General
Oti Region: Chief Justice inaugurates four courts
Justice Anin-Yeboah noted that the commissioning of the courthouses is part of the Judiciary's objective to make justice accessible to the people in the area.
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Central Region: Chief Justice inaugurates two district courts, circuit court
The inauguration of the new court facilities forms part of the 100 courts project being executed by the government.
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Courts
Full judgment: Why Wontumi was jailed 20 years
He was also fined 10,000 penalty units on each count. In default of payment, he is to serve an additional three-year term of imprisonment with hard labour under each count.
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Crime
Accused but cannot afford a lawyer? Find your Public Defenders' location, contact here
The Public Defenders' Division (PDD) of the Legal Aid Commission of Ghana provides free legal services, representation, and advice to indigent individuals in criminal matters.
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Courts
Man jailed 15 years for hammer attack and phone robbery
The convict, Enock Appiah, also known as “Odanka”, pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and robbery.
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General
Chief Justice launches Justice Clubs to deepen legal awareness in schools
The Clubs, part of the Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme, are designed to expose students to constitutional principles, legal ethics and civic responsibility.
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Crime
Sekondi: Man arrested for fatally stabbing teenage brother
The tragedy occurred on the evening of Saturday, August 16, 2025, when a heated quarrel between the siblings allegedly escalated into violence.
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Crime
Three arrested over gold robbery at Wassa Afransie
The suspects—Felix Adjei, alias "Africa" or "Nana Adjei"; Emmanuel Kelvin, a Nigerian national; and Kofi Appiah, also known as "Kesse"—are accused of attacking employees of Mas Palasco Gold Buying Limited and making away with gold worth GH₵...
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Crime
Two arrested over viral funeral gunfire video in Western North Region
The suspects, identified as 41-year-old Frank Afoko and 31-year-old Kojo Agyapong, were also taken into custody for unlawfully possessing firearms.
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Crime
Two arrested in connection with Tarkwa-area robbery; military gear, cash seized
According to a police statement obtained by the Ghana News Agency, the suspects have been identified as Kwame Mumuni and Awal Benjamin.
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Crime
Eleven arrested for illegal mining in Western Region
The arrests followed a targeted operation on March 31, 2025, around midday, acting on credible intelligence aimed at clamping down on illegal mining in the area.
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General
Fighting Terrorism with Terrorism? Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah: An International Law Perspective
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas seeks an end to Israeli control over the West Bank, a territory widely acknowledged as part of the Palestinian territories. However, the United States and Europe, have classified Hamas as a terrorist org...
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Crime
49-year-old Chinese arrested for illegal mining
The suspect, Lin Chil, is currently in the custody of the Bibiani Police assisting with investigations.
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General
Honoring the legacy of Ambassador John Bentum-Williams
Bentum-Williams attended the University of Western Ontario in Canada, where he earned his bachelor's degree in economics.
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Africa
Shell exits Nigeria’s onshore oilfields in $2.4bn deal
The buyer, a consortium led by Nigerian independent energy company, Renaissance Oil, which includes ND Western, Aradel Energy, First E&P, Waltersmith and Petrolin, marks a significant change in the landscape of Nigeria’s oil industry.
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Business
First office complex for the ORC inaugurated in Kumasi
The three-story facility, with a total of 34 offices will serve areas in the Ashanti, Western, Oti, and Eastern Regions.
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Crime
Police arrest three over Dompim chieftaincy dispute
“The suspects destroyed some properties belonging to some individuals in the town."
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Crime
Retired midwife, three others busted over child stealing, sale of babies
An Accra Circuit Court, on Tuesday, remanded the four into the custody of the NIB.
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Opinion
Law and Society: Are We Playing Ostrich with the Current Realities of the Family System and Confusion Associated with Funerals in Ghanaian Communities?
This article critiques the dissonance between Ghana's evolving nuclear family dynamics and outdated customary laws governing funerals and inheritance. It advocates for legislative reform to grant nuclear families legal authority over burial...
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General
Eastern Region: Chief Justice inaugurates district court at Ayensuano
While noting that efforts are being made to increase the quality of justice through infrastructure, she added that the Judicial Service is “working hard” at instilling higher ethical standards in its officers
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