General
Madam Efua Ghartey elected President of the Ghana Bar Association
She polled a total vote of 1279 against the 1060 garnered by her main contender in the race.
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Results for "Land and Chieftaincy dispute"
10469 results.
Crime
Police announce GH₵50,000 bounty for suspect wanted for threatening public officials
The suspect, who identified himself as "Commander Kanawu Revolution Leader," is seen in the video threatening to shoot and harm key figures, including the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, and the Interior Minister,...
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Courts
Trader fined for possessing locally manufactured pistol, cartridges
Prince Atakora alias Kofi Atakora would serve a three-year jail term if he failed to pay the fine.
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Courts
Ghana Water Company meter thief jailed for six months
The court presided over by Derrick Parden Eshun convicted Samuel Kpomble on his own plea of guilty of stealing.
GNA
General
Don’t be blinded by love; protect your private property in marriage – Justice Osei Tutu
Speaking on JoyNews' The Law, Justice Tutu warned that couples often overlook the potential consequences of property ownership and distribution due to the excitement and emotions.
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Africa
WhatsApp number of Nigerian governor hacked by fraudsters
Akwa Ibom, located in southern Nigeria, ranks as the country's third-wealthiest state, with an annual gross domestic product of $19 billion (£15 billion).
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Business
Tax waivers for 42 companies: GRA, Finance Ministry sued
The suit was initiated by three Minority Members of Parliament, led by their Deputy Leader, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.
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Courts
Court discharges Senior Military officer in recruitment scam case
The court also revoked any restrictions or ban on him by the Ghana Armed Forces or any other institution.
GNA
Business
Bank of Ghana closes Dek-Nock Investments for taking deposits without licence
This action is in accordance with Section 20(2)(g) of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930).
DL News
Crime
Jirapa Dubai CEO: Trial of prime murder suspect resumes at Wa High Court
This was after the court announced in May that it could not proceed with the case due to a claim by lawyers of the accused that the Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Torkornoo, had directed that the case be transferred to Kumasi.
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Courts
Mason before court over theft of 222 bags of cement
The surety should produce a valid national identity card to the registry of the court.
GNA
Crime
Police arrest one, declare seven wanted in attack on NPP Ayawaso West Wuogon Office
In the meantime, another suspect, Judith Trisy, who was previously arrested, remains in police custody and is assisting with the investigation.
DL News
Courts
Achimota School negligently caused death of student-High Court declares
As a result, the court ordered the defendants; Mr. Danso, the Achimota Secondary School Board of Governors, and the Office of the Attorney-General to pay GH¢400,000 in general damages, GH¢200,000 for loss of expectation of life.
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General
Lex Apex Associates of UG wins 2024 BELA Moot Court Competition
The student firm displayed exceptional skill, defeating Animus Domini in the Grand Finale to secure their second trophy in just three years.
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Crime
Daughter stabs 76-year-old mother to death at Abuakwa-Asenemaso
According to the report, the suspect stabbed her aged mother with a disability after her pastors accused the victim of being a witch.
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Crime
Interior Ministry warns private security companies; arrests 2 persons
Through the Ghana Police Service, the Ministry detained two individuals on Friday, June 14, for breaching regulations governing private security companies in Ghana.
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Courts
Ambulance case: Court of Appeal dismisses Ato Forson case to strike out charge sheet
The appellate court presided over by Justices Mensah, Bartels-Kodwo, and Amaleboba, held that the appeal was without merit.
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Africa
Kenya: Policeman shoots magistrate in court
The policeman was allegedly enraged by the court's decision to revoke his wife's bail.
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Crime
Tamale: Man jailed 6 months over illegal power connection
Presiding over the case, His Worship Justice Derrick Annan also imposed a fine of 500 penalty units, equivalent to GHS 6,000, to be paid to the state.
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General
I dream of a modern public legal service-Godfred Dame
Speaking at the commissioning of the Law House in Accra today, Mr. Dame mentioned that the completion of the project represents a giant step toward realizing that dream.
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