Courts
Court orders disclosures in Labone bank robbery case
Maazi, an unemployed Nigerian national, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on eight counts, including conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted robbery and robbery.
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Dissolution of marriage: proving adultery in divorce proceedings
Marriage may begin with a promise of forever, but some betrayals make reconciliation impossible. In divorce proceedings, adultery must be proved with credible evidence—not suspicion or rumours. Even then, the petitioner must show that the a...
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Rent Control Dep't to deny services to landlords without rent cards from August 17
In a statement issued on Monday, August 10, Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku said landlords and property owners must be ready to prove that they have met the mandatory rent-card requirement when seeking services from the Department.
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Crime
NACOC arrests 10 KTU students over alleged cannabis-infused drinks, ice cream
According to NACOC, the operation targeted a suspected network believed to be producing and distributing cannabis-laced consumables to students and other patrons at the event.
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Crime
163 people were convicted of galamsey offences between 2020 and 2025
According to the Dennislaw Research Desk, 18 people were convicted of mining-related offences in 2020. The number rose to 35 in 2021 and reached a six-year high of 43 in 2022.
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Africa
Uganda Law Society scraps ‘Your Lordship’ title, courtroom bowing before judges
The directive was issued by the President of the Uganda Law Society, Isaac K. Ssemakadde, through Executive Order RNB No. 12 of 2026.
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GBA President renews call to protect Judiciary from political pressure
GBA President, Mrs Efua Ghartey, said the Judiciary must be protected from political pressure if it is to remain a credible institution for justice delivery.
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Supreme Court News
Ghana Supreme Court Bolsters Mining Stability, Rebuffs Local Landowners Claims Against Newmont
The ruling is expected to bring a level of predictability to the Ghanaian mining landscape, which has seen increasing friction between local communities and large-scale miners. By affirming that the Minister of Mines must act as the primary...
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Old Tafo MP asks CHRAJ to probe alleged conflict of interest at COCOBOD
The petition, filed on Thursday, February 19, cites Article 218(a) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 7(1)(a) of the CHRAJ Act, 1993 (Act 456), and focuses on Mr Ato Boateng, the Acting Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Finance and Admi...
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Business
The ‘Corporate Governance Series’ sets a radical new standard for bank board accountability
The event was the second installment of the Corporate Governance Series, a strategic collaboration between CSTS Ghana, the Institute of Directors (IoD) Ghana, SIGA and GIMPA Law School.
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Business
Ghana needs comprehensive policies to boost publishing industry-Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
He renewed calls for the strict enforcement of a Local Printing Policy to prevent Ghanaian printers from being undercut by foreign publishers benefiting from tax incentives
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Business
BoG sets sights on crypto regulation and digital oversight
At a recent engagement with bank executives following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, BoG Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama outlined a refreshed supervisory agenda aimed at strengthening institutional governance, cybersecurity, an...
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Crime
7 Ghanaian, Nigerian nationals to face trial in India over online scam
The arrests were made following a sting operation conducted by the Mohali Cyber Crime Cell of Punjab’s State Police. The suspects, aged between 25 and 35, were reportedly operating from a rented apartment in Noida, where they had set up wha...
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Africa
Clarify obligations of states in tackling climate crisis-Activist goes to African Court
The application, led by the African Climate Platform (ACP) in partnership with Resilience40, Natural Justice, the Environmental Lawyers Collective for Africa, and supported by the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), was announced during proce...
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Business
See EPA permit requirements for gold buyers in Ghana
According to the EPA, individuals, aggregators, and self-financing aggregators involved in the gold buying trade must obtain environmental permits by the Environmental Assessment Regulations (LI 1652).
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Can Chief Justice Torkornoo Remain a Justice of the Supreme Court if She is Removed from Office as Chief Justice?
The potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has prompted a constitutional debate in Ghana over whether she would also lose her position as a Justice of the Supreme Court. Drawing on past judicial opinions, particularly from th...
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Meet SMU Law School, winners of 2025 Jessup Int'l Law Moot Court Competition
Renowned as the world’s most prestigious moot court competition, the Jessup moot challenges law students globally to grapple with complex issues in international law. This year saw record-breaking participation, with 805 teams from 104 juri...
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Prof Raymond Atuguba: The visionary who transformed UG Law School
His tenure as Dean has redefined legal education in Ghana, turning UGSoL into a powerhouse of research, institutional development, and international partnerships.
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Courts
Five in court over fuel theft and arson scheme
According to the prosecution, all accused except Gerald met in Kasse, near Ahodwo in the Ashanti Region, and conspired to divert diesel meant for the Buipe BOST Depot. I
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Business
Groundbreaking Book on Ghana’s Company Law launched in Accra
Nicknamed “The Blue Book,” the first volume, titled Companies, Corporate Insolvency & Restructuring in Ghana, spans 22 chapters and provides clarity on fundamental corporate issues.
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