Courts
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.
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Two remanded over alleged GH¢800,000 spiritual fraud scheme
The accused persons are Bilyaminu Ibrahim, a media worker, and Mohammed Musah, a journalist. Ibrahim faces a charge of conspiracy to commit the crime of defrauding by false pretence, while Musah has been charged with harbouring a criminal
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Ghana Law Society says it is focused on lawyers’ welfare, not rivalry with GBA
According to him, the GLS intends to distinguish itself through the attention it gives to the welfare needs of lawyers
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CJ Baffoe-Bonnie to retire later this year
Speaking at a reception at the Supreme Court Forecourt after a commemorative church service, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stressed that the Judiciary is an institution that extends beyond the tenure of any individual office holder.
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Court rules cannot revive a lost right of appeal — Supreme Court
The five-member panel, presided over by Justice Sir Dennis Adjei, ruled that where the statutory period for invoking an appellate court’s jurisdiction expires, the court cannot rely on general procedural powers to restore that right.
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Ghana’s Dr Sylvia Adusu sworn in as first African woman judge of ITLOS
The other judges are George Rodrigo Bandeira Galindo of Brazil, Slim Laghmani of Tunisia, Lan-Anh Thi Nguyen of Vietnam and Bimal N. Patel of India.
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Courts
JUSAG raises alarm over more than 130 courts without magistrates
Its president, Samuel Afotey Otu, warned that more than 130 courts nationwide were without magistrates and urged the government to speed up appointments to support the efficient administration of justice.
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Business
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 Jubil...
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Courts
Tarkwa: Father jailed 20 years for defiling daughter
The court, presided over by Her Honour Bernice Mensima Ackon, said the punishment was necessary to deter others from committing similar offences.
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Court to rule on bail for six accused in 3.9-tonne cocaine case on September 29
The six accused are Francis Narh Amanor, Frank Adu Boahen, Togbe Agbeti, Andrews Tetteh Amponsah, Daniel Laryea and Helena Akua Dekyi.
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Man jailed 10 years for defiling 11-year-old girl at Kpandai
The Northern Regional Police Command said the incident happened on Thursday, September 24, when the victim reportedly went to a farm with the convict.
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Crime
16 arrested in security operation targeting counterfeit currency networks
According to the Secretariat, the operations targeted both local and transnational syndicates suspected of printing, possessing and distributing counterfeit Ghanaian and foreign currencies.
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Courts
Nigerien tricycle rider jailed for smuggling four migrants into Ghana
The court sentenced him to three months in prison for migrant smuggling and four months for causing a false representation. The sentences will run concurrently.
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Crime
Six denied bail over alleged export of 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from Ghana to France
The accused are Francis Narh Amanor, Frank Adu-Boahen, Togbe Agbeti, Andrews Tetteh Amponsah, Daniel Laryea and Helena Akua Denkyi.
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Why AG seeks to introduce the Legal Practitioners Standards Board Bill
The proposed Legal Practitioners Standards Board Bill will establish a statutory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of professional conduct and continuing competence within Ghana’s legal profession.
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Business
GRA serves audit notice on firm of lawyer who sued over tax exemption powers
GRA said the firm had been selected for audit under the tax laws, but stressed that the exercise should not be taken as proof of any wrongdoing.
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Courts
Galamsey operator jailed 15 years for defiling student after posing as pastor
The court, presided over by Her Honour Bernice Mensima Ackon, sentenced him to 15 years’ imprisonment.
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Courts
Travel agent remanded over alleged security recruitment fraud
Clement Osei-Wusu is accused of presenting himself as someone who could secure enlistment slots in some of Ghana’s security agencies.
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Crime
Police operations disrupt robbery gangs, recover firearms nationwide
Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu said the operations were carried out with support from regional commanders after intelligence teams were deployed to monitor suspected criminal networks.
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Courts
Two remanded over suspected Indian hemp at Arts Centre
The accused, Torsu Assidam and Kofi Kesse, appeared before the court on Tuesday, but their pleas were not taken.
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