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El Savador adopts Bitcoin as legal tender after MPs vote
MPs voted for the plan on Tuesday with 62 out of 84 possible votes
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Results for "financial loss"
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US-based company sues Groupe Nduom, 18 others alleging money laundering, wire fraud
An equity fund and securities investment company based in the United States, Birim Group LLC, has brought charges against the founder and former flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom.
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President assents to University of Media Arts and Communication Bill
A new Bill which seeks to merge the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), the Ghana Institute of Languages (GIL) and the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) into a single university has received Presidential Assent.
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Domestic violence cases reduce in 2020
Statistics from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) suggest that January to April, 2019 recorded the highest number of cases of domestic violence as compared to the same period in 2020.
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Teachers told to be wary of law on defilement
The Somanya District Commander of the Ghana Police Service, Superintendent Andrews Anyani, has cautioned teachers to be weary of the law on defilement, rape, abduction and other sexually related offences as they go about their duties.
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Data Commission advocates specialised courts
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has made a strong case for a fast track court to facilitate speedy prosecution of persons and institutions that misappropriate the personal and private information of others.
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We Demand Justice For Lilian Dedjoe – FIDA Cries
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) is demanding justice for the late Lilian Dedjoe, who was allegedly battered to death by her husband Charles Dedjoe.
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Business
Provide beneficial ownership by June 30 or be sanctioned – RGD to businesses
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD), in accordance with the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992), has announced that any company that does not provide the name of its Beneficial Owners (BO) by June 30, 2021 would be severely sanctioned.
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Africa
Sternford Moyo Breaks Record, Becomes First African To Emerge As New IBA President
The Chairman and Senior Partner of law firm Scanlen and Holderness, Sternford Moyo, has been announced as the new President of the International Bar Association (IBA).
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Courts
Adu-Boahene trial: High Court to hear challenge to prosecution’s submissions on October 29
The application accuses the prosecution of presenting an inaccurate account of witness testimonies and documentary evidence in its opposition to the accused persons' submission of no case to answer.
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Ghana Publishing Company launches online bookshop for purchase and delivery of Ghana's laws
Announcing the development at a press conference in Accra on Monday, October 19, 2026, the Managing Director of GPCL, Nana Kwasi Boatey, Esq., explained that the new platform forms part of efforts to improve the distribution of official gov...
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Adu-Boahene trial: Defence accuses prosecution of misrepresenting evidence, seeks to strike out submissions
In the motion filed on October 19, 2026, lead defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea challenges aspects of the Deputy Attorney-General's written arguments opposing the accused persons' submission of no case to answer.
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Ato Essien seeks changes to appeal against 15-year jail term
The application, filed on October 5, 2026, seeks to revise some of the grounds upon which the former banking executive is challenging his conviction and sentence.
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Van Vicker sues Lil Win for GH¢10 million over alleged defamatory video
The suit, initiated by a writ of summons and statement of claim dated October 10, 2026, centres on allegations that Lil Win made statements which questioned Van Vicker's honesty and professionalism and negatively affected his standing in Gh...
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Ace Anan Ankomah writes: Every year, the lawyers come out, and so does the nonsense!
Relax. Even if everybody becomes a lawyer, somebody must still be available to obey the law.
Ace Anan Ankomah
Courts
Bank manager granted GH¢1m bail over alleged GH¢1m theft
The court, presided over by Mrs Angela Attachie, admitted him to bail in the sum of GH¢1 million with two sureties, who must justify the bail with landed property.
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Judges welcome 100% IGF retention by Judicial Service
President of the Association, Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu expressed appreciation to government and also acknowledged the role of the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, in securing the approval.
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Judges seek better conditions and stronger protection
AMJG President Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu said magistrates and judges were managing heavy caseloads despite shortages that affected both their professional duties and personal lives.
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Ofori-Atta’s SML case adjourned after private hearing request by OSP
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng requested an in-camera hearing when the case was called on Tuesday, September 29. Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga met the lawyers in his chambers before returning to announce the adjournment.
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How Ghana incurred US$235m over Teshie desalination plant dispute
Cox, the Spanish infrastructure group that owns 95% of Befesa Desalination Developments Ghana Limited, announced that an International Chamber of Commerce arbitration tribunal issued two final decisions on September 17, 2026.
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