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Parliament passes Customs Bill, 2026
The bill introduces a new framework for regulating customs operations, with emphasis on trade facilitation, border security, revenue mobilisation and the fight against illicit trade.
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Courts
Ex-police officer, accomplice jailed 25 years over Tamale robbery
The Tamale High Court convicted former General Corporal Suleman Ayuba Gbana and his accomplice, Adam Siba, for conspiracy to commit robbery.
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Supreme Court News
Togbe Afede raises concern over uncapped Supreme Court justices
The President of the Asogli Traditional Area and former President of the National House of Chiefs said Ghana must take stronger steps to protect the independence and credibility of the judiciary.
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Crime
163 people were convicted of galamsey offences between 2020 and 2025
According to the Dennislaw Research Desk, 18 people were convicted of mining-related offences in 2020. The number rose to 35 in 2021 and reached a six-year high of 43 in 2022.
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Two women convicted of illegal mining between 2020 and 2025
Data available to Dennislaw Research Desk indicates that both female inmates were between the ages of 46 and 65. One was in the 46-to-55 age group, while the other was between 56 and 65.
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Only three Chinese nationals jailed for illegal mining offences in six years, prisons data shows
The records show that 163 people were convicted during the six-year period. Ghanaians accounted for 146 of the inmates, while Chinese nationals accounted for three. The remaining inmates were listed as five Burkinabes, four Togolese and two...
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Courts
US court gives Abu Trica’s lawyers access to sealed trial documents
The sealed materials include search warrants, supporting affidavits, applications and warrant returns connected to the case.
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Ward assistant granted bail over alleged GH¢675,000 military recruitment scam
She has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit crime and three counts of defrauding by false pretences.
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J.B. Afrifa Unveils Policy Vision for a Stronger Young Lawyers’ Forum
“The following reflections are based on the Policy Launch and Dialogue hosted by J.B. Afrifa at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on 20 June 2026.”
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Sedina Tamakloe not under house arrest, says Kwakye Ofosu
Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Wednesday, June 17, he said reports suggesting that she had been moved to a private residence were false.
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Supreme Court lines up host of activities to mark 150th Anniversary
The anniversary, marking the period from 1876 to 2026, will open on Thursday, July 2, with an anniversary lecture at the University of Cape Coast and a sod-cutting ceremony in Cape Coast.
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Crime
Suspect held over Accra Central Police Barracks fire
The Ghana Police Service said the suspect is in custody and assisting with investigations into the incident.
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Courts
J.A. Plant Pool rejects AG’s US$2m debt claim
The company, together with its Executive Chairman, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has described the claim as unfounded and says it will contest the action in court.
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Supreme Court News
Order state to fund political party electoral processes- NDC tells Supreme Court
The prayer forms part of the NDC’s Statement of Case filed before the Supreme Court in a constitutional action challenging the legality of delegate-based electoral college systems used by political parties to select candidates for national...
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Courts
Sister sues hospitals, doctors over Charles Amissah's ‘No Bed Syndrome’ death
The action was filed at the High Court in Accra by his sister, Dr Matilda Amissah, who is acting as administratrix of his estate.
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Chairman Wontumi pleads not guilty in GH¢30m Exim Bank case
He appeared before the High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, where he denied four counts.
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Viral reckless voxy driver jailed after Kumasi-Accra highway stunt
Agyarko Richard was arrested after a video showing the incident went viral on social media and drew the attention of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service.
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MPOBB condemns recent arrest of its lawyers
In a public statement dated 8 May 2026, the firm said Mr. Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo, a Senior Partner, and Ms. Sophia Kokor, a Junior Partner, were arrested after they visited the Bureau of National Investigations, BNI, offices at Kawukudi...
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Ghanaian elected President of Middle Temple’s Young Barristers Association
Silas Boateng secured the position after a vote held on 7 April 2026, with the result later announced on 20 April.
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Former CJ Sophia Akufo urges quality over numbers in legal education
Addressing the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Ghana on Thursday, 16 April, she said legal education must be anchored in excellence if the judiciary is to remain strong, effective and worthy of public confidence.
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