Europe
The baby at the centre of an India-Germany diplomatic row
The toddler has been at the centre of a diplomatic row between India and Germany after she was taken away from her Indian family on accusations of child abuse in September 2021
BBC
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Africa
Nigerian woman sues father to stop forced marriage
Fatima Aliyu’s lawyer told a Sharia (Islamic) court in Kaduna state that she already had someone she loves
BBC
Europe
Nigerian Senator, wife and medical 'middleman' found guilty of organ harvesting plot
The case marks the first time defendants have been convicted under UK's Modern Slavery Act of an organ harvesting conspiracy.
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Crime
Court adjourns Dawood’s case to Jan. 26 November 4, 2021 31
Dawood is standing trial for allegedly having consistent sex with his daughter since 2019, impregnating her in the process.
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General
NDC suspends Central Region Communications Director following rape allegations
The Functional Executive Committee took that decision at our SEC meeting that they have suspended Kwasy Dawood, and they are referring him to the disciplinary committee for the necessary action.”
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Courts
Unemployed sentenced for defiling eight year old step daughter
Prosecution said the sexual act, became unbearable for the victim.
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Crime
Father and daughter in ‘fufu pounding video’ at Pokuase interchange released by police
A video on social media showed two persons pounding fufu at night at the site of the interchange for sale
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Crime
Gushegu police arrest man for allegedly defiling 10-year-old girl
Her father added that unfortunately, the cry and shouts from his daughter did not attract any help.
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Crime
Ensure justice is served – Family of police officer allegedly murdered by boyfriend
we are really sad about this development because we believe that, the young man killed my daughter, but he has still not been found.
DL News
Crime
Love turns bloody at Appollo community in Takoradi
“As parents, you can only give the best of advise… eight years journey is a long one,
DL News
Crime
Man kills lover’s mother for not supporting relationship; commits suicide
“As parents, you can only give the best of advise… eight years journey is a long one
DL News
Crime
A/R: Man kills wife in the presence of daughter, attempts suicide afterwards
The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital morgue. Bashiru attempted to commit suicide afterward but has now been handed over to the police while investigations continue.
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Others
Double murder suspect accused of killing his girlfriend and daughter acts as his own lawyer
Oneal could get the death penalty if convicted.
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Others
The principle of quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit
This article argues that the maxim quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit has increasingly been relied upon by litigants as a shield to establish claims of possession through physical acts upon land, thereby exposing potential purchasers who f...
ENK Danquah-Acheampong, LLM, BL, LL.B. Lawyer | Legal Researcher | Author
General
‘Re-zoning Achimota Forest’ : E.I. 144 has no legal basis, disregard it – Haruna Iddrisu
The said E.I. 144 which seeks to change the use or re-zone the Achimota Forest, which is a public space, is in breach of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Act, 2016 (Act 925).
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Opinion
The Lawyer’s Trial: Why “Lawyer Shaming” Reveals More About Them Than About You
The article argues that “lawyer shaming” is less a valid criticism of the legal profession and more a reflection of insecurity, admiration, and misunderstanding on the part of critics. It defends the dignity of legal practice by highlightin...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
General
Occupy Ghana petitions OSP to investigate alleged attempt by businessman to bribe Majority MPs
"The attempt by the businessman to bribe the MPs “would be an attempt to influence the conduct of MPs in the course of their official duties, a potential corruption offence that falls within the remit of your office.”
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Crime
Fetish priest flees shrine as anti-galamsey task force storms Ankobra River
According to Brigadier General Musah Whajah (Rtd.), the Western Regional National Security Liaison Officer, operations will continue until visible improvements are seen in the river’s condition.
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Courts
87-year-old man gets 20-year jail term for defiling girl at Ofankor
In a statement dated October 12, 2026, the Accra Regional Police Command explained that the case came to light when the victim's mother returned home from work on August 29, 2026, and discovered bloodstains on her daughter's clothing.
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Courts
Pastor arrested for allegedly defiling teenage girls remanded
According to a report from the Police Command, the pastor, who claims to be an actor, promised to train the young girls in acting.
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