Courts
Third suspect in Immigration Officer's murder reported dead
The family of the late officer confirmed the development, saying they were informed directly by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) handling the matter.
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Radio presenter fined GH30K, 3 sheep by Oguaa Traditional Council
As part of the sanction, Mr. Trustworthy must carry one of the sheep around his neck in a public walk from the Oguaa Akoto monument to the Emintsimadze Palace, where traditional rites will be performed to appease the gods.
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Courts
Soldier, six others remanded over armed robbery of fuel tanker
Corporal Bernard Bortey, a soldier stationed at the Teaching and Doctrine College of the Ghana Armed Forces, was arrested alongside six alleged accomplices after the dramatic heist, which took place on August 6, 2025.
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Business
Deloitte urges insurance firms to build strong fraud defenses against cyber threats
Deloitte Ghana’s Assurance Partner, Dr. Kwabena Situ, has advised insurance firms to adopt strong anti-fraud frameworks to protect against both internal misconduct and rising cybersecurity threats.
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Europe
Thomas Partey granted conditional bail after denying rape, assault charges
Partey, 32, appeared in court on Tuesday, facing five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three women.
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Crime
House of Chiefs president blames some chiefs, politicians for galamsey surge
President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, has called on national security to arrest both politicians and chiefs involved in galamsey.
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Courts
Adom-Otchere’s lawyer slams OSP’s bail conditions as excessive, discriminatory
In an interview with Channel One TV on Thursday, July 31, his lawyer, Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, described the condition as unreasonable and discriminatory, arguing that it unfairly targets individuals without personal wealth or real estat...
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Courts
Pastor granted GH¢20,000 bail over Tik Tok assassination prophecy about Shatta Wale
He was granted bail in the sum of GH¢20,000 with three sureties—one of which must be justified—and is required to report to the police every two weeks.
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ARTICLE: AN OVERVIEW OF A CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT IN GHANA FROM A LAWYER’S LENS: EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
This article discusses the transfer of power from a previous President to a newly elected President and its impact on the appointment of Board members for State-Owned Entities, and the role and importance of Corporate Governance in the publ...
Co-Authored by Lady-Ann Essuman and Verissa Odame-Koranteng
Crime
Four robbery suspects arrested, one fatally shot in police operations in Kumasi
The first incident occurred on July 9 along the Ankaako–Asuoso–Fenase road in the Amansie South District.
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Courts
Mustapha Hamid, others granted GHC 14m bail in alleged extortion case
When he appeared before the High Court on Wednesday, July 23, Dr. Abdul-Hamid, described as the ringleader of the purported scheme, denied allegations of conspiracy to extort, extortion, and deriving personal gain from public office. He was...
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US
First major national crypto legislation passed in US
The new law, known as the Genius Act, establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar and considered less volatile than Bitcoin or Ethereum.
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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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Crime
Police arrest 7 illegal miners at Abora
Acting on intelligence, the police raided a suspected galamsey site and caught the suspects—Latif Abdul Gyimah (55), Mohammed Bello (44), George Azu (52), Kingsley Owusu (23), Sampson Afadzi (45), Simon Atakpo (21), and Andrews Otto (26)—in...
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Courts
Five granted bail over GH¢2.3m, $191k counterfeit currency scandal
At the center of the case is Shubham Sharma, the General Manager of a company based in Accra, who is accused of orchestrating the scheme.
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Courts
Highway robber gets 25 years IHL for violent attack on Winneba road
The robbery occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025, when Bello and four accomplices ambushed a Toyota Hiace vehicle near Gomoa Buduatta Junction, opening fire and injuring four passengers.
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General
E/R Bar President calls for enhanced protection for judges, lawyers
Speaking during the 43rd Martyrs’ Day Remembrance Service at the High Court Complex in Koforidua on Monday, June 30, Polley noted that judges and lawyers are particularly vulnerable due to the nature of their work, which often involves pres...
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General
See the proposed changes to Ghana's Holiday Act
One of the most widely welcomed changes is a move to shift all public holidays that fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to the nearest Friday, a decision designed to create long weekends and boost overall productivity.
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General
Marital property law based on equity, not gender-Supreme Court nominee
During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, she addressed widespread public perceptions that Ghana’s family law disproportionately favours women in divorce settlements.
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Africa
Outrage as Nigerian university insists on brassiere before exams
The viral footage captures moments where female staff members are seen touching the chests of students lining up outside an exam hall at the institution, located in Ogun State.
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