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Nigerian woman jailed seven years for trafficking victims into prostitution
The convict, Gift Chinyere Aminu, also known as Joy, was convicted after trial by the Accra Circuit Court Four.
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Catholic Bishops reject calls for Chief Justice to resign
In a statement issued on Sunday, September 6, 2026, the Bishops said the controversy should instead be treated as a reminder of the care required of persons who occupy sensitive public offices.
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Government moves to regulate EV charging stations
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr Abdulai Jinapor, announced the planned legislation at the Future of Energy Conference 2026 in Accra.
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The principle of quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit
This article argues that the maxim quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit has increasingly been relied upon by litigants as a shield to establish claims of possession through physical acts upon land, thereby exposing potential purchasers who f...
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Legal vacation does not bar sitting judges from hearing cases
Speaking at the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates Congress of the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana in Sunyani, the Chief Justice said lawyers remain bound by their professional duties to their clients and the court.
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Crime
EOCO intensifies Asante Berko bribery investigation
The move follows Berko’s conviction in the United States and a directive from the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice for EOCO to escalate its investigations as relevant evidence and official records are obtained from US authorities.
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Ghana School of Law reopens Pre-Bar course application for final one-week window
The special window, which opened at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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Ghana School of Law to graduate Criminal Prosecution and Litigation Course participants today
The ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the School’s Dome in Makola.
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Parliament passes Customs Bill, 2026
The bill introduces a new framework for regulating customs operations, with emphasis on trade facilitation, border security, revenue mobilisation and the fight against illicit trade.
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Ex-police officer, accomplice jailed 25 years over Tamale robbery
The Tamale High Court convicted former General Corporal Suleman Ayuba Gbana and his accomplice, Adam Siba, for conspiracy to commit robbery.
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Togbe Afede raises concern over uncapped Supreme Court justices
The President of the Asogli Traditional Area and former President of the National House of Chiefs said Ghana must take stronger steps to protect the independence and credibility of the judiciary.
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Crime
163 people were convicted of galamsey offences between 2020 and 2025
According to the Dennislaw Research Desk, 18 people were convicted of mining-related offences in 2020. The number rose to 35 in 2021 and reached a six-year high of 43 in 2022.
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Two women convicted of illegal mining between 2020 and 2025
Data available to Dennislaw Research Desk indicates that both female inmates were between the ages of 46 and 65. One was in the 46-to-55 age group, while the other was between 56 and 65.
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Only three Chinese nationals jailed for illegal mining offences in six years, prisons data shows
The records show that 163 people were convicted during the six-year period. Ghanaians accounted for 146 of the inmates, while Chinese nationals accounted for three. The remaining inmates were listed as five Burkinabes, four Togolese and two...
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Your 'Trad’ Is More Than a Ceremony: Why Registering Your Customary Marriage Matters
Customary marriage in Ghana is not merely a cultural celebration but a legally recognised union with significant rights, obligations and consequences. This write-up examines how customary marriages are formed, proved, registered, challenged...
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US court gives Abu Trica’s lawyers access to sealed trial documents
The sealed materials include search warrants, supporting affidavits, applications and warrant returns connected to the case.
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Chief Justice inaugurates Justice Clubs in selected Ashanti Region schools
Addressing students, teachers and education stakeholders, the Chief Justice said the clubs were an investment in Ghana’s future.
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Ward assistant granted bail over alleged GH¢675,000 military recruitment scam
She has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit crime and three counts of defrauding by false pretences.
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Business
SEC warns public against YEPBIT Exchange and BONCHAT investment schemes
The SEC says neither platform is licensed to provide investment or trading services in Ghana’s capital market.
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UBIDS graduates 70 law students, ready to run Pre-Bar programme from September
The General Legal Council has approved the university to run the programme under the Legal Education Act, 2026.
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