Africa
Blasphemy in Nigeria’s legal systems: An explainer
Blasphemy is an offence under Nigeria’s criminal law in states that put it on their statute books.
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Decriminalizing petty offences: Fasten process of enacting our community service law - Dr. Isidore Tuffour
So for me, the call that I’ll make at this point, is the need to fasten the process of enacting our community service law."
DL News
General
One out of three women have suffered physical abuse- Ark Foundation
One out of three women have suffered physical abuse- Ark Foundation
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General
Detainees in Ghana lack legal representation to challenge cases -US Report
Detainees lack legal representation to challenge cases in Ghana - US Report indicates
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Europe
Lapsus$: Oxford teen accused of being multi-millionaire cyber-criminal
Relatively new, Lapsus$ is said to be one of the most talked-about and feared hacker cyber-crime gangs, after successfully breaching major firms like Microsoft and then bragging about it online.
BBC
Courts
Ken Agyapong’s Defamation suit against Kevin Taylor suffers, dismissed by Virginian Court
The Member of Parliament alleged that Kevin Taylor has made several defamatory comments against him on his show ‘With all Due Respect’ which is broadcast on Facebook.
DL News
US
US denies Hushpuppi committed fraud from prison
On Thursday, a document emerged on social media claiming that the FBI filed new evidence against Hushpuppi on Wednesday for defrauding Americans using prison internet facilities.
BBC
Africa
US bans Kenyan politician and family over corruption
The US says while in office he "solicited bribes and kickbacks in exchange for awarding government contracts to his associates".
BBC
Others
Cuba says more than 700 charged over anti-government protests
The public prosecutor’s office said 172 people had already been tried and convicted, without giving details.
BBC
Crime
Man in police grip for allegedly smuggling narcotic drugs into cells
The Weija Divisional Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Christian Danso, for allegedly smuggling suspected narcotics into the police cells located at the Weija toll booth.
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Africa
Senegal rejects attempt to toughen anti-gay laws
The bill would have lengthened the term to a maximum of 10 years and led to a threefold increase in the maximum fines.
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US
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes convicted of fraud
Prosecutors said Holmes knowingly lied about technology she said could detect diseases with a few drops of blood.
BBC
General
Prison decongestion: A-G to lay two bills before Parliament
“I am treating both pieces of legislation as part of my priority legislation this year
DL News
Africa
Libya prosecutor opposes Gaddafi’s presidential bid
Mr Haftar, who leads forces in eastern Libya, is wanted by a US court for allegedly torturing Libyans during the war
DL News
General
NDC asks IGP for updates of investigations into election 2020 violence and malpractices
The NDC in a separate letter has petitioned the IGP to investigate an alleged printing of one million extra ballot papers by Innolink Printing Press during the 2020 general elections.
DL News
Crime
Motorbike operator arrested for alleged robbery and rape
“On November 1, 2021, suspect Dordzi Dzidefo was arrested at his hideout at Kakasunanka No. 1 through a sustained intelligence-led operation,”
DL News
Courts
Treason trial: Idea of the coup has been your brain-child – Defense counsel to witness
“What You told the court is not born by the video watched, nowhere did Mac Palm object to anything in like manner, the Court heard
DL News
General
10,000 CCTV cameras to be installed in regional, district capitals — Minister
“Ghana is currently doing less than one camera for every 1,000 citizens and the nation needs to make the relevant investments in the sector to enhance our security.
DL News
Crime
Two US neo-Nazis from ‘the Base’ jailed for terrorist plot
US District Judge Theodore Chuang said the recording showed the “virulence” of their desire to kill and overthrow the US government, AP News reported. “The court rejects the notion that this was merely talk among friends,” he added.
BBC
Africa
Samsung chief Jay Y Lee fined $60,000
A Seoul Central District Court spokesman confirmed the fine and 17 million won of additional forfeiture, following local media reports. During a hearing earlier this month, Lee admitted that he used propofol 41 times over a five-year span t...
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