Courts
Court rejects APP candidate's bid to halt Akwatia by-election
The application, which aimed to stop the September 2 by-election, was dismissed on Thursday, August 28, 2025, by Justice John Eugene Nyanteh Nyadu.
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Results for "National Student Financial Aid Scheme"
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Business
Redirect FX inflows to commercial banks-BoG to mining firms
According to Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, the move is aimed at strengthening the interbank foreign exchange market and boosting liquidity.
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Crime
CAGD, OSP join forces to tackle payroll fraud
The announcement follows strong concerns raised by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament over recurring irregularities flagged in the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report, including unearned salaries and inflated wage payments.
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General
Only 20 MDAs in Eastern Region have sanitation prosecutors
The minister revealed that only 20 out of the 33 MDAs in the region have sanitation prosecutors and bemoaned the rising waste crisis.
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Courts
Businessman jailed 22 months for defrauding landlord of GH¢255k
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court heard that the complainant, Peter Kitile Yeboah, a businessman based in the Ivory Coast but resident at Pakyi No.2 near Kumasi, had once rented out his property to Frimpong.
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Europe
Wife ordered to pay full indemnity costs for hiding assets in pre-nup
The Court of Appeal ruled that Jenny Helliwell’s deliberate failure to disclose her true wealth amounted to fraudulent non-disclosure, breaking the terms of their wedding-day agreement, which required each party to leave the marriage with o...
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US
US First Lady threatens $1B lawsuit against Hunter Biden over Epstein claim
In a legal letter to Biden’s attorney, Melania’s lawyers described the allegation as “false, disparaging, defamatory, and inflammatory,” demanding a public retraction and apology.
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Justice Yaw Oppong bids farewell as Ghana School of Law Director, exits on August 31
In a message to students on Tuesday, August 12, Justice Oppong thanked God for “love, guidance, and protection” during his three-year tenure.
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Courts
Court declares woman owner of 5-bedroom Parkoso house as self-acquired, dismisses ex-lover’s claim
Presided over by Justice Dr. Poku Adusei (JA), the court held that the disputed land and the 5-bedroom house built on it were Sarfowaa’s self-acquired property.
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US
Claire’s files for bankruptcy again as online rivals, changing habits take toll
The company, known for its signature purple storefronts and nostalgic popularity among teens and tweens for jewelry and ear piercing, confirmed on Monday that it is in discussions with vendors, landlords, and potential partners to determine...
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Courts
Two Nigerians jailed for cybercrime, human trafficking in Ghana
The two men, who admitted to engaging in online scams, commonly referred to as “Yahoo Yahoo,” and entering the country through an unauthorized route at Aflao, were convicted and sentenced on their own pleas by Judge Derick Parden Eshun. The...
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General
Dame slams Ayine over dropped cases, accuses him of undermining rule of law
In a lengthy statement posted on Facebook and titled “LEGALLY SPEAKING…!”, Dame challenged several assertions made by Dr. Ayine at a recent press conference—particularly the justification for discontinuing high-profile corruption cases via...
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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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Courts
Minority threatens legal action over dropped charges against Duffuor
This announcement comes in the wake of the Attorney-General’s recent justification that the state had successfully recovered 60% of the funds involved in the case—roughly GH¢663 million in liquidity support extended to uniBank prior to its...
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Courts
Why AG entered nolle prosequi in the Duffuor case
“In this case, that benchmark has been met,” the statement read. “The continuation of the trial, in the Attorney-General’s view, would no longer serve any additional public interest.”
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Criminalize derogatory slurs against us-PWDs to CRC
During a public engagement held in Ho on Thursday, July 10, 2025, disability rights advocates made a strong case for linguistic justice, urging lawmakers to outlaw slurs that have long wounded the community.
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General
1,346 lawyers expelled from Meerut Bar Association over unpaid dues
The decision, which marks one of the largest mass removals in recent history, was made during a general body meeting of the association.
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Courts
Bailiff jailed 4 years for forging court documents
Jackson, who was previously attached to the Ejisu District Court in the Ashanti Region, initially denied the charges but abruptly changed his plea to guilty during Tuesday’s hearing, just as the prosecution was set to begin its case.
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CJ role too powerful, vulnerable to abuse-Prof Prempeh calls for reform
Speaking at a Learning and Exchange event organized by the African Judicial Independence Fund (AJIF), Prof. Prempeh described Ghana’s judicial structure as overly centralized, with the Chief Justice holding unchecked authority over both the...
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US
White House accuses Harvard of Jewish students civil rights violation
In a strongly worded letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, the administration alleged the university showed "deliberate indifference" to a growing number of antisemitic incidents reported by students.
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