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Lawyers urged not to make unrealistic promises to clients
Speaking at the enrolment of 155 newly qualified lawyers to the Bar, he said the legal profession is not one in which practitioners should trade in guarantees.
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Courts
OSP considering request from accused to testify in NPA trial
In an update issued on Tuesday, the OSP said the fourth accused person had approached the office and indicated a willingness to testify for the prosecution.
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General
Mahama names Dr. Kofi Korankye-Sakyi as first Executive Secretary of ADR Centre
The appointment was made under Article 195(1) and Section 117(1)(e) of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798), which created the center but left it without full administrative momentum for years.
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General
Justice Asiedu Adibu sworn in as Chairman of Legal Aid Commission Board
As Chair of the Board, Justice Asiedu is expected to spearhead, among other responsibilities, the development of a comprehensive legal aid policy and programme to be implemented nationwide.
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General
Otumfuo presents Bawku meidation report; Says it must bind all sides
Handing over the final report to President John Mahama at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, 16 December, the Asantehene stressed that his mandate was to facilitate mediation, not to sit in judgment over the parties.
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Solicitor struck off for using brother’s drug money to pay off mortgage
Paul Simon Green, admitted as a solicitor in 2008, was removed from the profession after receiving a 26-month prison sentence last year for using criminal funds to service and pay off his home loan.
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Crime
25 arrested in Accra over illegal gold trading
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board, Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., confirmed the arrests on Monday
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Crime
Police investigate death of 16-year old Siano Soccer Academy footballer allegedly sexually abused by coach
The case, which police say involves possible sexual abuse, homicide, and negligence, has been transferred to the Homicide Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
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Crime
Police arrest 12 for possession and transport of 598 cartons of cartridges
The suspects — Emmanuel Tsornyake, the driver of a DAF articulated truck (registration EN 792-19), together with Ofori Jumbo, Paul Darko, Charles Laryea, Theophilus Laryea, and George Teye — were apprehended while allegedly loading the ammu...
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Crime
Bono Regional police arrest eight foreign nationals for illegal gold operations
The suspects — identified as Sayuba Ziba, Kienu Dobou, Osman Tunabu, Nana Alhassan, Wadrago Abdulai, Aliu Sali, Ibrahim Wulba, and Alhassan Imoro — are reported to be citizens of Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Gambia.
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Courts
Soldier, six others remanded over armed robbery of fuel tanker
Corporal Bernard Bortey, a soldier stationed at the Teaching and Doctrine College of the Ghana Armed Forces, was arrested alongside six alleged accomplices after the dramatic heist, which took place on August 6, 2025.
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Courts
Wassa Amenfi: Two jailed 15 years each for attempted highway robbery
Mohammed Abdul Salam, 28, and Karim Yakubu, 42, both from northern Ghana, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, preparation to commit a crime, and unlawful possession of arms and ammunition.
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Courts
Man sentenced to 7 years for defiling 5-year-old
The disturbing offense occurred on April 24, 2025, and Waris was swiftly apprehended two days later by officers from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) following an expedited investigation.
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Courts
Ablekuma North rerun:Interdicted police officer charged for assault
A statement issued by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, head of the Command’s Public Affairs Unit, confirmed that officers are actively reviewing video evidence that captured scenes of chaos and attacks at various polling stations. Statements a...
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Courts
IPhone 16 Pro Max robber jailed 14 years
The incident occurred in the early hours of July 10, 2025, when Samuel confronted the victim around 5:30 a.m. and made away with her handbag, which contained an iPhone 16 Pro Max and a purse with cash.
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Estate developers risk prosecution over illegal power connections-Energy Minister
Addressing Parliament during a session focused on reducing commercial losses at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Mr. Jinapor revealed that a recent enforcement operation uncovered multiple unauthorized power connections within the Re...
Crime
One killed, several arrested in Kumasi anti-robbery operation
The special anti-robbery exercise, launched by the Ashanti Central Regional Police Command in partnership with the KNUST Police District, targeted suspects involved in robberies in Abuakwa, Tanoso, Apatrapa, Denchemuoso, and Apiadu.
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Crime
FDA intercepts smuggled Hepatitis B vaccines at Ghana-Togo border
The vaccines were concealed within the compartments of a Nigeria-plated Toyota commercial vehicle in an attempt to bypass regulatory checks.
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General
KMA cracks down on sanitation violators: Arrests 16 for environmental offenses
The crackdown, led by the KMA’s Environmental Health Unit, targeted residents in the central business district found guilty of various infractions.
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General
Judicial Service staff admonished to shun acts that undermine Justice delivery
Addressing judges, lawyers, and Judicial Service staff at the ceremony, the Chief Justice urged all judicial officers to ensure that their decisions are firmly rooted in the law and adhere to due process.
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