Africa
$50m in alleged stolen funds returned to Nigeria
The funds, recently returned to Nigeria by the United States, are part of assets allegedly acquired through corruption.
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Purported Presidential Pardon : Akufo-Addo consulted Council of State but-FMR Deputy AG
On January 6, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo exercised his constitutional prerogative of mercy under Article 72 (1) to pardon eleven prisoners, a day before the conclusion of his term in office.
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Paramount chief orders illegal miners to vacate area
A statement from the Paramount Chief's office, signed by Reindorf Oware, emphasized that neither individuals nor companies have been granted authorization by the Omanhene to conduct mining operations on the land.
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US
Trump's bid to halt sentencing in hush-money case fails at Supreme Court
Trump had requested the court to determine if he was entitled to an automatic stay of sentencing, but the justices rejected his appeal by a narrow 5-4 margin.
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Courts
Nigeria:79-Year-Old Woman Sues IGP, wants Police escorts withdrawn from private citizens
Yesufu, who told the court in a suit filed by her lawyer, Maxwell Opara, also prayed for an order of perpetual injunction on the I-G from reassigning any member of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) as VIP escorts to a private individual, incl...
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CRCC Chairperson wants government to pursue targeted constitutional amendments
Speaking on Joy FM on Thursday, January 9, Kasser-Tee noted that while the 1992 Constitution has proven to be Ghana's most resilient, its longevity has revealed specific areas requiring improvement.
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Persons who shall lose their positions as a new Ghanaian President assumes office
As a result, there are certain key persons or appointees of the former government whose official duties automatically came to an end from that very day.
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Prof Kwasi Prempeh questions Mahama’s approach to endorsing Bagbin
According to him, the Speaker plays a crucial role in working collaboratively with ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) within the president's government to ensure effective governance.
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Africa
Death penalty abolished in Zimbabwe
Human rights organization Amnesty International commended the decision, calling it a "beacon of hope" for regional movements advocating against the death penalty. However, the group expressed concerns over a provision allowing the death pen...
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Courts
Ex-Black Stars player granted GH¢100k bail over alleged visa fraud
The Court presided over by Mrs. Susana Eduful, stipulated that each surety must earn a minimum of GH¢5,000.
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Business
BoG warns of sanctions in bancassurance directives to stakeholders in financial sector
Bancassurance, which involves partnerships between banks and insurance companies to offer insurance products through banking channels, has significantly expanded across Africa and globally since the 1980s.
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Courts
NAM 1 'prays' for time as he engages new lawyers
He explained that this request is vital to his efforts to prove his innocence both in court and to the international community.
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Africa
Ex-Guinean minister jailed 5 years for corruption
Diané, who was a defense minister from 2015 to 2021 under former President Alpha Condé, faced charges as part of a wider anti-corruption campaign initiated by the country’s military leadership.
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Courts
Six NPP PCs go to court, want EC ordered to collate, declare results
Represented by their lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, the candidates include Charles Forson (Tema Central), Frank Annoh-Dompreh (Nsawam-Adoagyiri), Patrick Yaw Boamah (Okaikwei Central), Martin Kweku Adjei-Mensah Korsah (Techiman South), Nana Aku...
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Architects Registration Council to pay GH¢50,000 fine for not complying with RTI request
The RTI Commission had directed the ARC to release specific information regarding allegations of an extension to the Governing Council's mandate by the sector minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah.
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Crime
Agona Bobikuma: Police on manhunt for man who killed wife, daughter
According to information provided to the Ghana News Agency by police, Alartey allegedly used a cement block to fatally strike the heads of his wife, Aku Motso, 37, and their 7-year-old daughter, Ophelia.
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Julius Debrah heads Mahama’s transition team
The 2024 Transition Team will work collaboratively with representatives of the outgoing administration to ensure an efficient and seamless transfer of power.
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Crime
Northern Region:19 arrested for looting government institutions
Authorities apprehended suspects at various locations in Tamale, the regional capital, where they were reportedly involved in acts of theft and vandalism.
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Crime
Police declare 3 wanted for Tepa warehouse, radio station break-in
The suspects have been identified as Akakpo, an Assembly Member for Akwasiase; George, an Assembly Member for Maabang; and a third individual known as Muteed.
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Which Lawyer will be Appointed as Head of Legal Affairs on the Transition Team?
President-elect John Mahama has announced that the transition team will be revealed by Wednesday, in his acceptance and acknowledgement speech delivered at the campaign office in Accra on Monday evening
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