Crime
Surgeon who amputated own legs jailed for fraud and pornography offences
Neil Hopper, 49, from Truro in Cornwall, had carried out hundreds of amputations before undergoing the procedure himself in 2019.
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TikTok duo who insulted Mahama break down in tears as court extends remand
The accused, 29-year-old National Service Person Priscilla Duah Birago and 29-year-old beautician Charity Dede Tetteh, have both pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, offensive conduct, and breach of the peace.
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Courts
Kwabenya court grants GH¢60,000 bail to preacher accused of Incest
Asher, represented by lawyer Godfred Anim Darko, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢60,000 with three sureties. He is set to reappear before the court on September 23, 2025.
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No lost evidence in Adu-Boahene trial-Srem-Sai
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, August 28, Justice Srem Sai described the claims as unfounded, explaining that the prosecution had already submitted all necessary materials months ago.
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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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Courts
Court denies Wontumi TV presenter bail over helicopter crash comments
Kofi Asare was arrested on Tuesday, August 12, following an on-air broadcast that authorities say contained unfounded allegations about the fatal crash in the Adansi Akrofoum District of the Ashanti Region.
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General
Ghana Bar Association mourns victims of August 6 helicopter crash
In a statement, the GBA described the victims as “patriotic Ghanaians” who died in the line of duty.
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Courts
Adom-Otchere’s lawyer slams OSP’s bail conditions as excessive, discriminatory
In an interview with Channel One TV on Thursday, July 31, his lawyer, Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, described the condition as unreasonable and discriminatory, arguing that it unfairly targets individuals without personal wealth or real estat...
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Courts
Agradaa, co-accused seek plea bargain in nude image distribution case
The two filed the notice as part of ongoing proceedings related to the distribution of intimate images, which allegedly occurred during a 2021 broadcast on Thunder TV. Agradaa, founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, is curre...
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Courts
Adu-Boahene trial: Court partially rejects disclosure request by accused persons
Samuel Atta Akyea, the lawyer for Kwabena Adu-Boahen, his spouse Angela Adjei-Boateng, as well as the fourth accused, filed a motion asking the court to order the release of several items.
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Full Text: Report on key legal matters by AG at Government’s Accountability Series
Dr. Ayine tackled some of the nation’s most closely watched legal developments including the controversial discontinuation of the criminal case against former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, new revelations in the National Service Sch...
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ARTICLE: AN OVERVIEW OF A CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT IN GHANA FROM A LAWYER’S LENS: EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
This article discusses the transfer of power from a previous President to a newly elected President and its impact on the appointment of Board members for State-Owned Entities, and the role and importance of Corporate Governance in the publ...
Co-Authored by Lady-Ann Essuman and Verissa Odame-Koranteng
Courts
Bail denied for Nkwanta riot suspects as court cites ongoing tensions
Presiding over the case, Judge Isaac Addo rejected the bail application after strong opposition from the prosecution.
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Army shake-up: Nearly half of trainees face dismissal over recruitment breaches
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 21, Dr. Boamah disclosed that an internal audit of 452 personnel enrolled in various Ghana Armed Forces programmes uncovered that 210 recruits—about 46%—did not meet the basic...
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Courts
Alleged extortion scheme: Mustapha Hamid, six others to appear in court July 23
In a statement issued on July 17 via its official Facebook page, the OSP alleged that Dr. Abdul-Hamid masterminded a scheme that led to the unlawful collection of GHS280,516,127.19 between 2022 and 2024.
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Gov’t ends military protection for civilians in push for discipline
The move forms part of the government's broader "reset agenda", which aims to ensure greater accountability and responsible deployment of military resources.
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Courts
Trial of Ameyaw Akumfi, Asamoah set for July 23 in Sky Train scandal
The duo faces charges of causing financial loss to the state and willful misuse of public funds linked to the failed $2 million Accra Sky Train project.
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Supreme Court adjourns NAM1’s bid to halt criminal trial
NAM1, the embattled CEO of the collapsed Menzgold Ghana Limited, wants the apex court to put a hold on the High Court proceedings until his appeal is fully heard and determined.
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Courts
TikToker in court over alleged false claims about top government officials
According to prosecutors, Bosompimaa made the unverified claims through her TikTok account, @ben.ben, alleging that certain members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) were plotting to harm the Vice President.
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Courts
SYNLAB Ghana breaks silence on GHC10m lawsuit over alleged HIV test error
In a statement released on Tuesday, July 1, SYNLAB confirmed that the case is currently before the court but firmly refuted the narrative being circulated in the public domain, describing it as “inaccurate, misleading, and prejudicial.”
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