Courts
High Court fines juror GH¢600 for absence in murder trial
The sanction was imposed by Justice Marie-Louise Simmons during proceedings in the case involving Victor Nana Kankam, a landlord accused of killing his tenant.
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General
Table salt banned in Greater Kumasi restaurants, eateries, chop bars
Authorities say the ban is part of a broader effort to reduce excessive salt consumption and tackle the growing burden of hypertension in the metropolis.
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Tech
Automated road traffic L.I. to be operational by end of March
The proposed law is intended to give legal force to Traffitech-GH, a technology-driven platform designed to identify traffic violations and trigger sanctions in real time.
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Crime
Court sentences man 15 years over attack on hunter
The convict, Nicholas Adomako Baafi, who is unemployed, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea.
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Crime
93 Nigerians arrested, 73 victims rescued in GIS DEVTRACO raid
The raid targeted six houses at DEVTRACO Estate, where investigators say they uncovered an alleged internet fraud network operating from the property.
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Africa
GIMPA law dean urges African lawyers to drive institutional reform
Dr Kwaku Agyeman-Budu made the remarks while delivering a keynote address at a symposium organised by the African Law Association at New York University on 6 March 2026.
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Business
ORC urges businesses to file annual returns by April 30 or face sanctions
In a press release dated February 27, 2026, the ORC directed all registered companies, business owners, directors, and incorporated partnerships to file their Annual Returns or renew their business names by April 30, 2026.
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Others
Iran’s Supreme Leader Killed in Coordinated US-Israeli Airstrikes
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been confirmed dead following joint US and Israeli airstrikes that struck hundreds of sites in Iran. The attacks have triggered retaliatory strikes across the Middle East and prompted international condemnation an...
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Crime
Police arrest 7 over fake electronic traffic violation notice
At a briefing on Thursday, 26 February 2026, the Director General of Public Affairs, DCOP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, said the investigation began after fraudulent messages began circulating widely.
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Crime
Robber, receiver of IPhone 16 Pro Max granted GH¢50K bail
Joel Armah, a motorbike rider also known as “Stop 10”, is accused of robbery and conspiracy.
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Crime
Ahafo police foil suspected robbery plan, recover assault rifle and pistols
At a briefing in Goaso, the Ahafo Regional Police Commander, DCOP James Annor, said two of the suspects, Johnson Mawutor, 26, and Kelvin Ofori, 22, were picked up late on Sunday
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Crime
Six Aggrey Memorial students held over assault on Adisadel student
The Central Regional Command said the incident happened at about 15:30 on Friday, 20 February 2026, shortly after an inter-colleges sports festival ended at the Cape Coast Stadium.
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Africa
Davido drops daughter custody case, Law firm pushes back on online attacks
Davido said he stepped back from the case because of what he described as a disturbing turn in court, alleging that his late son was brought up during the proceedings.
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Crime
Mamprobi Polyclinic baby theft: Police say suspect disguised as a nurse
Police said that around 10:00 a.m. on February 17, Abigail Dzikunu, accompanied by Henrita Abe Blessed, reported that an unknown woman posed as a nurse and took a newborn from the ward.
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General
Ghana School of Law admits 376 new students into Kumasi campus
The induction ceremony was held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and signalled the beginning of what school officials described as a demanding year of professional preparation.
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Crime
Open defecation: AMA Sanitation court remands seven to prison custody
The court fined each offender 50 penalty units (GH¢600). An eighth person, Raphael Adjetey, paid and avoided jail, officials said.
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Courts
Court orders striking university unions to suspend action
The order, granted by the High Court on Friday, 13 February 2026, directs the unions’ executives, members and representatives to call off the strike immediately.
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Europe
Solicitor convicted of stalking court blogger
The court heard Milne sent around 120 emails, left two voicemails on Cloake’s birthday, sent him a book, and was seen on doorbell footage at Cloake’s home.
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Crime
Koforidua: 15 women picked up over human trafficking, sex work
The arrests, police say, were triggered by a complaint from a sex worker who alleged she was beaten for failing to meet a daily GH¢400 target set by her trafficker and her boyfriend.
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Courts
Lawyer backs Agradaa sentence cut, says court followed the law
Speaking on The Law on Joy News, Korang said judges must weigh both the bad and the good in a case before deciding punishment.
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