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Ken Ofori-Atta trial to resume August 27 after Supreme Court clears OSP Act
The Office of the Special Prosecutor announced the new date in a Facebook post on Monday, August 10.
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Parliament passed 12 major bills at its second meeting
The laws passed include the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025; Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, 2025; Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026; Community Service Bill, 2026.
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Photocopying Ghana Card for verification now an offence-NIA warns
Executive Secretary of the NIA, Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku, announced the change in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 15.
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Fidelity Bank Wrongfully Froze Customer’s Account - Court of Appeal Affirms High Court Judgment
The Court of Appeal’s decision reinforces the principle that banks must respect and comply with valid court orders and cannot assume the role of the court by independently deciding how pending litigation should affect a customer’s banking r...
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Wontumi asks court to postpone judgment in Akonta Mining case
The application was filed on June 23 at the Criminal Division of the High Court.
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BoG warns repeat dud cheque issuers face three-year ban
BoG said the sanctions are intended to curb the increasing issuance of dud cheques and restore confidence in cheques as a payment instrument.
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Supreme Court Justice calls for early action to prevent violent conflicts
Justice Mensah-Bonsu made the call in Accra during a high-level panel discussion on traditional, interfaith and judicial perspectives on silencing the guns in Africa.
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Two jailed over Brent Energy filling station robbery at New Edubiase
Kwadwo Baffour, a 38-year-old driver, and Kwame Affisah, also known as Abedinago, were sentenced on June 15, 2026, after the court found them guilty of robbery.
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Supreme Court sets July 29 for judgment on case challenging political party delegate system
The suit challenges the delegate-based voting system used by parties such as the New Patriotic Party, the National Democratic Congress and the Convention People's Party.
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Court stops NPP polling station elections in Bunkpurugu again
Justice Samuel Bright Acquah issued the interim injunction on June 1, 2026, after hearing lawyers for both sides in a case filed by Konlan Yenuyiab and 78 other party members.
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Court rejects two prosecution witness statements in Buffer Stock trial
Justice Francis Achibonga, sitting as an additional High Court judge, ruled on 29 April 2026 that the statements could not stand after the defence challenged the manner in which they were introduced.
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NPA plans tougher checks for petroleum tanker operators
Speaking at a Safety Week programme organised by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies on Tuesday, 7 April, NPA Chief Executive Godwin Edudzi Tameklo said future registration will depend on tighter operational and safety standards.
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BoG outlines 6-point strategies to combat cybersecurity threats on banks
Presenting the directive, Dr Asiama said the central bank’s objective goes beyond regulatory enforcement. In his words, the updated regime is meant to protect every individual and business that places its trust, money and data in the financ...
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Minerals Commission to suspend online mineral rights applications from March 20
The suspension will remain in force until 19 June 2026.
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70% upfront payment to apply to public land leases
The remaining 30% will be paid over the duration of the lease as ground rent.
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SEC unveils sandbox rules for crypto service providers
According to the SEC, the sandbox will give regulators the chance to monitor how emerging virtual asset products interact with the country’s conventional securities market, while also assessing the risks and opportunities they present.
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Thomas Partey charged with two more counts of rape
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it has authorised the new charges, linked to an allegation dating back to 2020.
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ORC to increase fees from February 2
It said the new charges will cover a wide range of services, including company incorporation, business name registration, statutory filings, searches and other regulatory services.
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Randy Abbey refiles GH¢20m defamation action against Abronye after earlier case was struck out
The Accra High Court threw out the previous suit after the judge ruled that the writ had been improperly issued through COCOBOD’s Legal Department, even though Mr Abbey was suing in his personal capacity.
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Ghanaians can still apply for US tourist, business visas, ambassador says
In a post on Thursday, 15 January 2026, Mr Smith said B1/B2 visas remain available, stressing that the new directive is limited to immigrant visa processing.
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