Crime
Defunct Beige Bank CEO acquitted and discharged
Michael Nyinaku, former CEO of Beige Bank, has been acquitted by the Court of Appeal after facing 44 charges, including theft and money laundering.
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General
Fresh ammunition theft hits Ghana Armed Forces, Defence Minister confirms
Speaking during a working tour of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra, Dr. Boamah described the development as “deeply disturbing,” noting that it marks the second such incident in a short span of time.
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General
No toilet, no building permit: Mahama directs MMDAs
This bold order comes as part of an intensified national push to eliminate open defecation—a long-standing public health and environmental hazard in parts of Ghana.
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Courts
$3m fraud case involving Singaporean Businessman, Ashie Moore adjourned to July 31
Toh You Kang is facing charges of defrauding by false pretence, following allegations that he approached Mr. Ashie Moore with a proposal to launch a cable business in Ghana.
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US
White House accuses Harvard of Jewish students civil rights violation
In a strongly worded letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, the administration alleged the university showed "deliberate indifference" to a growing number of antisemitic incidents reported by students.
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Courts
Telecel responds as GH¢2M lawsuit on unauthorized use of trader's image grabs public attention
In a statement released Thursday, June 19, the company confirmed awareness of the legal action and pledged to handle the matter responsibly.
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Business
IEA opposes Tullow Oil license extension, calls for sector overhaul
The think tank’s call follows recent reports that the government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to extend Tullow’s licenses until 2040, a move the IEA decries as lacking transparency, integrity, and accountability.
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Courts
Lawyers seek variation of bail conditions for accused in Accra Sky Train case
Asamoah and Ekumfi face multiple charges, including willfully causing financial loss to the state and intentionally mismanaging public funds in connection with the $2 million Accra Sky Train project, which ultimately failed to materialize.
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Crime
EOCO reopens Cecilia Dapaah case after year-long stalemate
At a press briefing held in Accra, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that EOCO had officially requested access to the case file once again.
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Business
Ghana’s embassy in Washington to resume operations after fraud probe
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on May 27, confirmed that a new leadership team headed by an experienced diplomat has been assigned to steer the mission.
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Business
Final report on downstream petroleum sector reform presented to minister
The committee, inaugurated on March 14, 2025, was tasked with conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the sector and proposing reforms to enhance its efficiency, transparency, and long-term sustainability.
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General
Old Tafo MP petitions ILO ‘politically-motivated' sacking of public workers
In his petition, the MP alleges that the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is orchestrating dismissals across the civil and public service, bypassing lawful procedures and replacing affected staff with politically aligne...
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Crime
63 prison graduates unable to do national service over inability to acquire Ghana card
The revelation was made during a visit by Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to the prison on Monday, where one of the 63 affected inmates, incarcerated for 13 years, appealed to the committee for urgent intervention.
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Business
Forestry Commission holds forum ahead of the new timber licensing regime
The licensing initiative, established through Ghana’s Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union, seeks to ensure that all timber, both for export and local use, is verified through robust legality assurance systems.
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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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Courts
Illegal miner jailed 20 years for stabbing okada rider to death, stealing motorbike
The convict, Jacob Dari—popularly known as “Jaybad”—pleaded guilty to robbery before the court presided over by Judge Hathia Ama.
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Tech
Pegasus hacking scandal: Israeli firm ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m
The ruling marks a historic precedent, making NSO the first spyware developer held legally accountable for exploiting vulnerabilities in smartphone systems.
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Europe
Slaughter and May pegs salary for newly qualified solicitors at £150,000
The decision, though unremarkable in timing, signals a possible pause in the aggressive salary escalations witnessed in recent years.
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General
Enhancing Ghana’s ADR Framework: Aligning Arbitration with International Best Practices
This article focuses primarily on arbitration, examines the alignment of the Arbitration section of Ghana’s ADR Act with international standards and explores potential reforms to enhance Ghana’s arbitration landscape, making it more efficie...
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Crime
Four arrested at Kwahu Easter for theft, assault, and drug offenses
The annual festival drew massive crowds from various parts of Ghana and beyond, creating a lively atmosphere across the Kwahu area.
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