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Lands Minister advocates for Special Court to tackle forest destruction
According to him, this is timely, indicating that the Attorney General has been very receptive to the idea and therefore hoped that it would become a reality.
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Results for "Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act (Act 865)"
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Courts
Teacher accused of $44,400 fraud in property and business scam
According to prosecutors, Koranteng received various sums of money from the complainant under the pretense of constructing a house in Ablekuma-Joma, Accra, and setting up a pharmacy. However, she failed to deliver on both projects.
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Crime
FDA intercepts smuggled Hepatitis B vaccines at Ghana-Togo border
The vaccines were concealed within the compartments of a Nigeria-plated Toyota commercial vehicle in an attempt to bypass regulatory checks.
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Crime
EOCO and UK Crime Agency join forces to combat Romance fraud
The initiative is designed to raise awareness and encourage citizens to report fraudulent activities, particularly scams that involve individuals deceiving victims through online relationships for financial gain.
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Business
Ghana Customs seize GH¢20.6M worth of Illicit cigarettes, tapentadol tablets at Tamale
The crackdown, executed along the Nanton-Gushegu road on February 11, 2025, led to the interception of 450 boxes of Business Royal Cigarettes and five boxes of Tapentadol tablets.
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President Mahama Vows Judicial Reforms to Restore Public Trust
President John Mahama has promised to reform Ghana’s judiciary by eliminating political interference and tackling corruption. He assured Ghanaians that his administration would work with judicial bodies to restore public confidence in the j...
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Courts
FBI, Ghana Police arrest two Nigerians over kidnapping of 80-year-old American woman
The suspects, Emmanuel Adedoyin Adebayor, a 28-year-old trader, and Esther Ogbonna, a beautician, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court, while a third suspect, Dennis Poromo, remains at large.
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Courts
Ghana Immigration Service hit with over GHC910,000 damages over wrongful arrest, detention of man
Additionally, the court awarded the plaintiff GHC 50,000 as a cost.
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Courts
Two Nigerian businessmen arraigned over alleged $20,000 fraud
The accused, Patrick Piniki, 57, and Adawale Julius, 52, are said to have taken the money under the pretext of securing a vessel filled with crude oil from Nigeria for the complainant.
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Tech
Child-In-Tech Conference 2025 inspires next generation of Tech Leaders
Bringing together a diverse mix of mentors, volunteers, exhibitors, and speakers, the conference featured representatives from MTN and TapTap Send, who served as sponsors and shared their insights and experiences with the young audience.
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Barker-Vormawor calls for abolishing of Council of State
peaking on governance reforms on Newsfile, Barker-Vormawor questioned the relevance of the Council of State, arguing that its removal would have minimal impact.
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CRCC Chairperson wants government to pursue targeted constitutional amendments
Speaking on Joy FM on Thursday, January 9, Kasser-Tee noted that while the 1992 Constitution has proven to be Ghana's most resilient, its longevity has revealed specific areas requiring improvement.
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Courts
Deputy IGP sues Captain Smart
The lawsuit, filed on January 2, 2025, stems from remarks made by Captain Smart during a television and radio broadcast on December 27, 2024.
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Courts
Court grants Lababi Beach Hotel injunction against Polo Beach Club
The injunction, granted on December 19, 2024, stems from a legal dispute initiated by Hotel Investments (Ghana) Limited, the hotel's owners, to reclaim contested land.
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Tsonam Akpeloo Elected Chair of AU ECOSOCC Trade and Industry Cluster
Ghanaian industrialist Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo has been elected Chairperson of AU ECOSOCC’s Trade and Industry Cluster, marking the first time a West African has held this key position. His leadership will focus on advancing industrializatio...
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GBA calls for national unity as it condemns post-election violence
The Association condemned reports of violent acts, including gunfire, destruction of property, and the tragic loss of lives.
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2024 Election: John Mahama Declared Ghana’s President-Elect
John Dramani Mahama’s victory marks a return to the presidency, affirming his enduring influence in Ghanaian politics and the trust reposed in him by the electorate
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Avoiding ICC intervention; AG Dame urges African states to strengthen legal systems
Speaking at the 23rd Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Mr. Dame emphasized reducing reliance on external justice mechanisms by building robust national legal frameworks.
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Business
London Court to rule on GRA tax charge against Tullow OIl
Tullow Oil shared this update in its Trading Report released on November 29, 2024, emphasizing that the court is preparing to issue its verdict after both parties presented their cases.
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Greater Accra Bar to hold orientation for newly enrolled lawyers
The event, which is scheduled to take place at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons at exactly 4 p.m., will have several renowned practitioners in attendance, including the first female National President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey.
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