Africa
24-year-old sentenced to death for stealing phones, cash in Ekiti
The convict was charged with armed robbery and rape allegedly committed on October 30, 2015, on Oda Ponna Street, Omuo Ekiti.
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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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Africa
Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo returns home after ICC acquittal
Mr Gbagbo has been living in the Belgian capital Brussels since his release from detention three years ago.
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Courts
Alleged murder of charcoal burner: Court remands 3 cops, 2 others
The Sunyani High Court 2 last Thursday granted a GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties to one of the six persons accused of the murder and secret burial of a 48-year-old charcoal burner, Abu Bukari Bahala, at Seikwa in the Tain District in the...
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Courts
I inflicted machete wounds on my husband in self-defence – Wife tells court
The 28-year-old woman who was recently arrested for inflicting multiple machete wounds on her husband during a confrontation at Nkumkwaa, a village near Agona Duotu in the Central Region says she did that to defend herself.
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Crime
One Kasoa teenage ‘ritual money’ murder suspect is 15-years – Court told
It has been established that one of the teenagers accused of killing a 10-year–old boy at Kasoa, is 15-years-old.
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US
Columbus Police Fatally Shoot Black Teen Who Called Them for Help, Aunt Says
A Columbus police officer shot and killed a Black teenage girl on Tuesday afternoon just as a guilty verdict was being handed down in the Derek Chauvin murder case, a family member said.
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Judiciary to establish tax court to prosecute tax cases
The Judiciary has plans to establish a tax court to deal with the prosecution of tax cases.
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US
T.I. sued for defamation amid sexual assault allegations
Sabrina Peterson says she was defamed by the rapper-actor and his wife, Xscape singer Tiny, after she said on social media that he’d pulled a gun on her.
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JUSAG threatens indefinite strike from November 2 over delayed salary review
In a formal notice dated October 23, 2026, addressed to the National Labour Commission, JUSAG demanded the approval of the salary recommendations submitted by the Judicial Council, together with payment of the revised salaries in November a...
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UG School of Law launches Ghana Supreme Court Review and book series
The Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, attended as the Special Guest of Honour. Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo chaired the occasion, with the Dean of the School of Law, Prof. Peter Atudiwe Atupare, serving as host.
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At GLS maiden conference: Bagbin urges reforms that solve practical problems
Speaking at the Ghana Law Society’s maiden Annual Bar Conference, held under the theme “Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer,” he said the success of legal reform should not be judged by the number of laws Parliament passes.
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Courts
Sky Train accused file witness statements as trial resumes
Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, disclosed the development in a case update posted on X, formerly Twitter. September 23 was the final deadline set by the High Court for the accused persons to file their defence
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GBA rebukes Chief Justice over SOE remarks
GBA President Efua Ghartey said comments of that nature could raise questions about the political neutrality expected of the head of the Judiciary.
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Supreme Court News
Three new Supreme Court Justices sworn in
Addressing them at the swearing-in ceremony, President Mahama said the Supreme Court plays a central role in shaping the law and guiding public institutions.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court nominee disagrees with capping Supreme Court justices at 19
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Mr Forson argued that the current workload of the apex court makes a cap impractical.
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Courts
Court gives accused more time to fill defence in Sky Train case
The Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, has directed Solomon Asamoah, former Chief Executive Officer of GIIF, and Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former Board Chairman of the fund, to file their witness state...
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Africa
Nigeria’s Chief Justice bans use of “Barrister” title by lawyers, others
It was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi.
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UG School of Law wins Supreme Court 150th anniversary moot competition
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration placed second, while the University of Cape Coast finished third. Pentecost University was also recognised as the Best Private Law School in the competition.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court upholds decision nullifying US$33.3m Boankra project arbitral award
The decision means a High Court judgment that set aside a US$33.3 million arbitral award in favour of Ashanti Port Services Limited will remain in force.
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