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Mpohor fake kidnapping: Connect FM presenter granted bail
Paa Kwesi Simpson and Stephen Kumi are to reappear in court on November 16, 2021.
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Takoradi alleged ‘kidnapped pregnant’ woman pleads not guilty in Court
She is facing two charges of deceiving a public officer and publication of fake news with the intent to cause fear and panic.
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Roads Minister petitions CID to investigate fraud allegations against Captain Smart
A news report published by GhanaWeb indicates that the attention of the Minister was drawn to the issue when a woman called into the Seat program on Accra-based Net 2 to make her complaints.
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Anglican Church investigates Priest who kissed 3 female students during church service
Social media went berserk on Monday [August 16] evening when users circulated a video in which the priest was seen committing the act to loud cheers from sections of the students.
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Fire service investigates Makola fire
It is too early to talk about the cause of the fire.
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“Momo agents cannot transfer new tax charges to customers” – Lawyer
The new tariffs by the Mobile Money Association may take effect from 1st July 2021.
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COVID-19: “Insurance for deceased front-line lab scientist still unpaid” – Med Lab Association
The deceased medical lab scientist died from COVID-19 on Monday 22nd June 2020.
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Land owners file for stay of deportation order against four Chinese Galamsey operators
The four had been involved in illegal mining operations on a 40-acre land of the Seidu Fanzia School, based in Obuasi, before their arrest
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Crime
21 persons arrested in Ho for allegedly pushing LGBTQI agenda
The Volta Regional Police Command in Ho has arrested 21 persons said to be LGBTQI activists at Godokpui, a suburb of Ho.
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Crime
Kasoa ritual murder: Traditional priestess arrested over alleged involvement
A traditional priestess whose details are yet to be made public has been arrested over her alleged involvement in the ritual killing case recently reported in Kasoa in the Central Region.
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Francis Xavier hails Rasta student’s suit against Achimota school
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Francis Xavier-Sosu has lauded the lawsuit filed by parents of Tyron Marhguy against the Achimota School over the dreadlocks-induced denial of admission saga.
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Supreme Court Defines Limits of "Public Service," Denies Enhanced Pension to Former State Attorney
The Supreme Court, in a judgment authored by Justice Mensah, rejected the "Commercial Venture" Test argument. The Court held that the legal status of an entity is determined by its "pith and substance" and the statutes governing it, rather...
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CJ calls for cross-sectoral legal framework to drive blue economy
Chief Justice Torkornoo was speaking at the 14th Maritime Law Seminar for Judges of the Superior Courts Ghana
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KNUST alumnus makes great stride in 2022 GSL Entrance exams
In all, only 522 out of the total of 2654 Candidates who sat for the exams passed representing a percentage pass rate of 20% compared to the previous year’s 28%
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Alleged $5m bribe: Position taken by CHRAJ on petition against Chief Justice correct – Emile Short
Mr. Atta told the General Legal Council that, he paid the amount but requested a refund on suspicion that the lawyer had not used the money for the said purpose.
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Courts
Legal vacation does not bar sitting judges from hearing cases
Speaking at the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates Congress of the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana in Sunyani, the Chief Justice said lawyers remain bound by their professional duties to their clients and the court.
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Your 'Trad’ Is More Than a Ceremony: Why Registering Your Customary Marriage Matters
Customary marriage in Ghana is not merely a cultural celebration but a legally recognised union with significant rights, obligations and consequences. This write-up examines how customary marriages are formed, proved, registered, challenged...
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Justice Adjei questions legal gap between sex and marriage age
“If a person cannot marry at 16, why should they be allowed to have sex at 16?”
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Legal Education should encompass analysis, evaluation and research-CJ
She stressed that legal training should encompass interdisciplinary knowledge, such as project management and its relevance to contracts, as well as insights from fields like engineering and architecture.
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Work together as gladiators — Vice President tells new Legal Service Board
The Vice President administered the official oath and the Oath of Secrecy.
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