Courts
Man jailed six months for defrauding mechanic of GH¢53,000
Elliam deceived Mr. Daniel Odoi Otu, the complainant, into handing over the money under the false pretext of supplying him with an auto diagnostic machine.
DL News
Results for "Ho High Court"
6551 results.
Courts
Two Nigerians arrested for allegedly trafficking three for prostitution in Ghana
Chidemma Nweke, a 24-year-old sex worker, and Mercy Francis, a 27-year-old trader, were accused of trafficking the victims from Nigeria to Ghana.
DL News
US
Trump Admin violated press freedom in AP journalists White House ban-Court rules
Judge Trevor McFadden declared on Tuesday that restricting AP reporters’ access to White House events due to editorial choices violates the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press and expression.
DL News
Courts
Lotto branch manager jailed five years for embezzling over GH¢221K in Kumasi
Akua Darkoah Asamoah, who worked as the manageress of the Atwima-Techiman branch of FOE Lotto Limited, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft and was convicted accordingly.
DL News
Crime
Illegal miner sentenced to five years for phone theft in Ashanti Region
The convict, identified as Francis Amadu, also known as Kojo Amadu, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted accordingly by the presiding judge, Mr. Robert Addo.
DL News
Courts
40 dismissed public sector workers sue government
These individuals, who were employed in 2024, contend that their dismissals violated their constitutional rights and did not follow due process.
DL News
General
GNAAP urges Government to boost ADR infrastructure and support for justice reform
According to the association, the current conditions under which mediation sessions are conducted do not reflect the nation’s commitment to using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a legitimate method for settling disputes.
DL News
Crime
Landlord granted GH¢20,000 bail for alleged electricity theft
Presiding Judge Bright Samuel Acquah ruled that the accused, 53-year-old Eric Afriyie, must provide a surety to validate the bail conditions.
DL News
US
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Display Ten Commandments in Schools
Senate Bill 10, introduced by State Senator Phil King (R-Weatherford), was approved with a 20-11 vote along party lines on March 5. The bill now moves to the Texas House, where it could be voted on soon.
Lawyer Monthly
Crime
Farmer remanded for alleged attempted murder of ex-wife
The incident occurred in Sefwi Chirano, located in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.
DL News
Courts
Court adjourns case of two Nigerians accused of kidnapping 80-year-old American
Emmanuel Adedoyin Adebayor, a 28-year-old trader, and Esther Ogbonna, a beautician, remain in police custody after failing to meet their GH₵500,000 bail conditions.
DL News
General
KENNEDY’S HAIL MARY TO THE JUDGE-Thaddeus Sory writes
Some have argued that in Ghana, there was an orchestrated judicial scheme unfairly targeting Anas. However, few have highlighted the key differences between the court proceedings in the U.S. and Ghana.
Thaddeus Sory
Crime
Sales agent jailed for misappropriating employer’s funds to finance betting
Kelvin Ofori Sakyi was found guilty of diverting GH¢75,895.00 from his employer’s sales revenue to fund his sports betting activities.
DL News
General
President Mahama appoints new heads for key security agencies
A statement issued from the presidency on Friday, March 13, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President's Spokesperson and Minister of Government Communications, announced the appointments.
DL News
Courts
Teacher accused of $44,400 fraud in property and business scam
According to prosecutors, Koranteng received various sums of money from the complainant under the pretense of constructing a house in Ablekuma-Joma, Accra, and setting up a pharmacy. However, she failed to deliver on both projects.
DL News
Crime
Murder of Nungua Queen mother: Case adjourned to March 26
The incident occurred during the enskinment of Lawrencia Naa Borley Nelson, also known as Naa Gamu, a queen mother of the Ga Adangme Muslim Union.
DL News
General
COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu appointed IGP, replaces Dampare
The announcement was made in an official statement from the presidency on Thursday, March 13. Signed by Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
DL News
Others
Indonesian TikToker Jailed for telling Jesus picture on phone to cut his hair
Ratu Thalisa, a popular TikToker with over 442,000 followers, was responding to a viewer's comment urging her to cut her hair to appear more masculine.
DL News
Courts
Ashaiman scrap dealer jailed 12 months for theft of Ghana Water Limited valves
According to the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Henry Tetteh Nartey, Tahiru, a Nigerien national residing in Fitter Line, Ashaiman, was caught during a police night patrol on February 26, 2025.
DL News
Courts
Driver granted GH¢50,000 bail over alleged land fraud
Frederick Nii Boye Mettle is alleged to have taken GH¢25,000 from Madam Sarah Opare under the false pretense of securing a plot of land for her. He, however, denied the charges.
DL News