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Couple dragged to court for burning four-year old girl’s finger
On January 18 this year, the complainant visited the children including the victim and observed that the victim was nursing an injury on her left finger.
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Hairdresser in court over Bigamy
According to prosecution, the complainant had also rented an apartment where the accused and her siblings lived.
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Crime
Pirates on rampage in Gulf of Guinea: Abducts Ghanaian fishing vessel crew
In May last year, the UK and French navies warned of the rising threat of piracy in the area near Ghana and Benin in the Gulf of Guinea.
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Others
President of Haiti Jovenal Moise ‘is assassinated by gunmen in night time raid on his home’
The 53-year-old was shot dead and the First Lady Martine, 47, was also injured in the attack, Mr Joseph wrote as he condemned the ‘hateful, inhumane and barbaric act.’
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Courts
Witness on why Bulldog’s comment could incite public against President Akufo-Addo
The possible reaction triggered by comments made by Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson a.k.a. Bulldog on the United Showbiz programme, aired on Accra based United Television (UTV) on Saturdays became the focus of the trial at the Accra Circuit Co...
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Sunyani court sentences farmer, 37, to 30 years imprisonment
The Sunyani High Court 2 has sentenced a 37-year-old farmer, Solomon Kodua, to 30 years imprisonment in hard labour for slashing the neck of his 33-year-old girlfriend, Comfort Mansa.
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Prof. Benneh: Court sets date for committal proceedings
State attorneys will on May 19, this year, commence committal proceedings against Ebenezer Kwayisi aka Junior at the Kaneshie District Court for the alleged murder of University of Ghana law lecturer, Professor Emmanuel Benneh.
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Two remanded for alleged kidnapping
The Nkawie Circuit Court has remanded two motor riders into police custody for allegedly kidnapping an 18-year-old girl at Nkaakom, near Nkawie, in the Atwima-Nwabiagya South Municipality.
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Crime
27-year-old artisan allegedly stabs to death musician during argument
A 27-year-old artisan, Bright Ellis is in the grips of the Cape Coast Regional Police Command for allegedly stabbing to death a 24-year-old musician, Emmanuel Aikins.
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Courts
Pharmacy Assistant, 74, in court over sex with minor
A 74-year old Pharmacy Assistant accused of having sex with a 13 year old girl at Chorkor, a suburb of Accra has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.Stephen Okuley Nii Tetteh, charged with defilement, pleaded not guilty.
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Security man held over defilement discharged
A 20 year old security man who allegedly defiled a 12 year old girl in a wooden structure at East Legon, Accra has been discharged by an Accra Circuit Court. The court discharged Ebenezer Asare after the complainant had written to the court...
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Crime
Paralegals, ADR practitioners urged to help expand access to justice
Addressing 138 graduates of the Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies (IPLS) at a ceremony in Accra, he said Ghana’s ambition to build a more inclusive justice system hinges on a robust pipeline of well-trained ADR experts
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General
Meet Nana Danquah Adjei Domson Esq: The 21-year-old Breman Asikuma fresh lawyer
Born on April 12, 2004, Domson’s intellectual journey began at Breman Asikuma Colonel Baidoo Basic School, where he completed his primary education at the age of 12.
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Courts
Sky train trial to begin before legal vacation – Attorney-General confirms
According to the Attorney-General, progress has been hampered by recurring health-related absences from the second accused, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, as well as a recent medical excuse submitted by the lawyer for the first accused, M...
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Judge of distinction: Mrs. Sediinam Kwadam tops GIMPA’s 2025 Masters class
Graduating with a near-perfect GPA of 3.98, Mrs. Kwadam received three top honors: Best Graduate Student of GIMPA Law School, the Dean’s Excellence Award for Best LLM Student, and the prestigious Fatou Bensouda Prize for Best Student in Int...
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Courts
KNUST murder case: Prosecution presents amended charge sheets, autopsy report to court
During the latest hearing, the court noted that the prosecution had yet to receive legal advice from the Attorney-General’s Office.
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General
ICC Ghana to Host 2nd Arbitration and ADR Day on March 5, 2025
ICC Ghana, in collaboration with ICC Dispute Resolution Services, will host the 2nd ICC Ghana Arbitration and ADR Day on March 5, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra and online. The event will focus on ensuring justice and efficiency in arbit...
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GII urges Government to pass Conduct of Public Officers Bill to tackle corruption
According to GII, these legislative measures are essential in bolstering the legal framework surrounding asset declaration, conflict of interest regulations, and penalties for violations.
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Courts
High Court dismisses injunction against Oshuiman stool
The injunction which was filed by Nii Kojo Buabeng II on behalf of the Abbeyman Family sought to restrain the Oshuiman stool and the Mankralo from dealing with the disputed land.
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University of Essex graduate awarded for overturning death sentence
Kola Alapinni said he defied the threat of mob violence when he provided pro bono legal defence in a number of blasphemy cases in Kano, Nigeria.
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