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Defunct Beige Bank CEO acquitted and discharged
Michael Nyinaku, former CEO of Beige Bank, has been acquitted by the Court of Appeal after facing 44 charges, including theft and money laundering.
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ARTICLE: AN OVERVIEW OF A CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT IN GHANA FROM A LAWYER’S LENS: EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
This article discusses the transfer of power from a previous President to a newly elected President and its impact on the appointment of Board members for State-Owned Entities, and the role and importance of Corporate Governance in the publ...
Co-Authored by Lady-Ann Essuman and Verissa Odame-Koranteng
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Sammy Gyamfi sues Afia Schwarzenegger to defamation, claims GH¢10 million
Describing the accusations as “baseless and malicious”, Mr. Gyamfi has filed a defamation lawsuit at the High Court, demanding GH¢10 million in damages from media personality Afia Schwarzenegger.
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Alleged extortion scheme: Mustapha Hamid, six others to appear in court July 23
In a statement issued on July 17 via its official Facebook page, the OSP alleged that Dr. Abdul-Hamid masterminded a scheme that led to the unlawful collection of GHS280,516,127.19 between 2022 and 2024.
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Gov’t ends military protection for civilians in push for discipline
The move forms part of the government's broader "reset agenda", which aims to ensure greater accountability and responsible deployment of military resources.
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Ghana Shippers’ Authority moves to regulate shipping charges with new L.I.
Speaking during an interview on Adom FM’s Burning Issues, Prof. Gyampo voiced concern over unapproved hikes in shipping fees, describing the situation as unfair to businesses and consumers.
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OSP dragged to court over alleged unfair termination of employment
Filed at the Human Rights Division of the High Court, the suit challenges the OSP’s decision to withdraw his appointment in June 2025 without first allowing him to defend himself before a disciplinary body.
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GBA renews call for CJ Torkornoo’s reinstatement at 43rd Martyrs’ Day memorial
Speaking at the commemorative gathering, GBA President Efua Ghartey underscored the association’s unwavering concern over the ongoing removal proceedings against Justice Torkornoo, which she said threaten the integrity of the judiciary.
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FDA destroys GH₵42 million worth of counterfeit drugs smuggled into Ghana
The destroyed items, which included aphrodisiacs, emergency contraceptives, body enhancement products, antibiotics, and various processed foods, were seized during routine surveillance operations and border interceptions.
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Anti-LGBTQI bill to be reintroduced in parliament
Addressing lawmakers as Parliament reconvened from its Easter recess on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Mr. Bagbin confirmed that the bill—along with two others, namely the Property Rights of Spouses Bill, 2025, and the Constitution Amendment Bil...
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Suspended CJ deserves say in trial venue – Former Ghana Law School Director
In an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, Mr. Ansa-Asare emphasized that while the Chief Justice faces an inquiry, her constitutional rights and the dignity of her office must remain intact.
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The Adu Boahene GHS 49M NSB case and matters arising
He therefore ordered the prosecution to file all outstanding disclosures by June 2, after missing a previously set deadline of May 20.
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Crime
63 prison graduates unable to do national service over inability to acquire Ghana card
The revelation was made during a visit by Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to the prison on Monday, where one of the 63 affected inmates, incarcerated for 13 years, appealed to the committee for urgent intervention.
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Suspended CJ seeks injunction against Committee probing her removal
The Chief Justice, currently under suspension, is asking the apex court to place a temporary freeze on the committee’s operations while her case is being determined
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NACOC arrests custom officer, 2 others at KIA over 53.6kg of cannabis
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, NACOC officers seized 92 slabs of what is believed to be cannabis, weighing approximately 53.6 kilograms.
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Constitution Review Committee engages media on reforming Ghana’s democratic information landscape
Addressing participants, Professor Amin Alhassan, Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), underscored the enduring relevance of public-service broadcasting amid the rapid growth of social media.
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AG charges EX-GIIF CEO, Prof Ameyaw-Ekumfi over $2M sky train scandal
According to court filings, the incident dates back to February 2019, when the two sanctioned a $2 million payment to Africa Investor Holdings Limited for early-stage work on the proposed urban rail system—work that never materialized.
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DVLA to open overseas offices to combat fake licences
This announcement was made on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, during the commissioning of a newly constructed, state-of-the-art DVLA facility in Adentan Municipality.
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Technician accused in GES recruitment scam granted GHS 6.5 million bail
Sessah, who pleaded not guilty, is facing three serious charges: abuse of office for personal gain, bribery, and money laundering.
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Charles Bissue, another face 15 criminal charges over galamsey licensing scandal
The charges, filed on April 28 before the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra, center on events between January and February 2019.
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