Crime
3 Christ Embassy members slapped with charges for breaching Covid-19 restrictions
Three members of the Christ Embassy Church have been slapped with charges for breaching Covid-19 protocols during a recent church event.
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Crime
More tales of missing babies pop up
Four months after the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) busted a series of baby-harvesting and child-trafficking syndicates in Accra, more people have stepped forward with horrifying tales of missing babies.
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General
Take advantage of technology to deal with ‘cold cases’ – Kufuor urges government
Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor believes one of the critical means to tackle unresolved crime in the country is the use of modern technology.
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General
Your social media posts can be used as evidence against you
Most of us think of social media platforms as a trumpet for our thoughts. We share our woes, ups and downs, and oftentimes even throw in a few strong opinions on different matters. Whether we do so in the open – transmitting our rants to hu...
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Crime
Kasoa ritual murder: Traditional priestess arrested over alleged involvement
A traditional priestess whose details are yet to be made public has been arrested over her alleged involvement in the ritual killing case recently reported in Kasoa in the Central Region.
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General
Beef up security in Kasoa – Residents appeal to Police
Some residents of Kasoa in the Central Region have called on the government to beef up security in the area following recent robbery and murder cases recorded in the town.
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Africa
Chad soldiers arrested for rape in Niger Republic
Chadian soldiers on international deployment to tackle jihadist fighters raped women and at least one minor in southwest Niger, the national human rights commission said Sunday.
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Courts
We’re not joking here – Court warns Akuapem Poloo
The Circuit Court in Accra presided over by Her Honour Christiana Cann has issued a stern warning to lawyers of Actress Rosemond Brown over the manner they are going about the case.
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General
Review laws to criminalise homosexuality – Chief Imam
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Usumanu Nuhu Sharubutu has urged the government to consider the immediate review of the country’s laws to criminalise homosexuality.
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Crime
66-year-old trader in court over UK visa fraud
A 66-year-old trader who allegedly collected ¢32,200 from three complainants under the pretext of securing for them UK visas but failed, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.
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Courts
Court adjourns Ablekuma Central election shooting case to January 18
An Accra Circuit Court has adjourned the shooting case at Ablekuma Central during the election on December 7, to January 18.
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Opinion
Adisa Boya v. Zenabu Mohammed: A Judicial Incision – How the Supreme Court Created an Exception Without Overruling Estate Law Precedents.
An analysis of Adisa Boya v. Zenabu Mohammed, where the Supreme Court carved out an exception to estate law by allowing intestate heirs to sue without Letters of Administration, balancing legal formality with justice.
Kofi Annan
Opinion
Fixing of dates for hearing applications (Generally) in the Supreme Court - What have we fixed?
It has always been the established practice of the courts that dates for hearing applications are fixed by the respective Registrars of the courts in the registries in which the applications are filed. This is done at the time of filing suc...
Thaddeus Sory, Esq.
Opinion
The Nexus Between Law and Patient Safety in Ghana
The paper explores how Ghana’s legal system can better support patient safety by addressing medical negligence through tort law, proposing a dedicated Patient Safety Act. It highlights litigation challenges and calls for reforms to create a...
Dr. Richmond Osei-Hwere
Opinion
Allodial interest under the Land Act, 2020: Some thoughts
The article discusses the position and seeming challenges with allodial interests under Ghana's Land Act, 2020
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
General
Revamp Council of State – Cletus Avoka
Speaking at a roundtable organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) on constitutional reforms, he drew attention to the difficult working conditions of Council members, revealing that only the Chairman has a designated office.
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Courts
Wa High Court jails tricycle rider 14 years for defiling three-year-old girl
The Wa High Court, presided over by Justice Osei-Wusu, handed down the sentence on October 30, 2026, following a full trial.
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Courts
Full Text: Wontumi’s reflections from prison
Chairman Wontumi notes that his incarceration has been a period of deep reflection. He has had first-hand interaction with prison officers, inmates, and the conditions under which the Ghana Prison Service operates - a system he says has see...
Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah
General
Justice Francis Koffie to be installed as Canon of St. Cyprian’s Anglican Cathedral on October 25
The installation ceremony, organised under the auspices of the Anglican Diocese of Kumasi in the Church of the Province of West Africa, will take place at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Cathedral at 3:00 p.m.
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Supreme Court News
Late Bantamahene’s Mbrom property belongs to maternal family, not wife and children – Supreme Court
In a judgment delivered on July 29, 2026, the five-member panel of the Supreme Court allowed an appeal brought by Albert Owusu Baah, representing the maternal family, against Mrs. Agnes Owusu Asare, Alex Owusu Asare and two others.
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