General
222 students inducted into Kumasi Campus of Ghana School of Law
This followed a similar ceremony held on January 17 for students in Accra at the Makola main campus, where a total of 1212 were inducted.
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Africa
South Africa:President signs land seizure law
Despite the end of apartheid over three decades ago, the vast majority of farmland remains in the hands of the white minority, with Black citizens still owning only a small portion.
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US
Trump signs Executive Order delaying TikTok ban
During this period, Trump announced that the enforcement of the law—passed by Congress last year and signed by then-President Joe Biden—will be temporarily halted.
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Crime
Two granted GH¢400,000 bail over alleged stealing
Gyasi Robert Sekyere, an unemployed individual, and Esther Akuamoah, have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and theft. Both accused parties have pleaded not guilty.
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Courts
Witness in Opuni trial says Scientific report on fertiliser inaccurate, unreliable
Dr. Opuni, along with businessman Seidu Agongo, stands accused of causing financial losses exceeding GH¢271 million to the state through questionable fertilizer transactions during his tenure at COCOBOD.
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General
2024 half year report of OSP released
Operating under Act 959, the OSP is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting corruption-related offenses, focusing on public officials, politically exposed persons, and private citizens.
Courts
Man jailed 5 years for vandalism at Parliament
On Wednesday, Christopher Kofi Kyere Sorkpa, dressed in white, reportedly smashed the windscreens and windows of about seven cars parked near the parliamentary buildings.
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Crime
Tarkwa:Excavator operator imprisoned 10 years for stealing
Appiah, who admitted to selling the stolen Apsonic tricycle for GH¢15,000 and receiving a partial payment of GH¢7,500, pleaded guilty to the charges.
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Business
ORC to remove 500,000 Businesses, 5,000 Companies from register
This decision targets entities that have failed to submit their annual returns, despite a year-long grace period and repeated reminders.
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General
Ace Anan Ankomah writes: PREPARING LEGAL ARGUMENTS:THE OFF-BRIEF STAGE AND ITS THREE Rs.
As the leader of a team of advocates, the true test of your leadership isn’t the quality of the head (you) but the tone of the body (your team.) You and your arguments are what your team makes you, not only in doing the research and draftin...
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General
Okaikwei Central:Incumbent MP to challenge parliamentary election results
The Electoral Commission declared Baba Abubakar Sadiq of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the election winner. Baba Sadiq received 15,383 votes.
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General
Judicial Service dispels claims of politically motivated judge transfers
This statement follows media reports suggesting that Justice Ofori's transfer was aimed at hindering the Special Prosecutor’s trial of Alex Kwabena Safo Kantanka.
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Africa
Uganda: Tiktokers remanded for insulting President, family
The two individuals, 21-year-old David Ssengozi (known as Lucky Choice) and 28-year-old Isaiah Ssekagiri, appeared before Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis and were ordered to remain in Kigo prison until their initial hearing on Wednesday.
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Crime
Burkinabe sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering girlfriend; daughter
The 47-year-old accused was found guilty by a seven-member jury after a trial in which the prosecution, led by Yvonne Yaache-Adomako, presented evidence from five witnesses.
GNA
Crime
Military Officer, 4 others bailed GH¢550,000 over kidnapping
Warrant Officer Class One (WOI) Elorm John Ahiakpor received bail set at GH¢150,000 with three sureties, while the other suspects were each granted bail at GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
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Courts
Disqualified aspirant gets injunction against GBA from holding Young Lawyers Forum election
By this order, the election which is scheduled to take place on November 1, 2024, will have to be suspended temporarily.
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Crime
Man arrested for assaulting 20-year-old daughter
The suspect, according to Police investigation, physically assaulted his daughter, following a disagreement, and inflicted bodily harm on her.
GNA
Crime
Four Ghanaians imprisoned 26 years for smuggling £4.5 worth cannabis to UK
The operation was uncovered at Tilbury Docks, where border force officers, working alongside the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission, flagged a suspicious shipping container. Inside, they found sacks of Gari...
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General
We didn't deploy personnel to interfere with parliamentary proceedings-GAF
In a statement released by the Director-General of Public Relations on Tuesday, GAF firmly labeled these reports as "false" and advised the public to disregard them.
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Supreme Court News
Majority leader seeks injunction at SC against declaration of independent seats vacant
His suit aims to block the Speaker from ruling on a motion presented by the Minority in Parliament, which seeks to declare certain parliamentary seats vacant.
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