Crime
US immigration judge questions OSP case against Ken Ofori-Atta
According to the judge, the OSP’s affidavit was “full of conclusory allegations” and failed to show persuasive facts linking the former minister to criminal conduct.
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Specialized courts in the offing to fast-track prosecution of drug peddlers-Minister
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced at an event in which the Narcotics Control Commission received new operational vehicles to support work across the country.
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Business
Shippers Authority Act set to ease port charges and improve trade – Minister Joseph Nikpe
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series in Accra, Mr. Nikpe described the legislation as a major reform that expands the authority of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) to better regulate fees, prevent exploitative practices, a...
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General
Full Text: Report on key legal matters by AG at Government’s Accountability Series
Dr. Ayine tackled some of the nation’s most closely watched legal developments including the controversial discontinuation of the criminal case against former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, new revelations in the National Service Sch...
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Review of National Arms Bill under way-Minister
Speaking at a review session for the proposed National Arms Bill, Deputy Minister for the Interior Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi highlighted the urgent need for updated legislation to tackle the increasing circulation and misuse of small arms.
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962 mining licences risk revocation as government tightens grip on sector
This strong message was delivered by the Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, following the submission of a report by a special committee tasked with auditing the country’s small-scale mining licences.
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Did Ghana abstain from LGBTQI vote at the UN?-Foreign Minister explains
Speaking at the official commissioning of Ghana’s new representative to UNESCO, the minister clarified that the UN vote on July 7, 2025, had nothing to do with legalizing or endorsing homosexuality.
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Gov’t moves to curb scholarship bias with new Bill
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced at the official launch of the "No Fees Stress Policy" at the SDA College of Education in Koforidua, Eastern Region.
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Courts
Estate developers risk prosecution over illegal power connections-Energy Minister
Addressing Parliament during a session focused on reducing commercial losses at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Mr. Jinapor revealed that a recent enforcement operation uncovered multiple unauthorized power connections within the Re...
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Interior Minister promises security jobs for citizens aiding in drug arrests
Speaking during a community sensitisation event in Sabon Zongo, Accra, on Thursday, May 8, the Minister outlined the government’s new strategy to combat drug trafficking and abuse, particularly within Zongo communities.
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Business
Energy Ministry withdraws ENI, Vitol, and Springfield oil field unitization directive
This decision was communicated through a letter addressed to the Managing Director of ENI Ghana, the Country Manager of Vitol Upstream Energy, and Springfield Exploration and Production.
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Crime
Health Minister orders arrest of Winneba Hospital staff who abandoned patient in bush
Therefore, the Health Minister has directed that the affected staff be reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the police and the Attorney General.
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Africa
Israeli intelligence trying to intimidate me - South Africa minister
Ms Pandor on Thursday told the Mail & Guardian news website that she was concerned about the safety of her family after having been targeted on social media.
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Courts
GHC 10 m Defamation suit: Kan Dapaah’s motion for default judgment dismissed
The court said that the rules of the court do not lend support for a declaratory relief in such a matter.
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Business
GUTA, 5 others petition Parliament against passage of Import Restrictions L.I.
The L.I if passed, will compel importers of 22 restricted items, including poultry, rice, sugar, diapers, cement, canned tomatoes, tripe, and more, to seek licences from a committee to be set up by the Minister of Trade.
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FULL TEXT: Attorney-General's speech at the 40th International Symposium on Economic Crime
One piece of legislation that is directly intended to prevent economically motivated crimes and the abuse of office is the PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACT of 2003 (Act 663).
Godfred Yeboah Dame, Attorney General
Africa
Nigeria's ex-oil minister charged with bribery in the UK
Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offences in the UK. She is suspected of accepting financial rewards for awarding multi-million dollar oil and gas contracts
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Courts
Freezing of Cecilia Dapaah's bank accounts: Court to rule on OSP's confirmation request August 31
The former Minister is currently being investigated by the OSP on charges of corruption and corruption-related offences
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Courts
Ambulance case: Court summons former Minister of Health, two others to testify
The orders of the court come as Lead Counsel for Mr. Forson, Dr. Basit Bamba, moved a motion under section 58 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459)
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Ambulance trial: Court directs Ato Forson, others to open defence
With two others, former Deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson are facing charges for causing financial loss over the importation of 200 ambulances
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