Courts
Man jailed seven years after admitting defilement of 12-year-old in Hohoe
Felix Agbodzi was convicted by the Hohoe Circuit Court after police said investigations showed he lured the girl to his residence and sexually abused her.
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Fire guts Sunyani magistrate courts, destroying files and equipment
The Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, ADO I Kwame Adomako Antwi, said the destruction was extensive, with furniture, records, air conditioners and office equipment all consumed by the flames.
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Courts
Abducted Agormanya girl rescued by police, suspect put before court
The suspect, Regina Mamle Tawiah, 36, was arrested on Monday, 20 April 2026, after police launched an intelligence-led operation following a complaint from the child’s father.
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Courts
Ex-CID Boss sues over reports linking her to land-grabbing
In the suit, filed on 30 March, the former CID Director-General is demanding GH¢10 million in general damages, along with aggravated and exemplary damages, over reports she says falsely portrayed her as using her office to seize land unlawf...
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Crime
30 dragged to court as Kwadaso Assembly toughens sanitation enforcement
The update was given by Municipal Environmental Health Officer Genevieve Anthony during the commissioning of four skip containers meant to improve waste collection in the area.
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Africa
Nicki Minaj sues Nigerian influencer over cyberbullying
Reports say the case centres on allegations of cyberbullying and copyright infringement, although public court filings were not cited in the reports reviewed.
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Courts
Counsellor Lutterodt granted GH¢50,000 bail over Daddy Lumba remarks
According to prosecutors, the case arose after police reviewed a video circulating on Facebook in which the accused allegedly called on some young people to go to Daddy Lumba’s residence with pickaxes.
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Courts
SkyTrain trial: Witness says GIIF board never gave final green light
Kofi Boakye, the second witness for the state, said under cross-examination that while the board signalled interest in participating, the internal process was never completed
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Courts
52-year-old marketer held for allegedly defrauding police officer of $13,000
Abdul Karim Abubakari has been charged with defrauding by false pretences.
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Courts
Court rejects VEMAG's attempt to injunct DVLA's new number plates
The two motions were argued on Tuesday by lawyers for the 26 embossment companies and their umbrella association. The judge dismissed both requests, holding that they lacked merit.
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Courts
Democracy Hub sues NDC, EC, AG; wants Ayawaso East by-election halted
The suit targets three parties: the NDC as first defendant, the Electoral Commission (EC) as second defendant, and the Attorney-General as third defendant.
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Courts
Ground Up Chale sues Kwesi Arthur , seeks over GH¢10m in damages
The plaintiffs are asking the court to declare portions of Kwesi Arthur’s post defamatory, order their removal, restrain any further publication of similar statements, and compel a public retraction and apology presented with the same visib...
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Courts
Lawyer sues to strike Ghana Law Society off register, disputes licensing claims
The case, lodged through Hales Solicitors, names the Ghana Law Society, the Registrar of Companies, and the General Legal Council (GLC) as defendants.
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Courts
Kumasi mother seeks GH₵10m from KATH over newborn death
The plaintiff, Mrs Mavis Elikem Gbewordo, is asking for GH₵10 million in damages, as well as exemplary damages and costs, arguing the hospital bears responsibility for the conduct of its staff under vicarious liability.
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Crime
Ex-NPP parliamentary candidate held in Pennsylvania over alleged wife stabbing
The Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police said officers were called to a home on Mayfair Drive, near Harrisburg, at about 10:00 on Saturday, 17 January, and found the woman with multiple stab wounds.
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Courts
Ebo Noah to reappear in court January 15
Ebo Noah, known off the pulpit as Evans Eshun, is facing charges of false communication and causing fear and panic after his widely publicised prophecy
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Courts
Cyborg fined GH¢24,000 over viral gun-fire video in Accra
The sum, equivalent to 2,000 penalty units, carries a default sentence of up to two years in prison if he fails to pay. Sadick pleaded guilty to charges relating to unlawful possession and use of a firearm.
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General
‘Next of kin’ does not grant inheritance rights – Lawyer
He stressed that this could only be possible if the next of kin is listed in a Will as a beneficiary, holds a Power of Attorney, or is an immediate relative, such as a spouse or child.
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Courts
Rider charged over cannabis gift-box import as three suspects go on the run
All four have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime and importation of narcotic drugs without a licence from the Minister of Health.
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US
Trump sues BBC for billions over edited 6 January speech
Court papers filed in Florida say Mr Trump is claiming $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages on each of two counts – defamation and violation of a trade practices law.
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