Crime
JB Danquah murder case: Jury to give verdict on December 4
This decision follows the conclusion of cross-examination by the state. The defense counsel also closed the case without calling any witnesses.
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Crime
Man jailed 24 years for defiling 8-year-old girl
The judgment, delivered by His Honour Festus Fovi Nukunu, came after Abubakar pleaded guilty to defilement, a violation of Section 101 (2) of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), as amended.
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Tech
Meta hit with €798m fine for breaking competition law
The Commission argued that this integration disadvantages other classified ads services, making it challenging for them to compete fairly.
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Business
Shell wins landmark court case against cutting carbon emissions
The Court of Appeal in The Hague determined that it could not conclusively prove that Shell had a "social standard of care" compelling it to cut emissions by 45% or any specific target, though it acknowledged that the company has a duty to...
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Courts
Driver jailed 4 years for stealing pharmacist’s taxi
In addition to his prison sentence, Appiah was fined GH¢2,400, failure to pay the fine would result in an additional 12 months of hard labor.
GNA
Business
In-house counsel key to efficient, confidential dispute resolution-CIMA
CIMA's next event the Oxford-Africa Arbitration Forum comes off on November 18, 2024 (virtual).
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Courts
Kumasi court fines cosmetic shop for illegal dumping of waste
The ruling followed widespread public criticism after a viral video showing improper waste management.
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Supreme Court News
Vacant seat saga:Speaker's lawyers move to set aside Supreme Court order
The legal team argues that the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to rule on the case initiated by Effutu Member of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
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Courts
State drops charges against seven Democracy Hub demo protestors
This decision was made after State Prosecutors announced in court, under the supervision of His Honour Kwabena Kodua Obiri Yeboah, that the charges against these seven would be dropped on Tuesday, October 22.
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General
Speaker Bagbin to decide petition to dismiss 4 MPs today
The petition, submitted by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, has sparked considerable debate between the Majority and Minority members of Parliament.
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General
Speaker requests time to deliver reasoned ruling on Article 97 petition
This postponement came after hearing arguments from both the Majority and Minority parties regarding the petition filed by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu.
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Courts
Court restrains UCC Council from reversing VC’s renewed appointment
In its ruling on the motion for the Stay of Execution and Interlocutory injunction, the court restrained the University, its governing council, Chairman, and all its appointers from discussing or deliberating on any matter relating to the r...
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Europe
Man to face trial for downplaying Rwanda genocide in book
Onana's lawyer, Emmanuel Pire, argues that the author does not deny the genocide or the specific targeting of Tutsis.
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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.
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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
US
Why Diddy allegedly had multiple bottles of baby oil ;lawyer explains
These comments came after federal prosecutors revealed that Homeland Security discovered the large supply during a raid on Diddy's properties, as part of an ongoing investigation into sex trafficking.
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Courts
Why Bolt holdings OU has been ordered to pay GHC 1.9 M damages to ride user
Justice Noah Adade, who is a lecturer, booked the hail riding service on August 1, 2022 only to find his photograph and details being the driver who responded to pick him.
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General
Full Speech delivered by Attorney General at 2024 Bar Conference
He mentioned the number of pending cases being prosecuted on the 'galamsey menace and the number of persons already prosecuted and jailed.
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General
Otumfuo steps in; resolves KNUST VC re-appointment issues
This intervention has led to the plaintiffs agreeing to withdraw their legal challenges.
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Courts
Court orders re-run of NPP Walewale parliamentary primary
The decision was handed down on Monday, September 2, with the full judgment scheduled to be delivered on September 12, 2024.
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