Courts
The Adu Boahene GHS 49M NSB case and matters arising
He therefore ordered the prosecution to file all outstanding disclosures by June 2, after missing a previously set deadline of May 20.
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Business
How staff of Ghana's Washington embassy were dismissed, others suspended over corruption scandal
In a statement shared via social media on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Minister announced the immediate dismissal of Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited IT staffer, who allegedly masterminded a fraudulent scheme that siphoned unauthorized fees...
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Business
ORC deploying practitioners to help insolvent companies-Registrar
Acting Registrar Maame Samma Peprah announced during a visit to the Ashanti Regional Minister that the ORC is actively deploying registered insolvency practitioners to help companies facing insolvency avoid immediate liquidation.
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US
Chris Brown released on £5M bail in London club assault case
The Grammy-winning artist, 36, was not present at the Southwark Crown Court hearing on Wednesday, but the judge ruled that he could be released under strict conditions, including the payment of a £5 million security bond.
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Africa
Ex-DR Congo PM sentenced to 10 years’ forced labour over $245M embezzlement scandal
The Constitutional Court delivered its verdict on Tuesday, also convicting Deogratias Mutombo, ex-governor of the country’s central bank, who received a five-year forced labour sentence.
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UG-UTAG demand Auditor-General’s resignation over disputed payroll report
Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, May 20, Dr. Jerry Joe Harrison, Secretary of the University of Ghana Chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG), strongly criticized the Auditor-General for failing to seek cla...
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Courts
Why ECOWAS court has ordered Ghana to pay $75,000
The case dates back to May 8, 2019, when the 30 individuals were arrested under Ghana’s Prohibited Organisations Decree of 1976, a law targeting groups considered a threat to national security.
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Constitution Review Committee engages media on reforming Ghana’s democratic information landscape
Addressing participants, Professor Amin Alhassan, Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), underscored the enduring relevance of public-service broadcasting amid the rapid growth of social media.
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WAEC flags exam cheating as national crisis, warns of security threats
At a stakeholder forum held in Cape Coast, WAEC’s Head of Humanities, Mr. Daniel Nii Dodoo, disclosed that mass cheating—some of it coordinated by entire schools—has escalated despite enforcement efforts.
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Europe
Top UK law firms shake up bonus schemes to retain top junior lawyers
Starting this summer, City-based Simmons & Simmons will offer junior associates bonuses ranging between 25% and 40% of their base salary for surpassing 1,800 billable hours, as revealed in an internal communication.
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Courts
Anas hails legal victory as US court slashes defamation damages against Kennedy Agyapong from $18 million to $500
a press statement dated May 11, 2025, Tiger Eye PI confirmed that the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey has cut the damages from a staggering $18 million to just $500. This came after Mr. Agyapong filed a motion for remittitur, urgi...
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California man sentenced 12 years for $17 million Medicare Hospice fraud scheme
Petros Fichidzhyan, 44, of Granada Hills, was sentenced in federal court to 12 years in prison. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay over $17 million in restitution.
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Crime
How two Ghanaian women were rescued from kidnappers in Nigeria
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), confirmed the rescue, noting that the victims are currently safe and receiving medical treatment in a secured faci...
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Europe
Slaughter and May pegs salary for newly qualified solicitors at £150,000
The decision, though unremarkable in timing, signals a possible pause in the aggressive salary escalations witnessed in recent years.
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Courts
Technician accused in GES recruitment scam granted GHS 6.5 million bail
Sessah, who pleaded not guilty, is facing three serious charges: abuse of office for personal gain, bribery, and money laundering.
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General
Asset declaration defaulting appointees to forfeit 3 months salary to Health Fund
In a decisive move, the President directed that each defaulting official forfeit four months' salary—three months as a penalty—in addition to the one-month salary all appointees are required to contribute to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
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Business
Meta threatens to pull Facebook, Instagram from Nigeria over massive fines
The U.S.-based firm, which also owns WhatsApp, disclosed in recent court filings that ongoing demands from Nigerian regulators could force it to shut down two of its most popular platforms in the country.
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Courts
Ex-NSB Boss remanded for a week as AG finalizes witness statements
This decision allows the Attorney General’s Office to finalize the preparation of key witness statements in an ongoing high-profile corruption case.
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Courts
Gardener remanded for stealing lecturer's items
The accused, Kwabena Frimpong, appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court, where he admitted to the offence.
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Ex-National Signals Bureau boss and wife sue Attorney General for defamation
In the lawsuit, the couple contends that Dr Ayine made false and damaging statements that portrayed them as corrupt individuals involved in embezzlement and money laundering. According to the plaintiffs, these claims have deeply tarnished t...
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