Crime
Man arrested over landlady’s death after compound dispute
The suspect, known as Paa Kwesi, is the grandson of a tenant in the house where the incident occurred.
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Courts
Man remanded over alleged machete attack on brother in cashew farm dispute
Emmanuel Yeboah appeared before the court, presided over by Osei Kofi Amoako Esq., to face charges of attempted murder and causing harm.
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Africa
Nigeria drops criminal case against Ghanaian tycoon Sam Jonah
In a series of directives issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and signed by Director of Public Prosecutions M.B. Abubakar, prosecutors were told to discontinue charges
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Courts
Atiwa East DCE fined for contempt in Koforidua galamsey land dispute
The ruling, delivered on Monday, 15 December 2025, follows a contempt application filed by a miner who is in a legal tussle with the DCE over a parcel of land on which mining activities were taking place.
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Supreme Court News
Kpandai election dispute heads to Supreme Court as Nyindam challenges High Court annulment
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislator is challenging a November 24, 2025 judgment from the Tamale High Court, Commercial Division, which declared the constituency’s parliamentary results invalid and ordered a fresh election within 30 day...
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Courts
Judge questions need for dual marriage ceremonies in Ghana
Justice Dorinda Smith-Arthur, speaking during proceedings on a high-profile matrimonial dispute, noted that Ghana’s legal framework recognises each marriage type as fully valid on its own.
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Business
Ghana on the brink: Judgment-Debt bill to hit GH¢1.26 billion by 2029
A closer assessment of the budgetary architecture shows a steady and significant rise in both Goods & Services (G&S) and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) allocations tied to judgment-debt commitments.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court declares Anas owner of disputed Tse Addo land
In a unanimous judgment delivered on 12 November 2025, a five-member bench led by Justice Pwamang JSC reversed the findings of both the High Court and the Court of Appeal, holding that Anas had shown “good cause”
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Business
Acting Chief Justice pushes for specialised Maritime and Trade courts
He made the proposal during the opening of the 15th Maritime Law Seminar for Judges of the Superior Courts of Ghana in Accra
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Crime
Odwira festival clash at Ahwerease leaves one dead four injured
The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 22, following a dispute over the performance of a key traditional rite to formally commence the festival.
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Courts
High court orders TotalEnergies to settle fuel dealer in Madina contract dispute
Presiding judge Justice Patrick Baayeh also directed TotalEnergies to issue Mr. Classpeter a release letter within 30 days to allow him to sever ties and continue his operations independently.
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Courts
Michael Jackson’s sexual assault accusers pursue $400 million claim against late singer’s estate
The figure was disclosed in legal papers submitted on September 15, tied to an ongoing dispute that also involves Paris Jackson.
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Africa
Prominent Kenyan lawyer shot dead in Nairobi drive-by attack
Mbobu was driving home on Tuesday evening when a gunman on a motorcycle pulled alongside his car near the Lang’ata-Magadi road junction in Nairobi’s Karen estate and opened fire.
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Courts
Protracted Keta land dispute heads to Sogakope High Court
Mr. Pomeyie, son of the late Elsie Worlali, argues that the contested land belonged to his parents, who are said to have occupied it for over three decades.
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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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Courts
UDS student sentenced to death for murder of love rival
The incident, which occurred in September 2024, was rooted in a romantic dispute. According to court findings, Nurudeen’s former girlfriend—also a student at UDS—had ended their relationship and begun dating the victim.
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General
Bawku peace talks: Mahama lauds Nayiri's support to Otumfuo
Addressing a delegation from the Nayiri at the Jubilee House, President Mahama disclosed that he had recently engaged with the Asantehene and described Naa Yiri’s leadership and collaboration as crucial to advancing a traditional resolution...
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Africa
Kenya: Sister of former president wins court battle to evict ex-partner from disputed home
The ruling, issued by Justice Jane Onyango of the Environment and Land Court in Thika, denied Mr Nderitu's request for an injunction that would have allowed him to remain in the residence while a broader ownership case plays out in court.
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Courts
$2.3M oil contract dispute between Dram Oil and Alfapetro adjourned to October 13
The adjournment follows a request from Alfapetro’s legal team, who informed the court a day prior to trial that lead counsel, Ace Anan Ankomah, was out of the country and unable to appear. The adjournment follows a request from Alfapetro’s...
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General
NLC orders striking university staff to return to work, citing breach of Labour Act
The directive, backed by Section 139(1)(d) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), targets the Senior Staff Association—Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Technical University Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG), and the Federation of...