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US Supreme Court to rule on gun rights for illegal drug users
The case comes after a federal appeals court in Texas ruled in favour of Ali Hemani, who was charged under a law that prohibits unlawful drug users from possessing guns.
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Call to the Bar - Why the fuss?
The Call to the Bar in Ghana is more than a ceremonial milestone — it is the culmination of profound mental, financial, and emotional endurance. Behind every new lawyer stands a web of sacrifice, resilience, and collective triumph. This pie...
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We do not frustrate PhD students; GIMPA refutes claims
In an official statement issued on Friday, October 10, and signed by Professor Samuel Kwaku Bonsu, the Rector, the institute described the publications as “misleading, unfair, and lacking proper context.”
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Multiple wives, children cannot prevent 50% property ownership by a divorced wife – Supreme Court
Justice Amadu Tanko, JSC, maintained that the test, as outlined in Article 22 of the 1992 Constitution, is that once a claimant proves that a property was jointly acquired, it must be equitably shared.
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Jakpa petitions CID to probe Ex-AG Dame over alleged misconduct
In a letter dated July 23, 2025, Mr. Jakpa accuses the former A-G of pressuring him to testify in a way that would implicate Dr. Forson, in order to “fast-track the conclusion of the case.”
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Ansa-Asare questions legal basis of Torkornoo’s removal from Supreme Court
Speaking at MountCrest’s 8th Congregation Ceremony on Saturday, September 21, 2025, where 137 students graduated, Mr. Ansa-Asare warned that the government risks setting a troubling precedent for Ghana’s judiciary if the action is allowed t...
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Africa
Zambian farmers sue Chinese mining firms for $80bn over toxic dam collapse
The incident in February unleashed millions of litres of acidic sludge into waterways, killing fish, ruining crops, and making water supplies undrinkable. Court papers say the disaster has affected around 300,000 households in the country’s...
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Drivers, traders join GPRTU in Accra demo over disputed station lands
The march drew drivers, traders, and market women, who accused private developers of taking over portions of the site with the alleged backing of the Railway Authority.
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Husbands can legally take wives' surnames- SA highest Court rules
Previously, South African legislation only permitted women to adopt their spouses' surnames.
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Investigate C.K. Tedam Univ VC over appointment procedure breach-GTEC to Council
According to GTEC, it expects a formal report on the investigation to be submitted by the end of the month. In a letter dated September 10, 2025, the Commission also noted that it will conduct a forensic audit of every appointment and promo...
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Courts
Article 146 Committee sitting: Former CJs, legal luminaries testify for Torkornoo
Retired Chief Justices Sophia Akuffo and Kwasi Anin Yeboah were joined by eminent figures such as Nana Dr. S.K.B. Asante, the paramount chief of Asokore Asante and chair of the committee of experts that drafted the 1992 Constitution, retire...
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CJ Torkornoo's suspension; Bar Council, Commonwealth lawyers demand and matters arising
In a statement issued on Friday, August 15, Dr. Ayine emphasized that the suspension is firmly rooted in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution. He explained that the process will remain in force until an independent committee chaired by a Su...
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Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch over Epstein note claim
At the heart of the case is a 2003 birthday note reportedly sent by Trump to Epstein, which the article described as “bawdy” and framed within the outline of a naked woman.
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Full Ruling: High Court Denies Nana Agradaa Bail Pending Appeal
The application for bail came after Nana Agradaa was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment on July 3 by the Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Evelyn Asamoah. She was found guilty on charges of defrauding by false pretence and e...
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Convicted Agradaa seeks bail pending appeal
Agradaa, founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, was convicted on July 3, 2025, for defrauding members of the public and for charlatanic advertisement.
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OSP dragged to court over alleged unfair termination of employment
Filed at the Human Rights Division of the High Court, the suit challenges the OSP’s decision to withdraw his appointment in June 2025 without first allowing him to defend himself before a disciplinary body.
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UG lecturer, students involved in bed allocation scandal discharged by court
On Tuesday, the Accra Circuit Court officially discharged Joseph Appiah (25), Stephen Nimako Ansong (24), and Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Ayeh (58), after the University—the very institution that filed the complaint—chose to withdraw the case.
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Thailand’s PM suspended after leak scandal
The move follows mounting outrage over a leaked phone call in which she referred to former Cambodian leader Hun Sen as "uncle" and made disparaging remarks about a top Thai military official.
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Speaker touts Ghana's strides in corruption fight, highlights key legislations
Speaking during a high-level meeting with the African Union Advisory Board against Corruption at Parliament House in Accra on Monday, Mr. Bagbin highlighted Parliament’s proactive role in the national fight against corruption.
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Late Justice Rtd Sule Gbadegbe goes home June 20
On that day, a public viewing of the body will take place at the forecourt of the State House from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed immediately by the burial service at the same venue.
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