7 h. ago Teddy bear made from fake human skin leads to California arrest

A man in California has been arrested after police say he staged a "macabre teddy bear" made to look as if it were constructed from human flesh at a petrol station.

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18 h. ago Over 500 removed from security services after recruitment audit

More than 500 individuals have been removed from Ghana’s security services following a government review that uncovered irregularities in recruitment processes conducted before and after the December 2024 general election.

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21 h. ago Perpetrators of Ablekuma North violence will face justice without favour – Interior Minister assures

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has vowed that those responsible for the recent violence during the Ablekuma North rerun will be arrested and prosecuted.

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29 h. ago Spiritual Society distances itself from Gblorkope Shrine murder, pledges full cooperation with police

The Dodi Misorgbe Spiritual Worship Society has disassociated itself from a shrine implicated in the recent murder of Nelson Anyana, following the arrest of six suspects by the Adidome Police.

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59 h. ago Police reviews operational capacity to combat Cybercrime and emerging security threats

In recent years, Ghana has witnessed a surge in cyber-related offenses, as well as organized robbery syndicates, posing fresh challenges to national security and public safety. To address this, the Police Administration has initiated a comprehensive review of its operational capacity to effectively respond to rising sophisticated crimes such as cyber fraud, armed robbery, and […]

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66 h. ago President of Concerned Small Scale Miners refutes allegations of intervening in Anti

President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has described as misleading reports of his intervention in pleading for clemency for miners invading the Desiri Forest of the Ahafo Ano North District in Ashanti Region. According to him, he had only inquired about the police operations, leading to his arrest. In a […]

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68 h. ago Cocoa sector witnessed improvement in late 2024; new financing model has reduced liquidity constraints – IMF

Ghana’s cocoa sector has seen some improvements since late 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. According to the Fund, production during the 2024/25 season recovered thanks to a more favorable climate and ongoing interventions to enhance productivity such as artificial pollination, mass pruning, mass spraying and hi-tech. The Fund in a Country Report […]

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2 d. ago 3 arrested in foiled robbery at Nyanikrom, GH¢149,500 recovered

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with a daylight robbery that occurred near Shama Junction at Nyanikrom on Wednesday, 9th July 2025.

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3 d. ago Ablekuma North rerun: Fake security personnel arrested near Awoshie DVLA polling station

The Ghana Police Service has arrested several individuals clad in brown uniforms claiming to be security personnel near the Awoshie DVLA polling station in the Ablekuma North Constituency. Sources indicate the suspects failed to properly identify themselves when questioned and were subsequently taken to the Odorkor Police Station for further questioning. The individuals were spotted […]

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3 d. ago 2 arrested for unlawful firearms possession in Ashanti Region

The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals for unlawful possession of firearms. The suspects, identified as Acheampong Kwadwo, 21, and James Antwi Adjei, 24, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation conducted in the early hours of Tuesday at a known criminal hideout in Nweneso, Trabuom, and Nkwawie, following […]

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4 d. ago K‑Wellness Goes Global: How Korean Spas Are Reshaping the Global Wellness Industry

Korean jjimjilbangs are usually active at nighttime. That’s why it is in this wellness hub, the popular hashtag “I love night” (아이러브밤) perfectly fits in. Opened 24/7, these spas showcase tranquility, well-being, and an individual’s recovery. Additionally, the leisure habits of the South Koreans are greatly influenced by these wellness…Continue

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4 d. ago Four arrested, granted bail in connection with 3.3 tonnes cocaine bust

The Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has revealed that four individuals have been arrested and granted bail in connection with the major drug bust in Cape Coast earlier this year.  

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4 d. ago No arrests made over 2024 Ablekuma North election violence – EC

The Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Bossman Asare, has disclosed that none of the individuals affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) or the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who were involved in violent disturbances during the 2024 general elections in Ablekuma North have been arrested or prosecuted.

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4 d. ago Small Scale Miners Association Chair arrested for confronting anti

Chairman of the Small Scale Miners Association, Kojo Peprah, has been arrested by the IGP’s Special Anti-Galamsey team for trying to intervene in the arrest of illegal miners operating in the Desiri forest reserve in the Ashanti region.

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4 d. ago Suspect in the alleged killing of Immigration Officer gives conflicting accounts – Police

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command says a man who is at the centre of the alleged killing an immigration officer who went missing for days has been giving conflicting statements. The suspect, Bright Aweh, who allegedly called the deceased into a meeting, told police he gave an amount of GH₵500,000 to the late officer […]

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4 d. ago TOR, PHDC to train 500 youth for Ghana’s Oil and Gas Industry

Tema Oil Refinery Ltd (TOR) and the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) are teaming up to train 500 Ghanaian youth in oil, gas, and petrochemical skills, as part of a bold initiative to prepare the country’s workforce for expansion in the energy sector.

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4 d. ago One person arrested in connection with the murder of an immigration officer

The Accra Regional Police Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Stephen King Amoah, an Immigration Officer reported missing on 4th July 2025, whose burnt body was found on 9th July 2025 in a gutter near GBC Satellite, opposite Comet Estate, Accra.

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5 d. ago Togo issues international arrest warrants for leaders behind civil protests

The government of Togo has issued international arrest warrants targeting leaders of the M66 Citizens’ Movement, a collective of bloggers and activists who organised nationwide protests on 6th, 26th, 27th, and 28th June, 2025.

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5 d. ago Five granted bail over GH¢2.3m, $191,900 counterfeit currency case 

Five people arrested in connection with the printing of counterfeit GH¢200 and $100 notes totalling GH¢2.3 million and $191,900 have been granted bail. 

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5 d. ago National Security yet to make an arrest after seizure of 12 gold

Four months after a major security operation uncovered 12 containers filled with gold bars, foreign currency, and other contraband items in Sapeiman, the Interior Minister tells Parliament National Security is yet to arrest the perpetrators.

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