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The Circuit Court Two in Cape Coast has sentenced Samuel Armah, also known as Koti Nyan, to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour for defilement. The case, which was called on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, involved an incident that occurred on October 16, 2025. The accused pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea by Her Honour Nana Aba Quiba Nunoo, who presided over the case. Following the ruling, Armah, a fisherman, was remanded to Ankaful Prison to begin serving his sentence. Reports indicate that the suspect lured the victim into a ghetto in Mumford, where…

A Kumasi High Court has thrown out an injunction application seeking to stop the burial and funeral of celebrated highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. The application was filed by Madam Akosua Serwaa Fosu, who claims to be the late musician’s legally wedded wife. She had asked the court to restrain the head of the extended family and another woman, identified as Ms. Priscilla Ofori — also known as “Odo Broni” — from proceeding with funeral arrangements. The case stems from an ongoing dispute over who holds legitimate widowhood and funeral rights, as well as questions…

A former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has criticised the process by which recent Chief Justices have been appointed, describing it as deeply flawed and disrespectful of long-standing legal tradition. Speaking in an interview with Kweku Sintim-Misa (KSM) on Unfiltered Show that was aired on 24th October, 2025, Lawyer Ansa-Asare said former president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo “misfired” in appointing Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice, arguing she was not adequately prepared for the role. He insisted that seniority within the Supreme Court should have been the guiding principle following the retirement of Chief Justice Kwesi Anin-Yeboah.…

Ghanaian rapper Amerado has disclosed that radio presenter DJ Slim influenced him to engage in a beef with fellow rapper Medikal. He made the revelation in an interview with NY DJ on BTM Afrika. According to Amerado, the clash was triggered by an existing banter between DJ Slim and Medikal. He said he was basically called to join the fray by the presenter. “My beef with Medikal stemmed from a banter he had with DJ Slim. Slim called me to action, and I heeded. At the time, I was just lazing about, so I recorded ‘Medikated Soap’,” he said. Amerado…

Sex in marriage should be treated as a responsibility just like paying bills, Rabbi Odame-Ansa has said on Joy Prime’s relationship talk show, Let’s Talk, hosted by Aseiduwaa. Tuesday’s episode focused on a couple struggling with sexual dissatisfaction which led to both partners becoming addicted to masturbation and reliant on sex toys. Rev Odame-Ansa stressed the importance of sexual intimacy in marriage, describing it as a form of communication that reflects love and respect between partners. “Sex is supposed to be like the way you make payments for bills, because making payments for your bills is your responsibility,” he stated.…

Using your phone while sitting on the toilet could have serious consequences for your health, according to a recent study. Its results indicate that this bathroom habit isn’t just unhygienic, but could significantly increase your risk of developing haemorrhoids, otherwise known as piles: swollen veins in the anal or rectal area that can cause pain and bleeding. Scientists in the US conducted a survey of 125 adults whose gut health was being investigated with a colonoscopy (a procedure where doctors insert a camera into the intestines). Participants answered questions about their lifestyle and toilet habits, and the doctors who completed…

Lawyer and law lecturer Thaddeus Sory has questioned Ghana’s moral and constitutional standards after former Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Charlotte Osei was removed from office despite saving the state millions of cedis. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October 20, he said Mrs. Osei’s removal in June 2018 reflected a troubling disconnect between what society expects and how justice is dispensed. He argued that Mrs. Osei’s so-called “offence” was a decision that saved Ghana GH¢15 million. “I’m saying Charlotte Osei, her crime was that she saved Ghana GH¢15 million. She came and cancelled the contract because she said, ‘look, there…

Lawyer and law lecturer Thaddeus Sory says not every form of judicial misconduct can be codified in law and insists that committees must be allowed to determine what constitutes misbehavior on a case-by-case basis. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October 20, he argued that the Constitution was not meant to list every possible wrongdoing but to serve as a broad framework of governance that reflects public expectations. “When you talk about the fundamental law of a land, you are not seeking to set out everything in detail,” he explained. “It must be a compact document that sets out generally…

Legal practitioner and lecturer, Thaddeus Sory, has argued that under Ghana’s Constitution, “stated misbehaviour” is an objective standard, not a subjective one. He said the framers of the Constitution intended it to be a compact guide that reflects the expectations of citizens rather than a rulebook spelling out every detail. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, October 20, Mr Sory explained that constitutional provisions like “stated misbehaviour” or “incompetence” must be interpreted through the lens of public expectation since justice emanates from the people. Read also: Mahama removes Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on grounds of stated misbehaviour He said…

Private legal practitioner and law lecturer, Thaddeus Sory, says a Chief Justice who takes benefits she has denied others engages in “stated misbehaviour” under the Constitution. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, October 20, he explained that misconduct in public office, particularly within the judiciary, is not a vague or subjective concept but a clearly measurable standard grounded in the people’s expectations. “It is very objective,” he stressed. “When you talk about the fundamental law of the land, you are not seeking to set out everything in detail. “The Constitution must be a compact document that sets out generally…