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TikToker remanded over alleged cyberbullying of Mohbad’s widow
The 27-year-old appeared before a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ikeja on Tuesday on charges linked to cyberstalking, cyberbullying and the publication of harmful content.
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Amasaman court remands teen over Korleman break-in and assault case
Haruna Tahiru Mohammed, also known as “Star Boy,” pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, unlawful entry, stealing and assault. He is expected back in court on 7 May 2026.Haruna Tahiru Mohammed, also known as “Star Boy,” pleaded not gu...
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5 in custody over alleged TikTok scam using names of Ghana First Lady, Ibrahim Mahama, Asamoah Gyan
Four of the accused — Ahmed Mensah, Ebenezer Ato Mensah, Bernard Mensah and Blessed Sam — were remanded after pleading not guilty to the charges against them.
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Four remanded over alleged online scam
According to the prosecution, the four men are facing charges that include conspiracy, preparation to commit crime, attempt to commit crime and trafficking-related offences.
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Thomas Partey charged with two more counts of rape
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it has authorised the new charges, linked to an allegation dating back to 2020.
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2025 in focus: Top legal news items on DL news
In 2025, as in previous years, numerous legal stories dominated headlines across the country. However, based on editorial discretion, audience engagement metrics on our website, and sustained reader interest, we present the following storie...
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Ex-Customs boss Col Damoah pleads not guilty in GH¢1.4bn SML contract case
Col Damoah, who is also the MP for Jaman South, was arraigned alongside former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and others over what prosecutors describe as a scheme that caused the state a loss of more than GH¢1.4 billion.
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London to introduce Tourist tax
A spokesperson for Sir Sadiq Khan said City Hall welcomed the direction of travel, describing a modest fee as a long-overdue tool that could bolster local revenue and strengthen London’s global competitiveness.
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Ofori-Atta, 7 others to be arraigned Nov. 24 over corruption charges
In a brief announcement shared on social media, the OSP indicated it will seek court approval to serve charge documents on “fugitives currently outside the jurisdiction."
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Trader tells court she sold husband’s Budumburam property to accused in Cecilia Dapaah theft case
Appearing as the fifth prosecution witness, Gloria Abrafi Asiedu Asamoa-Baah said she transferred ownership of the property to Christiana Achab for GH¢800,000, with the entire transaction completed on the day they met.
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State to call four witnesses in Chairman Wontumi’s illegal mining case
Wontumi is standing trial alongside Akonta Mining Company Limited and one of its directors, Kwame Antwi, who is currently on the run.
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Court fines father and son GH¢2,400.00 for stealing, assault
The convicts — Kingsley Kofi Kumi, 54, and his 20-year-old son, Kingsley Abeka, a trader — pleaded not guilty to the charges of stealing, causing unlawful damage, and assault, but were found guilty after a full trial.
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Three persons facing trial over Odododiodio Election violence-Interior Minister
Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Mr Muntaka said the Attorney-General’s Department had filed charges of conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder
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Wontumi’s galamsey trial takes new turn as state drops charges against Akonta Mining manager
This move, described by legal observers as a strategic recalibration, is aimed at strengthening the prosecution’s case against Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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OSP reaffirms seriousness of charges against former NPA Boss
The OSP underscored in a Facebook statement on Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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Former Buffer stock boss, wife, and others face 24 counts for alleged stealing of GH¢78m
The accused persons — including The Aludiba Foundation, Energy Partners Limited, and Richard Sam-Asante (who is currently at large) — are facing charges of stealing, money laundering, fraudulently causing financial loss to the Republic
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Abronye’s case adjourned to November 26 as court awaits new judge
Abronye, who serves as the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is standing trial on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news.
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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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Gifty Oware-Mensah charged for stealing over GH¢38m in NSS scandal
According to documents filed by the Attorney-General’s Department, Oware-Mensah allegedly diverted and misappropriated GH¢38,458,248.87 between February 2022 and March 2024, during her tenure overseeing the Authority’s finance, audit, and p...
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Government to amend Shippers’ Authority Act to resolve port disputes
The move comes in response to concerns raised by the Chamber of Freight and Trade about inconsistencies in the rates applied by shipping lines when calculating demurrage and related port fees.
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