Crime
Court orders arrest of couple over defrauding landlady of GH¢260K
This follows the issuance of a bench warrant for their arrest by an Accra Circuit Court on August 21, 2024.
GNA
Results for "2021 Public Safety and Crime report"
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Africa
Ugandan court jails Tiktoker for insulting president
Edward Awebwa was found guilty of hate speech and disseminating "misleading and malicious" information about President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son.
DL News
General
President launches evaluation of National Anti-Corruption Plan
The original NACAP launched 10 years ago, constitutes strategic action plans that were implemented to drive anti-corruption activities and promote national development.
DL News
Africa
Kenya to ban private children's homes over trafficking fears - Florence Bore
Minister of Social Protection Florence Bore said their closure was aimed at ending child trafficking.
BBC
US
70 Indian graduates sue the US government over H-1B denials based on employers’ fraud
The plaintiffs—employed through a training program for foreign graduates of US colleges and universities—say they didn’t knowingly engage in fraud despite their employers’ actions.
The Economic Times
Courts
Pensioner accused of defiling four children; Court orders arrest
Emmanuel John Kwesi Mensah Dadson is facing four counts of defilement.
GNA
Crime
Self-employed on ₵30k bail after swindling Police Inspector
Wisdom Waklatsi allegedly collected GHȼ17,500 from Police Inspector George Kwakye the complainant, under the pretext of buying him a V–boot diesel automatic Mercedes Benz car but he failed.
myjoyonline
Business
Aftermath of the Supreme Court's order to GRA: A look at E-levy deductions, accountability
Aftermath of the Supreme Court order to GRA: A look at E-levy deductions, accountability
DL News
Courts
Kaneshie Court adjourns Bobie Ansah case to March 14
The journalist has been charged with Publication of False News Contrary to Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960(Act 29) and Offensive Conduct contrary to Section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, (Act 29).
DL News
Courts
Nima gang clash: Eight accused persons granted GH¢80,000 bail each
In an amended charge sheet presented to the court today, February 1, 2022, the 12 persons are facing three counts of criminal offences; rioting with weapons, conspiracy to riot with weapons, and causing harm to one Frimpong Boateng and one...
DL News
General
Tricycle Rider jailed 10 years over sex with minor
Benjamin Akrofi Otumfuor is said to have defiled the victim, aged 14, in a classroom at a school in Otinibi, near Danfa in Accra.
DL News
Courts
Adentan: Court gives 28-year-old carpenter five years for setting room of rival on fire
On September 10, this year, at about 2000 hours, the complainant and the convict engaged in a series of fights at a drinking spot at Borteyman over a woman
DL News
General
Resources allocated by government in corruption fight not consistent with outcome – Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition
I don’t think this is new, but I can confidently say for the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition and our partners we engage, that any resource we put out there is holding government to account.”
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US
Cannabis lawyers say Georgia Supreme court ruling creates ‘chilling effect’
With cannabis still illegal at the federal level, the court held that legal work related to the state’s burgeoning low-THC oil industry amounts to “counseling and assisting clients in the commission of criminal acts.”
DL News
Election Petition
Election petition: Supreme Court should caution parties on their commentary after proceedings – Dwomoh
A private legal practitioner has asked the Supreme Court to warn parties involved in the ongoing election petition to be circumspect in their commentary after a hearing.
DL News
Africa
Rwanda asylum plan: Campaigners' challenge to be heard on Monday
About 31 people have been told they could be on that flight on Tuesday, with more planes to go later this year.
BBC
Courts
Landlords fined for no household toilets
Four landlords have been convicted by the La Magistrate Court over their refusal to construct household toilets.
DL News
General
Collapse of 347 MFIs: List of properties available for auction
The Receiver of the collapsed 347 Microfinance Companies (“MFIs”) and the 23 Savings & Loans and Finance House Companies has reminded the general public of bids to purchase some properties belonging to the defunct institutions.
DL News
General
Constitution Review Committee to conclude public engagement Aug 6
In a statement issued by the Committee’s Secretary, Dr. Rainer Akumperigya, the CRC announced that all public consultations will officially close tomorrow, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, following its final scheduled engagements with the Counci...
DL News
Courts
Telecel responds as GH¢2M lawsuit on unauthorized use of trader's image grabs public attention
In a statement released Thursday, June 19, the company confirmed awareness of the legal action and pledged to handle the matter responsibly.
DL News