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High Court rules against UPSA for copyright infringement

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In a landmark judgment that strengthens the enforcement of copyright laws in Ghana, the Accra High Court has ruled against the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), for illegally reproducing copyrighted materials without the required license. The Court’s decision highlights the legal and financial consequences of flouting Ghana’s Copyright Act, especially for institutions engaged in […]

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BRITISH NATIONAL, CUSTOMS OFFICER, AND AIRPORT PORTER ARRESTED AT KOTOKA FOR SMUGGLING 53.6KG OF CANNABIS

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NACOC arrests British national at Kotoka Airport with 53.6kg of cannabis. A customs officer and porter suspected of assisting him were also detained. A major drug bust was recorded at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Sunday, May 19, 2025, as officers from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) arrested a British national attempting to smuggle

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COMMITTEE PROBING CHIEF JUSTICE PETITIONS TO BEGIN HEARINGS THURSDAY, MAY 15

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The five-member committee chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang will begin hearings tomorrow, May 15, 2025, into three petitions filed against the Chief Justice. The five-member committee established by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate three petitions filed against the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is set to commence its hearings tomorrow, Thursday, May

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Mechanic jailed 4 years for unlawful entry and attempted theft

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The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court has sentenced a 20-year-old mechanic, John Teye, to four years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and attempted theft. Presiding over the case was Kwasi Apiatse Abaidoo, convicted Teye on the two charges. The first charge was unlawful entry in violation of Section 152 of the Criminal Offences Act,

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GOVERNMENT APPOINTEES WHO HAVE FAILED TO DECLARE ASSETS BY MARCH 31 TO FORFEIT 3-MONTHS SALARY

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All government appointees who have failed to declare their assets by the March 31, 2025, deadline issued by President John Dramani Mahama are to forfeit three months of their salary, the President has directed. That money is to be donated to the MahamaCares fund [Ghana Medical Trust Fund], which was launched last week by President

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Pupil-teacher jailed 10 years for incest

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Mr Edward Ekuadzi, a 36-year-old pupil teacher in Aflao in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta region, has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for engaging in incestuous relations with his 17-year-old daughter. He appeared before the Denu Circuit Court on 2nd May 2025, where he pleaded guilty simpliciter to the

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HIGH COURT REMANDS KWABENA ADU-BOAHENE IN EOCO CUSTODY FOR SEVEN DAYS

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This is to enable the Attorney-General to complete the preparation of statements of the state’s witnesses. His wife and the third accused person, Mildred Donkor are to remain on their existing bail terms. Presiding judge, Justice Eugene Nyadu Nyante on Friday, May 2, held an in-camera meeting with the Attorney General and lawyers of Kwabena

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Ministry of Communication provides update on MTN cybersecurity breach

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The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has confirmed that it is actively investigating a cybersecurity breach affecting approximately 5,700 customers of MTN Ghana. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, the Ministry said it is collaborating with key regulatory and oversight institutions, including the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the National Communications

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Two convicted for human trafficking

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The Achimota Circuit Court has convicted two persons for trafficking two ladies from Nigeria to Ghana and compelling them to engage in prostitution. Jessica Daniel, also known as Blessing, a 24-year-old hairdresser, and Kelvin Johnson, known as Alaska, a 30-year-old Bitcoin trader, were convicted after they were found guilty at the end of the trial.

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Three suspected gold smugglers arrested by Goldbod security task force

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Three (3) suspected gold smugglers have been arrested by the GoldBod Security Taskforce. The suspects  Goutam Katriya, 35, Miraj Sarvaych, 22, and Manash Damani, 42, all Indian nationals, are said to be involved in gold trading activities in Kumasi and Accra under the company name Unique MM, allegedly owned by one Musah Salifu. They were

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