Africa
Tanzania: Gang rapists sentenced to life in prison
The convicts include Clinton Damas, a member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force, and Praygod Mushi, a prison officer. The other two men involved are Nickson Jackson and Amin Lema.
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Africa
Nigerian Pastor sued for calling gospel artiste prostitute
Peter is said to have been arraigned for allegedly defaming popular gospel artist Bunmi Akinnaanu, also known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, via social media.
Pulse Nigeria
Courts
Democracy Hub Demo: Barker-Vormawor, others remanded two weeks into police custody
Barker-Vormawor and another protester, Fanny Otoo, were absent from court on September 25 due to illness and were being treated at the Police Hospital.
DL News
Courts
Driver gets two-day jail term for careless driving
In addition, the convict has been fined GH₵2,400 or in default will serve a two-month jail term. Andoh pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea.
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Europe
Italy Deputy PM faces prosecution for blocking migrant boat
The boat, operated by the charity Open Arms, was stranded at sea for nearly three weeks before being allowed to land on the island of Lampedusa after a court ruling.
DL News
Crime
Two in court for alleged theft of 279 cartons of Analgin injections
The accused, Stanley Smith Mensah, also known as Moni, and Daniel Nyarko, also known as Benzima, both electricians, have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and two counts of stealing.
GNA
Courts
Tarkwa: Man jailed 10 years for stealing mining equipment
Razak, who the same court had previously jailed for a similar offence, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft.
myjoyonline
Courts
Court grants travel consultant bail over alleged Nicaraguan visa fraud
Margius Adjei, 47, is accused of taking the money, equivalent to GH¢225,000, from a travel and tour owner under the guise of obtaining Nicaraguan visas for his clients.
GNA
Courts
There’s room for post judgement negotiation on Trafigura seizing Ghana's Property – Yamoah Paintsil
According to him, even after a court ruling, the parties can negotiate terms and conditions.
myjoyonline
Business
Trafigura judgment debt: Ghana’s assets at risk – Bright Simons
He accused him of downplaying the severity of the Regina House issue and failing to adequately advise the government.
myjoyonline
Courts
Okyehene Secretary sues Hopeson Adorye over ‘Agyapadie’ book
He is further praying the court to order the defendants to retract the statements.
DL News
Crime
Miner gets 15 years for defiling 15-year-old girl
Aryee, who is popularly known as Kojo Junior, admitted that he had sex with the victim, but denied the pregnancy.
GNA
Crime
Travel consultant granted GHC120,000 bail over fraud
Kenneth Kyere is alleged to have collected the GHC40,000 as part payment of GHC112,000 he charged to secure a United Kingdom visa and a working permit for the nurse.
GNA
Courts
Martha Ankomah defamation case adjourned to August 15 to formalize settlement
The case was scheduled to begin on July 31, but lawyers for the plaintiff announced in court the sudden development.
DL News
Courts
Opuni case adjourned to Oct 14
The court announced that the proceedings would resume after the legal vacation, which lasts from August 1 to the second week of October.
DL News
Crime
4 remanded in Tumu for alleged robbery of MoMo vendor
The suspects have been under police surveillance in Tumu due to a series of robberies targeting commuters in the Sissala East Municipality.
myjoyonline
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court upholds existing law against unnatural carnal knowledge
The seven-member panel thus disagreed with the plaintiff's contention that Section 104(1)(b) infringes on the constitutional rights of persons.
DL News
Courts
Chief of Banka jailed 3 months for fraudulently appropriating community’s $150,000
The fund, which was donated by Gold Coast Company in 2010, was expected to be used for developmental projects in the acutely deprived community that lacks basic amenities including toilet facilities.
myjoyonline
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
Courts
How Ghana triumphed over ENI, Vitol arbitration claims
The Tribunal denied Eni and Vitol their monetary claims, initially valued at $7 billion and later reduced to $915 million plus interest.
DL News