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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Results for "Unlawful possession of firearms"
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Crime
Illegal miner jailed over theft of gold detector machine
In addition to the jail term, the court, presided over by Mr. Charles Owusu Nsiah, imposed a GH¢1,200 fine on Godden. Failure to pay the fine would result in a three-month prison sentence with hard labor.
DL News
Crime
Unemployed man imprisoned three years for motorbike theft in Jasikan
Amewuame pleaded guilty to the charges and requested leniency, prompting the court, presided over by Mr. Lambert Keriga, to consider his plea.
DL News
US
US Court says Elephants are not people
An animal rights organization had sought to remove Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou, and Jambo from their current home at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, arguing that their captivity was unjust.
DL News
Courts
Driver caught on CCTV stealing granted bail of GHC 50,000
The suspect, identified as Kwabena Gyimah, also known as “69,” was allegedly caught on CCTV footage at the journalist’s home while committing the crime.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court’s orders, effect in NDC’s application against EC’s re-collation of Parliamentary results
The High Court's directive was in response to a mandamus application brought by New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates from the affected areas.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Election re-collation:Supreme Court to hear NDC's certiorari application today
This application challenges a December 20 High Court decision directing the Electoral Commission (EC) to re-collate parliamentary election results in nine disputed constituencies.
DL News
Courts
Man jailed 5 years for vandalism at Parliament
On Wednesday, Christopher Kofi Kyere Sorkpa, dressed in white, reportedly smashed the windscreens and windows of about seven cars parked near the parliamentary buildings.
DL News
Crime
Police investigating incident at Ursula’s residence
In a statement issued on December 9, 2024, the police confirmed that a Crime Scene Management team had visited the premises as part of the ongoing inquiry.
DL News
Business
Ho Customs division of GRA destroys illegally imported goods
A total of 680 cartons of Vody Vodka energy drinks were destroyed under the supervision of the Ho Municipal Environmental Office, with officials from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the National Investigation Bureau present to monito...
DL News
Crime
20-year-old labourer remanded for stealing
Ishmael Ayangah pleaded not guilty and will reappear before the court presided by Mrs Philomina Asiedu, on December 3, this year.
GNA
Courts
Lady sues Police and AG over assault in custody
Her lawyer, Mr. Andrew Khartey, has sued the Ghana Police Service (GPS), Corporal Clement Suputour (the officer involved), and the Attorney General (AG) as the legal representatives of the government.
GNA
Crime
Miner jailed, fined for stealing motorbike worth GH¢13,500
If Adu fails to pay the fine imposed on him, he will be compelled to serve 7 years imprisonment with hard labour.
GNA
Courts
Dafeamekpor goes to High Court, wants Speaker to affirm vacant seat ruling
In his suit, Dafeamekpor requests that the court mandate the Speaker to clarify whether four seats in Parliament, currently unoccupied, are still considered held by their former occupants.
DL News
Courts
Ex-convict gets 6 months for stealing ECG cables
Geoffrey Obuobi was accused of cutting and stealing copper core cables of a transformer from the Electricity Company of Ghana.
GNA
Courts
Barker-Vormawor granted ¢20k bail with two sureties
His earlier bail applications had been rejected by both the Accra High Court and the Circuit Court.
DL News
General
GAF to arrest unauthorized users of military pattern uniforms
In a press statement released on Monday, October 14, and signed by Director of Public Affairs Eric Aggrey Quarshie, GAF expressed concern about the increasing number of civilians and private security personnel wearing military attire during...
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Crime
Police arrest 3 illegal sand winners, soldier at Ningo-Lekpongunor
The police affected the arrest following a tip-off about the illegal activity on land belonging to Seamless International Limited/Comet Properties Limited.
GNA
Courts
Anti-Galamsey protest: High Court denies Barker-Vormawor, grants others 20k bail
This follows his remand by the Circuit court after the recent anti-galamsey protest which aimed to bring attention to the dangers of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey.
DL News
Crime
Court remands unemployed man over ECG meter theft
The meters belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are valued at Gh¢10,000.00.
GNA