Crime
Police arrest murder suspect in Eastern Region
The suspect, Godstrong Tettey, is said to have been on the Police wanted list for alleged murder, car-snatching cases and violent land guard activities
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General
Combat police avert bloodbath in Krobo
On Sunday October 3, 2021, the youth of Osekuse barricaded the shrine grounds with rope, on which were hung pieces of red cloth, with same found in the nearby trees.
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General
Achimota Preparatory School petitions Parliament over GES takeover
The PTA of Achimota Preparatory School subsequently announced that it would resist all efforts or attempts by the GES to take over the management of the school, accusing the GES of acting in bad faith in the matter
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Africa
Nigeria: AG to prosecute Law Lecturer and student over alleged malpractice at Bar final exams
Suspended law lecturer at the University of Calabar, Pascal Aboh was arrested for allegedly impersonating and re-sitting an exam for a student at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja.
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General
Greater Accra Bar to undertake pro bono legal outreach
Speaking at the launch event in Accra, Isabel Boaten, President of the Greater Accra Regional Bar, emphasized that the programme goes beyond offering free legal support.
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General
New rules on the removal of Superior court justices in the offing-Ayariga
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, May 27, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga announced that the upcoming reforms would offer clear, structured guidelines for addressing judicial misconduct, ensuring both accountability and the protection of ju...
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General
One month ban on drumming and noise making begins in Accra
According to a statement signed by Gilbert Nii Ankrah, Head of Public Affairs at AMA, the restrictions apply to individuals, communities, and organizations within the Assembly's jurisdiction. The move is aimed at preserving peace and spirit...
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General
2024 Call to the Bar: KNUST Law Alumnus wins highest award
He also won the Best Student award in Civil Procedure.
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Tech
Court Rules AI Cannot Be Copyrighted: Landmark Ruling on Human Authorship
This decision represents a significant setback for efforts to grant intellectual property rights to creations made by artificial intelligence.
LawyerMonthly
General
Link Law to Technology for Economic development-Prof. Kufuor
“There is a close link that tends to be ignored. A link with the law on the one hand, and technology on the other hand. It is so separate that most people who are good at law, are very bad at technology and people who are good at technology...
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General
Lebanese Community awards scholarships to eight Ghana School of Law students
The scholarships cover the 2025/2026 academic year and form part of the Lebanese Community’s support for legal education in Ghana.
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US
Democrats introduce bill requiring term limits for US supreme court justices
The Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act (Term), would establish 18-year terms for supreme court justices and establish a process for the president to appoint a new justice every two years.
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Gbenyiri Mediation Committee submits report to Interior Minister
The Gbeyiri/Gbenyiri Mediation Committee was formed in September 2025 after deadly clashes in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba enclave, triggered by a disputed land sale.
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Courts
High court orders TotalEnergies to settle fuel dealer in Madina contract dispute
Presiding judge Justice Patrick Baayeh also directed TotalEnergies to issue Mr. Classpeter a release letter within 30 days to allow him to sever ties and continue his operations independently.
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General
Gbenyiri conflict shuts 44 schools, 5,000 children forced out of class
Authorities confirm that 44 out of 150 schools in the affected circuits have shut down, forcing more than 5,000 pupils out of classrooms. At the same time, 13 teachers have abandoned their posts, citing threats to their safety.
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General
Lawyer chases compensation for persons affected by demolition at Abuja CMB
A lawyer representing some squatters at Abuja CMB in Accra has vowed to seek legal redress over the demolition of structures belonging to his clients.
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General
7 things to know about the upcoming legal education reform in Ghana
At its core, the bill identifies seven key institutional and procedural structures that will drive the reform agenda. Here is what stakeholders need to know.
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Courts
GNFS confirms arrest of suspect in Adjiriganor firefighter stabbing incident
Azumah is currently in police custody and is actively assisting investigators as part of a coordinated, multi-agency inquiry.
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General
Man petitions GTEC, challenges Agordzo’s continuous engagement as UPSA lecturer
Kojo Otchere, a concerned citizen, initiated the petition, pointing to public comments made by Dr. Agordzo that were widely disseminated on television and social media.
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Business
GARIA launches 2nd Corporate Insolvency Journal
This detailed publication explores pivotal issues within Ghana’s insolvency sector, offering crucial insights to practitioners and stakeholders.
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