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Repealed laws of Ghana, 2020
When a law is repealed, it is no longer a reliable point of reference for the courts
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Traders sue to halt Kumasi Central Market Redevelopment project
Eight traders who are members of the Kumasi City Market Traders Union have sued to stop the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly from commencing the Kumasi Central Market Redevelopment Project.
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Courts
Pay ‘side-chick’ GH¢40k as damages – Court of Appeal affirms High Court decision against man
A three-member panel held that Benjamin Yeboah Anokye’s conduct provided sufficient evidence that he had promised to marry Priscilla Atsu, despite his denial and his claim that he was already married under the ordinance.
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Courts
Former NAFCO boss and wife face fresh charges over alleged financial losses
The new charge sheet was filed by the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice on May 15, 2026.
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Courts
Accra lawyer in court over alleged GH¢800,000 excavator fraud
Prosecutors say Effah-Dartey acted in concert with others to mislead the buyer into paying part of the purchase price for an excavator that did not belong to the purported sellers.
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Africa
Prominent Kenyan lawyer shot dead in Nairobi drive-by attack
Mbobu was driving home on Tuesday evening when a gunman on a motorcycle pulled alongside his car near the Lang’ata-Magadi road junction in Nairobi’s Karen estate and opened fire.
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Business
Tax scholar urges government to ease tax burden on married couples
Speaking at the Marriage Governance Conference on August 19, 2025, he noted that “reliefs available under the law are not enough to support marriage and family life” and are in urgent need of reform.
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Business
GRA rejects NIA’s debt claim following disconnection from verification system
The Ghana Revenue Authority has denied claims by the National Identification Authority that it owes a legacy debt linked to identity verification services.
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Crime
CID launches task force to combat influx of stolen cars into Ghana
At a joint press briefing with the Cyber Security Authority on Monday, CID Director General COP Lydia Yaako Donkor announced that the new task force will conduct intelligence-led operations to track, seize, and investigate vehicles suspecte...
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Courts
Bailiff jailed 4 years for forging court documents
Jackson, who was previously attached to the Ejisu District Court in the Ashanti Region, initially denied the charges but abruptly changed his plea to guilty during Tuesday’s hearing, just as the prosecution was set to begin its case.
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Courts
Court convicts former NSS "side chick' of contempt, jails her 45 days
The conviction stems from two videos she shared online in which she launched verbal attacks against the presiding judge, Justice John Bosco Nabarese, accusing him of bias in her dismissed civil case against a senior bank official she referr...
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Africa
The Hidden Costs of Being a Lawyer – How to Cut Unnecessary Expenses and Maximize Profit
From unnecessary office expenses to excessive networking costs, these financial leaks can cripple your profit margins and prevent long-term wealth building.
Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam, Esq, ACIARb (UK), ACArb, AICMC, ACIS
Courts
A glimpse of 2024: Top news items on DL News
Our top picks for 2024 include the new requirement by the GBA for lawyers to show proof of CLE participation for licence renewal from 2025 onwards and the viral news of the marriage between the 80-year-old former Education Minister and his...
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Crime
Mason remanded over attempted arson
Robert Benjamin Okyere pleaded not guilty to causing harm and damage and would reappear before court on November 7.
GNA
Crime
Mason who attempted to burn his family and property remanded into prison custody
Robert Benjamin Okyere pleaded not guilty to causing harm and damage and would reappear before the court presided by Nana Adwoa Serwaa Dua-Adonteng, on November 07.
GNA
Business
Trafigura judgment debt: Ghana’s assets at risk – Bright Simons
He accused him of downplaying the severity of the Regina House issue and failing to adequately advise the government.
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Crime
Twins in alleged GH¢62,165 fraud before court
Atsu Adadevoh denied duping a lady soldier with his younger brother, Etse Adadevoh.
GNA
Crime
Tricycle rider jailed 12 years for defiling 10-year-old girl
The defilement incident occurred in May 2024 at Sarfo near Asonomanso in the Ashanti region while the victim's father, Kandi Inusah, was away in the Western North region.
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Europe
UK court faults Home Office for unlawful act in Ghanaian health worker Visa extension case
The charity Ramfel, alongside Cecilia Adjei, a UK-based Ghanaian healthcare worker and mother of two, led the legal challenge.
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Crime
3 in trouble for allegedly stealing money belonging to medical officer
Philip Kodzi, who purportedly stole $9,000, £4,400 and €700, belonging to the medical officer, was charged with stealing, and he pleaded not guilty.
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