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Police arrest 57-Year-old man over viral shoplifting video
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested a 57-year-old man in connection with a series of alleged shoplifting incidents captured in a viral video on TikTok and other social media platforms.
The suspect, identified as Nsiah Samuel, was arrested on November 5, 2026, by the Somanya District Police Command following intelligence gathering in collaboration with the Borteyman Police in Accra.
According to a police statement issued on November 7, the suspect, who resides at Akrade in the Eastern Region, describes himself as a chief and a minister of the gospel.
The police said he admitted during interrogation to stealing consumable items, electronics, clothing and other goods from retail outlets in several parts of the country.
The locations include Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo and Adenta, among others.
He has since been handed over to the Borteyman Police for further investigations.
The Eastern Regional Police Command expressed thanksgiving to members of the public whose vigilance and sharing of information on social media contributed to his arrest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card across the country.
The suspension takes effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said the decision followed a review of its date of birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger safeguards.
The NIA said it was engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry, to strengthen the guidelines for processing such requests.
It explained that the consultations were aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible and standardised system for handling date of birth changes.
During the suspension, no new applications for date of birth changes will be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide. Requests already being processed will also not be approved.
The Authority said it would notify the public once the consultations were completed and the revised guidelines were ready.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said the decision followed productive discussions between the leadership of the two associations and management, resulting in a mutual understanding.
It has consequently directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect, with courts across the country expected to resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10.
The Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the strike and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive arm of government, the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.
It particularly apologised to court users who experienced inconvenience during the industrial action.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of justice and thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding as efforts continue towards a lasting resolution of the issues raised.
By: Jacob Aggrey
