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Two men charged after alleged robbery of ride-hailing driver in Teshie
Eric Adjetey Adjei, 26, who is unemployed, and Godwin Abbey, 21, a fisherman, have both been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery.
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ECOWAS Case: Lecturer says Ex-Chief Justice Torkonoo unlikely to regain office
Speaking on JoyNews, law lecturer Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua said the most probable outcome of the case is an award of compensation, rather than a reversal of the events that led to her removal earlier this year.
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Citizen petitions Supreme Court to order refund of National Cathedral funds
Mr. Amable contends that the government’s use of state funds to support the Cathedral’s construction violated Article 179(11) of the 1992 Constitution
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Court fines father and son GH¢2,400.00 for stealing, assault
The convicts — Kingsley Kofi Kumi, 54, and his 20-year-old son, Kingsley Abeka, a trader — pleaded not guilty to the charges of stealing, causing unlawful damage, and assault, but were found guilty after a full trial.
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Motor rider granted GH₵100k bail over alleged abduction, defilement of minor
Abel Ansah appeared before an Accra Circuit Court with his legal team on charges that he abducted and sexually assaulted the girl on August 23, 2025. He pleaded not guilty.
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Self-styled prophetess imprisoned 5 years for stealing
The convict, Ama Salifu, who also works as a trader, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing and was convicted on her own plea by the court, presided over by Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu.
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Two ex-convicts remanded over taxi robbery; accomplice on the run
The accused, Vincent Gbetorglo and Peter Akakpo, also known as “Dompe,” pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and robbery. They are expected to reappear in court on 3 November 2025.
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Man in court for defrauding Immigration officer; granted GH¢30k bail
Presiding judge Nana Abena Asoh Owusu-Omenyo ordered that one of the sureties be justified. The accused pleaded not guilty to a charge of defrauding by false pretences and is scheduled to reappear on October 30, 2025.
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Mother and son dragged to court over GH¢155,000 land fraud scheme at Fise
The two have been charged with conspiracy to commit a fraudulent transaction, grant of land without lawful title, and defrauding by false pretence.
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Dismissed chief inspector convicted by court for holding himself out as police
Presiding Judge Derick Pardden Eshun found Frimpong guilty based on his own plea after he admitted to the charge of falsely pretending to be a public officer.
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Immigration Officer murder case adjourned as police await forensic evidence
During Thursday’s proceedings, prosecutors informed the court that the pending laboratory and medical results are essential to finalising the case docket, which will then be submitted to the Attorney-General’s Department for further legal a...
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Ghana’s Justice Edward Asante elected to UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
Justice Asante secured his seat during the Council’s 60th session, which concluded on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, following Ghana’s strong nomination.
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Bees invade Suhum Circuit Court, disrupt proceedings
The incident happened around 1:00 p.m., forcing the suspension of court activities. An 11-member rescue team from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, led by ASTNO Duodu Michael, arrived at 1:48 p.m. to assess the situation.
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Torkornoo’s reinstatement to the bench may prove unworkable – Prof. Appiagyei-Atua
His remarks follow Justice Torkornoo’s decision to seek judicial review, contesting the President’s authority to remove her from both the leadership of the judiciary and the Supreme Court.
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Kumasi court jails three Nigerians for vehicle theft
The convicts — Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze — were arrested on June 20, 2025, and prosecuted before various circuit courts in Kumasi.
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Why Chief Justice Torkornoo was removed from office
The action stemmed from a petition dated March 17, 2025, filed by Ghanaian citizen Mr. Daniel Ofori, who accused the Chief Justice of misconduct and “stated misbehaviour.”
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Adentan court remands two women over offensive remarks against President Mahama
The women, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old national service personnel, and Charity Dede Tetteh, also 29 and a beautician, appeared before the Adentan Circuit Court on charges of making offensive statements.
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Mechanic jailed six months for stealing GH¢13k motorbike
Hagan pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea by the court presided over by Charles Owusu Nsiah.
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Two Guineans remanded, Nigerian granted bail in US$650k fake gold deal
Presided over by Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, the court ordered Alpha Yagouba Diallo, 34, and Aboubacar Sidik Sanoh, 50, into custody, while granting GH¢50,000 bail to Oluwatosin Macdonald Onanuga, with two sureties.
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Wife ordered to pay full indemnity costs for hiding assets in pre-nup
The Court of Appeal ruled that Jenny Helliwell’s deliberate failure to disclose her true wealth amounted to fraudulent non-disclosure, breaking the terms of their wedding-day agreement, which required each party to leave the marriage with o...
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