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Police foil Labone bank robbery, kill 2.

4 weeks ago

Ghana Police arrest officer seen beating suspect in viral video

Ghana Police have arrested an officer after a viral video showed him beating a suspect. The arrest follows public outcry and an internal investigation into the incident.

4 weeks ago

Court of Appeal clears former MASLOC chief of all criminal charges

Ghana's Court of Appeal has cleared former MASLOC chief Sedina Tamakloe Attionu of all criminal charges, overturning a High Court sentence of 10 years in prison.

30 July 2026

Police Intercept 1,054 Vehicles Over Unauthorised Sirens In Greater Accra

Police in Greater Accra intercepted 1,054 vehicles for unauthorized sirens and modifications. This is part of an ongoing nationwide enforcement exercise to improve road safety and…

22 July 2026

Chairman Wontumi jailed 20 years.

An Accra High Court has sentenced Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour.

21 July 2026

Andrew Tate and Brother Tristan Arrested in US

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in the United States after British authorities announced further charges against them.

19 July 2026

Mortal Remains of Ghanaian National Killed in South Africa Repatriated Home

The mortal remains of Bashiru Isak, a Ghanaian national fatally shot in South Africa amid xenophobic attacks, have been repatriated to Ghana. The government is demanding justice…

18 July 2026

YEA Partners Ghana Digital Centres to Train 2,000 Ghanaian Youth in Future-Ready Digital Skills

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ghana Digital Centres (GDC) to provide 2,000 young Ghanaians with Microsoft-accredited…

15 July 2026

Police Launch Manhunt After Mother and Two Young Daughters Found Dead in Great Denham

A manhunt is underway after a mother and her two daughters, aged 15 and 5, were found dead at a Great Denham property. Bedfordshire Police have launched a major investigation into…

15 July 2026

EOCO Arrests Dennis 'Miracles' Aboagye Over GH¢55m Financial Scandal at IMCCoD

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has officially confirmed the arrest of Dennis Edward Aboagye, widely known as "Miracles," and Gerald Appiah in connection with an…

13 July 2026

Abu Trica Flown to America: Influencer Extradited Over $8M Romance Scam

Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, known as "Abu Trica," has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges in an alleged $8 million romance scam. He is accused of using AI to…

13 July 2026

Manhunt Underway After Mother and Two Daughters Found Dead in Great Denham

Avoid Speculation": Family Speaks Out Following Discovery of Mother and Daughters at Great Denham Property Bedfordshire Police have launched a major investigation and an active…

9 July 2026

Dada Joe Remix pleads guilty in US to $4.4 million romance scam

Ghanaian national Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, widely known as Dada Joe Remix, has pleaded guilty in a US federal court in Tucson, Arizona to conspiracy to commit wire fraud —…

1 July 2026

Ghana Police arrest Adwoa Safo's brother after guns found home

Ghana Police arrested Adwoa Safo's brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, and two others after finding 195 rounds of ammunition and two Glock pistols at his home. The arrests are linked to…

23 June 2026

Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Found Guilty Of Child Rape

22 June 2026

Ghana Police nab man for killing of female UCC student

Ghana Police arrest suspect in murder of University of Cape Coast student Innocentia Atsufui Avinu The Ghana Police Service has arrested Michael Mensah, 39, in connection with…

22 June 2026

UK teacher found guilty of killing and abusing baby boy he adopted

A UK teacher has been found guilty of killing and abusing his adopted baby boy. The verdict follows a trial detailing the horrific abuse suffered by the infant.

22 June 2026

Six dead after two helicopters crash in Rio — singer Oliver Tree on board

Two helicopters collided mid-air over the western Rio de Janeiro suburb of Recreio dos Bandeirantes at 8:59am on Sunday morning, killing all six people aboard.

22 June 2026

Teen shot and buses set ablaze during Knicks championship celebrations

Teen shot and five school buses torched as New York Knicks championship celebrations turn violent in Times Square Jubilant celebrations for the New York Knicks' first NBA…

22 June 2026

British tourist drowns in Venice canal on first holiday night

British tourist drowned in Venice canal after losing balance on evening walk, inquest finds Chatchawan Thongpia, 31, a mechanical engineer living in Scarborough, UK, drowned…

22 June 2026

US returns convicted Ghanaian official home after 7-year fugitive run

US extradites ex-MASLOC boss to Ghana after $6M theft The US has returned former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana to serve a 10-year jail sentence.

22 June 2026

NADMO Leads Emergency Response At Avenor Building Collapse Site

A building collapsed in Avenor, prompting an emergency response led by NADMO. Rescue efforts are underway at the site.

22 June 2026

Ghana Fuel Tanker Fire Kills One In Ashanti Region

Deadly Fuel Tanker Explosion Destroys Businesses In Ashanti Region A tragic petrol tanker explosion at Adubinso in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region has left…

22 June 2026

Accra Mayor Exposes Inflated Beneficiary List For Fire Relief

Accra Mayor exposed an inflated beneficiary list for fire relief. This suggests potential fraud in aid distribution.

22 June 2026

US Repackages Old Cases In "Worst Of The Worst" Campaign

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has publicly identified eight Ghanaian nationals in its latest batch of profiles on the "Worst of the Worst" criminal…

22 June 2026

Police arrest three suspects over violent Worinyanga border attacks

22 June 2026

Sheffield West Street shooting victim identified as Shanice Brookes

22 June 2026

BoG appeals to Supreme Court over GN Savings license restoration

22 June 2026

Ghana police detain four students over viral school weapon threat

22 June 2026

Ghana police detain four students over viral school weapon threat

22 June 2026

Edo police command rescues final six abducted passengers from bush

22 June 2026

Gunman shot dead after opening fire at White House checkpoint — Trump inside at the time

22 June 2026

Court of Appeal restores licence of GN Savings and Loans

22 June 2026

US court grants Ken Ofori-Atta Green Card — finds Ghana corruption charges not credible

US Immigration Court grants Ghana's fugitive former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta permanent residency — dealing a major blow to Accra's corruption case The United States…

22 June 2026

Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at California base

Eight people died after a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed at a California base. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tragic accident.

22 June 2026

UK woman jailed 48 years after killing five-year-old stepdaughter in hot bath

UK woman jailed 12 years for killing stepdaughter in scalding bath 48 years after the crime A British woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the manslaughter of her…

22 June 2026

Italian woman dies and 1,700 flee as fire tears through Dominican Republic resort

The huge fire killed one woman and forced nearly 1,700 guests to be evacuated on Friday.

22 June 2026

Toddler dead - two hurt as mudslide destroys Cape Coast homes

A toddler is dead and two people are injured after a mudslide destroyed homes in Cape Coast. Emergency services are on the scene assessing the damage and searching for more…

22 June 2026