Crime
Kikibee’s death: Girlfriend discharged by court
Joof, a hotelier and girlfriend of the deceased and owner of Kikibee Restaurant, was discharged by the court following the advice of the Office of the Attorney General.
GNA
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Courts
Witness in Opuni trial says not aware of certificates on Lithovit fertilizer
He told an Accra High Court hearing the trial of Dr Stephen Opuni, COCOBOD’s former chief executive officer, and Seidu Agongo, a businessman, that he was shown a copy of the certificates while in court.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Removal, dismissal of IGP, CFO, DG Prisons Service by new governments unconstitutional - IMANI to SC
The plaintiffs, IMANI and Prof Kwesi Aning, argue that these Institutions are part of the public services of Ghana there by the removal of their heads must be justified under Article 191(b) of the constitution.
DL News
Courts
Seven-member jury constituted to quick start trial in murder of Canadian case
At the next sitting, the court would listen to the addresses of the prosecution led by Nana Ama Adinkra and defence counsel Samuel Alesu-Dordzi.
GNA
Others
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match after 'obscene gesture'
The former Manchester United player - whose salary in Saudi Arabia is rumoured to be upwards of £160m a year - has also been ordered to pay a fine.
Sky News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses Child Right Int'l suit against child streetism
The NGO started the suit in 2022, seeking to enforce and give meaning to Childrens' right to education, and deal with the threat posed by child streetism.
DL News
Courts
3 in court for unlawful demolition of house at Nungua
Abdul Rahman Kamaro, Benjamin Kojo Sarfo, 36, and Enoch Aboagye, both Earth Moving Machine Operators, have been charged with causing unlawful damage.
GNA
Europe
UK: Unregistered barrister reprimanded over overseas conviction for possession of Indian Hemp
Allan Zalimba Joel Ntata, called to the Bar in March 2004, was convicted before the First Grade Magistrate sitting at Chisenjere in Malawi, East Africa, of being in possession of 38.1g of Indian Hemp without a license or lawful excuse
Law Society Gazette
Crime
Fetish priest, 2 others nabbed over murder in Akatsi South
The deceased, Christopher Alavi, who lived at Ziope, until the incident, went missing after he left home to attend a family meeting at Lume Ahugakope on September 7, 2023.
GNA
Africa
Nigerian athlete Favour Ashe arrested in US, to face theft, fraud charges
Ashe was arrested on February 6 after the department received a report from a victim that multiple items were stolen from a purse near the 100 block of West Magnolia Avenue in the city of Auburn
The Nigeria Lawyer
Courts
Hajia Zuwera secures injunction against NPP Walewale Parliamentary results
The Electoral Commission declared Dr. Kabiru Tia Mahama the winner of Saturday’s election, having garnered 345 votes against Hajia’s 338 votes.
DL News
Crime
Soldier in trouble over alleged GH₵136K recruitment scam
Clement Ayomah, charged with defrauding by false pretences, pleaded not guilty.
GNA
General
Ghana fined $15,000 over fans clash at AFCON
The decision to impose the fine on Ghana was taken after an official report was made by the Safety and Security team at the tournament
DL News
Courts
Lawyer Fugar sues former UG VC for ‘defamatory’ content of book
According to the plaintiff, some words published by the defendant in certain portions of the book are defamatory of him.
DL News
US
US State Appeals Court launches AI task force
“The legal profession is not immune to the rapid evolution that is taking place in the field of artificial intelligence,” said the court's Presiding Justice in a statement. “As artificial intelligence technology rapidly advances, it is impe...
LAW.COM
US
Massachusetts court rules lawyer’s nap during murder trial created ‘uncurable error’, violating defendant's constitutional right
Lawyer fell asleep during jury selection and testimony. Defendant granted new trial by Massachusetts’ top court
Bloomberg Law
General
Ashanti Regional Security Council bans movement of motorcycles, tricycles near airport premises
Authorities cited security and safety concerns for the restrictions placed on motorcycles and tricycles.
DL News
Europe
Women make up 37% of law firm partners in the UK
The figure, from the UK Solicitors Regulation Authority’s biennial collection of diversity data, is two percentage points up on the previous count in 2021
Law Society Gazette
General
University Administrators raise concerns over decline in academic freedom
GAUA complained about political interference in university governance and overregulation by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
citinewsroom
Europe
Vladimir Putin's main political opponent Alexei Navalny 'missing' after removal from Russian prison colony
The 47-year-old had been due in court on Monday via videolink but failed to appear. It comes just days after Vladimir Putin announced he will stand for election again next year.
Sky News