Couple’s names on indenture presume joint ownership – Court orders in void marriage case

The Court held that although the parties' marriage was legally invalid, the inclusion of both their names in the property's indenture constituted prima facie evidence of joint ownership, which could only be displaced by sufficient evidence to the contrary.

87-year-old man gets 20-year jail term for defiling girl at Ofankor

In a statement dated October 12, 2026, the Accra Regional Police Command explained that the case came to light when the victim's mother returned home from work on August 29, 2026, and discovered bloodstains on her daughter's clothing.

Van Vicker sues Lil Win for GH¢10 million over alleged defamatory video

The suit, initiated by a writ of summons and statement of claim dated October 10, 2026, centres on allegations that Lil Win made statements which questioned Van Vicker's honesty and professionalism and negatively affected his standing in Ghana's film industry.

Labourer jailed three years for stealing GH¢123,000 from employer

According to the prosecution, Usif received GH¢123,000 in cash from a customer on March 20, 2026, for the purchase of three tricycles, commonly known as Pragyia.

59-year-old block layer granted GH¢100,000 bail over suspected narcotics

Razak Suleman was admitted to bail by Her Honour Emmanuella Sarah Asmah with two sureties, both of whom must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.

Court registrars, clerks directed to promptly notify parties of cancelled sittings

The directive, which takes immediate effect, requires court officials to communicate such changes through digital platforms, including WhatsApp, SMS and email, to ensure that affected parties receive timely notification.

87-year-old man gets 20-year jail term for defiling girl at Ofankor

13 Oct, 2026

Police sergeant arrested after two persons sustain gunshot wounds at Ritz Junction

13 Oct, 2026

Suame MP granted enquiry bail in GH¢27 million SIC financial loss probe

13 Oct, 2026

Bank manager granted GH¢1m bail over alleged GH¢1m theft

07 Oct, 2026

Mahama pardons 863 convicts to mark Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary

06 Oct, 2026

Seven arrested in Accra over use of cedi notes for money bouquets, cakes

06 Oct, 2026

BoG moves to regulate AI use in Ghana’s financial sector

Speaking at the 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Association of Banks in Accra, Dr Asiama said artificial intelligence could significantly improve areas such as credit assessment, fraud detection, customer service, risk management and operational efficiency.

12 Oct, 2026

BoG flags 20 unlicensed mobile loan apps, warns public

According to the central bank, the affected digital lenders are providing credit services in breach of the Directive for Digital Credit Service Providers in Ghana.

08 Oct, 2026

Societe Generale to exit Ghana as it agrees to sell its subsidiary to Attijariwafa

Attijariwafa will buy 55.22 per cent, while the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) will acquire an additional 5 per cent. Together, the purchases account for Societe Generale Group’s full 60.22 per cent interest.

01 Oct, 2026

The Ghanaian team that secured the over $393 million tax arbitration victory against Tullow

Alongside the Attorney-General and his deputy, the Ghanaian team included Solicitor-General Helen Akpene Awo Ziwu and state attorneys Anna Pearl Akiwumi Siriboe, Grace Oppong Dolphy and Adwoa Obenewah Amoah. The Ghana Revenue Authority also worked with the lawyers in defending the assessment.

01 Oct, 2026

Fisheries Commission raises red flag over offshore gold exploration by Gold Coast GRC Gh. Ltd

In a formal protest dated September 29, 2026, the Commission said documents supporting the company’s licence appeared to have been prepared largely for land-based mining, despite the proposed gold exploration taking place on Ghana’s shallow continental shelf.

30 Sep, 2026

Ghana wins $393m tax dispute against Tullow

Announcing the outcome in a statement on Wednesday, September 30, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said the government would implement the award under Ghanaian law while maintaining Tullow’s capacity to operate and invest in the Jubilee and TEN oilfields.

30 Sep, 2026

CSA sanctions Ernst & Young Ghana for operating without cybersecurity licence

In a statement dated August 18, 2026, the CSA said the firm had continued to render such services even after being directed to regularise its operations.

18 Aug, 2026

French court declines social media ban for under-15s

The law had been approved by French lawmakers in July and would have made France the first European country to impose a nationwide social media ban on young people under 15.

17 Aug, 2026

India Seeks Removal of Jack Dorsey’s Offline Messaging App Bitchat

Indian authorities have asked GitHub to remove Bitchat’s source code, citing security concerns over the app’s ability to enable decentralised communication without internet access.

26 Jul, 2026

Open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots, EU orders Meta

The directive means Meta must reopen the WhatsApp for Business API to third-party general-purpose AI assistants under the same conditions that existed before access was blocked.

15 Jun, 2026

London ex-Meta engineer investigated over alleged Facebook image breach

The suspect, an engineer based in London, is believed to have created a tool that enabled him to reach users’ personal photographs while getting around the platform’s security protections.

08 Apr, 2026

Teenagers sue xAI over alleged sexually explicit Grok images

At the centre of the case is Grok, the chatbot developed by xAI and integrated with X, the social media platform owned by Musk.

18 Mar, 2026