Courts
Soldier granted GHC 600k bail over alleged recruitment scam
Appearing in full military attire, the accused denied the charges when he took the stand before Presiding Judge Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit.
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Courts
Gyakye Quayson acquitted, discharged of forgery and perjury charges
Despite being offered a discontinuation of the case by the newly appointed Attorney General in 2022, Quayson chose to proceed with the trial.
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Others
Are Lawyers Liars? Disabusing the Misconception
Many laypeople express frustration when they see lawyers defending individuals accused of committing crimes. They often wonder why a lawyer would go to great lengths to secure the freedom of someone who, in their eyes, has committed an egre...
Richard Osei Boateng
Courts
Private Institutions to submit staff lists for jury duty – Justice Asare-Botwe
This initiative, spearheaded by Chief Justice Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo through the LEADING JUSTICE program, aims to resolve the persistent delays in jury trials.
DL News
Courts
Alleged forged Will case by lawyer; AG to take over prosecution
Principal State Attorney, Mr. Dominic Bakoma, stated that following a review of a petition related to the case, the Attorney General opted to proceed with the prosecution.
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Courts
State drops charges against former Cocobod CEO Opuni and Businessman Seidu Agongo
The court confirmed the decision when State Attorney Enam Loh Mensah announced, “My Lord, pursuant to this, the Republic has filed notice of withdrawal.”
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Tech
TikTok sued by French family over harmful content
The families’ lawyer, Laure Boutron-Marmion, stated that TikTok’s algorithm exposed these young users to videos promoting self-harm, eating disorders, and suicidal behavior.
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Crime
Nigerian detained by court over wristwatch fraud
The 40-year-old is accused of collecting the amount under the pretence of selling a wristwatch but did not follow through with the sale.
GNA
Africa
Nigerian Pastor sued for calling gospel artiste prostitute
Peter is said to have been arraigned for allegedly defaming popular gospel artist Bunmi Akinnaanu, also known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, via social media.
Pulse Nigeria
Courts
High Court adjourns Nyantakyi case to October 16
The court presided over by Justice Marie-Louise Simmons, took this decision to allow for the resolution of two appeals pending before the Court of Appeal.
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Supreme Court News
Opuni trial cannot start afresh-Supreme Court
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, a five-member panel led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo dismissed the appeal, finding it without merit.
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Courts
Ex-maid files motion, demands investigation documents on Cecilia Dapaah, husband
The motion seeks, among others, the investigation caution statements, interviews, and interrogations of Cecilia Dapaah and Daniel Osei Kufuor.
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Crime
Cleaner to stand trial over Cashier’s death at Twumasiwaa Hospital
During a committal proceeding, Vitlas is to face a charge of murder following the Attorney General’s advice.
GNA
General
SONA 2024: Full Speech by President Akufo Addo
The address, mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, was delivered by the President in the Chamber of Parliament on Tuesday, 27th February, 2024
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Africa
Liberia: US$150K allegedly misappropriated by prosecutors
This accusation has come months following the conviction of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and several of her family members for the murder of her niece, Charloe Musu.
The Liberian Observer
General
Alleged bribery of Majority MPs by businessman: OSP concludes probe, bemoans lack of cooperation from MPs
In its report released today, January 3, 2024, the OSP confirms that the wealthy businessman did in fact attempt to bribe a section of the majority caucus of Parliament, but that monetary offer was rejected by the contacted Members of Parli...
DL News
Courts
2 remanded over fraudulent fundraising in the name of Akosombo dam spillage victims
The accused, a phone repairer (Promise Ahorgah) and a building construction labourer (Kwaotse Mawuli), allegedly created fake social media accounts in the name of the North Tongu MP to deceive unsuspecting Ghanaians into contributing funds...
MYJOYONLINE
Africa
Nigeria court convicts and sentences four Boko Haram financiers
According to the charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, DPPF, Mr. M. B. Abubakar, one of the defendants, Aisami, provided funds for the terrorist group by buying food products from them.
Vanguard Nigeria
Supreme Court News
Cecilia Dapaah: OSP withdraws certiorari against High Court decision on 2nd confirmation application hearing
With the case at the Supreme Court now withdrawn, the High Court will on December 11 hear the second motion for confirmation of seizure & freezing orders, the OSP shared in an update on X
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General
Delay in the Administration of Justice: Ace, Justice Asare-Botwe outline remedies
At the ongoing Conference of the Ghana Bar Association, as usual, one of the topics considered as part of lawyers' Continuous Legal Education was; Delays in the Administration of Justice: Where are we?
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