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Court grants GH¢150m bail to Ex-Buffer Stock CEO, wife in GH¢60m theft case
Appearing before Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the couple pleaded not guilty to multiple charges
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Customs Officer denies GH₵2,000 extortion allegation, demands GH₵5m compensation in counterclaim
The case, currently before the Adentan Circuit Court, was filed by Horgli Wise Roland, who accused Officer Dordoe of unlawfully collecting the amount during a travel encounter in November 2024 without issuing a receipt.
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Multiple wives, children cannot prevent 50% property ownership by a divorced wife – Supreme Court
Justice Amadu Tanko, JSC, maintained that the test, as outlined in Article 22 of the 1992 Constitution, is that once a claimant proves that a property was jointly acquired, it must be equitably shared.
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CSA warns fresh graduates over inappropriate social media posts
In a public statement, the Authority said it had taken note of worrying posts by graduates, some of which carried offensive remarks such as “we go scatter them,” and even threats like “snatching people’s husbands.”
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Trader jailed 10 years over GH¢198,000 Honda CR-V fraud
Prosecutors said Obeng conspired with Gideon Wiafe and one Owusu (both at large) to perpetrate the fraud.
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The saga of the US West African deportees to Ghana – understanding the facts
Accepting West Africans in Ghana is therefore nothing new and is in full accord with the existing ECOWAS Treaty obligations.
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Cardi B cleared by jury of assault on security guard in Los Angeles
Emani Ellis alleged that the US rapper cut her cheek with a 3in (7.5cm) fingernail and spat on her outside an obstetrician's office in 2018. The rapper was pregnant at the time, which wasn't public knowledge.
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Professor Atuguba assumes office as Acting Director of the Ghana School of Law
On his first day in office, Prof. Atuguba held a maiden meeting with staff, where he reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the solid foundation laid by his predecessor and to further advancing the mission of legal education in Ghana.
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Ridge Hospital assault probe incomplete – GRNMA Chairman
According to Mr. Asare, the committee that probed the incident failed to engage a key medical officer who first examined the victim, raising questions about the integrity of its findings.
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Prof. Atuguba takes helm as Acting Director of Legal Education Sep 1
The appointment comes after Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie recalled Justice B.Y.K. Oppong of the Court of Appeal from the role to resume full judicial duties.
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Soulja Boy arrested in L.A. on felon gun possession charges
The 35-year-old artist, born DeAndre Cortez Way, was taken into custody around 2:35 a.m. on Sunday in the Melrose area after a traffic stop.
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Dame dares Ayine to prove GH¢10M Beige Bank settlement claim
Dr. Ayine, speaking at a sectoral update on Monday, July 28, claimed that shortly after taking office, legal representatives of Beige Capital approached him with a GH¢10 million offer as part of a proposed settlement related to the financia...
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Full Text: Report on key legal matters by AG at Government’s Accountability Series
Dr. Ayine tackled some of the nation’s most closely watched legal developments including the controversial discontinuation of the criminal case against former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, new revelations in the National Service Sch...
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Man gets 20 years for shooting, killing wife
The shooting occurred after an argument between the couple, reportedly triggered by a phone call the victim, Grace Yorke Torku, received from a male acquaintance.
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Singapore empowers police to freeze bank accounts in suspected scam cases
Taking effect on Tuesday, the Protection from Scams Act gives authorities sweeping powers to intervene in financial activities without the account holder’s consent, even if the individual insists they are not being deceived.
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Europe
Two Jailed Over Daring Gold Toilet Heist at Blenheim Palace
James “Jimmy” Sheen, 40, and Michael Jones, 39, were handed prison terms of four years and two years and three months, respectively, after being convicted for their involvement in the 2019 burglary.
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Restructuring vs. Liquidation: Choosing the Right Path in Insolvency
This article delves into the details of restructuring and liquidation, exploring the factors that guide the selection and offering valuable insights to guide stakeholders toward the most viable and beneficial outcome in insolvency proceedin...
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Retired Justice calls for greater diversity in Supreme Court appointments
In an interview on JoyNews, Justice Atuguba acknowledged that while some of Mahama’s appointees were competent, the overall composition of the court could have benefited from a wider array of backgrounds.
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Court remands estate developer in cocaine and heroin bust in Oyarifa
Uchechukwu has been charged with unlawful possession of narcotics and using his property to facilitate drug-related activities. He pleaded not guilty through his lawyer, Paul Asibi Abariga.
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Europe
Russian hairdresser jailed 5 years, 2 months for spreading fake news about army
Anna Alexandrova, a 47-year-old mother of two, denied publishing eight anti-war messages on social media and argued that the charges stemmed from a personal dispute over land with a neighbor.