32 h. ago Ghana Law School Director Steps Down Unexpectedly Before Term End

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-law-school-director-steps-down-unexpectedly-before-term-end/Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong will resign as Director of Legal Education and Director of the Ghana School of Law on August 31, 2025, cutting short his tenure at the nation’s premier legal institution. In a notice to students dated August 12, Oppong expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve but revealed his departure […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-law-school-director-steps-down-unexpectedly-before-term-end/

Politics

55 h. ago Sam George hints at legislation to guide media coverage of tragedies

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, says Ghana is on the verge of its most ambitious legal overhaul in decades, with 15 new bills in the works to modernise the country’s outdated technology laws — and to set clear boundaries for media coverage of national tragedies. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning […]

Events

58 h. ago Marriage Governance Conference Returns with Legal Rights Focus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marriage-governance-conference-returns-with-legal-rights-focus/Former Justice Minister Betty Mould-Iddrisu will chair Ghana’s second Marriage Governance Conference on August 19. The event, hosted at the Ghana Shippers Authority in Accra, aims to reshape marital laws through inclusive dialogue. Organizers MarryRight Ghana Ltd. partner with the Attorney General’s office and Registrar General’s Department for this critical platform. This year’s theme, “Legal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marriage-governance-conference-returns-with-legal-rights-focus/

Politics

3 d. ago Ghana Lawyer Accuses Government of “Selective Grief” After Tragedies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-lawyer-accuses-government-of-selective-grief-after-tragedies/Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has condemned the government’s delayed response to the deaths of 16 children in a July road accident, calling it hypocritical compared to swift condolences offered after a helicopter crash killed senior officials. He notes no senior official, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang or Gender Minister Dr Naa Momo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-lawyer-accuses-government-of-selective-grief-after-tragedies/

Politics

5 d. ago Legal Expert Demands Full Probe into Ghana Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-demands-full-probe-into-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/Accra-based lawyer Austin Brako-Powers has declared Ghana’s deadly military helicopter crash demands deeper scrutiny, insisting the incident “leaves more questions than answers.” His call comes as President John Mahama observes three days of national mourning for Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others killed in the August […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-demands-full-probe-into-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/

Politics

6 d. ago Ghana’s Legal Line: When Pranks Cross Into Criminal Territory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-legal-line-when-pranks-cross-into-criminal-territory/A viral prank might earn you social media fame, but in Ghana, it could also land you in court facing serious charges. What starts as a joke can quickly spiral into legal trouble if it causes genuine harm—emotional or physical. The line between humor and hurt isn’t just moral; it’s defined by law. This principle […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-legal-line-when-pranks-cross-into-criminal-territory/

Events

7 d. ago Ghana Midfielder Thomas Partey Joins Villarreal Amid Pending Rape Trial

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-midfielder-thomas-partey-joins-villarreal-amid-pending-rape-trial/Ghanaian international Thomas Partey has signed a two-year contract with La Liga side Villarreal CF, departing Arsenal FC effective immediately. The Spanish club announced the transfer on social media Wednesday, confirming the 32-year-old midfielder will join training at their Sports City complex on August 8. Villarreal’s statement acknowledged the ongoing legal proceedings against Partey, who […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-midfielder-thomas-partey-joins-villarreal-amid-pending-rape-trial/

Politics

7 d. ago Ghana Faces Sports Piracy Threat as DStv Fee Dispute Intensifies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-sports-piracy-threat-as-dstv-fee-dispute-intensifies/A regulatory ultimatum threatening DStv’s operations in Ghana could trigger a surge in illegal streaming days before the English Premier League season begins. The Communications Ministry demanded MultiChoice, DStv’s parent company, cut subscription fees by 30% by August 7, citing unfair regional pricing. Failure risks license suspension, potentially leaving football fans without legal broadcasts when […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-sports-piracy-threat-as-dstv-fee-dispute-intensifies/

Sport

8 d. ago Office of the President collaborates with FALAS in strategic partnership ahead of 5th annual conference in Addis Ababa

The Office of the President of the Republic of Ghana, through its Diaspora Affairs Directorate (DAOOP), has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Federation of African Law Students (FALAS), reinforcing Ghana’s Pan-African legal diplomacy and youth empowerment agenda.

Politics

8 d. ago Legal Safeguards in Estate Administration Prevent Inheritance Disputes in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-safeguards-in-estate-administration-prevent-inheritance-disputes-in-ghana/Caveats and citations serve as critical judicial tools to resolve conflicts during estate administration in Ghana, ensuring fair distribution of assets while curbing fraudulent claims and executor delays. These mechanisms allow courts to address disputes over will validity, executor appointments, and estate mismanagement before granting probate the legal authority to administer a deceased person’s property. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-safeguards-in-estate-administration-prevent-inheritance-disputes-in-ghana/

Politics

8 d. ago IMANI Questions Legal Authority Behind Minister’s DSTV Price Directive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-legal-authority-behind-ministers-dstv-price-directive/Ghanaian policy think tank IMANI Africa has challenged Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George’s legal authority to compel MultiChoice Ghana to reduce DSTV subscription prices. Senior Research Associate Amprofi Agyemang contends no provision in the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) empowers ministerial intervention in pay-TV pricing. The demand, according to IMANI, exposes regulatory ambiguities in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-legal-authority-behind-ministers-dstv-price-directive/

Politics

8 d. ago Evatex Threatens Legal Action Over GACL Contract Termination

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/evatex-threatens-legal-action-over-gacl-contract-termination/Evatex Logistics Limited has formally warned the Ghana Airports Company Limited that it will pursue legal remedies after GACL moved to terminate its revenue assurance audit contract. In a letter dated 28 July 2025, Evatex’s counsel at K-Archy & Company branded the decision “unacceptable” and demanded withdrawal of the termination notice within seven days. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/evatex-threatens-legal-action-over-gacl-contract-termination/

Events

8 d. ago Legal Expert Backs DSTV Price Criticism But Rejects Minister’s Tactics

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-backs-dstv-price-criticism-but-rejects-ministers-tactics/Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has endorsed calls for MultiChoice Ghana to lower DSTV subscription fees but condemned Communications Minister Sam George’s threat to revoke the company’s operating license. Brako-Powers argued the minister’s ultimatum demanding price reductions by August 7 lacks legal foundation in Ghana’s free-market framework. “Populism and overzealousness need containment,” Brako-Powers stated. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-backs-dstv-price-criticism-but-rejects-ministers-tactics/

Politics

1 week ago Abuse by security forces damages Ghana’s international reputation – Kwame Akuffo

Legal practitioner, Kwame Boafo Akuffo, has warned that Ghana risks weakening its international image and internal security if it fails to take decisive action against the abuse of citizens, including journalists, by security forces.

Events

4 w. ago The dollar is not a legal tender in Ghana, you can reject it as medium of payment – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama has categorically stated that the dollar is not a legal tender in Ghana that can be used to pay for goods and services. He pointed out that businesses and individuals can reject the dollar when used as a medium of payment in the country. […]

Politics