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18 shipping lines fined GH¢54,000 for out of time defence in suit against GIFF
The plaintiff filed the case on January 21, 2025, alleging that the shipping firms had breached the Shipping Authority Act 1122.
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Jilted lover torches ex-boyfriend's properties, granted GH¢30,000 bail
Arthur admitted to the charges of unlawful entry, causing damage, and theft, but offered an explanation during proceedings presided over by Magistrate Lawrence Buanor-Buer.
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Crime
Farmer fined GH₵4,800 for stealing ginger worth GH₵17,500
Mahama pleaded guilty to the charge of theft and was convicted based on his own admission. Should he fail to pay the fine, he will serve a 12-month prison sentence as a substitute.
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Lady Gaga Sued for Allegedly Copying Mayhem Album Logo—Trademark Battle Begins
The lawsuit claims that Gaga—whose real name is Stefani Germanotta—was contacted about the alleged similarity before the album’s release but proceeded with the design anyway.
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Tarkwa:Labourer jailed four months for stealing mobile phone
According to the prosecutor, Police Inspector Patrick Essien, the first complainant, Bright Chigozie, operates a mobile phone sales and exchange business at the Ford Lorry Station in Tarkwa.
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Businessman remanded over Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s murder
Koranteng faces a provisional charge of murder, with committal proceedings expected soon. Prosecutors allege that he played a role in the journalist’s death on January 16, 2019.
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Lands Minister advocates for Special Court to tackle forest destruction
According to him, this is timely, indicating that the Attorney General has been very receptive to the idea and therefore hoped that it would become a reality.
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Ashanti Regional GBA advocates ADR over media trials for business disputes
Speaking at the launch of the 2025 ADR Week in Kumasi, Kwame Owusu Sekyere, cautioned against using the media as a battleground for legal disputes.
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Tamale Commercial court grants bail to five in payroll fraud case
The sixth defendant was absent from the proceedings due to a late service of summons.
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Former Finance Minister sues National Security operatives for ‘trespassing’ on his home
The lawsuit stems from an incident on February 11, 2025, when approximately 12 individuals—including five in military uniforms, one in police uniform, and several in plain clothes—allegedly entered his Cantonments home without prior notice...
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Philippines ex-President arrested amid ICC arrest warrant
Duterte, 79, was detained upon landing at Manila’s international airport after returning from a campaign visit to Hong Kong on Tuesday.
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Akwatia MP urged to self-surrender to avert further courtroom setbacks
In an interview on Channel One TV on February 22nd, Lawyer Banson stressed that Kumi’s conviction still stands on record, with only the sentencing pending.
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Crime
Farmer in court for alleged death threat over mining land dispute
The accused, Joseph Amissah, also known as ‘Alobo Ndaah,’ pleaded not guilty to two counts of making death threats.
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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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Galamsey operator jailed two years at Tarkwa for stealing from a drinking bar
The convict, identified as Amadu Amidu, also known as ‘Attah,’ admitted to all the charges brought against him and was convicted accordingly.
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Crime
Illegal miner jailed over theft of gold detector machine
In addition to the jail term, the court, presided over by Mr. Charles Owusu Nsiah, imposed a GH¢1,200 fine on Godden. Failure to pay the fine would result in a three-month prison sentence with hard labor.
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Business
Citizen sues government over appointment of GRA Boss
She is challenging the appointment of Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
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Teen miner sentenced for theft in Tarkwa
The accused, Enock Buamah, also known as Akwesi, pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry, causing damage, and stealing.
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Tech
Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors agrees to settle emissions scandal
The agreement follows fraud charges filed in a Detroit court, which accused Hino of selling 105,000 non-compliant engines in the U.S. between 2010 and 2022.
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OpenAI's CEO accused of sexual abuse by sister in a legal complaint
The lawsuit, submitted on January 6 in a U.S. district court located in the Eastern District of Missouri, asserts that the abuse commenced when Ann Altman was three years old and Sam Altman was twelve.
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