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Two men charged after alleged robbery of ride-hailing driver in Teshie
Eric Adjetey Adjei, 26, who is unemployed, and Godwin Abbey, 21, a fisherman, have both been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery.
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The mission based school and the Right to Religious liberty-Kwame Boafo Akuffo writes
This is far from a routine constitutional matter; its implications extend to the entire nation.
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Court halts testimony as sister of late highlife star breaks down
The presiding judge, Justice Dorinda Smith-Arthur, asked the witness, Ernestina Fosuh, to take a moment and drink some water before the session continued.
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Court hears testimony of Daddy Lumba's sister disputing claim of marriage between him and Odo Broni
The evidence was given by the musician’s elder sister, Ernestina Fosuh, also known as Akosua Brempomaah, who insisted that while the relationship was well-known within the family, it never culminated in marriage.
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Sky Train trial: Defence lawyer challenges witness over Board discussions on project
During cross-examination on Wednesday, defence counsel confronted Yaw Odame-Darkwa, a former GIIF board member, with board minutes allegedly referencing the Sky Train Project.
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Africa
Gabon court jails former first lady, ex-president’s son for 20 years over corruption
The verdict, delivered late on Tuesday night, also imposed a fine of 100 million CFA francs ($177,000; £135,000) on both defendants.
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Court grants GH¢2.5 million bail to convicted 'coup plotter' pending appeal
Fosu, along with five others, was sentenced to death by hanging on January 24, 2024, after being found guilty of high treason.
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GIIF never approved $2m Sky Train funding — Former Board Member testifies
Mr Darkwah was testifying on Monday, 10 November, as the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former GIIF Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Asamoah, and former Board Chair, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi.
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Crime
Immigration officer killed, another injured in Tempane shooting
The two officers, who were on official duty at the time, were attacked by unidentified assailants who subsequently made away with their service rifles.
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Crime
Government to launch nationwide gun amnesty to curb rising firearm violence
The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of the Interior and the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), will allow individuals in possession of unregistered or illegal weapons to surrender them voluntarily without f...
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Court gives state 14 days to respond in case challenging deportation of galamsey suspects
The civil society group is seeking to stop the government from deporting Chinese and other foreign nationals arrested for illegal mining without first prosecuting them under Ghanaian law.
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General
37 new High Court Justices sworn in
A total of forty-one persons were initially recommended for appointment but were later pruned to thirty-seven (37)
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GTEC rejects UPSA’s bid to retain two Pro-Vice-Chancellors, orders fresh recruitment
The controversy stems from UPSA’s decision in June 2024 to appoint two senior academics into separate Pro-Vice-Chancellor roles.
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Minority rejects Torkornoo's removal, warns of threat to judicial independence
President John Dramani Mahama formally dismissed the Chief Justice on 1 September 2025, acting on the recommendation of a Committee of Inquiry established under Article 146(6) of the Constitution.
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Two ex-convicts remanded over taxi robbery; accomplice on the run
The accused, Vincent Gbetorglo and Peter Akakpo, also known as “Dompe,” pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and robbery. They are expected to reappear in court on 3 November 2025.
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Crime
Police arrest three over shooting incident at Celebrity Golf Club site
Police say the incident occurred on Saturday, October 18, when the suspects allegedly invaded a construction site belonging to one of the executives of the Celebrity Golf Club.
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Attorney General withdraws charges against third accused in NSB trial
A notice of discontinuance filed at the High Court in Accra on October 15, 2025, formally discharged Ms. Donkor under Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).
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Europe
Top Liverpool solicitor rebuked over £37,000 payments to prisoners
Experienced solicitor Chris Topping, a consultant with Liverpool firm Jackson Lees Group, authorised his firm’s finance team to make 21 separate payments coming to £37,640, according to a Solicitors Regulation Authority decision notice.
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Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi’s lawyer withdraws from ongoing GIIF sky train case
Presiding Judge Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay confirmed receipt of a Notice of Withdrawal filed on September 11, 2025, signaling that Mr. Sasu would no longer act as counsel for the embattled former board chairman.
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Lawyers directed to stop writing 'Dear Sirs' in letters
According to the updated guidance, the phrase—used in legal letters for centuries—originated during a time when the legal profession was dominated by men, and no longer reflects the gender diversity of modern practice.
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