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Chief Justice inaugurates Chemu SHS Justice Club
Chief Justice Torkornoo stressed that besides imparting an understanding of the rule of law, the club would help students navigate the complexities of legal matters
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Courts
Man accused of robbing Amissah-Arthur's wife denied bail
Yahuza Osman, the suspect, is scheduled to reappear on May 21.
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General
100 citizens petition Speaker to probe EOCO’s conduct in Cecilia Dapaah money laundering allegation
The group, led by former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelovo and consisting of Dr. Adam Bonaa, Justice Abdulai, Martin Kpebu, and others, notes that it finds EOCO’s decision to write to the Attorney General untenable.
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General
Processes advanced for de-vesting of vested lands as Review Committee submits report
The report, presented to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has recommended the establishment of a committee made up of representatives from the Lands Commission, landowners, and land users.
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Courts
George Afriyie’s case against GFA Appeals Committee dismissed by CAS
In a ruling delivered on May 6, 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) affirmed the verdict of the Ghana Football Association's Appeals Committee and levied costs against George Akwasi Afriyie.
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General
JUSAG marks 50th Anniversary with a health walk
In an address, the National President, Samuel Afotey Otu, emphasized the importance of upholding professional ethics among members and preserving the independence of the judiciary.
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Crime
Cleaner, 24, stand trial for alleged murder of cashier
Vitlas faces a murder charge following a directive from the Attorney General during a committal proceeding. Initially, he was only implicated in the crime.
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Cecilia Dapaah case: OSP request for money laundering investigation by EOCO without basis -AG
On January 25, 2024, the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) withdrew from ongoing cases against the former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah.
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Supreme Court News
How Supreme Court saved the Okyere family of Koforidua
James Okyere who is a son of the late Opanyin Kwaku Okyere, gifted the outhouse and the adjoining land to an entire property to his ex-wife, Florence Darko Okyere.
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General
Freedom of expression not license to insult – Justice William Atuguba
Speaking at a programme organised by the Harvard Club of Ghana in collaboration with the University of Ghana Faculty of Law, he said, ”Freedom of expression does not mean to insult.”
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Courts
36-year-old-trader sentenced for stealing employer’s money
The court sentenced the accused person after she pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful entry and stealing.
GNA
General
Prioritise recovering loot over jail time – Vitus Azeem
His comment comes after the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu was sentenced to 10 years in prison
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Europe
Britain's only transgender judge resigns, citing politicization of judiciary
The 54-year-old transitioned in the 1990s, and she became the UK’s first practicing trans barrister and judge
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General
AG directs Police CID to investigate alleged child marriage between Nungua Gborbu Wulomo and 12-year-old
In a letter addressed to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Faustina A.K. Andoh-Kwofie, the Director-General, CID, Deputy Attorney-General, Diana Asonaba Dapaah said should the allegations turn out true, her Office would prosecute the mat...
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Europe
France to sue teen for falsely accusing school head in headscarf row
The headteacher insisted that the pupil remove her head-covering inside the school, in accordance with French law.
BBC
Africa
Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
Malam Bacai Sanha Jr, 52, planned to use the proceeds to fund his ambitions to become Guinea-Bissau's president through a coup, authorities say.
BBC
Courts
Houseboy remanded over involvement in murder of Dr Adu Boahen
Forson, who was provisionally charged with murder had his plea preserved by the court.
GNA
General
Dafeamekpor’s suit does not stop Parliament from approving new ministers – Attorney-General
The AG's statement follows remarks made by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on Wednesday, indicating that an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, had...
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Africa
Nigerian Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan
The Islamic police, widely known as Hisbah, carry out searches of eateries and markets every year during Ramadan.
BBC
Others
Pakistan blasphemy: Student sentenced to death over Whatsapp messages
The court in Punjab Province said he had shared blasphemous pictures and videos with the intention to outrage the religious feelings of Muslims.
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