Crime
Trial of Ben Lord,another adjourned to December 18
Justice Mrs. Kizita Naa Koowah Quarshie, who presides over the case, directed the court’s registrar to assemble additional jurors to proceed with empaneling for the trial.
DL News
Results for "2024 elections"
1374 results.
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.
DL News
Business
London Court to rule on GRA tax charge against Tullow OIl
Tullow Oil shared this update in its Trading Report released on November 29, 2024, emphasizing that the court is preparing to issue its verdict after both parties presented their cases.
DL News
Courts
Big Six statue destruction case adjourned to Dec. 17 for medical report
A brain scan was previously ordered to evaluate Gavu’s mental condition. He has been charged with causing damage for allegedly smashing the Big Six statues on August 31, 2024.
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Courts
Former Black Stars player in court over alleged visa fraud
The 34-year-old is accused of taking $3,500 from a student, Benjamin Opare Addo, under the pretext of securing a visa for travel to the Netherlands, a promise he allegedly failed to fulfill.
DL News
Crime
Ghanaian man sentenced in US for online fraud scheme
On November 26, 2024, U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan in Knoxville, Tennessee, handed down a 63-month prison sentence to the 34-year-old.
DL News
General
UG Law School receives $10,000 Worth of books from Kimathi and Partners
The contribution, made on Friday, November 22, 2024, is part of the firm’s annual initiative to support academic excellence and nurture legal scholarship in Ghana.
DL News
General
Cost of Legal Education in Ghana; Costly or fair price to be learned?
Critically examining the fees charged by law faculties, especially private ones and a portion of public ones, reveals a burden on the pockets of students, parents, and guardians.
Dennislaw Research Desk
General
Ministry of National Security denies claims of involvement in alleged abduction of Emirates Manager
In a statement released on Monday, November 25, 2024, the Ministry dismissed the accusations as unfounded and unequivocally denied any involvement of its officers in the incident.
DL News
Crime
Miner jailed, fined for stealing motorbike worth GH¢13,500
If Adu fails to pay the fine imposed on him, he will be compelled to serve 7 years imprisonment with hard labour.
GNA
General
‘Expired’ rice saga: FDA clarifies GH¢100k fine on Lamens Investments
In a statement, the FDA explained that Lamens Investments rebagged the rice without obtaining prior approval, a necessary measure to uphold product integrity and safety standards.
DL News
Crime
Farmer jailed 18 months for stealing ‘akpeteshie’ distilling pipe
He pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea.
DL News
Crime
Electrician sentenced for theft; one suspect at large
On July 17, 2024, Ledi appeared before the court, presided over by Mr. Michael Johnson Abbey, where he was charged with the offense and pleaded not guilty.
GNA
Courts
26 remanded in police custody for 6 days following violent clashes in Abetifi
The suspects, one of whom is female, are to reappear before the court on November 14, 2024.
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Business
Ghana to issue FLEGT licenses from June 2025
This landmark deal was officially signed during the 12th Ghana-EU Joint Monitoring Review Mechanism session in Accra on November 6, 2024, marking a major step forward in the sustainable management of Ghana’s timber industry.
DL News
Business
In-house counsel key to efficient, confidential dispute resolution-CIMA
CIMA's next event the Oxford-Africa Arbitration Forum comes off on November 18, 2024 (virtual).
DL News
Courts
High Court dismisses suit challenging Deputy IGP appointment
The court presided over by Justice Richard Apietu, found that the applicant had not correctly invoked the court's jurisdiction when filing the case under Article 141 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 16 of the Courts Act (Act 459).
DL News
Crime
Barber convicted for conspiracy and robbery
The barber conspired with a 30-year-old mason, Paa Kwasi now deceased, to rob a gold buying office at Wassa Nkonya in the Wassa Amenfi East municipality.
GNA
Courts
High Court faults BoG for revoking CDH operating licence, orders arbitration
On November 1, 2024, Justice Brew delivered the ruling, critiquing the BoG’s handling of the case and underscoring the constitutional mandate for administrative actions to be fair and reasonable.
DL News
Business
Energy Commission to enforce new electrical wiring regulations
The legislation, set to be fully enforced by June 2025, mandates that only products meeting the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) requirements will be allowed in the market.
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