amplifier Thief Gets Two Years Imprisonment
A 26-year-old driver, Kofi Nti, alias Agoogo, has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment by the Bekwai Circuit Court for stealing five sound amplifiers and a can of emulsion paint valued at GH¢3,300 at Adagya in the Ashanti Region. Nti is said to have opened the door and entered the veranda of his neighbour, Sarkodie…
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35-YEAR-OLD MAN JAILED 4 WEEKS FOR STEALING PLANTATIN WORTH GH¢200
DAILY NEWSFLASH – A 35-year-old unemployed man, Anani Bakar, has been sentenced to four weeks imprisonment by the Lower Manya Krobo Circuit Court for stealing a bunch of plantain valued at GH¢200. The incident occurred at Nuaso Newtown in the Eastern Region. According to reports, the arrest followed a series of alleged crop thefts from…
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NINE BLUE WATER GUARDS ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED BRIBERY AND IMPERSONATION
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Nine Blue Water Guards have reportedly been arrested by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region. According to reports, the guards were allegedly taking bribes and impersonating NAIMOS operatives. Management of the Blue Water Guards has warned all personnel to desist from such misconduct, stressing…
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DRIVER JAILED 15 YEARS FOR STABBING AND ROBBING WOMAN AT ESERESO
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The Bekwai Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region has sentenced a 24-year-old driver, Nana Kyei Emmanuel, to 15 years’ imprisonment for stabbing and robbing a 22-year-old woman at Esereso. The convict was found guilty after a full trial presided over by His Honour Isaac Apietu. Nana Kyei Emmanuel was charged with causing…
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TENSION AT TANOSO PALACE AS YOUTH CLASH WITH ANKOBEAHENE OVER ALLEGED GALAMSEY SEIZURES
DAILY NEWSFLASH – There was a scuffle this afternoon at the Tanoso Chief’s Palace between some youth of the community and the Tanoso Ankobeahene over allegations linked to illegal mining. The youth allege that the chief has been storming galamsey sites to seize “black and stones” belonging to miners, but fails to present the items…
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27-YEAR-OLD “SPIRITUALIST” ARRESTED IN GA SOUTH OVER ALLEGED RITUAL ABDUCTION ATTEMPT
DAILY NEWSFLASH – A 27-year-old man has been apprehended by residents at Atiaa near Lamptey Mills in the Ga South Municipality for allegedly attempting to abduct an 11-year-old girl for ritual purposes. The suspect, identified only as “C Prof”, was reportedly seen dragging the girl into an uncompleted building believed to be his shrine. Alarmed…
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MAN ARRESTED IN KASOA WITH BAG CONTAINING SUSPECTED HUMAN BONES
DAILY NEWSFLASH – A young man has reportedly been apprehended by residents in Kasoa after suspected human bones were allegedly found in a bag he was carrying. According to eyewitness accounts, the man was stopped and searched by some youth in the area who had become suspicious of his activities. The search led to the…
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DUMELO WARNS AKATSI YOUTH OVER RISING DRUG ABUSE THREAT
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Hon. John Dumelo, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has issued a stern warning to the youth of Akatsi over the rising threat of drug abuse in the municipality. Speaking during a visit to Akatsi Green Villa, the actor and politician expressed grave concern over the growing misuse of substances among young people.…
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NACOC COMMITS TO STRENGTHENING BORDER SECURITY THROUGH REGIONAL COOPERATION – DG
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Maj. Gen. Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to working with all relevant security agencies to secure Ghana’s points of entry and exit. Speaking at the 2026 West Africa Border Security Week at Labadi Pleasure Beach Hotel, Accra on Thursday, August 13,…
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MAN ALLEGEDLY BURNT TO DEATH AFTER ACCUSATION OF KILLING WIFE AT BRODI
Brodi, Bono Region – A 50-year-old man, Kwame Jack, has allegedly been burnt to death by irate youth at Brodi in the Tain District after he was accused of killing his 43-year-old wife, Abena Donkor. The tragic incident occurred between Monday night and Tuesday, following a reported misunderstanding between the couple. How the Incident Unfolded…
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Ho Assembly Destroys Expired Food and Drinks Seized from Warehouses
By Daily Newsflash | Volta Region Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Adomonline The Environmental Health Department of the Ho Municipal Assembly has confiscated and destroyed cartons and packs of expired and unwholesome food and beverage products found at two retail outlets and warehouses within the municipality. How the products were seized* According to Adomonline, the…
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FOOD VENDOR WRONGFULLY JAILED FOR 4 YEARS REGAINS FREEDOM, GETS GH¢20,000 TO START OVER
By Daily Newsflash | Accra Published: August 12, 2026 A 67-year-old food vendor, Ama Forson, is finally free after spending 4 years and 7 months in prison over a conviction that has now been overturned. The case Madam Forson was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in prison for possession of narcotic drugs. After years…
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POPULAR ALBINO LAWYER JAILED FOR LIFE OVER GIRLFRIEND’S MURDER
By Daily Newsflash | Court Report Published: August 12, 2026 A popular albino lawyer who once mourned his girlfriend publicly on social media has been sentenced to life in prison after investigations revealed he was responsible for her death. What the court heard The lawyer was convicted after evidence showed he unalived and bu rned…
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SUSPECTED THIEF ARRESTED BY DZOGADZE YOUTH, HANDED OVER TO ABOR POLICE
By Daily Newsflash | Akatsi South, Volta Region Published: August 12, 2026 A young man has been apprehended by the youth of Dzogadze in connection with alleged stealing. What happened The suspect, identified as Sakora from Agorweme in the Akatsi South Municipality, believed to be in his late 20s to early 30s, was arrested on…
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IMAM FINALLY ARRESTED OVER INCITEFUL COMMENTS
By Daily Newsflash | Kumasi Published: August 12, 2026 The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau (NSB), has arrested Masud Abdullah, 35, over a viral video in which he allegedly made statements advocating violence. What happened According to Police, the suspect, an Imam, made the statements while delivering a sermon at…
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Sister of Late “Rye” Appeals to Interior Minister and Police for Update on Investigation
By Daily Newsflash | Accra Published: August 12, 2026 The sister of late Innocentia Avinu, known online as “Rye”, has made a public appeal to Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak and the Ghana Police Service for an update on the investigation into her sibling’s killing. The appeal In an open letter shared on TikTok alongside details…
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Couple Found Dead in Buea After Burning Charcoal in Bedroom
By Daily Newsflash | Buea, South West Region Published: August 12, 2026 A couple in Bonduma, Buea has reportedly died after burning charcoal inside their bedroom to keep warm overnight. What happened Residents say the couple was found dead in their bed this morning. Authorities suspect carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death. Health…
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28-Year-Old Trader Remanded Over Alleged Cutlass Attack on 10-Year-Old Daughter
By Daily Newsflash | Accra Published: August 12, 2026 A 28-year-old trader, Monica Ampomah, has been remanded into police custody for three weeks after she allegedly inflicted cutlass wounds on her 10-year-old daughter. What happened According to court and police reports, the incident occurred after Ampomah noticed a white discharge in the child’s underwear and…
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53-Year-Old Farmer Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife at Asikumah-Enyikpodzi
By Daily Newsflash | Asikumah-Enyikpodzi Published: August 10, 2026 Tragedy struck at Asikumah-Enyikpodzi on Tuesday night, August 12, 2026 after a 53-year-old farmer, identified as Dogbe Dodzi, allegedly killed his 43-year-old wife, Lynda. What happened According to residents, the incident occurred around 8:00 PM after the couple returned home from evening church service. Community members…
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10 Years in Jail Over Wrong Fatherhood Claim: Supreme Court Clears Teacher After DNA Test
By Daily Newsflash | Accra Published: August 10, 2026 A 40-year-old teacher spent 10 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, after a DNA test ordered by the Supreme Court proved he was not the father of a student’s child. The conviction In September 2005, the Tamale High Court convicted Eric Asante…
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Police Arrest Robbery Suspect With Gunshot Wounds at Health Facility in Manso
The Nkwawie Divisional Police Command in the Ashanti Region has arrested a 25-year-old man, Francis Nsiah, in connection with an attempted armed robbery on the Hiakose-Nweneso stretch in the Manso Nkwanta District. How the arrest happened The arrest followed an operation led by ASP Noah Yakpa and his team after police received information about an…
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Police MTTD Warns Transport Operators Against Overcharging: “Overcharging is Over”
By Daily Newsflash | Accra Published: August 9, 2026 The Director of Research, Education and Training at the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), Alexander Kwaku Obeng, has cautioned transport operators, including GPRTU and other transport cooperatives, against charging passengers fares above the approved rates. He said the Police will take appropriate action against…
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Woman Reportedly Dies After Family Alleges She Was Cursed for Watching Leaked Video
By Daily Newsflash | Wango Published: August 9, 2026 A young woman identified as Becky has reportedly died under circumstances that have sparked widespread discussion after her family alleged her death was linked to a curse pronounced over the viewing of a leaked intimate video. What the family alleges According to Becky’s mother, the incident…
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Junior Pastor Jailed 10 Years for Defrauding Teacher Over Fake Malaysia Job
By Daily Newsflash | Ahafo Region Published: August 9, 2026 A 32-year-old junior pastor has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Nsuta Circuit Court after pleading guilty to defrauding a teacher under the pretext of securing her a teaching job in Malaysia. The convict, Stephen Yaw Gyamfi of the Blessed Gate Worship Centre…
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Obuasi SHS Headmaster Assaulted by Students Amid Burial Allegations
OBUASI, Ashanti Region – The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High School was reportedly assaulted by students on campus following allegations that he buried a newborn baby. The incident left the headmaster badly beaten and “beyond recognition,” according to eyewitnesses. School authorities and security officials have intervened. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the facts behind the…
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FAKE LAWYER CHARGES CLIENT OVER GH¢60,000, PAYS QUALIFIED LAWYER GH¢8,000 TO HANDLE CASE
LAGOS, Nigeria – A 55-year-old man with a forged certificate has been arrested for impersonating a legal practitioner. The suspect, identified as John Nwawuto Anoruo, is alleged to have charged a client over GH¢60,000 and then paid a qualified lawyer about GH¢8,000 to handle the case. According to authorities, Anoruo was also operating a legal…
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28-Year-Old Woman Jailed 3 Years for Stealing 8-Month-Old Baby at Kpando Market
By The Daily Newsflash KPANDO, Volta Region – The Kpando Circuit Court has sentenced 28-year-old Stella Amedorme to three years imprisonment with hard labour after finding her guilty of stealing an eight-month-old baby at the Kpando Market. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 16, according to the child’s mother, Gloria Agbo Mansa, who spoke to…
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Mother of Two Sentenced to Life for Stabbing Husband to Death in Domestic Dispute
By The Daily Newsflash ACCRA, Ghana – An Accra High Court has sentenced Lydia Aboagye, a mother of two, to life imprisonment after a seven-member jury found her guilty of murdering her husband during a domestic dispute in 2021. The jury returned a 5-2 majority guilty verdict on July 30, 2026, after 39 minutes of…
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Six Arrested Over Alleged GH¢500,000 Loan Scam Targeting 500 Traders in Gomoa East
GOMOA EAST, Central Region – Six persons have been arrested after more than 500 traders at Kakraba Down and nearby communities in the Gomoa East District were allegedly defrauded of over GH¢500,000 in a suspected loan scam. The victims accuse Royal Drive Group, a loan company operating in the area, of collecting deposits from prospective…
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