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Viral Toyota Voxy driver jailed over dangerous highway driving
The court, presided over by Madam Adwoa Sakyi Asamadu, also fined him 260 penalty units, amounting to GH¢3,120.
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Supreme Court to rule on Kpandai election Certiorari application January 28
A five-member panel – Justices Gabriel Pwamang, Omoro Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Asiedu and Henry Anthony Kwofie – has reserved its ruling after hearing legal arguments on an application asking the apex court to supervise and set aside th...
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Jail galamsey-linked officials-Education Minister urges judges
Addressing the Annual Chief Justice Mentoring Programme at the forecourt of the Supreme Court in Accra, Mr Iddrisu said the Executive cannot win the fight against galamsey alone and needs the courts to match its resolve.
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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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GTEC rejects UPSA’s bid to retain two Pro-Vice-Chancellors, orders fresh recruitment
The controversy stems from UPSA’s decision in June 2024 to appoint two senior academics into separate Pro-Vice-Chancellor roles.
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68th legal year opens with call on stakeholders to uphold integrity, efficiency in delivery
Speaking at a reception following a church service to mark the opening on Saturday, Acting Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged all actors within the legal fraternity to work collaboratively to strengthen the pillars of justice.
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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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Law enforcement alone won’t work – DCOP Abdul-Razak on chieftaincy, galamsey crisis
According to DCOP Abdul-Razak, current efforts by security agencies alone are not enough to tackle the growing complexities of these issues, which often originate from traditional or community-level disputes.
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US
New U.S. Visa Policy to slap Ghanaians with extra $250 fee
The fee, which applies to tourist, student, exchange, and temporary work visas, brings the total cost of a U.S. visa application for many Ghanaians to nearly $500—excluding travel, documentation, and other processing expenses.
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Courts
Drunk driver remanded after deadly crash involving school bus
Richard Botwe, the accused, is said to have been driving under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred on June 11, 2025.
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Crime
IGP shakes up police leadership in Galamsey hotspots to bolster crackdown
This shake-up, aimed at reinvigorating law enforcement efforts in illegal mining zones, targets strategic police divisions in the Western, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions. Among the key areas affected are Takoradi, Asankragwa, Tarkwa, Nkawie,...
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Meet Silas Osei Boateng — Elected vice president of Middle Temple Young Barristers’ Association of England, Wales
The elections were held on 26th March 2025, where Silas contested against three British candidates and emerged victorious.
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Ashanti Regional Minister vows to enforce Sanitation laws for a cleaner region
To sustain the fight against unsanitary conditions, Dr. Amoakohene announced plans to reintroduce sanitation guards who will enforce cleanliness and instill discipline among residents.
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Minority MPs challenge suspension of Roads Authority Act by new minister
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, February 11, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the former chairman of the Roads and Transport Committee and MP for Akim Swedru, argued that the Act had been duly passed by Parliament.
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Speaker Bagbin to consult new AG on Anti-LGBTQI Bill
Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 26, 2025, Speaker Bagbin underscored the significance of the bill
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Judiciary fully prepared to handle election-related disputes-Chief Justice
During the signing of the 2024 Presidential Elections Peace Pact, she assured all stakeholders, including the international community, that the judiciary would handle election-related issues with fairness and efficiency.
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Business
Seek approval before media adverts-FDA to Food service establishments
The FDA stated that any food service provider advertising without this approval is in breach of both the FDA’s Advertising Guidelines for Regulated Products and Section 100 (2) of the Public Health Act 2012, Act 851.
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GBA Women and Minors Rights Committee educates Volta communities on rights
The training, organized in partnership with the Department of Gender, aimed to tackle important human rights issues, particularly those affecting vulnerable groups such as women and children.
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Business
BoG did not err in disapproving UMB director’s appointment-Court
The case stemmed from a 2022, directive issued by the BoG directing all commercial banks, including Universal Merchant Bank Ltd (UMB), to secure written "No Objection" from its outfit.
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Crime
Jirapa Dubai CEO: Trial of prime murder suspect resumes at Wa High Court
This was after the court announced in May that it could not proceed with the case due to a claim by lawyers of the accused that the Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Torkornoo, had directed that the case be transferred to Kumasi.
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