General
Contracts for new Air Force helicopters, Presidential Jet presented to parliament
Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi presented the documents to the House on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.
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Results for "spending spree"
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Business
Ghana on the brink: Judgment-Debt bill to hit GH¢1.26 billion by 2029
A closer assessment of the budgetary architecture shows a steady and significant rise in both Goods & Services (G&S) and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) allocations tied to judgment-debt commitments.
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Africa
Lebanon frees Gaddafi's son after decade in detention
Gaddafi, now 49, had been held since 2015 on accusations of withholding information about the disappearance of prominent Lebanese Shia cleric Musa al-Sadr.
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Courts
Ex–NSA boss pleads not guilty to GH¢1.5bn charges; gets GH¢800m bail
Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie granted GH¢800 million bail with six sureties, each backed by landed property matching the bail value.
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Others
Two new MPs set to join House as Parliament reconvenes October 14
The announcement, made by Speaker Alban Bagbin in line with Order 58 of the Standing Orders, stated that proceedings will begin at 2:00 p.m. on the first day of sitting.
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Others
Judicial paralysis as Indian High Court buckles under a million-case backlog
From criminal trials to family disputes and decades-old property battles, the court in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has become a symbol of judicial paralysis.
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Courts
US-based nurse battles mother, sister over disputed Kumasi house; Court awards 70-30 split
Felicia claimed that despite contributing a substantial sum—USD $211,000—towards the construction of the house, her mother and sister had denied her access to the property.
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Crime
Man bites off wife’s ear in domestic clash
The incident took place at “Wonkayaw,” a community within the Dambai township of the Krachi East Municipality in the Oti Region.
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Crime
Shatta Wale freed on revised GH¢5m bail following EOCO probe
According to his manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah (Sammy Flex), the artiste secured his freedom after the court slashed his bail bond from GH¢10 million to GH¢5 million, with two sureties required to justify.
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Courts
Contractor remanded for attempting to export unauthorized drugs
Fiatsi’s plea has not yet been taken, as police investigations are still underway. The court, presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah, has twice denied bail applications from his lawyer, citing flight risk, and urged prosecutors to expedite t...
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Courts
Why AG entered nolle prosequi in the Duffuor case
“In this case, that benchmark has been met,” the statement read. “The continuation of the trial, in the Attorney-General’s view, would no longer serve any additional public interest.”
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Courts
Trader refunds GH¢230k in mistaken bank transfer case
Popularly known as Maa Adwoa, Constance was absent from court but remains in custody. Her mother, Cecilia Gyasi—also standing trial—appeared before the relieving judge, Evelyn Asamoah.
General
Ex-NAFCO boss Wahab Hannan released after two weeks in EOCO custody
Mr. Hannan was released earlier this week after meeting bail conditions set at GH¢50 million with two sureties. His wife, who was arrested alongside him on June 25, had earlier secured GH¢30 million bail.
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Courts
Gregory Afoko granted GHC 500,000 bail after 9 years
Under the bail conditions, two sureties are required, with one meeting specific justification criteria. Afoko’s legal team submitted a new bail application on February 17, 2025.
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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
Africa
Miss Rwanda gets suspended sentence for drink-driving
Last month, Muheto was involved in a car accident in Kigali, crashing her vehicle into an electricity pole and a palm tree after leaving a bar, according to local news outlet The New Times.
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Business
Review Procurement law for transparency, accountability-IMANI
The policy group believes that a comprehensive overhaul could curb revenue losses and bolster public accountability in procurement processes.
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General
Teacher’s admission of “chopping” GH₵15,000 unearned salary sparks laughter at PAC
Mr Emmanuel Samson, a Principal Superintendent of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Gomoa West District, confessed that he was aware that he had been overpaid, receiving GH₵46,735.09 instead of the GH₵30,763.71 he was due.
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Europe
Italian Court orders Juventus to pay Ronaldo £8.3m in deferred covid wages
The dispute arose when Ronaldo, aged 39, agreed to defer his wages during the 2020-21 football season in Italy, which was disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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General
We need modern archive centre to store court records – Chief Justice
She said that would ensure easy retrievals whenever citizens and court users needed them.
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