Crime
Ghanaian sentenced in US over role in romance fraud scheme
According to a statement from the US Justice Department in Southern-West Virginia, Banabas was also ordered to pay $156,073 in restitution.
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General
Asante Bediatuo refutes Odike’s ‘galamsey allegation: Demands retraction, apology
A letter signed by Gary Nimako Marfo, counsel for Mr. Bediatuo notes that Mr. Odike is on record to have made some claims on Oyerepa FM to the effect that “Bediatuo of flagstaff house has brought people to Bosomefreho to engage in galamsey....
DL News
General
Local Government Act needs amendment to eliminate gray areas - Lecturer
He said the amendment should either completely bar participants in local level elections from using political colours for their campaigns or be politicised to allow political parties to contest.
GNA
Africa
Nigeria: Blogger arrested for 'defaming' Governor, spends 100 days in detention
Mr Adewale has been in police custody since 13 May.
AllAfrica
Tech
Kenya’s insurtech startup raises extra $3.7m seed round to expand insurance product offerings
Lami will use the funds to hire, fast-track its expansion plans, and drive underwriter partnerships
Lawyers Hub
Africa
South Africa: Finance Minister accused of sexual harassment
In a statement, Godongwana says the alleged victim is a female employee who had offered a “massage services” to him and other guests during a visit to the Kruger National Park in Skukuza.
The South African
Africa
Nollywood actor charged with rape, supplying abortion drugs
Moses Armstrong is being prosecuted for allegedly raping a minor – a teenage girl he adopted and has been leaving with his (Mr Armstrong’s) family.
Premium Times Nig
Africa
Ivorian President Ouattara pardons predecessor Gbagbo
In 2019, Gbagbo was handed a 20-year prison sentence for the robbery of funds from the Abidjan central bank during the post-election period.
DW
Courts
Opuni case: 6th Defence Witness questions basis for charges against accused persons
Dr. Opuni and Agongo, the CEO of Agricult Ghana Limited, are on trial for allegedly engaging in illegalities in a series of fertilizer transactions which the Attorney-General (A-G) says caused a financial loss of GH¢271.3 million to the sta...
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Courts
Treason Felony case: Oliver Barker to appear in High Court as committal ends
Oliver was charged with Treason Felony after he was arrested on February 11, 2022, at the Kotoka International Airport upon his return to Ghana from the United Kingdom.
DL News
Crime
Ghana Armed Forces arrest man for breaching ammunition depot fence
In a statement dated August 1, 2022, and shared on Facebook, GAF stated that the suspect was seeking aluminum plated materials for sale.
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Africa
Nigeria: Kidnappers of Nollywood actors make contact, demand $100,000 - Guild
The actors were reported missing after their family members confirmed they didn't return home from a film location at Ozalla Town, Enugu state, on Thursday.
AllAfrica
General
Her Honour Ellen Lordina Serwaa Mireku re-elected as president of ACJMG
As a sub-group of the Association of Judges and Magistrates-Ghana, It basically sees to the welfare of the lower bench and the election of their representative to the Judicial Council.
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General
KNUST Team qualifies for final round of 2022 African Human Rights Moot Court Competition in Egypt
In addition to qualifying for the final round of this year’s Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition, KNUST has also been selected to host the 2023 edition.
DL News
General
Galamsey activity in Nkroful area forces District court magistrate to vacate official Bungalow
"I write to inform you that the Magistrate of the Nkroful District Court has relocated out of the government bungalow assigned to her as the activities of the illegal mining at the back of the bungalow is a threat to her safety, security, a...
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Supreme Court News
'File your response within 10 days' - SC to James Quayson on application against High Court
The High Court had on July 20, 2022, adjourned the criminal proceedings involving the injuncted Assin-North MP, James pending the outcome of an application at the Supreme Court.
DL News
Courts
Court dismisses motion seeking to injunct Black Sheriff
Per the said contract, Black Sheriff was required to carry on all his business activities through the plaintiff’s company.
DL News
Africa
Odinga snub hangs over Kenya presidential debate
It is not clear if Mr Waihiga and Mr Ruto will now be facing each other or standing alone answering questions
BBC Africa
Courts
Assin North Criminal trial adjourned to October 18 pending application at the Supreme Court
When the case was called on July 20, 2022, Tsatsu Tsikata, counsel for the embattled MP, informed the court of the application filed by his side on July 18, 2022.
DL News
General
Stakeholders meet on draft Paralegal LI and Paralegal Guide
The workshop is to foster understanding of the paralegal regime for legal aid delivery in Ghana through a detailed exposition of the LI to kick off the paralegal system implementation.
GNA