General
Full text: Suspended CJ speaks about her ongoing trial
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Justice Torkornoo criticized the process as secretive and unconstitutional.
DL News
Results for "SONA 2024"
1107 results.
Crime
Police dismantle vehicle theft syndicate in Kumasi ; five arrested, manhunt ongoing
For months, residents reported disturbing incidents where individuals, after withdrawing large sums of money from banks, were trailed and later robbed from their parked vehicles.
DL News
Business
BoG within its rights to end probation jobs — Austin Gamey
In an interview with Joy Business, Mr. Gamey explained that under current employment regulations, organisations have the legal authority to terminate the appointments of probationary staff who do not meet performance expectations.
DL News
Courts
$2.3M oil contract dispute between Dram Oil and Alfapetro adjourned to October 13
The adjournment follows a request from Alfapetro’s legal team, who informed the court a day prior to trial that lead counsel, Ace Anan Ankomah, was out of the country and unable to appear. The adjournment follows a request from Alfapetro’s...
DL News
Courts
Makola trader sues Telecel over alleged breach of privacy
Filed on May 23, 2025, through her lawyer Bernard Owiredu Donkor of Thompson Law Consult, Madam Abbey contends that Telecel used her likeness in marketing its 'Telecel Red Save' product without her knowledge or permission.
DL News
Courts
Right to Dream triumphs over FIFA in CAS ruling on Nuamah transfer fees
The CAS ruling nullified FIFA’s earlier decision to award solidarity payments from Nuamah’s €25 million transfer to a Ghanaian club with limited influence on his footballing development.
DL News
Courts
Farmer cagged three years for 'sleeping' with biological sister
Dziwornu, who pleaded guilty, attempted to explain his actions by blaming alcohol consumption. However, the court, presided over by Mr. Lambert Y. Keriba, dismissed the explanation as inadequate and formally entered a guilty plea against hi...
DL News
Courts
Court halts nurses and midwives strike amid concerns over patient care
Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori, who presided over the case at the Industrial and Labour Division of the court, granted the order on Thursday, June 5, 2025, following an ex-parte motion filed by the National Labour Commission (NLC).
DL News
General
Africa’s Credit Trap: Research Uncovers How Biased Ratings Are Costing the Continent Billions
A new study by legal scholar Gertrude Amorkor Amarh exposes systemic bias in global credit ratings that harms African economies. It urges the establishment of the African Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) to provide fair and context-specific asse...
Dennislaw
Courts
Runaway tiler jailed two years by Asante Akropong court
Kuffour, who pleaded guilty to the offence, was convicted on his own plea by presiding judge Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu.
DL News
General
Speaker touts Ghana's strides in corruption fight, highlights key legislations
Speaking during a high-level meeting with the African Union Advisory Board against Corruption at Parliament House in Accra on Monday, Mr. Bagbin highlighted Parliament’s proactive role in the national fight against corruption.
DL News
Crime
EOCO reopens Cecilia Dapaah case after year-long stalemate
At a press briefing held in Accra, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that EOCO had officially requested access to the case file once again.
DL News
Crime
OSP reinstates 'Wanted' status for Ken Ofori-Atta over missed appearance
This marks a significant reversal for Ofori-Atta, who had previously been removed from the OSP's wanted list following assurances by his legal representatives that he would report in person by the specified date.
DL News
General
Jurors on strike over unpaid eight months allowance
This development threatens to disrupt criminal trials across multiple courts and further burden an already overstretched judicial system.
DL News
Courts
2nd accused in OSP, Bissue case settles for plea bargain
Presiding Judge, Justice Kwame Asante, granted the adjournment on Thursday following a request by state prosecutors who disclosed that plea discussions with Owusu’s lawyers were at an advanced stage.
DL News
General
Old Tafo MP petitions ILO ‘politically-motivated' sacking of public workers
In his petition, the MP alleges that the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is orchestrating dismissals across the civil and public service, bypassing lawful procedures and replacing affected staff with politically aligne...
DL News
Courts
Trader granted GH¢150,000 bail over cooking oil fraud
Amoako, who is currently unemployed and resides in Teiman, has been charged with defrauding by false pretences.
DL News
Courts
Apprentice jailed three years for GH¢30,000 cameras theft
Okyere was found guilty of stealing two Canon R10 cameras valued at GH¢30,000, as well as a silver bracelet and wristwatch worth GH¢500. He denied the charges, but the court convicted him after a full trial.
DL News
General
UG-UTAG demand Auditor-General’s resignation over disputed payroll report
Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, May 20, Dr. Jerry Joe Harrison, Secretary of the University of Ghana Chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG), strongly criticized the Auditor-General for failing to seek cla...
DL News
Business
Lab Workers Union petitions Chief of Staff over “Unjust” hiring discrimination
In a strongly worded petition signed by its General Secretary, Dr. Cephas Kofi Akortor, the union expressed frustration at the continued exclusion of over 3,000 qualified but unemployed laboratory professionals from formal recruitment—despi...
DL News