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JUSAG marks 50th Anniversary with a health walk
In an address, the National President, Samuel Afotey Otu, emphasized the importance of upholding professional ethics among members and preserving the independence of the judiciary.
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Waste officer advocates the passage of law on segregation of waste materials
He said instead of lumping waste materials – plastics, papers, food and other items together, it would do the nation a lot of good if there was a law mandating citizens to segregate their waste materials.
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Crime
Cleaner to stand trial over Cashier’s death at Twumasiwaa Hospital
During a committal proceeding, Vitlas is to face a charge of murder following the Attorney General’s advice.
GNA
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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GIMPA Law Faculty Appointed to Prestigious U.S. University Positions
Two faculty members of the school's law faculty have been selected for visiting professorships at notable American law schools, reflecting GIMPA's increasing contribution to global legal education.
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Prioritise recovering loot over jail time – Vitus Azeem
His comment comes after the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu was sentenced to 10 years in prison
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Courts
Truck driver jailed six months over train accident on Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line
Appearing before the Juapong Circuit Court on Friday, Mr. Dzidotor pleaded guilty to three out of four counts of the charges that were levelled against him.
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Crime
Man, 40, in police grips for having sex with a goat
The incident took place in Sefwi Donkorkrom, a farming community in which the suspect, a divorced palm wine tapper with two children, was caught having sex with the pregnant goat in the bush.
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Courts
Former MASLOC CEO, Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu sentenced 10 years to prison
They were convicted on 78 counts including causing financial loss to the state, theft, conspiracy to steal, money laundering, and violating public procurement laws.
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Crime
Fake military officer arrested by Nkwanta South Police
The suspect is said to have taken the fake soldier’s identity to a local chop bar in town after engaging the services of a commercial motorbike rider (okada) for hours.
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Courts
Housekeeper sentenced for preparing to commit robbery
Elijah Nagbo pleaded guilty with an explanation and was convicted and sentenced accordingly.
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General
Man, 37, Drowns Over Broken-Heart
The assemblyman for Twifo Kokoase electoral area, Daniel Afriyie, who confirmed the incident on radio,
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Africa
Ethiopia to launch national sex offence register
The system which aims to prevent and respond to sexual violence against women and children is hoped to make an impact in a country where prosecuting gender-based violence is a major challenge.
BBC
Crime
SHS student gets 15 years for robbing teacher
The court, presided over by Justice Festus Nukunu, imposed the sentence on Gabriel Osei Kwame for robbing Matilda Boatema, a teacher of Gyaman Pensan SHS.
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Africa
SA speaker charged with 12 counts of corruption
She made her first court appearance after handing herself over to a police station on Thursday morning.
BBC
Africa
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: South Africa parliament speaker turns herself into police
Ms Mapisa-Nqakula arrived at a police station in Centurion, 40km (24 miles) from Johannesburg on Thursday.
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General
Attorney-General directs Ghana Police to halt impounding vehicles for minor traffic offences
In a February 9, 2024 letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame said a careful examination of L.I. 2180 will disclose that the violations, for which police officers regularly impound vehicles, are...
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UPSA Law Dean, Kofi Abotsi main speaker at ECOWAS Court of Justice 2024 international conference
The conference takes place in Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital from May 13 to 16, 2024.
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Others
China former football chief sentenced to life for bribery
In January, he pleaded guilty to taking bribes worth a total of 81 million yuan ($11.2m; £8.9m).
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US
New York to legalise adultery
Marital infidelity still classed as a criminal offence in 16 states and can result in jail time
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