Supreme Court News
There are no political judges in Ghana – Justice Kwofie
"There are no political judges. It’s dangerous to describe a judge as political," he said
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Cecilia Dapaah's stolen cash: AG given last window to file disclosures and witness statements
At a hearing on Tuesday, Assistant State Attorney (ASA), Akosua Agyepomaa Agyemang prayed the Court to allow a short adjournment so they could file their disclosures and Witness Statements
DL News
General
It’s good A-G is going to appeal Aisha Huang ruling – Martin Kpebu
The Chinese national was sentenced to four and a half years in prison in addition to a fine of GH₵48,000 by an Accra High Court on Monday, December 4, 2023.
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Africa
British-Nigerian hacker pleads guilty to $6m fraud in US court
Idris Dayo Mustapha, 33, was part of a hacking ring that infiltrated email and brokerage accounts of US firms between 2011 and 2018, causing losses worth $6m (£4.7m)
BBC
Courts
Full ruling: Court's reasoning in striking out case by ex-nat’l service personnel against former banker boss, boyfriend
“Therefore, the case comes within the rule that out of a forbidden or immoral act no cause of action can arise.”
DL News
Africa
Nigerian student faces jail time, deportation over threat to bomb UK university
Somtochukwu Okwuoha, 26, claimed he had enlisted ISIS, an international terrorist organisation, to help bomb the university.
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Europe
Oscar Pistorius makes new parole bid 10 years after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
Pistorius shot Reeva Steenkamp 10 years ago at his home in Pretoria in a killing that shocked the world, and was jailed for murder in 2016.
BBC
Courts
Ghana Police secures injunction against planned December protests
The groups - Democracy Hub Ghana, Patriotic Hub, and the Patriotic Forum for Accountable Governance in October notified the police of their intention to hold protests at the Jubilee House throughout December
DL News
Courts
Quantity Surveyor granted bail for alleged land fraud
Setsoafa has been granted a GH₵5,000 bail after he defrauded a driver on grounds of a land sale.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Mahama Ayariga sues Finance Ministry over GFSF
The Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF) was established by the Government of Ghana to provide solvency and liquidity support for the financial sector with an initial allocation of US$750m.
DL News
Africa
Kenya's parliament approves police deployment to Haiti
The MPs' decision came on Thursday, just as the court was hearing a petition on the legality of the deployment.
BBC
Courts
Mona Gucci in Court over alleged visa fraud
The accused allegedly took GHS103,400.00 from a trader under the pretext of securing her United State of America visas for her clients but failed.
GNA
Crime
Two suspected members of syndicate arrested over internet fraud
The accused are said to have defrauded a lady of GH¢16,000 worth of frozen food items and went into hiding.
GNA
Courts
Opuni trial: 7 cocoa regional managers lobbied for more liquid fertiliser - Witness
Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), was charged together with Mr Seidu Agongo, the Managing Director of Agricult Ghana Limited, for allegedly causing GH¢217 million financial los...
GNA
General
Funeral of late Ga Manye to proceed despite court injunction?
In an interview on Asaase FM in Accra, a member of the funeral planning committee, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, noted that the funeral rite would proceed as announced.
DL News
Europe
British TikTok star jailed after trying to smuggle cocaine out of Peru
Peru's Supreme Court posted an edited image of the online influencer behind bars on social media after his sentencing.
Sky News
Africa
Nigerian doctor sentenced to life in prison for rape
Dr Olufemi Olaleye sexually assaulted the girl for more than a year until his wife found out and informed the police, the prosecutor said.
BBC
Courts
MoMo merchant jailed six months for impersonating Public Officer
Mr Richard Sie is said to have impersonated the Oti Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Charles Domanban to instruct a Police combat team, who were on duty to release his accomplice, Ismaila Issaka, a Bar attend...
GNA
Africa
Uganda: Six teachers jailed over leaked exams
The crimes allegedly took place during the months of September and October 2023 in Kampala and its surrounding areas.
AllAfrica
Africa
Kenya: Fake lawyer arrested after winning 26 cases
Mwenda, who deceitfully portrayed himself as an “Advocate of the High Court of Kenya,” managed to practice law for an extended period, participating in various legal proceedings across the country.
Black Examiner