Crime
Landlord granted GH¢20,000 bail for alleged electricity theft
Presiding Judge Bright Samuel Acquah ruled that the accused, 53-year-old Eric Afriyie, must provide a surety to validate the bail conditions.
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Five in court over fuel theft and arson scheme
According to the prosecution, all accused except Gerald met in Kasse, near Ahodwo in the Ashanti Region, and conspired to divert diesel meant for the Buipe BOST Depot. I
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Head porter granted GH¢50,000 bail after alleged stabbing incident
Presiding over the case, Judge Enid Marful-Sau ruled that Dadzie’s sureties must provide valid national identification cards at the Court’s Registry.
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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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ADR resolves over 38,447 cases, bringing swift justice to disputes
The mechanism has significantly contributed to reducing court congestion, successfully settling more than 30,000 cases outside traditional litigation.
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Businessman in court for allegedly defrauding police officer in GH¢72,000 auction car deal
The prosecution stated that George Adu-Twum committed the alleged offense in 2021. He pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretenses.
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Africa
UN judges found guilty, convicted of forcing woman to work as slave
Prosecutors revealed that Lydia Mugambe, 49, abused her position of authority to control the victim’s life, preventing her from finding independent employment while compelling her to work as a maid and care for her children without pay.
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SSNIT OBS case: Former MIS Head secures enters plea bargain
Afaglo faces seven counts—including defrauding by false pretenses, using forged documents, and falsifying records—and his legal troubles date back to 2017, when SSNIT dismissed him after discovering his employment was based on fake degrees.
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Supreme Court to hear embattled Akwatia MP despite contempt conviction by High Court
The ruling came after a five-member panel, led by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, deliberated on whether a contemnor who has not purged themselves of contempt could be granted an audience in court.
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Businessman in court for allegedly using dinking spot to facilitate cannabis trade
Presiding over the case, Judge Isaac Addo granted Donkor bail set at GH¢50,000, requiring two sureties. The case has been adjourned to March 31, 2025.
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Supreme Court halts sentencing of Akwatia MP by Koforidua High Court
This decision will remain in effect until a final determination is made on a motion challenging the High Court's ruling.
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AG files nolle prosequi in Saglemi Housing case, Collins Dauda,others discharged
During a court session, Principal State Attorney Hilda Craig informed the presiding judge that the prosecution had filed a nolle prosequi on February 7, signaling the government's decision to halt proceedings against the accused.
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Others
Calling woman 'Illegitimate wife', 'faithful mistress' misogynistic: Indian SC
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, and Augustine George Masih took a strong objection to the use of such words by the Bombay High Court in its 2004 judgment.
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UCC Law faculty holds 12th Roll Call ceremony
His Lordship Justice John-Mark Nuku Alifo—a High Court judge in the Central Region—administered the oath to the new inductees.
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A$AP Rocky acquitted on all charges at gun assault trial
The trial, which concluded in February 2025, was marked by allegations of courtroom misconduct, high-profile appearances from the defendant’s partner Rihanna, and dramatic exchanges between attorneys.
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East Legon Crash: Bishop Salifu Amoako,Two others re-arrested after dropped charges
During court proceedings on February 17, 2025, the prosecution informed Judge Samuel Bright Acquah that further investigations were required, leading to the dismissal of the charges.
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J.B.Danquah case:Sexy Dondon weeps, expresses frustration over trial
The judge had to intervene to calm him down before the proceedings could commence.
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Crime
Two women suspects granted GH₵600,000 bail over murder of Kotoko fan
Presiding over the case on Monday, Judge Eric Daning ordered the accused, Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa, also known as “Akosua Black Chinese,” and Yaa Asantewaa, to report to the police twice weekly.
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Crime
Lawyer ready to defend Ex-NPP Parliamentary Candidate in tax fraud case
During court proceedings on Monday, February 3, 2025, Amoah’s legal counsel formally entered his representation, asserting that his client was not in the country when the investigation commenced, emphasizing his client’s willingness to prov...
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Crime
Painter sentenced to three years for laptop theft
Appearing before an Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, Kelvin Boateng pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and theft. Presiding over the case, Judge Christina Cann convicted him based on his plea.
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