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American Singer to pay ex-husband $1.32 M in alimony, $45K monthly in child support
The 39-year-old three-time Grammy winner is said to have agreed to pay the amount after two years of bitter negotiation.
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UTAG strike: Court grants NLC interlocutory injunction
Unable to have reached an agreement for an out-of-court settlement twice, the NLC’s legal team pleaded with the court for an interlocutory injunction against the strike by UTAG before the court hears its substantive case seeking enforcement...
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FLASHBACK: High Court Judgment, Gloria Odartey Lamptey v Nii Odartey Lamptey [PDF]
The vehicles were to be transferred to the petitioner within 30 days and the Dome residence within 40 days, failure of which the registrar was mandated to execute the conveyance.
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Taricone loses Trassacco Valley – Supreme Court rules
It appears that negotiations for settlement may have stalled or failed and hence the caution or notification for forceful execution of the judgment on all residents
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A song-theft lawsuit that accused Ariana Grande of ripping off an earlier song on her 2019 hit ‘7 Rings’ has been settled
Grande and her many co-writers on the 2019 track were sued last year by Josh Stone. He said Grande’s hit lifted elements of his song ‘You Need It, I Got It’. The lawsuit stated that “a lay person listening to the ‘hook’ and chorus of both s...
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OSP says it is holding and administering major assets tied to NPA extortion case
The update is contained in the 2025 Half-Yearly Report, signed by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, which describes the assets as exhibits in The Republic v. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid & Nine Others (CR/0603/2025) pending before the Criminal Hig...
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GWL reports daily loss of 73 million gallons in Accra due to theft, infrastructure failures
Ghana Water Limited says it loses 73 million gallons of treated water daily in Accra due to theft, illegal connections, and faulty infrastructure.
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Prosecution files witness statements in GHS 49.1 million NSB cybersecurity fraud case
The accused are standing trial for multiple charges including stealing, conspiracy, and causing financial loss to the state.
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Europe
Former Trafigura Executive Convicted in Swiss Bribery Case
Switzerland’s highest court has convicted commodities trader Trafigura and its former COO, Mike Wainwright, of bribery linked to Angola’s oil sector. Wainwright received a 32-month sentence, while the company faces a $148 million fine.
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High Court dismisses Ato Essien's motion against imposition of custodial sentence
Mr. Essien in his application also sought leave to renegotiate with the prosecution after he failed to meet the terms of payment for his restitution deal.
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US: Founder of cyberfraud prevention company sentenced to prison for defrauding investors
Mr. Rogas, who was primarily responsible for the company’s fundraising activities is also accused of personally benefiting from approximately $17.5 million of investor funds.
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Tech
TikTok faces $29M fine in UK for ‘failing to protect children’s privacy’
The alleged law breach happened from May 2018 through July 2020, with the ICO noting that the company “may have” processed data of children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
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Africa
Nigeria: FBI Declares Nigerian Wanted Over Alleged $30 Million Fraud
"Chidozie Collins Obasi of Nigeria is wanted for defrauding N.Y. State out of more than $30 million. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts should contact their local FBI office or go to," the tweet read.
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Nigeria: Fidelity Bank PLC, others fined $857,000 over cryptocurrency transactions
The CBN circular of 5 February 2021 restricted deposit money banks (DMBs), nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs), and other financial institutions (OFIs) from facilitating cryptocurrency transactions. The account of any customer involved i...
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$10.2m tax liabilities: Court dismisses appeal against GRA
In a ruling, the court presided over by Justice Justin Kofi Dorgu, held that the appeal filed by Perseus was unsuccessful because the company failed to demonstrate that the Commissioner-General erred in applying the tax laws regarding the t...
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$8m judgment debt slapped on Euroget De-Invest firm
It was based on the decision by the Accra High Court that the two parties referred the matter to the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC based in London, UK.
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We need expenditure rationalization, value for money projects, others to enhance fiscal economy – First Deputy Governor
when citizens perceive that the tax system does not inure to their benefits, they are likely to want to evade or not comply with such tax obligations.
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$170 million judgment debt hangs on Ghana: As last-minute attempt proves futile
The Government of Ghana had 28 days to challenge the Tribunal’s decision under U.K law but the country appeared in court exactly three days to the expiration of the above number of days to ask for an extension.
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Supporting the legal profession
Legal aid solicitors will benefit from a 10% uplift in legal aid fees and have access to a £9 million fund to help those experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19.
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