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Parliament confirms Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as new Chief Justice
The approval, granted on Thursday, 13 November, follows his vetting earlier in the week by the Appointments Committee, which recommended him by a majority decision.
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Supreme Court orders written arguments on Ghana–US deportation agreement disclosure
The apex court has scheduled November 26, 2025, to deliver its ruling on the matter.
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Courts
State to call four witnesses in Chairman Wontumi’s illegal mining case
Wontumi is standing trial alongside Akonta Mining Company Limited and one of its directors, Kwame Antwi, who is currently on the run.
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Crime
Gender Ministry vows justice for teen footballer in alleged sexual abuse case
In a statement released on Friday, November 7, the Ministry described the incident as “a grave crime that will not go unpunished.”
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Courts
Minority caucus files motion to suspend vetting of Chief Justice nominee
Citing Articles 110(1), 125–127, 144(1), and 146 of the 1992 Constitution alongside relevant Standing Orders, the Minority insists that continuing with the vetting process under the Appointments Committee would constitute a constitutional a...
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Courts
Court warns ex-GIIF chair as Sky Train trial stalls over absence of counsel
Presiding judge Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay cautioned that the trial would proceed in Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi’s absence if he fails to appear with formal legal representation by Wednesday, October 29.
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Crime
AG Ayine rejects calls for speedy ORAL prosecutions, insists on due process over pressure
Speaking at the government’s Accountability Series on Wednesday, Dr. Ayine stressed that prosecutorial integrity and procedural accuracy remain paramount if convictions are to stand the test of legal scrutiny and public trust.
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Crime
Why assets of former Buffer Stock CEO and wife have been frozen
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, 22nd October, Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigators had frozen a fixed deposit account containing GHS10 million at the Republic Bank, Labone Branch, believed to be linked to Mr...
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Foreign investment or exploitation? African Bar Conference opens in Accra with bold calls for legal sovereignty
The event brings together judges, lawyers, government officials, policymakers and academics from across Africa to assess whether foreign involvement on the continent is driving development or deepening dependency. This is the second time Gh...
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General
Ghana School of Law students to access student loans
This milestone marks a significant achievement and is largely attributed to the relentless efforts of the Opoku-Ware-led SRC administration.
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Europe
Greece legalises 13-hour workdays
The legislation, approved on Thursday with support from lawmakers of the ruling centre-right New Democracy party, introduces a voluntary extension of working hours in the private sector
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Courts
High Court dismisses Adu-Boahene’s bid to halt GHS49 million trial
The defence had requested a stay of proceedings, arguing that the appellate court must first determine their challenge to an earlier High Court ruling that partially rejected a request for further disclosures on behalf of the first and seco...
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Europe
UK to require higher English proficiency for skilled migrants from 2026
The tougher standards will apply to graduates, as well as applicants for skilled worker, scale-up, and high potential individual (HPI) visas.
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Supreme Court News
Democracy Hub sues Government over U.S. deportation deal with Ghana
The group insists that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) — which reportedly permits the transfer and temporary holding of West African nationals deported from the U.S. — breaches Ghana’s Constitution and international legal obligations.
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Crime
Osino landlord arrested for selling home to galamsey operators
The arrest, which has caused widespread outrage among residents, was made on Tuesday, October 7, during a joint operation led by District Chief Executive (DCE) Mercy Korang in collaboration with National Security operatives.
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Judicial Service postpones swearing-in of new High Court judges indefinitely
In a circular issued by the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, the Service attributed the decision to “unforeseen circumstances”, noting that a new date will be communicated in due course.
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Courts
Chairman Wontumi granted GH¢1 million bail after CID appearance
He was released on GH¢1 million bail with two sureties, conditions he has since met. Three mining-related charges are expected to be filed against him at the High Court in Accra on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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Business
Government to amend Shippers’ Authority Act to resolve port disputes
The move comes in response to concerns raised by the Chamber of Freight and Trade about inconsistencies in the rates applied by shipping lines when calculating demurrage and related port fees.
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Business
ECG retrieves 1,000 missing containers
Appearing before Parliament’s Energy Committee, Acting Managing Director Ing. Julius Kpekpena said the company had made “a lot of progress” since May, when over 1,300 containers went missing.
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TUC sets September 30 deadline for nationwide strike over unpaid railway salaries
At a briefing on Wednesday, General Secretary Joshua Ansah underscored the extent of the hardship, noting that the situation has left workers and their dependents struggling to survive.
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