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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has destroyed a substantial quantity of narcotic substances, following directives from the Accra Circuit Court. The destroyed items included 248 fertilizer sacks, 315 wraps, 24 sachets, and 68 compressed slabs of various narcotics, in addition to three medium-sized buckets of …

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has inaugurated 12 special courts focused on small claims and debt recovery. Eight of these courts are in the Greater Accra Region, with the remaining four in the Ashanti Region. This initiative follows a significant increase in small claims cases at district courts, largely driven by …

Four individuals lost their lives, and several others were injured on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Zogbei, Mion district, due to an escalation of a long-standing land dispute between the Dagombas and Konkombas. The violence resulted in gunfire, casualties, and fatalities. Reports indicate that the conflict led to the deaths …

The police have detained four individuals, including three Ghanaians and a Chinese national, for tampering with and installing manipulated meters from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), resulting in a significant financial loss for the company. The incident involves Wisdom Sewlorm, an agent who obtained ECG meters for installation. His …

A murder investigation is underway in Ho after a young man, identified as Maruan, was allegedly beaten to death by his neighbors at Sabong Zongo on Sunday night, August 4. The incident reportedly occurred between 11 pm and midnight. Maruan, believed to be in his early twenties, was accused of …

Tomato prices at the Agbogbloshie market have witnessed a significant reduction, offering much-needed relief to consumers after months of high costs. Previously, tomato prices had soared, putting a strain on household budgets and forcing many to make financial adjustments. Recent weeks, however, have seen a marked decrease in tomato prices, …

A lawyer and four others appeared before the Achimota Circuit Court, facing charges of falsifying a will. Joseph Kwow Addo Sam, a 57-year-old lawyer, and Alhaji Seidu Adam Baba, an 82-year-old Chief, along with Abdullai Salia, Abubakar Salia, and Saeed Salia, have been charged with conspiracy. Sam and Baba also …

The United States Embassy in Ghana has reported a significant increase in the number of visa applications from Ghanaians, with figures tripling between 2019 and 2023. This rise in applications, while flattering, has also posed a challenge for the Embassy in terms of managing and processing the increased demand.  Backlog …

Thirty-four residents of the Ayawaso West Municipality in the Greater Accra Region face court summons for not maintaining clean environments and failing to participate in the Ga Homowo clean-up exercise. This initiative, organized by the Ga Traditional Council and led by Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, is crucial …

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) has reopened the sea to artisanal fishers as of August 1, following a month-long closure intended to replenish fish stocks. A ceremony at Akplabanya Beach in the Ada West District of the Greater Accra Region marked the reopening. The Minister for Fisheries …