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Estate developer granted bail in alleged land fraud targeting retired judge
Amoateng, who operates in estate development, allegedly enticed the retired judge into investing in a plot of land.
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Koforidua High Court issues bench warrant for Akwatia MP
The court's decision follows Kumi's failure to appear before the judge, despite being summoned.
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Number 12 case:Court dismisses charges against Nyantakyi as Anas fails to testify
The case, stemming from investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ exposé titled Number 12, was dropped after the prosecution repeatedly failed to present its key witness, including Anas himself.
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Court sets March 19 for contempt case against CSIR Governing Council members
The court has directed all parties to submit their written arguments within two weeks and has scheduled a March 19, 2025 ruling.
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Two jurors withdraw from Abesim murder trial
During the court session on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the presiding judge, Justice Ruby Aryeetey, informed both the prosecution and defense that the foreman of the seven-member jury had formally submitted a letter to the court, requesting...
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Meet Dr. Justice Srem-Sai:The nominated Deputy Attorney General
As a young, vibrant, and highly experienced lawyer in practice and an academic, many are sure certain that his loads of experience and depth would be a real complement to the substantive minister, Dr. Dominic Ayine.
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Africa
Nigeria:Five men to die by hanging over 'witchcraft' murder
The victim, Dahare Abubakar, was brutally attacked while working on her farm, where the perpetrators beat and stabbed her to death.
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General
Ghana School of Law to establish permanent campus in Kumasi
This marks a pivotal moment for the institution as it transitions from being a tenant at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to having its own dedicated campus.
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Mahama orders arrest and prosecution of Illegal miners in forest reserves
During the swearing-in ceremony for the third batch of ministers on Thursday, January 30, President Mahama assigned the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, the Minister for the Interior, the Attorney General, and the Minister for Just...
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Three women remanded for alleged methamphetamine smuggling
The suspects were apprehended on January 20, 2025, by officers from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) after authorities reportedly discovered the drugs hidden in two suitcases.
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GHc10m defamation case: Court turns town Kan Dapaah's prayer for cost, adjourns to Feb.28
At the court session on Monday, January 27, 2025, Kan Dapaah’s legal counsel, Bright Otchere Adjekum, requested that costs be imposed on the defendant.
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Former AG says allegations against EC chair insufficient for removal
Addressing Mr. Ofosu-Appiah’s assertion that the EC unfairly prevented residents of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) from voting in the 2020 parliamentary elections, he remarked that those claims do not appear serious enough to...
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Crime
UG student’s murder trial adjourned to February 27
The adjournment was necessary as the court awaited directives from the Chief Justice on forming a seven-member jury for the case.
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Speaker Bagbin to consult new AG on Anti-LGBTQI Bill
Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 26, 2025, Speaker Bagbin underscored the significance of the bill
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Barker-Vormawor calls for abolishing of Council of State
peaking on governance reforms on Newsfile, Barker-Vormawor questioned the relevance of the Council of State, arguing that its removal would have minimal impact.
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Supreme Court adjourns sine die NDC's case challenging High Court collation order to EC
The NDC took legal action at the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the decision delivered by Justice Forson Baah Agyapong on January 4.
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US
US Court says Elephants are not people
An animal rights organization had sought to remove Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou, and Jambo from their current home at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, arguing that their captivity was unjust.
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CHRAJ appeals to Public Officers to declare assets before taking office in new gov't
In a statement signed by Commissioner Joseph Whittal, CHRAJ emphasized the need for the swift passage of the Conduct of Public Officers Bill, which aims to strengthen governance and accountability structures in the country.
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Accra:1212 students inducted into Ghana School of Law
In his address, the Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL) and Justice of the Court of Appeal, Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, urged newly admitted students to fully embrace the ethical principles guiding legal education.
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US
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Without Divestiture, Citing National Security Concerns
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal law requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership to remain operational in the United States, citing national security concerns.
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