Business
Court lifts freeze on Sesi-Edem accounts in sharp rebuke to EOCO
The decision marks a major legal victory for the company after weeks of scrutiny over an investigation initiated by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, EOCO.
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AG urges court to throw out Wontumi's submission of no case
In a 12-page response before the Criminal Division of the High Court, the prosecution said the submission of a no-case is without merit because the state has already produced enough evidence
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Africa
GIMPA law dean urges African lawyers to drive institutional reform
Dr Kwaku Agyeman-Budu made the remarks while delivering a keynote address at a symposium organised by the African Law Association at New York University on 6 March 2026.
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Others
Singapore court fines lawyers for citing fake AI-generated cases
Justice S Mohan of the Singapore High Court directed each lawyer to pay S$5,000 (about US$3,900) after finding that two non-existent authorities were included in written submissions for a civil case.
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Courts
Ousted GCTU VC sues over alleged 'unlawful dismissal'
The writ, filed on 4 March 2026 (Suit No. GT/0487/2026), names GCTU, the council chair Ing. Divine Kpetigo, acting Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ebenezer Malcalm, and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) as defendants.
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Social Media And Unorthodox Contracts ( Retweets, Likes And Shares For A Price Or Reward ) : Enforceable Or Not?
The central theme of the write-up is that traditional principles of contract law remain fully applicable in the digital era, such that social media promises involving likes, shares, or retweets can crystallize into legally enforceable unila...
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Crime
Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act targets intimate-image threats-Judicial Secretary
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Law on 1 March, he said the law criminalises the taking, keeping or sharing of nude or private images without consent, as well as threats to publish such material
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Africa
Davido drops daughter custody case, Law firm pushes back on online attacks
Davido said he stepped back from the case because of what he described as a disturbing turn in court, alleging that his late son was brought up during the proceedings.
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Supreme Court News
Disclose Ghana-US deportation agreement to Democracy Hub -Supreme Court orders AG
The court had earlier given both sides two weeks to file written arguments on why the document should or should not be disclosed.
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Courts
Full reasoning of the Amasaman High Court in slashing Agradaa's sentence
The matter started at the Circuit Court in Accra. On 5 July 2025, Ms Asieduaa was convicted of charlatanic advertisement and two counts of defrauding by false pretences.
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Review decision of three-member bench is final – Supreme Court
Justice Gabriel Pwamang, writing for the majority bench, explained that the review frameworks under Articles 133 and 134 are separate and distinct.
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Courts
Why Ken Ken Ofori-Atta’s US Immigration court hearing cannot be witnessed by the public
The restriction was imposed shortly after the case was called on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, at the Annandale Immigration Court, according to a transcript published by MyJoyOnline, which stressed its text is not an official court record.
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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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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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Wontumi trial: PW1 admits he has no documents tying NPP chair to Samreboi mine
Testifying for the State, artisanal miner Michael Gyedu Ayisi said under cross-examination that his claim that the concession had been passed from Mr Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to one Henry Okum was based entirely...
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Others
Guided by God, Governed by Law: The Prophet's Dual Responsibility
The analysis identifies key provisions within Ghana’s legal framework, namely the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) and the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), which criminalize the knowing or reckless publication of false com...
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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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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
High Court injunction of investigative journalist a bad precedent-PRINPAG
In a statement signed by its president, David Sitsope Tamakloe, PRINPAG expressed “profound concern and disappointment” over a ruling by Justice Nana Brew of the Human Rights Court 2, which granted an interlocutory injunction restraining in...
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General
Ex-AG Ayikoi Otoo calls for curbs on Attorney-General’s power over corruption cases
Speaking on Asaase Radio’s current affairs programme The Forum, he argued that the dual role of the Attorney-General as both government legal adviser and cabinet minister creates inherent conflicts, particularly where cases involve serving...
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