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Four GIMPA Law final year students, Two alumni receive scholarships to U.S. universities
The alumni — Grace Frederica Lutterodt and Joshua Wiafe Frimpong — will continue their studies at Fordham University School of Law in New York.
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New GRA tax policy aims to reduce burden on creative professionals
The initiative was outlined by Chief Revenue Officer Victor Yao Akogo during the seventh edition of Joy FM’s Showbiz Roundtable, held on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
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Farmer in court for allegedly defrauding doctor of GH¢7.4m
The accused, 44-year-old Dennis Mawuli Kwame Bedi, is alleged to have tricked Dr. Manye Mensah Awuku Dzifah into paying huge sums over a decade, promising to deliver 1,300 acres of land at Dabala in the Volta Region and to arrange U.S. visa...
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Abossey Okai spare parts dealers to enforce ban on foreigners in local trade
In a statement signed by its Communications Director, Takyi Addo, the Association said the initiative will focus on Section 27(1) of the Act, which bars non-citizens from engaging in petty trading, hawking, or selling in stalls and markets.
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Flutterwave, Cellulant and Halges sanctioned over remittance breaches
In a statement issued Thursday, September 4, 2025, the central bank announced that Flutterwave Inc. and Cellulant Ghana Limited have been suspended from operating remittance partnerships for one month, effective September 18, 2025.
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Cybercrime in Ghana surges 52% as CSA sounds alarm
Reported incidents jumped from 1,317 in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 during the same period in 2025, highlighting the growing challenge.
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Why lawyers in Singapore do not wear wigs or address judges “My Lord”
By the early 1990s, these symbols of British tradition were formally abolished. It was a turning point that signaled the nation’s determination to chart its own legal identity.
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Transport Ministry to revise Road Traffic Regulations to cover commercial motorcycles, tricycles
Under the planned reforms, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will be mandated to issue commercial driving and riding licenses, with compulsory training for applicants as a non-negotiable requirement.
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GRA to track crypto earnings with new tech, says Commissioner-General
According to him, the GRA’s soon-to-be-deployed platform will allow the Authority to identify cryptocurrency accounts and trace transactions, ensuring that traders pay the appropriate taxes.
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Ensure stronger protection of workers' rights, dignity-Labour Minister
Speaking in Accra on Friday at the launch of a human rights advocacy campaign at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Dr Pelpuo reminded employers of the sacrifices employees make daily to drive productivity.
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Who owns your dead body? Stakeholders push for legislation to give spouses a stake
The conference, organized by MarryRight Ghana, closed with a clear message, with stakeholders calling for legislation to give the nuclear family, especially spouses, a legal stake in burial decisions.
Richard Osei Boateng
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Only 20 MDAs in Eastern Region have sanitation prosecutors
The minister revealed that only 20 out of the 33 MDAs in the region have sanitation prosecutors and bemoaned the rising waste crisis.
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NCA shuts down nine radio stations, including three owned by Wontumi
The decision, announced in an August 12 statement, comes after a 30-day grace period granted by President John Dramani Mahama for defaulting stations to address regulatory violations expired without compliance from several operators.
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AG concerned about high attrition rate as top prosecutors exit over poor pay
Speaking during a working visit by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Dr. Ayine revealed that a principal state attorney had recently tendered a resignation letter, citing financial pressures and the sta...
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Law enforcement alone won’t work – DCOP Abdul-Razak on chieftaincy, galamsey crisis
According to DCOP Abdul-Razak, current efforts by security agencies alone are not enough to tackle the growing complexities of these issues, which often originate from traditional or community-level disputes.
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Salesgirl jailed 10 years for possession of cocaine
Presiding Judge Isaac Addo also imposed a GH¢120,000 fine on the convict. Should she fail to pay the amount, she will serve an additional three years behind bars.
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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
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Court grants bail to two men accused of brutally assaulting 12-year-old boy
Presided over by Her Honour Mrs. Naa Amarley Akowah, the court granted bail to Issa Morro (58) and Abdul Rashid (27) in the sum of GH¢50,000, with two sureties.
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New U.S. Visa Policy to slap Ghanaians with extra $250 fee
The fee, which applies to tourist, student, exchange, and temporary work visas, brings the total cost of a U.S. visa application for many Ghanaians to nearly $500—excluding travel, documentation, and other processing expenses.
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First cohorts of law students graduate at SDD-UBIDS
The event drew esteemed guests from Ghana’s legal and academic sectors. Delivering the keynote, Ghana Bar Association President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey, praised the legal profession as both rewarding and joyful.
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