Courts
Adu-Boahene files submission of no-case in GH¢49.1m NSB trial
The defence is relying on what it describes as evidential gaps, inconsistencies and the failure of the prosecution to call material witnesses.
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Results for "Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill"
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Supreme Court News
Full Ruling: Why Supreme Court rejected Oppong Nkrumah’s legal vacation trial injunction
The Supreme Court rejected Kojo Oppong Nkrumah’s injunction application after finding no law prohibiting criminal trials during the legal vacation and no evidence that the Chief Justice’s warrants were discriminatory or improperly issued. T...
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Supreme Court News
Private citizen sues A-G, Chief Justice over legal vacation system
At the centre of the case is the question of whether the two-month suspension of sittings by the country’s two highest appellate courts affects the right of citizens to have their cases heard within a reasonable time.
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Crime
EOCO intensifies Asante Berko bribery investigation
The move follows Berko’s conviction in the United States and a directive from the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice for EOCO to escalate its investigations as relevant evidence and official records are obtained from US authorities.
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Africa
Nigeria’s Chief Justice bans use of “Barrister” title by lawyers, others
It was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi.
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Courts
A-G seeks stay of Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu’s acquittal pending Supreme Court appeal
The application was filed on Thursday, July 30, 2026, shortly after a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal unanimously quashed Madam Tamakloe-Attionu’s conviction and 10-year prison sentence.
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Courts
Herald Newspaper editor granted bail pending contempt appeal
The Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Isaac Addo, granted him bail pending appeal after his lawyer moved an application asking the court to suspend the effect of the custodial sentence while the appeal is heard.
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Supreme Court News
Mahama nominates three as Justices of the Supreme Court
They are Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Mr Tony Forson.
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Courts
Sales boy fined over GH¢353,471 theft from employer
The court convicted him on his own plea and ordered him to refund the full amount.
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Crime
Ashanti Region: Police arrest fugitive car snatcher
The suspect, William Opoku, also known as Father Blessing, was picked up at Ahwiaa near Kumasi during an intelligence-led operation by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command.
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Courts
High Court grants AG, Wontumi permission to begin plea negotiation in GHC 30 million Exim bank loan case
It has been adjourned to July 6, 2026, for the parties to update the court on the outcome or progress of the negotiations.
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Crime
Police arrest 11 over deepfake videos impersonating President Mahama
The Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team carried out the arrests between May 1 and May 4, 2026, following intelligence on a suspected cybercrime network.
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Others
J.B. Afrifa re-enters YLF presidential race with renewed vision and resolve
Mr. Afrifa, who has over the years distinguished himself as a consistent advocate for the welfare and professional advancement of young lawyers first declared his presidential ambition on 29th September 2024.
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Crime
Police arrest five fake National Security operatives in Western Region
At a press briefing in Sefwi-Wiawso, Western North Regional Police Commander DCOP Dr Francis Kwame Tsidi said the men were arrested on 2 April 2026 at about 6:00pm after police acted on intelligence.
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Courts
5 in custody over alleged TikTok scam using names of Ghana First Lady, Ibrahim Mahama, Asamoah Gyan
Four of the accused — Ahmed Mensah, Ebenezer Ato Mensah, Bernard Mensah and Blessed Sam — were remanded after pleading not guilty to the charges against them.
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General
Lebanese Community widens UG law school scholarship support
At this year’s presentation, scholarships were awarded to 14 students in total, made up of six from Level 200, four from Level 300 and four from Level 400.
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Courts
Four remanded over alleged online scam
According to the prosecution, the four men are facing charges that include conspiracy, preparation to commit crime, attempt to commit crime and trafficking-related offences.
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Courts
Dispatch rider convicted for robbing handbag of Namibia diplomat’s secretary
The accused, Daniel Asiuebi, pleaded guilty to robbery and causing unlawful damage when he appeared before the court, which is presided over by Her Honour Nancy Teiko Searyoh.
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Business
NACOC invites applications for cannabis cultivation, management licences
In a statement issued on 11 March, the NACOC said the application process is being rolled out under Section 43 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020, as amended, together with Legislative Instrument 2475
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Crime
Robber, receiver of IPhone 16 Pro Max granted GH¢50K bail
Joel Armah, a motorbike rider also known as “Stop 10”, is accused of robbery and conspiracy.
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