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Court to sentence man over girlfriend's GHC114k for betting
During investigations, he admitted the offence and told police that he spent most of the money on football betting and lost.
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Adwoa Safo petitions AG to move shooting case to High Court
In a petition dated June 25, 2026, the legal team argued that the Circuit Court does not have jurisdiction to hear the matter because the principal offence is a first-degree felony.
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Kobby Amoah endorses J.B. Afrifa, says he is best choice for Young Lawyers’ Forum presidency
Mr Amoah, who is also a lecturer at Ashesi University and a former aspirant for the same position, made the endorsement at J.B. Afrifa’s Policy Launch and Vision Dialogue
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Crime
Tricycle rider remanded over alleged sale of work-and-pay tricycle
According to the prosecution, the complainant, Samuel Kennedy, a student and resident of La, bought a Houjo tricycle valued at GH¢33,000 for commercial purposes.
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Position yourselves for Legal Education Reform- CJ Urges Universities, Law Faculties
Speaking at a colloquium on legal education reform, the Chief Justice said institutions that train lawyers must now position themselves to meet the demands of the new regime.
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Wontumi’s defence to rely on investigator as ‘star witness’ in Nnimire Forest case
Defence lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi told the court that the defence intended to treat the investigator as its “star witness.” He said this had become necessary after the State withdrew two of its witnesses.
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HBKU College of Law Opens Applications for Professor Role
The appointment may be made at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor, depending on the applicant’s academic qualifications, teaching record, research experience, and professional standing.
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Crime
Fetish priest arrested over trader’s mutilated body
Police say the body was discovered after the Safohene of Awutu Bentum reported the incident on March 10, 2026.
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Courts
Ex-director tells court she handled transactions for Adu-Boahene and wife
Mildred Donkor, the third prosecution witness, said one of the companies linked to the accused persons was BNC Communications Bureau Limited, which she came to know around 2018 as part of what she described as their growing business operati...
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Amasaman court remands teen over Korleman break-in and assault case
Haruna Tahiru Mohammed, also known as “Star Boy,” pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, unlawful entry, stealing and assault. He is expected back in court on 7 May 2026.Haruna Tahiru Mohammed, also known as “Star Boy,” pleaded not gu...
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IEC to announce new date for 2026 Ghana School of Law entrance exam
The notice indicates that the Entrance Examination for qualified applicants “will take place on” a new date to be announced soon.
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Taskforce deployed to probe Tema Shipyard strange fish deaths
According to a statement released on Thursday, 9 April, the incident first came to light in the early hours of 6 April, when security personnel reported a cluster of dead fish around the shipyard’s main unloading ramp. Officials said the af...
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Two remanded over alleged GH¢2m jewellery shop robbery in Accra
The accused, Musa Abdul Aziz Mamoud, also known as Justin Martin, and Donatus Kwame Donkor, have both denied the allegations.
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Tech
SEC unveils sandbox rules for crypto service providers
According to the SEC, the sandbox will give regulators the chance to monitor how emerging virtual asset products interact with the country’s conventional securities market, while also assessing the risks and opportunities they present.
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FDA orders alcoholic energy drinks off shelves by end of March
In a public notice dated 25 February, the FDA said it examined “mixed drinks” containing alcohol and ingredients such as caffeine, inositol, glucuronolactone, ginseng and guarana.
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Roadside anchovy drying lands 10 fishmongers in court; each fined GH¢600
Those convicted are Charlotte Amoo, Mercy Tetteh, Regina Tettey, Mary Attah, Patience Vosa, Cecilia Clottey, Comfort Amarteifio, Naomi Quaye, Sophia Quaye, and Abigail Ashie.
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Produce signed GIIF board minutes-Court orders ex-secretary in Sky Train case
The order came after lawyers for former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah asked the court to compel the witness to bring the document, arguing that a later set of minutes refers to the March 13 minutes, yet the prosecution did not disclose that reco...
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KNUST VC's apology order to lecturer quashed by Court of Appeal
In March 2023, the Vice-Chancellor set up a fact-finding committee chaired by Prof. Samuel I.K. Ampadu after senior members of the department petitioned her.
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Europe
Solicitor convicted of stalking court blogger
The court heard Milne sent around 120 emails, left two voicemails on Cloake’s birthday, sent him a book, and was seen on doorbell footage at Cloake’s home.
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Koforidua SHS students' gang rape case adjourned to Feb.18
The suspects, who are both underage, have been remanded into the care of their parents.
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