Courts
Two men granted GHC 250,000 bail for alleged illegal gold trade
Benjamin Forkuo, a 37-year-old gold buying clerk, and Felix Aboagye, a cleaner, were brought before the court on charges of conspiracy and illegal gold trading.
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BoG to crack down loan defaulters with tough new sanctions
Under the new measures, individuals identified as wilful loan defaulters by regulated financial institutions (RFIs) will be blacklisted from accessing credit for up to five years.
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Courts
Justice Adjei pushes for abolition of mandatory death penalty in Ghana
Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Adjei criticized the current legal framework, saying it violates the right to life and contradicts Ghana’s international human rights obligations.
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Tech
Ghana’s parliament moves toward legislation on lifestyle audits to combat corruption
During his address in Parliament on June 9, Speaker Bagbin emphasized that various stakeholders, including civil society organizations and government officials, have voiced strong support for this initiative.
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Courts
Two jailed for armed robbery in Wa
Abdulai Ibrahim, 34, popularly known as Baba, and Abdulai Kipo, 36, were convicted of conspiracy and multiple counts of robbery after being found guilty of launching coordinated armed attacks across various neighbourhoods in Wa.
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Business
Police arrest woman over acid attack on ex-lover
The incident occurred in the early hours of May 28, 2025, at Ofankor 7 Days Stretch, after Mavis unexpectedly showed up at Gideon’s home in Ablekuma Fan Milk around 1:00 a.m. and requested a ride to her destination.
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Legal education bill incomplete, troubling — Ansa-Asare calls for total reform
He took particular issue with the bill’s title, saying, “Legal education is not just about theory. It spans both academic instruction and the actual training necessary for legal practice. The title of the bill suggests a limited vision.”
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Jurors on strike over unpaid eight months allowance
This development threatens to disrupt criminal trials across multiple courts and further burden an already overstretched judicial system.
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Ghana to undergo AU-led corruption risk assessment
Ahead of the assessment, Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dr. Dominic Ayine held strategic discussions with Seynabou Ndiaye Diakhate, Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption.
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Crime
NACOC foils cannabis trafficking attempt at KIA, arrests four suspects
In a statement released by Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations at NACOC, the Commission revealed that Jada Chyna Brown-Frater, a 23-year-old British citizen, was apprehended while preparing to...
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Business
ORC deploying practitioners to help insolvent companies-Registrar
Acting Registrar Maame Samma Peprah announced during a visit to the Ashanti Regional Minister that the ORC is actively deploying registered insolvency practitioners to help companies facing insolvency avoid immediate liquidation.
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Courts
Sogakope assemblyman’s killer sentenced to life in prison as accomplices get 47 years
Presiding Judge Justice John Ekow Mensah also imposed an additional 47-year jail term on Adikyere for robbery, to be served concurrently with the life sentence.
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Courts
A-G yet to decide on plea bargain request of first acccused in Cecilia Dapaah theft case
Botwe, alongside fellow housemaid Sarah Agyei, has been charged with conspiracy and theft of large sums of money, jewellery, and personal items belonging to the former minister.
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Europe
Top UK law firms shake up bonus schemes to retain top junior lawyers
Starting this summer, City-based Simmons & Simmons will offer junior associates bonuses ranging between 25% and 40% of their base salary for surpassing 1,800 billable hours, as revealed in an internal communication.
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Crime
Four remanded for land guard activities in Millennium city
The suspects—Patrick Ndego, Hassan Hamidu, Ebenezer Ankomanyi, and Abass Chonchonko—are accused of participating in violent incidents that have repeatedly disturbed the peace in the area.
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Courts
Mechanic jailed four years for unlawful entry, attempted theft in Odumase-Krobo
Presiding Judge, Kwasi Apiatse Abaidoo, handed down the sentence after Teye pleaded guilty to both offences.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses application to injunct suspension of Chief Justice
The decision, reached by a five-member panel in a narrow 3-2 majority, was led by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. The application had been filed by legislator Vincent Ekow Assafuah
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Business
Strengthen banking regulations before diving into crypto – Expert cautions BoG
Delivering remarks at the 2025 Money Summit, Dr. Atuahene expressed concern over the central bank’s readiness to manage digital currencies, especially in light of recent economic challenges like the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP),...
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Courts
Court awards MP GHS 700k in defamation case over WhatsApp allegations
The case stemmed from comments made by the defendants on a WhatsApp group named “Assinman Politics Gh” in March 2024. Rev. Fordjour initiated legal action, claiming the remarks had seriously damaged his reputation.
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Courts
Husband of late Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi sentenced to death by hanging
The court found Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide in connection with the death of his wife on April 8, 2022. In delivering her judgment, Justice Nwosu-Iheme stated that the prosecution had successfully met the legal burden of proof requ...
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