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Lands Minister advocates for Special Court to tackle forest destruction
According to him, this is timely, indicating that the Attorney General has been very receptive to the idea and therefore hoped that it would become a reality.
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Nigerian Bar Association launches mandatory Professional Development Program
This initiative is designed to ensure that all legal professionals remain updated with evolving legal trends and best practices.
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Business
Starbucks hit with $50M payout after scalding tea burns man’s genitals
Delivery driver Michael Garcia left permanently disfigured after Starbucks’ dangerously hot tea spilled in his lap—jury slams coffee giant with massive verdict!
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Courts
Court halts operation of three information centres over noise pollution
The directive mandates that their operations remain suspended until the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluates their noise levels and grants approval for them to resume broadcasting.
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Courts
Farmer bailed over alleged threats in rental dispute; Wife, father on the run
The dispute arose when Issaka Maiga, Ali Baba’s father, allegedly took GH¢30,000 from Osmanu under the pretense of renting out a store to him for five years.
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Courts
Job seeker jailed two years for phone theft at CHRAJ offices
Foster Nyarko was convicted for stealing a Samsung A54 5G phone, valued at GH¢4,999, belonging to a principal administrator at CHRAJ.
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Courts
AG files nolle prosequi in Saglemi Housing case, Collins Dauda,others discharged
During a court session, Principal State Attorney Hilda Craig informed the presiding judge that the prosecution had filed a nolle prosequi on February 7, signaling the government's decision to halt proceedings against the accused.
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Business
Case against treasury bill issuance by government adjourned indefinitely
During the February 25, 2025 proceedings, the Attorney General’s Department requested additional time to prepare and submit its response to the case.
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Business
1115 gallons of cocoa beans intercepted by Immigration officers at Ave-Havi border post
Officers from the Ghana Immigration Service, operating out of the Akanu Sector Command and supported by the Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division, acted on credible intelligence to halt the vehicle.
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Crime
Young mechanic fined GH¢6,000 for theft
The court, presided over by Mr. Lawrence Buanor-Buer, ruled that if he failed to pay the fine, he would serve 12 months in prison for each offense, with the sentences running consecutively.
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Courts
Six individuals charged for payroll fraud, corruption by OSP
The accused—Yakubu Tahidu, Abdulai Abukari Sadic, Sammy Suuk, Mohammed Yusif Jay, Stafford Korletey Azudey-Barres, and Osman Issahaku are facing 17 charges.
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Courts
Number 12 case:Court dismisses charges against Nyantakyi as Anas fails to testify
The case, stemming from investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ exposé titled Number 12, was dropped after the prosecution repeatedly failed to present its key witness, including Anas himself.
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Courts
Court remands two suspects in Abura robbery case
The suspects, both residents of Abura Baaware, were initially granted bail set at GH¢10,000 with three sureties each.
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General
National Security intercepts 12 containers filled with cash, suspected gold bars
Officials have disclosed that two of the targeted containers remain unaccounted for, but efforts are underway to locate them using state security tracking systems.
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Crime
Job seeker convicted for stealing phone from CHRAJ administrator
Foster Nyarko, who had visited the CHRAJ office in October 2024 to check on a job application, took advantage of an unoccupied office to steal the device, which was valued at GH¢4,999.
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Courts
Galamsey operator jailed two years at Tarkwa for stealing from a drinking bar
The convict, identified as Amadu Amidu, also known as ‘Attah,’ admitted to all the charges brought against him and was convicted accordingly.
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Courts
Small-scale miner fined for unlawful possession of narcotics
During the hearing, Chief Superintendent of Police Alex Odonkor informed the court, presided over by Mrs. Hathia Ama Manu, that Bansie was employed at Akoon Community Mines but resided near the Tarkwa Railway station.
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Business
Kumasi commercial drivers oppose 10% hike in motor insurance premium
According to the drivers, they were not consulted before the decision was made and have yet to understand the reasoning behind the increase.
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Tech
LinkedIn sued for using private DMs to train AI
The plaintiffs, representing millions of LinkedIn Premium users, allege that LinkedIn exploited their private communications for AI training purposes, a practice they claim violates user privacy expectations and potentially breaches data pr...
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Curfew on Bawku and environs renewed
According to an official statement, the curfew will now be enforced from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, starting Monday, January 20, 2025.
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