Courts
Complicity in illegal mining: Court awards Frimpong Boateng 1 million cedis damages
Prof.Frimpong Boateng had filed a suit at the High court against Solomon K.A Owusu for making defamatory statements against him
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Customs Officer Jailed For Selling Official Land Cruiser To A Pastor For Ghc20,000
A driver of the Ghana Revenue Authority of Customs Division, Wonder Ahiadzro who stole and sold a Toyota Land Cruiser at the cost of GH₵20,000.00, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by the Kaneshie District Court.
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Crime
13-member gang arrested with over $5million in fake currency at Airport
The National Security has busted a 13-member gang involved in the printing and distribution of fake currency notes to unsuspecting victims, mostly foreign nationals.
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General
Review laws to criminalise homosexuality – Chief Imam
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Usumanu Nuhu Sharubutu has urged the government to consider the immediate review of the country’s laws to criminalise homosexuality.
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Business
Supporting the legal profession
Legal aid solicitors will benefit from a 10% uplift in legal aid fees and have access to a £9 million fund to help those experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19.
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Opinion
Essential things to know about Separability of arbitration agreement
The author examines the notion of separability of arbitration agreement within the realm of contracts, bringing further clarity to the doctrine and advocating for the rejection of this antiquated and impractical idea
Michael Sumaila
Opinion
Global Pandemics and International Law: An Evaluation of State Responsibility and States’ Human Rights Obligations arising from COVID-19
This six-part article offers suggestions on how states may better utilize international law and the opportunities that international co-operation offers, to prepare themselves for a next possible pandemic.
Christopher Yaw Nyinevi
Courts
State ordered to file disclosures in Wontumi EXIM Bank case
The order was made on Thursday after the prosecution informed the court that negotiations between the parties had not produced an agreement.
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Court jails police armoured vehicle thief one month
Ebenezer Frimpong, a native of Antwi Agyeikrom in the Atwima Mponua District, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty when he appeared before the Kwadaso Circuit Court in Kumasi on Tuesday, July 21.
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US
US FDA approves first Wegovy weight-loss tablet
It is the first oral medicine of its kind to receive approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Africa
Malaysian court rejects Najib bid to serve 1MDB sentence under house arrest
Najib, who has been in jail since August 2022 over the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, had asked the Kuala Lumpur High Court to compel authorities to recognise and enforce what he said was a royal order.
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General
Sophia Akuffo broke Oath of Secrecy with CJ removal comments-Ansa-Asare
In an interview with TV3 on September 3, Sophia Akuffo argued that Justice Torkornoo was denied a fair process, insisting the allegations against her were too weak to justify her removal.
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General
Sophia Akuffo condemns removal of Chief Justice Torkornoo
According to her, the allegations leveled against Justice Torkornoo were not so grave as to merit such a severe outcome as her removal, thereby describing it as a "rigmarole" that set a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s judiciary.
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KNUST student murder case adjourned to September 15
Tuffuor was arrested on February 27, 2025, after Joana’s lifeless body was found on the KNUST campus earlier that morning.
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Journalist granted GH¢100,000 bail over alleged false helicopter crash report
Asare, host of the programme “Nsempafie” on Wontumi Radio, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
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AG on why Gyakye Quayson case has not been discontinued
During a press briefing today, Dr. Ayine explained that his decision aligns with Mr. Quayson’s legal strategy, as his lawyer, Tsatsu Tsikata, has indicated that they intend to contest the charges in court.
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Tech
Google must pay €2.4bn fine for exploiting dominance-EU court rules
Initially imposed by the European Commission in 2017, the fine was the largest at the time, though it has since been surpassed by another €4.3 billion fine against the tech company.
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Africa
Guinea lawyers on strike
This strike reflects the increasing discontent following the detention of two key activists advocating for a return to democratic governance.
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Courts
Barker-Vormawor’s Treason felony case adjourned to May 20
The court was expected to determine a motion filed by lawyers for the activist, challenging the constitutionality of the offense and urging the same to be referred to the Supreme Court.
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Crime
Murder of Maadwoa: Family in tears as CCTV footage is played in court
Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, also known as Tycoon, attached to the SWAT Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, is accused of shooting to death the 26-year-old lady at the Kumasi suburb of Adum
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