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Man gets life imprisonment for killing ex-PM of Japan
The sentence was handed down on Wednesday by the Nara District Court, after prosecutors argued that the attack was a “grave” crime warranting the toughest available penalty.
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Agradaa ordered to pay GH¢100,000 to Empress Gifty in defamation settlement
The matter dates back to May 2025, when Empress Gifty filed a defamation suit seeking GH¢20 million, accusing Agradaa of making what she described as slanderous and libellous remarks about her.
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Courts
Accra High Court denies bail to Naa Sheriga Kulga II over Bawku security concerns
Mr Abagre has pleaded not guilty to four charges, including allegedly acting as a chief without qualification and provoking riots.
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Witness tells court Samreboi concession was handed to him by Wontumi
Under cross-examination on 15 January 2026, Mr Okum was questioned by lawyers for Mr Boasiako, led by Andy Appiah Kubi, about whether he mined at Samreboi without a licence.
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Merely supervising husband’s building doesn’t guarantee wife 50% ownership-Supreme Court
The undisputed evidence established that the Husband purchased the land and commenced construction of the house at Tetegu near Kasoa before the parties married in 2002. By the time of the marriage, the structure had already reached the “win...
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Court adjourns ‘Abu Trica’ extradition ruling as state admits no case against two
The two were charged under Section 6 of the Extradition Act, 1960 (Act 22) as accessories to the principal suspect, following an extradition charge sheet filed on 12 December 2025.
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Kasoa girlfriend killing: Accused person remanded in custody
Moses Ganyo appeared before the court on Monday 12 January 2026 over the death of a 24-year-old trader known in the community as Sister Yaa.
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Mason jailed 30 months for GHC26,400 theft in Amasaman
Jacob Tetteh was convicted on his own plea of guilty to charges of stealing and unlawful entry.
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General
Tuah-Yeboah challenges Ayine over ‘weak Saglemi case’ claim
He said he found it “difficult to accept” that the case was being dismissed as poorly put together, arguing that the file at the Attorney-General’s Department was the product of extensive work by state security agencies and independent tech...
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Courts
If you’re sure of your story, go back to court- Tiger Eye dares Nyantakyi
The investigative outfit issued a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, 6 January, accusing Mr Nyantakyi of peddling misinformation in recent media interviews as part of an attempt to repair his public image.
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Courts
Sunyani MCE sues assembly member for GH¢900,000 over Facebook posts
In a writ filed at the Sunyani High Court on 16 December 2025, Mr Antwi-Agyei is seeking GH¢900,000 in damages, a retraction, an apology and an order restraining further publications.
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Europe
German court jails man for years-long drugging and rape of wife, filmed and shared online
The defendant, identified in line with German privacy laws as Fernando P, was found guilty of aggravated rape, grievous bodily harm and violation of personal privacy.
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Courts
Accra lawyer in court over alleged GH¢800,000 excavator fraud
Prosecutors say Effah-Dartey acted in concert with others to mislead the buyer into paying part of the purchase price for an excavator that did not belong to the purported sellers.
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Europe
UK's notorious romance fraudster who blew women’s life savings jailed for 17 years
Nigel Baker, 56, from Romford in Essex, targeted five women he met on dating sites, including Plenty of Fish, by posing as a successful online bookmaker and convincing them their cash would be safely invested.
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US
US FDA approves first Wegovy weight-loss tablet
It is the first oral medicine of its kind to receive approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Africa
Malaysian court rejects Najib bid to serve 1MDB sentence under house arrest
Najib, who has been in jail since August 2022 over the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, had asked the Kuala Lumpur High Court to compel authorities to recognise and enforce what he said was a royal order.
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Formal request made for Ofori-Atta, Ernest Akore's extradition from US-Attorney General
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dominic Ayine confirmed the development on Thursday, 18 December, during the Government Accountability Series briefing.
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Crime
Ofori-Atta has hired ‘top US lawyers’ to fight extradition – Attorney-General
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Thursday, 18 December, Dr Ayine said he had been informed only recently that Mr Ofori-Atta had retained “some of the top, very experienced lawyers” in the US to challenge the extradition r...
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Courts
Ex-Customs boss Col Damoah pleads not guilty in GH¢1.4bn SML contract case
Col Damoah, who is also the MP for Jaman South, was arraigned alongside former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and others over what prosecutors describe as a scheme that caused the state a loss of more than GH¢1.4 billion.
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Teen jailed four years over GH¢21,000 wiring theft
The convict, Christopher Duah, pleaded guilty to causing damage, unlawful entry and stealing and was convicted on his own plea by the judge, Jephther Appau.
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