Courts
KNUST VC's apology order to lecturer quashed by Court of Appeal
In March 2023, the Vice-Chancellor set up a fact-finding committee chaired by Prof. Samuel I.K. Ampadu after senior members of the department petitioned her.
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Business
Parliament endorses review of Petroleum Revenue Management Act to boost investment returns
The endorsement follows the tabling of the Committee’s report by its Chairman, Eric Afful, during plenary on Tuesday.
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General
Minority rejects Torkornoo's removal, warns of threat to judicial independence
President John Dramani Mahama formally dismissed the Chief Justice on 1 September 2025, acting on the recommendation of a Committee of Inquiry established under Article 146(6) of the Constitution.
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General
Parliament’s Human Rights Committee demands swift action to end witch hunts
In a statement on August 10, the Committee commended the relentless efforts of individuals, NGOs, and governments working to eliminate witchcraft accusations and related abuses in Ghana and beyond.
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Courts
Why suspended CJ Torkonoo’s Judicial Review application against impeachment process was dismissed
Presiding judge Justice Kwame Amoako ruled that the application constituted an abuse of court process and that the High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
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Business
Final report on downstream petroleum sector reform presented to minister
The committee, inaugurated on March 14, 2025, was tasked with conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the sector and proposing reforms to enhance its efficiency, transparency, and long-term sustainability.
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Crime
63 prison graduates unable to do national service over inability to acquire Ghana card
The revelation was made during a visit by Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to the prison on Monday, where one of the 63 affected inmates, incarcerated for 13 years, appealed to the committee for urgent intervention.
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Courts
Suspended CJ seeks injunction against Committee probing her removal
The Chief Justice, currently under suspension, is asking the apex court to place a temporary freeze on the committee’s operations while her case is being determined
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General
Lawyer Richard Akpokavie Elected as New President of Ghana Olympic Committee
Lawyer Richard Akpokavie has been elected as the new president of the Ghana Olympic Committee, defeating Michael Aggrey with a strong majority. His win marks a comeback after a previous unsuccessful attempt in 2021, and he brings to the rol...
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General
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu challenges Speaker’s authority to suspend MPs
During an interview on Newsfile, he acknowledged that the Speaker acted by Order 342 of the revised Standing Orders by referring allegations of misconduct at the Appointments Committee to the Committee on Privileges and Immunities.
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Tech
TikTok: US House panel approves bill that could ban or force sale of app
The measure, introduced by another House of Representatives committee and backed by the White House, cites national security concerns.
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Europe
Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn
The EU could overtake the UK in efforts to make AI safe unless action is taken, members of the Commons Technology Committee said
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Business
ORC inaugurates Audit Committee
In her remarks, the Registrar of Companies, Madam Jemima Oware emphasized the Committee’s crucial role which will go a long way to ensure transparency and accountability in the Office’s operation.
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Africa
Nigeria Court nullifies suspension of Bar Association's General Secretary
The judge said the ratification of the suspension of the NBA's General Secretary on 21 August ought not to have been carried out in view of the pendency of a suit challenging the suspension.
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General
AG inaugurates committee to develop first National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
Charged to deliver in three months, the committee is co-chaired by Mr. Dame and the Commissioner of CHRAJ Mr. Joseph Whittal.
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General
Adwoa Safo to be summoned via media publication by Privileges Committee
According to Committee, this comes after attempts to reach the Honorable member of Parliament have failed.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court adjourns suit challenging salaries for presidential spouses to June 22 for judgment
Supreme Court adjourns suit challenging salaries for presidential spouses to June 22 for judgment
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Supreme Court News
Maxwell Opoku Agyemang not qualified for recommendation, nomination as Justice of Court of Appeal: A-Plus, Brogya Genfi to SC
The plaintiffs aver in their suits that Mr. Maxwell Opoku Agyemang, who is a senior lecturer at the Ghana School of Law, per findings made against him, renders him unqualified to be appointed as a Justice of the Court of Appeal
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General
Minister pledges to prosecute road contractors with fake certificates
“It is worrying that a contractor will enter the Ministry and within an hour obtains a classification certificate. Some of the certificates have forged signatures of the Minister and the Chief Director,” he noted and said such people would...
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Courts
Complicity in illegal mining: Court awards Frimpong Boateng 1 million cedis damages
Prof.Frimpong Boateng had filed a suit at the High court against Solomon K.A Owusu for making defamatory statements against him
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