Courts
Michael Jackson’s sexual assault accusers pursue $400 million claim against late singer’s estate
The figure was disclosed in legal papers submitted on September 15, tied to an ongoing dispute that also involves Paris Jackson.
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US
6,000 student visas revoked by US State Department
According to the department, the “vast majority” of cases involved criminal offences such as assault, burglary, and driving under the influence (DUI).
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Crime
Four robbery suspects arrested, one fatally shot in police operations in Kumasi
The first incident occurred on July 9 along the Ankaako–Asuoso–Fenase road in the Amansie South District.
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Crime
Tragedy at Bimilla fire festival as SHS girl killed by stray bullet
Fatima, a second-year student at Bimbilla Senior High School, was reportedly hit as a ceremonial procession moved from the regent’s palace toward the Wampu Dam—where the traditional fire-throwing ritual was to take place.
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Crime
Mile 11 residents demand justice as man fatally stabbed
The fatal incident, which occurred on Monday, June 30, reportedly stemmed from an argument between Yeboah and his Nigerian co-tenant, Emeka Buchi.
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General
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah rejects calls for Lifestyle Audit Law
His comments come after Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, revealed plans to introduce legislation formalizing lifestyle audits as a tool in Ghana's fight against corruption.
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Crime
EOCO reopens Cecilia Dapaah case after year-long stalemate
At a press briefing held in Accra, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that EOCO had officially requested access to the case file once again.
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Business
Government halts Community Mining Scheme over Galamsey concerns-Minister
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, announced the suspension during a press engagement in Accra.
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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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Crime
Ghanaian man sentenced in US for online fraud scheme
On November 26, 2024, U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan in Knoxville, Tennessee, handed down a 63-month prison sentence to the 34-year-old.
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Africa
WhatsApp number of Nigerian governor hacked by fraudsters
Akwa Ibom, located in southern Nigeria, ranks as the country's third-wealthiest state, with an annual gross domestic product of $19 billion (£15 billion).
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Courts
Akosombo dam spillage fundraising: Alleged impersonators of North Tongu MP remanded again
Prosecutors say investigations are still ongoing, and thus asked the court for more time, while the accused persons remain on remand.
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US
Tupac murder suspect granted $750,000 bail ahead of trial
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is said to be the only person still alive who was in the vehicle from which shots were fired in Las Vegas on 7 September 1996. Rapper Tupac Shakur died from his injuries six days later
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Tech
A US Bankruptcy Court served a subpoena via Twitter. Will this catch on?
US Courts have become creative with their use of social media, in some perhaps unexpected ways - like the service of a subpoena via Twitter
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General
On the issue of Ama Governor: The Law and the facts
This decision is an interim measure that the GLC as an administrative body assisting it to make a determination of the complaint. In this regard, it is incorrect for one to suggest that has concluded or determined the Petition in favor of t...
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Law, Religion, Power: Participants of UPSA Global Law College ad idem on role of the state
In recent times, as if in keeping with the ‘religious opium’ view of the Marxists, churches especially in Ghana and Africa, are seen as perpetrating human rights abuses in their exorcist practices.
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Others
Wife of ex-Malaysian PM gets 10 years jail for bribery
Rosmah Mansor was found guilty on three charges of soliciting and receiving bribes to help a company win a 1.25bn ringgit project ($279m, £240m).
The Star
General
Employ more lawyers at MMDAs to curb contract, procurement breaches – Mpraeso MP
“Mr Speaker, we realised that a number of the MMDAs, especially the newly-created districts have little knowledge about the nature of agreements entered on their behalf between the Local Government Ministry and the Zoomlion Company Limited....
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General
Abena Korkor went nude again? Let's blame Twitter's Terms and Conditions
In this writeup, we consider the Twitter policies that allow users to post nudity and why that may be a problem for conservative efforts to promote public decency
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Courts
Security Coordinator jailed 10 years for blackmailing former Metro Mass MD
The court presided over by Her Honour Adelaide Abui Keddy in handing down the sentence said, the punishment should serve as a deterrent to others.
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