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Shell pays $111m over 1970s oil spill in Nigeria
The court ordered Shell Nigeria to pay compensation to Nigerian farmers,
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Major Mahama murder trial: Assemblyman opens defence, says military officer pointed gun at him
Mr. Baah is accused by prosecutors of inciting community members to lynch the military officer who was on a morning walk from Diaso to the community on May 29, 2017.
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Crime
Mpatuam tragedy: Assembly member among two killed in clash with soldiers at Asanko mine
The disturbances reportedly began when a man spotted inside the concession was shot and killed by the security officers deployed to protect the mine. News of his death quickly spread, prompting enraged residents to mobilise and block the ma...
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8 GSL students receive Lebanese Community scholarship
The recipients are Julius Boateng, Eugenia Ewusi Mensah, Gbedey Davina Seyram, Martin Waana-Ang, Accorley Ann Esinam, Agborly Divine Selase, Maame Akua Anima Ofori Atta, and Michael Kwame Asabre.
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Judicial service honours 15 retired judges
In a brief remark, the Hon. Lady Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo eulogized the 15 Justices for their contribution to justice delivery and the Judicial Service.
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Opuni trial: Prohibition of Justice Honyenuga confidence booster to justice system – Legal practitioner
The renowned legal practitioner was commenting on the court’s ruling which barred the Justice of the Supreme Court with additional responsibility as a High Court Judge from continuing to preside over the case on grounds of bias.
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Africa
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to quit ICC, brand court 'Neo-Colonial Tool'
In a joint statement, the three Sahel states declared they no longer recognise the authority of the UN-backed tribunal, accusing it of failing to prosecute grave crimes such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression.
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Nigeria harbours 53% of death row inmates in Sub-Saharan Africa
Observed every 10th of October, the World Day Against the Death Penalty consolidates the global movement against capital punishment and mobilizes civil society, political leaders, activists, lawyers, change agents and more to support the ca...
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Western Region: Chief Justice inaugurates two district courts, cautions staff against acts of misconduct
The court facilities form part of the government's 100-court project, in a bid to increase access to justice
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Africa
South Africa: Traditional court condemns 19-year-old to grisly death
Accused of stock theft in 2020, Abulele Kwindana was killed. More than two years later, no-one has been charged with his murder.
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Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa’s sexist marriage laws
We knew that the law had changed and thought it had changed for everyone,” recalls Agnes. “[Later], when I realised that the law had cheated me, that’s when I realised that I would have to fight this.”
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Courts
Tarkwa court jails teenage illegal miner for stealing alligator pepper
Presenting the case, Police Inspector Patrick Essien explained that the complainant, Fuseini Amadu, was a farmer residing in Kofi Gyan, a community within the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality.
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Tragedy in Ketu South: Young coconut seller allegedly commits suicide
Prince, a coconut vendor in his early twenties who was deaf and mute, was found hanging in his room during the early hours of Wednesday, June 11, 2025. According to locals, the discovery was made by a friend who had gone to fetch him for th...
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Defilement of 10-year old: Community Police Officer jailed 15 years
The accused, a Community Police Officer pleaded not guilty to the offence of defilement however in the court’s opinion, the prosecution was able to satisfy the standard of proof thus imprisoned him for 15 years.
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Europe
Ferrari Boss agrees to do community service over tax case
The agreement, which does not include an admission of guilt, also involves one year of community service for John Elkann, a prominent member of the influential Agnelli family and grandson of former Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli.
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Crime
Man, 20 arrested for attempted motorbike robbery
The suspect, a pillion rider, was arrested today Wednesday January 19, 2022 by members of the Agorve community after he poured pepper-powder into the eyes of the rider causing both suspect and the rider to fall to the ground.
Crime
Eight National Security operatives granted police bail after Awisam robbery claims
The arrests followed claims that the group entered the community in a black Mitsubishi pick-up with registration number GS 8293-18 and a Toyota Voxy, and carried out what residents believed was another unlawful raid disguised as an official...
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Police arrest 8 fake National Security operatives
The group is accused of arriving in the community on Friday in a black Mitsubishi pick-up and a Toyota Voxy, then carrying out what residents say looked like a security operation but turned into a robbery.
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Interior Minister presents Community Sentencing bill to parliament
Introducing the bill in the House, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak said the reform is designed to decongest prisons and reduce the cost of keeping low-level offenders behind bars.
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Crime
Tema police arrest four over suspected Indian Hemp hidden in truck tyres
The suspects—identified as Nura Sali (44), Pius Chukwuma (49), Mustapha Umar (18), and Abdulai Amayau (23)—were apprehended on Monday, 8th September 2025, during a targeted police operation.
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