General
222 students inducted into Kumasi Campus of Ghana School of Law
This followed a similar ceremony held on January 17 for students in Accra at the Makola main campus, where a total of 1212 were inducted.
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Parliament approves Dr. Ayine as AG, two others
Following a rigorous vetting process, the committee unanimously endorsed Dr. Dominic Ayine, MP for Bolgatanga East; Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam and Majority Leader; and John Jinapor, MP for Yapei-Kus...
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Courts
NDC seeks substituted service in case against 3 MPs
According to Evans Amankwah, the NDC's regional legal counsel, the MPs have been actively avoiding service, making it challenging for court officials to deliver the necessary legal papers.
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Tech
Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors agrees to settle emissions scandal
The agreement follows fraud charges filed in a Detroit court, which accused Hino of selling 105,000 non-compliant engines in the U.S. between 2010 and 2022.
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General
Burial mass of Mr. Felix Ntrakwah scheduled for February 20
Specifically, his burial mass will take place on Thursday, February 22, at the Christ the King Catholic Church, Cantonment, at exactly 7:30 am, where there will be a filing pass, moot court, and reading of tributes as well as Mass.
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Courts
Court adjourns indefinitely NDC's Application for Stay of Execution over disputed MPs seats
When the case was called on January 13, it was found that the NPP side had not been served with the process, and thereby a request was made by the NDC counsel for an adjournment.
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Courts
Purported Presidential Pardon : Akufo-Addo consulted Council of State but-FMR Deputy AG
On January 6, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo exercised his constitutional prerogative of mercy under Article 72 (1) to pardon eleven prisoners, a day before the conclusion of his term in office.
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General
Persons who shall lose their positions as a new Ghanaian President assumes office
As a result, there are certain key persons or appointees of the former government whose official duties automatically came to an end from that very day.
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Business
Law Firms registered as Business names can enter into contracts-Nigeria Supreme Court affirms
This ruling, delivered in the case of A.G. Bayelsa State v. Odok (2024) LPELR-63035(SC), has set a precedent for the legal profession and business community in Nigeria.
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Courts
Court to decide on NPP's attempt to lift injunction against Akwatia MP-elect
The injunction was granted on January 2, 2025, following a request by the NDC parliamentary candidate, Henry Boakye Yiadom, against the Electoral Commission (EC), Ernest Kumi, and the Clerk of Parliament.
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Courts
10 officers discontinue 'transfer' case against IGP
The officers informed the court of their decision to discontinue the case but retained the right to revisit the matter in the future if necessary.
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Courts
Bishop Salifu Amoako, wife fined GH₵12,000 as court sentences son 6 months
The court also required the couple to sign an agreement committing to ensure proper guidance and discipline for their son.
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General
GBA calls for national unity as it condemns post-election violence
The Association condemned reports of violent acts, including gunfire, destruction of property, and the tragic loss of lives.
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Crime
4 arrested at Awutu Bereku for stealing Agenda 111 building materials
The arrests, made on December 10, 2024, were the result of a collaborative effort between the police and members of the Awutu Bereku community. Authorities intercepted a Man Diesel truck with registration number GT 8715-Z, driven by one of...
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Crime
Police declare 3 wanted for Tepa warehouse, radio station break-in
The suspects have been identified as Akakpo, an Assembly Member for Akwasiase; George, an Assembly Member for Maabang; and a third individual known as Muteed.
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Europe
French Court fines author €8,400 for downplaying Rwandan Genocide
The 60-year-old author received a fine of €8,400 ($8,900; £7,000), while his publisher, Damien Serieyx of Éditions du Toucan, was fined €5,000.
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Crime
Police investigating incident at Ursula’s residence
In a statement issued on December 9, 2024, the police confirmed that a Crime Scene Management team had visited the premises as part of the ongoing inquiry.
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General
CHRAJ deploys 300 observers for election 2024
These observers will be stationed at polling stations within areas where the commission operates to oversee issues related to citizens’ right to vote.
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Courts
Trader jailed 15 years over drugs
Daniel Agbeko, also known as Abraham Fosu, was found guilty of attempting to export the drug-laden picture frames from Ghana to Australia.
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General
CHRAJ calls for National Cathedral contract cancellation, possible prosecution
This recommendation follows an investigation into allegations of corruption and abuse of power concerning the controversial initiative.
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