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House of Chiefs president blames some chiefs, politicians for galamsey surge
President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, has called on national security to arrest both politicians and chiefs involved in galamsey.
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Bawku peace talks: Mahama lauds Nayiri's support to Otumfuo
Addressing a delegation from the Nayiri at the Jubilee House, President Mahama disclosed that he had recently engaged with the Asantehene and described Naa Yiri’s leadership and collaboration as crucial to advancing a traditional resolution...
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Gov’t moves to curb scholarship bias with new Bill
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced at the official launch of the "No Fees Stress Policy" at the SDA College of Education in Koforidua, Eastern Region.
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CJ cannot act as president under 1992 Constitution – Justice Adjei declares
Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Adjei strongly rejected legal opinions suggesting that the Chief Justice could step in as acting President under constitutional provisions, label...
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Group challenges suspension of Chief Justice at Supreme Court
The Centre contends that the President’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice disregards key constitutional safeguards outlined in Articles 17(1)–(3), 23, 296, and 146(1)–(4) and (6) of the 1992 Constitution. According to the group, the su...
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President Mahama Nominates Seven Justices to Ghana’s Supreme Court
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court, in accordance with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution.
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Following CJ Torkornoo's suspension, what the lawyers are saying
Per a statement dated April 22, signed by the president’s spokesperson, the 5-member committee appointed to probe the petitions is drawn from diverse sectors of national life.
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Former GBA President chastises early public disclosure of Chief Justice removal petitions
His remarks follow the submission of three separate petitions seeking the Chief Justice’s removal, which prompted former President John Mahama to begin consultations with the Council of State.
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Courts
Philippines ex-President arrested amid ICC arrest warrant
Duterte, 79, was detained upon landing at Manila’s international airport after returning from a campaign visit to Hong Kong on Tuesday.
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President Mahama Vows Judicial Reforms to Restore Public Trust
President John Mahama has promised to reform Ghana’s judiciary by eliminating political interference and tackling corruption. He assured Ghanaians that his administration would work with judicial bodies to restore public confidence in the j...
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Business
Citizen sues government over appointment of GRA Boss
She is challenging the appointment of Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
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US
Justice Department lawyers who investigated Trump fired
According to a department official speaking to CBS News, the lawyers were removed after Acting Attorney General James McHenry determined that their involvement in prosecuting the president made them unfit.
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Courts
Nigeria:79-Year-Old Woman Sues IGP, wants Police escorts withdrawn from private citizens
Yesufu, who told the court in a suit filed by her lawyer, Maxwell Opara, also prayed for an order of perpetual injunction on the I-G from reassigning any member of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) as VIP escorts to a private individual, incl...
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Persons who shall lose their positions as a new Ghanaian President assumes office
As a result, there are certain key persons or appointees of the former government whose official duties automatically came to an end from that very day.
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Which Lawyer will be Appointed as Head of Legal Affairs on the Transition Team?
President-elect John Mahama has announced that the transition team will be revealed by Wednesday, in his acceptance and acknowledgement speech delivered at the campaign office in Accra on Monday evening
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Supreme Court defers ruling on interlocutory injunction against Anti-LGBTQI Bill
The five-member panel, presided over by the Chief Justice, indicated that it would give the ruling alongside the substantive application and thus called for an expedited trial of the case.
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Africa
Ugandan court jails Tiktoker for insulting president
Edward Awebwa was found guilty of hate speech and disseminating "misleading and malicious" information about President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son.
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Injunction motions against Anti-LGBTQI Bill: SC adjourns to July 17 for ruling
The court took this decision after listening to counsels for both applicants to move their respective motions.
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Supreme Court directs Ken Kuranchie to amend his reliefs in suit against former president Mahama
Mr. Kuranchie, who is a legal practitioner, is seeking, among others, a declaration that, upon a true and proper interpretation of Article 66(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the presidential term is four years.
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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.
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