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Court adjournments: Family of murdered Ejura activist unhappy
Family spokesman Rabbiu Mohammed who addressed journalists after Tuesday’s botched court proceedings, says the case has already suffered 14 adjournments.
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Akwerh family Welcomes New Court Ruling Over Hwakpo Land
George A. Akwerh said the journey from 2014 has not been easy and that he gives Glory to God and the entire family for standing behind him in the pursuit for justice.
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Three generations, one profession, one family-Story of Koiwah Koi-Larbi, Esq.
Some legacies are inherited. Others must be earned. Mine was both.
Koiwah Koi-Larbi, Esq.
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Driver remanded over alleged GH¢275,000 family fund misuse
The court, presided over by Robert Addo, heard that the complainant, Kofi Nyame, is the head of the Aduana family at Mpatuam in the Amansie West District.
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High Court injuncts Daddy Lumba Celebration of Life
The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, by Her Ladyship Justice Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit in Suit No. GJ/0943/2025, in a case brought by Abusua-Panin Kofi Owusu against Akosua Serwaah Fosuh, Robert Gyamfi alias Wofa Yaw Po...
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Be innovators of Family and Succession Law- Betty Mould charges GSL students
Speaking on the theme “When the Law is Silent: Judicial Innovation and Legal Practice in Ghana’s Family and Succession Law,” she argued that some of the most difficult legal questions in Ghana today arise not where the law is clear...
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Bar Council calls for end to legal aid limits in domestic abuse cases
In a new policy paper, the organisation — representing 18,000 barristers — said all domestic abuse cases heard in family courts should fall under the scope of legal aid.
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Obtaining President’s permission to acquire farming rights in land unconstitutional, says Justice Osei Tutu
The discussion equally focused on Justice Alexander Osei Tutu’s new book; The Essential Themes in Land and Customary Law. Launched last week at the Law Court Complex, the book dissects Act 1036.
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I was forced to thumbprint documents – Kaaka’s brother alleges
“Since last week, we requested for an audience with the IGP to raise our concerns at the highest level.
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Government will seek justice for murdered boy’s family – C/R Minister
The Central Regional Minister, Justina Marigold Assan has assured of government’s commitment to seek justice for the family of the 11-year-old boy who was allegedly killed by two teenagers for rituals.
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Domestic violence affects more women in rural areas -Police
The Northern Regional Coordinator of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit(DOVVSU), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mr Emmanuel Holortu, has disclosed that Women and Children in rural environments experience more domestic an...
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Crime
Nursing officer remanded over alleged link to Ghana Jollof TikTok account
Salomey Awity Baffoe, 40, was remanded for two weeks as investigations continue into persons allegedly connected to the anonymous social media account.
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Tech
OpenAI's CEO accused of sexual abuse by sister in a legal complaint
The lawsuit, submitted on January 6 in a U.S. district court located in the Eastern District of Missouri, asserts that the abuse commenced when Ann Altman was three years old and Sam Altman was twelve.
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High-profile US lawyer convicted of murdering wife and son
Alex Murdaugh was a high-profile lawyer from a wealthy family but the picture unravelled after he was caught stealing money from the family law firm.
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4 remanded over alleged plot to kill Asona Royal family head
The pleas of Kennedy Adjie, Gyasie Oduwa also known as Joseph Koomson, Eric Frimpong and Lawrence Amoo aka Sokodie, who are all from the Kwanyako Asona Family, were not taken.
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Asia
Married daughters cannot be considered to be dependent family members of the deceased
Thus the court passed an order amending the compensation awarded.
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Crime
Family offers GH¢50,000 reward after law student dies in Tema Motorway hit-and-run
Ivan was reportedly knocked down by a vehicle on August 27, 2026.
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Your 'Trad’ Is More Than a Ceremony: Why Registering Your Customary Marriage Matters
Customary marriage in Ghana is not merely a cultural celebration but a legally recognised union with significant rights, obligations and consequences. This write-up examines how customary marriages are formed, proved, registered, challenged...
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Family Head says he was informed of customary marriage between Daddy Lumba, Odo Broni
Appearing under cross-examination, Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, head of the Ekuona family at Parkoso, said he did not witness any ceremony himself but learnt of the supposed marriage.
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Court dismisses injunction against Daddy Lumba’s funeral
The application, filed by Madam Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, who identifies herself as the musician’s lawful wife, sought to restrain the musician’s extended family head and another woman claiming to be his spouse from proceeding with the burial ar...
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