Africa
Gunmen attack, kill Mozambique opposition lawyer
Elvino Dias, the lawyer for Venâncio Mondlane, who recently ran for president with the Podemos party, was killed in the attack, along with fellow party member Paulo Guambe.
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Declaration of 4 vacant seats: Bagbin's ruling a bad precedent-Kwaku Azar
In his view, this ruling could set a troubling precedent that might discourage Members of Parliament (MPs) from considering their future political careers out of fear of punitive consequences.
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Courts
Bishop Salifu Amoako, wife granted GHC50k bail over East Legon accident
The couple was arrested on October 15 and charged with allowing an unlicensed person to operate a vehicle. A third individual, Linda Bempah, a sales assistant at Lilo Stitches, was also granted bail.
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Courts
Court to determine Bernard Mornah suit against EC October 21
The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Anbataayela Mornah has filed a Judicial review action at the High Court against the Electoral Commission seeking among others an order to quash its decision that disqualified...
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General
Desist from acts that destroy the nation-CJ admonishes fresh lawyers
Addressing the enrolment ceremony for 777 new lawyers at the Accra International Conference Centre, she encouraged them to apply their legal knowledge to drive social progress and contribute positively to their communities.
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General
Association of Magistrates and Judges condemns anti-LGBTQI+ protest at Supreme Court
The demonstration, led by Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, demanded an immediate hearing of two anti-LGBTQI+ bill cases currently before the court.
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Crime
Police arrest 3 illegal sand winners, soldier at Ningo-Lekpongunor
The police affected the arrest following a tip-off about the illegal activity on land belonging to Seamless International Limited/Comet Properties Limited.
GNA
General
Judicial Service staff admonished to shun acts that undermine Justice delivery
Addressing judges, lawyers, and Judicial Service staff at the ceremony, the Chief Justice urged all judicial officers to ensure that their decisions are firmly rooted in the law and adhere to due process.
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General
420 courthouses and 390 bungalows given to Judiciary in a century-CJ
According to her, the organ has received over 800 buildings cumulatively from the various governments over a hundred years. These include 420 courthouses and 390 bungalows and apartments.
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General
Galamsey: Complete mining ban not the solution-Ace Ankomah
He argues that legitimate mining companies should not be grouped with illegal miners, as doing so could have significant financial consequences for the economy and compliant businesses.
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Crime
2 dismissed officers, civilian sentenced to 30 years for robbery
The convicted individuals are Michael Baffour, a dismissed soldier and driver; Isaac Amejor, a dismissed police officer and driver; and Saddick Muntakilu, an unemployed civilian.
GNA
Courts
Banker robbed at gunpoint in Accra; accused persons remanded
The trio, identified as Peter Amuzu (alias Master Pee), Isaac Brena Eshun (aka Young) and Ibrahim Mohammed (aka King Dawa) have been charged with conspiring to rob a banker, Karyen Afriyie Gabriel at gunpoint.
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Crime
Mobile money operator shot at Ngleshie Amanfro
Famous Fiabgbe was robbed at gunpoint by two robbers with a motorbike who took away an amount of GHc120,000 and shot him multiple times in his legs.
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General
The ‘bitter reality’ of sharing marital property in a company
When it comes to a company, the doctrine of Separate Legal Personality (SLP) as espoused in the classical case of Salomon v Salomon & Co Ltd [1896] UKHL 1, [1897] AC 22, and the Ghanaian case of Morkor v Kuma [1998-99] SCGLR 620 and others,...
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Courts
Prosecution in O’Reilly School murder case to produce medical report Sep 20
This enables the court to know the real age of the accused student amid the confusion.
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General
Cross-border traders trained to counter activities of violent extremism
It formed part of efforts to prevent the spillover of activities of violent extremists.
GNA
General
Call for Galamsey ban: Organised labour reiterates position to government
This call was reiterated during a meeting on September 17, 2024, with the president's ad-hoc inter-ministerial committee to address the illegal mining crisis.
DL News
Courts
Anti-LGBTQI cases: Judicial Service responds to 'delay' comments
In a statement issued on September 13, 2024, the Judicial Service noted that as of August 31, 2024, the parties had not submitted their memorandum of issues for trial.
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Crime
Operator remanded for allegedly siphoning aviation fuel
Codjoe, a 37-year-old aviation operator, allegedly carried out the act with two other accomplices, Seth, and Enoch, who are still at large.
GNA
Courts
Accountant jailed for stealing GH₵40k Ghana Police Church money
Edward Unicorn, 32, told the court that he used the money to wager bets and asked for the court to grant him bail to work and pay it off.
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