Election Petition
I cannot declare Assin North Parliamentary seat vacant-Alban Bagbin
On July 28, 2021, the Cape Coast High Court nullified the 2020 parliamentary election results of the Assin North Constituency
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Results for "Borrowers and Lenders Act 2020"
10479 results.
US
Columbus Police Fatally Shoot Black Teen Who Called Them for Help, Aunt Says
A Columbus police officer shot and killed a Black teenage girl on Tuesday afternoon just as a guilty verdict was being handed down in the Derek Chauvin murder case, a family member said.
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Business
President assents to Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) announced this development in a statement that highlighted the Act’s significance, particularly as it marks a milestone in the GSA's 50th year.
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Business
Contract Act amendment to prohibit compound interests payable by state-AG
According to him, The Contracts (Amendment) Act 2023 (Act 1114), which was sponsored by his outfit, was informed by observations made by him in the several instances
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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
General
Road Tolls cessation: Minority to haul Roads Minister to Parliament
On Wednesday, November 17, the Roads Minister issued a directive announcing the cessation of the road tolls effective midnight of Thursday, November 18 per the 2022 budget.
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US
George Floyd: Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of murder
A US jury has found a former police officer guilty of murder over the death of African-American George Floyd on a Minneapolis street last year.
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General
Forestry Commission announces 2025 wildlife closed season from Aug 1 to Dec 1
The ban, announced in a press release on July 31, aligns with the Wildlife Resources Management Act, 2023 (Act 1115), and Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1971 (L.I. 685).
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General
Why the EC ought to revoke the registration of 17 political parties: Per Kusi-Appiah(JA)
"From the foregoing, I hold that the respondent (the Electoral Commission) was justified in refusing to issue a final certificate of registration to the appellant for non-compliance with section 9(c) of Act 574."
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General
FDA warns against illegal, harmful body enhancement products
The FDA in a statement said its routine market surveillance and monitoring activities had found that body enhancement products were being advertised and sold with no authorization from the Authority and in contravention with the Public Heal...
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General
Military presence at Ejura: I acted per the law -Simon Osei Mensah
The minister made these statements when he appeared before the 3-man committee set up by the Interior Minister on the orders of the President to probe the Ejura incident.
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Africa
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero to be freed after 25-year terrorism sentence commuted
Rusesabagina, an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, is best known for saving hundreds of Rwandans during the country’s genocide by sheltering them in the hotel he managed.
CNN
General
Ogyeedom vs Afrifa: Akoto Ampaw vows to defend his name
Lawyer Afrifa must have his own diabolical reasons for trying to implicate me in this crazy judicial bribery scandal, which manifestly does not add up.
General
OASL to establish 300 customary land secretariats this year
The new secretariats are expected to generate more than 6,000 direct jobs nationwide, with roles for secretaries, drivers, ICT staff, administrators, accountants, surveyors, lawyers and physical planners.
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Opinion
Proprietary Estoppel and Adverse Possession: A Struggle Between Fairness and Legalized Theft
This article examines the legal doctrines of proprietary estoppel and adverse possession, contrasting their implications for fairness and property rights. Proprietary estoppel protects individuals who rely on an owner's promise, while adver...
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Crime
76% of illegal mining convicts in six years are youth
Data available to Dennislaw Research Desk shows that people between the ages of 26 and 35 recorded the highest number of convictions, with 70 inmates. Another 53 convicted persons were between the ages of 18 and 25.
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Business
Ghana awarded $2.2m cost in GCNet ¢4bn arbitration claim
This award includes $1,744,050.42 for legal representation and $441,932.79 for expert witness fees, with simple interest at USD SOFR + 1% applicable if not paid within 30 days.
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Crime
Man jailed 5 years for stabbing cousin to death
Godwin Kotey is said to have stabbed his cousin in the chest with a screwdriver following an argument over a woman at a spot near Salaga Market, in Accra.
GNA
Europe
UK solicitor who borrowed £630,000 from clients is struck off lawyers roll
Jack Grunhut was found to have backdated an application for stamp duty land tax relief, took out loans from clients and received referral payments for referring clients to a short-term lender.
The Law Society Gazette
Courts
62-year-old illegal miner jailed for pouring acid on former girlfriend
Records from the Tarkwa Local Prison, revealed that in 2012, Tandoh was sentenced to 16 years for a similar offence, but was discharged on Amnesty in June 2020 after serving eight years.
GNA