Africa
Child bride who was convicted of killing her husband pardoned
Justice Sadik ordered that she be “detained at the pleasure of the governor of the state,” because she was forcefully married and committed the offence at the age of 16.
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Results for "40th Martyrs' Day Remembrance Service"
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Courts
IGP, AG sued over Election 2020 injuries and loss of life
Mr. Ayarek alleges his son was killed by a firearm discharged by security personnel on December 8 at the Techiman South Collation Centre.
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Business
Apple’s $100 million settlement agreement changes a key App Store rule for developers
A website for eligible developers isn’t fully operational yet (and may not be until the settlement is approved by a judge), but court filings show how the money could be distributed
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Europe
Catalonian extradition request moot in Scotland; target in Belgium
“No rational argument has been presented by Spain which justifies the criminalization of its citizens, who wish to peacefully argue for a different form of government or simply the right to self-determination, recognized in terms of the cha...
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Courts
Court sentences trader for heaping refuse in her premises
Agbemavor would pay 25 penalty units (GH¢300) and also GH¢100 as compensation to the Hohoe Municipal Assembly or serve six months imprisonment if she defaulted.
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US
R. Kelly trial: Woman says singer pressured her to have abortion August 24, 2021 33
Mr Kelly has not been charged with sex crimes related directly to the women’s testimony.
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Crime
Pru West: Husband shoots 30-year-old wife who has 9 children to death
“He told us it was the devil that entered him and influenced his action.”
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US
R. Kelly aide says he paid bribe for singer to marry Aaliyah
Even if he is acquitted, Mr Kelly still faces sex-related charges in Illinois and Minnesota, where he has also pleaded not guilty.
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General
Report vigilantism, security threats to security agencies-Public urged
Major (rtd.) Agyemang implored leadership of churches to make it part of their daily activities to create awareness by sensitising their congregations on security issues
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Courts
BHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines
BHP said it had increased female representation to 29% of its overall workforce, and 25% of senior management.
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General
Taskforce maintains law, order in Accra central
The Regional Minister, Mr Henry Quartey, said the deployment of the response team was a new strategy currently at the pilot stage.
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Courts
R. Kelly trial: Singer ‘knew I was underage’, accuser tells court
This case is not about a celebrity who likes to party a lot.”
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Crime
Pressure from my pregnant partner forced me to steal – Suspect
The Court ordered the prosecution to release the retrieved items to the complainants.
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General
UTAG hasn’t suspended strike, the decision will depend on steps taken by NLC and Employment Ministry – Samuel Nkuban
So on the basis of that, we are willing to suspend if indeed all these processes go through with government showing us the deserved respect and commitment,” he reiterated.
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Courts
Court awards damages against School for sharing photo’s of arrested teacher on WhatsApp without her consent
The court presided by His Lordship Justice Frank Aboadwe Rockson on the 21st of July, 2021 awarded Compensatory damages GHȻ 75,000 to the plaintiff for breach of the plaintiff’s right to privacy
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General
Journalists urged to intensify advocacy for Affirmative Action Bill
“Ghana had a free and fair election, but only 40 women were elected into parliament and the highest achieved for ministerial appointments since 1993 is 24%”
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General
Appoint third party to mediate UTAG-NLC impasse — Austin Gamey
The NLC last Friday secured an interlocutory injunction from the Accra High Court to compel UTAG to return to work.
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General
President assures of effective security to check crime
Nana Nyarko expressed confidence in the ability of President Akufo-Addo and his government to deliver for the wellbeing of Ghanaians in fulfilment of his electoral promises.
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General
President commissions dual court complex at Kintampo
Early this year, the President also cut the sod for the construction of a modern court of Appeal complex in Kumasi to serve the Northern sector of the country relative to justice delivery.
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Crime
Lotto agent, hotel manager, helping police to solve policewoman’s murder
“The Police is doing everything possible to track the whereabouts of the Hyundai Elantra vehicle used by the deceased and her mobile phone and apprehend the suspect,
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