Africa
Kenya withdraws bread tax amid protest
Members of Parliament made this announcement amidst tense scenes in Nairobi, where police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse angry demonstrators.
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Results for "National Student Financial Aid Scheme"
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General
NACOC seizes $6m worth of Cocaine at KIA, 2 British nationals arrested
Acting on intelligence, officers seized 166.88 kilograms of suspected cocaine on Monday, June 10, 2024, from the luggage of two British passengers traveling together.
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Courts
Alleged attacker of Hawa Koomson’s son remanded
The incident occurred on Sunday, June 2, 2024, around 5 am, before the start of the day's activities at the EC office.
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Business
Names of 508,000 businesses, companies to be struck off
They are made up of over 8,000 companies limited by Shares (both Private and Public) and over 500,000 business names.
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Courts
Palace guard granted GH¢10K bail over illegal possession of police, military accoutrements
Julius Aryee, also known as Julius Nketia Boateng, denied the offence, and he would reappear before court on June 19.
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Crime
Guard on bail over illegal possession of police uniform
Julius Aryee, also known as Julius Nketia Boateng, denied the offence and he was ordered by the court to make his next appearance on June 19, 2024.
GNA
Courts
Court dismisses suit against commercialization of GMO products in Ghana
Presided over by Justice Barbara Tetteh-Charway, the court concluded that FSG's claims were unfounded, referring to them as a "red herring."
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Supreme Court News
Only petroleum loans exceeding $30m should go before parliament-Supreme Court asserts
The court thus, per a unanimous decision, dismissed a suit by a private legal practitioner, which challenged the constitutionality of that provision of the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 2016 (Act 919).
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US
Whistleblower jailed in Australia for leaking vital military documents
This decision came after legal setbacks dashed his defense strategy.
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Business
EOCO Boss elected Chair of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa
Her election took place during the 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa, hosted in Accra, Ghana.
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Crime
Dormaa Circuit Court jails salesgirl for stealing over GH¢21,000
When the case was heard on Wednesday, Sulemana pleaded guilty to stealing GH¢21,787.00 and the court presided by Justice Philomena Ansah Asiedu convicted her accordingly.
GNA
Crime
Cleaner, 24, stand trial for alleged murder of cashier
Vitlas faces a murder charge following a directive from the Attorney General during a committal proceeding. Initially, he was only implicated in the crime.
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Courts
Man accused of GH¢65,739 police recruitment scam granted bail
Ansong, who had no legal representation, pleaded not guilty to the charge of fraud.
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Courts
Police Sergeant, seven others granted bail in $523K gold scam case
The victims, Omer Topcu and Mustafa Ceyhan, who bought fake gold, were also charged with buying gold without a license.
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Courts
Jubilee House staff allegedly swindles businessman over sale of excavator
Willis Amoako Kotei, who is reported to be working at the Jubilee House, took the complainant to a yard in Tema to show him the Saby Excavator, which was listed for sale at GH¢14 million.
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Courts
Court ceiling collapses following Tuesday’s downpour
The rainstorm destroyed the ceiling and some electrical wiring in the courtroom.
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Africa
Togolese Legislature approves constitutional reform; changes how president is elected
The amendments were initially passed by Togo's parliament on March 25, but faced strong opposition, prompting President Faure Gnassingbe to call for further deliberations and a subsequent vote in parliament.
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General
Tragic Collision at Gomoa Akotsi: Police Vehicle Hit by Runaway Truck
A severe accident in Gomoa Akotsi resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to several others when a truck with failed brakes collided with their parked vehicle.
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Europe
Divorce order stands after solicitors applied for wrong client
The parties had separated after 22 years in January 2023 and the wife issued an application for divorce. She was allowed to apply for a final order of divorce from September last year. Her solicitors used the portal on 3 October to apply in...
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Courts
Three teachers held over GH¢394,500 employment scam
All three denied conspiring to defraud 42 persons of GH¢394,500.00 under the pretext of securing jobs for them into the GES.
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