Courts
Mechanic jailed four years for unlawful entry, attempted theft in Odumase-Krobo
Presiding Judge, Kwasi Apiatse Abaidoo, handed down the sentence after Teye pleaded guilty to both offences.
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Results for "Christof Heyns Moot Court Competition"
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Business
Meta threatens to pull Facebook, Instagram from Nigeria over massive fines
The U.S.-based firm, which also owns WhatsApp, disclosed in recent court filings that ongoing demands from Nigerian regulators could force it to shut down two of its most popular platforms in the country.
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Crime
Four arrested over deadly sand winning clash near Nsawam
The arrested—identified as Samuel Atsu Forson (also known as Alanyo), Freeheart Kweku Sedonu, Kwesi Prince, and Benjamin Adzalekor—were picked up from different locations following police intelligence operations.
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General
Current constitutional process for CJ removal 'unfair'-Sophia Akuffo
Speaking before the Constitutional Review Committee in Accra on Wednesday, 30 April, Justice Akuffo described Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution—which governs the removal of superior court judges—as inadequate and potentially biased.
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Courts
Man remanded over armed robbery of mobile money vendor in Bunkpurugu
The suspect, identified as Waliu Fazazi, is alleged to have conspired with others, who are currently on the run, to steal GH¢300,000 from a mobile money operator on April 23, 2025.
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General
Bin the cacophony — Trust the process-Thaddeus Sory writes
There is far too much unnecessary noise around a constitutional provision that has been well ventilated by the Supreme Court across several decisions, and has been applied under the current President’s tenure — more than once.
Thaddeus Sory
Courts
We have not detained four officers over arrest of judge-Ghana Police Service
According to the statement, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) initiated a probe following a petition submitted by a Circuit Court judge on April 7, 2025.
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Business
Burger King Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy After $100M Financial Crisis
In court documents, the company revealed it owes tens of millions of dollars and has more than 200 unpaid creditors. This collapse adds to a growing trend of financial trouble sweeping through the fast-food world.
Lawyer Monthly
Courts
Court remands estate developer in cocaine and heroin bust in Oyarifa
Uchechukwu has been charged with unlawful possession of narcotics and using his property to facilitate drug-related activities. He pleaded not guilty through his lawyer, Paul Asibi Abariga.
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Courts
Prevent jurors from serving in multiple courts-CJ directs in light of 2025 criminal assizes
At the opening of the session in Accra, the Chief Justice stressed the importance of this directive to facilitate efficient and expedited trials.
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Europe
Russian hairdresser jailed 5 years, 2 months for spreading fake news about army
Anna Alexandrova, a 47-year-old mother of two, denied publishing eight anti-war messages on social media and argued that the charges stemmed from a personal dispute over land with a neighbor.
Courts
Jilted lover burnt ex-boyfriend's property case; Judgment set for April 23
On March 3, 2025, while Anni was attending a family wedding in Nyameah, he received a call from a friend alerting him that Ruth had forcefully entered his room. Rushing home, the complainant found signs of forced entry and noticed that GH¢2...
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Courts
Soldier granted GHC 600k bail over alleged recruitment scam
Appearing in full military attire, the accused denied the charges when he took the stand before Presiding Judge Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit.
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Courts
Three bailed for illegal mining on Asanko Gold Concession
The accused — Fatawu Seidu, a 35-year-old mechanic; Solomon Osei, a 40-year-old barber; and 19-year-old unemployed Simon Awindawu — all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Courts
Gyakye Quayson acquitted, discharged of forgery and perjury charges
Despite being offered a discontinuation of the case by the newly appointed Attorney General in 2022, Quayson chose to proceed with the trial.
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Courts
18 shipping lines fined GH¢54,000 for out of time defence in suit against GIFF
The plaintiff filed the case on January 21, 2025, alleging that the shipping firms had breached the Shipping Authority Act 1122.
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Courts
Jilted lover torches ex-boyfriend's properties, granted GH¢30,000 bail
Arthur admitted to the charges of unlawful entry, causing damage, and theft, but offered an explanation during proceedings presided over by Magistrate Lawrence Buanor-Buer.
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Crime
Farmer fined GH₵4,800 for stealing ginger worth GH₵17,500
Mahama pleaded guilty to the charge of theft and was convicted based on his own admission. Should he fail to pay the fine, he will serve a 12-month prison sentence as a substitute.
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US
Lady Gaga Sued for Allegedly Copying Mayhem Album Logo—Trademark Battle Begins
The lawsuit claims that Gaga—whose real name is Stefani Germanotta—was contacted about the alleged similarity before the album’s release but proceeded with the design anyway.
Lawyer Monthly
Courts
Tarkwa:Labourer jailed four months for stealing mobile phone
According to the prosecutor, Police Inspector Patrick Essien, the first complainant, Bright Chigozie, operates a mobile phone sales and exchange business at the Ford Lorry Station in Tarkwa.
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