Africa
Nigeria: About 270 prisoners escape after floods damage jail
The flood was caused by the collapse of a dam due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have confirmed that only seven escapees have been recaptured so far
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Retired Justice Julius Ansah passes on
Justice Julius Ansah began working at the Attorney-General’s Department in Koforidua as a National Service Person after he was called to the Bar.
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General
Plea bargaining not shield from accountability-AG cautions
He cautioned that employing plea bargains solely to recover the proceeds of crime without requiring an admission of guilt from the accused could undermine the core objectives of criminal law.
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General
Teacher’s admission of “chopping” GH₵15,000 unearned salary sparks laughter at PAC
Mr Emmanuel Samson, a Principal Superintendent of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Gomoa West District, confessed that he was aware that he had been overpaid, receiving GH₵46,735.09 instead of the GH₵30,763.71 he was due.
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General
Give PIAC prosecutorial powers- CSO rep
The committee currently relies on Parliament for enforcement, a system that has not effectively deterred the misuse of oil revenues.
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General
Legal Aid Commission fears grounding of work over inadequate staff
This came up at the Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday, August 14.
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Business
NEDCo loses GH¢3.7m to illegal connection
The Managing Director, Osman Ayuba disclosed this at the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament sitting on Monday.
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General
Police does not “just” arrest anyone for fake news – IGP
Dr. Dampare said this in reaction to a comment made by Mr. Gayheart Mensah, a Communications Consultant, that the Police were arresting journalists for the publication of fake news and that they had no business to do.
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Supreme Court News
Speaker refers fresh Supreme Court nominees to Appointment Committee
During sittings on Monday, July 22, Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin announced their nomination following a formal communication from the President.
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Courts
Businessman in court over stolen car
The Court presided over by Madam Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit ordered that two of the sureties must be public servants earning not less than GHC5,000.00 whilst title deeds must justify the other surety.
GNA
General
July 15 to 19 declared ADR Week
The theme for the week is "Building the Pillars of Justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).”
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Courts
Lecturer, students busted over bed, room allocation scandal
Joseph Appiah, 25, Stephen Nimako Ansong, 24, and Dr Kwadwo Owusu Ayeh, a 58-year-old Senior Hall Tutor, have been jointly charged with conspiracy and 32 counts of defrauding by false pretences.
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General
2nd UPSA honorific lecture to celebrate Nana Dr. S.K.B Asante
The event, which recognizes the works and lifetime achievements of the celebrants, will be held at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium at exactly 5 pm.
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Europe
For allegedly betting on election date; UK Prime Minister's bodyguard arrested
Initially, the Metropolitan Police suspended the officer, who was later arrested on charges of misconduct in public office.
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Supreme Court News
Celebrities can’t be used to advertise alcoholic drinks- Supreme Court uphold FDA ban
This ruling concludes a nineteen-month legal battle initiated by Mark Darlington Osae, CEO of Black Kulcha Music.
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Crime
GHS initiates investigation into how a patient was allegedly dumped in a bush
On June 13, multiple reports indicated that a patient who was allegedly on admission at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba had been conveyed in a wheelchair and dumped at Ojobi.
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Courts
Ambulance case: Court admits tape recording, Jakpa cross-examined
At the last court date, the prosecution led by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mrs. Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, objected to the submission of the audio by counsel for Ato Forson.
DL News
General
GAF cautions against calls for attack on soldiers
In a statement dated June 10, 2024, the GAF assured that it would continue to perform its duties of safeguarding the security of the nation.
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General
I dream of a modern public legal service-Godfred Dame
Speaking at the commissioning of the Law House in Accra today, Mr. Dame mentioned that the completion of the project represents a giant step toward realizing that dream.
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Crime
Police arrest two over alleged genital disappearances at Ada Kasseh
The allegation led to a mob attack on Mr Abubakr Tanko, an Ivorian who was accused by the two of causing the disappearance of their manhoods.
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