General
Call for Galamsey ban: Organised labour reiterates position to government
This call was reiterated during a meeting on September 17, 2024, with the president's ad-hoc inter-ministerial committee to address the illegal mining crisis.
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Courts
Man accused of destroying 'big six' effigies to undergo brain scan
The brain scan is to establish Newell Gavu’s mental status following an order by the court after appearing before it.
GNA
General
NCCE staff sets septemter 18 to commence indefinite strike
They attribute their decision to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission's (FWSC) failure to resume negotiations following the union's seven-day ultimatum during their last meeting.
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Crime
Olombobi murder suspect remanded to reappear Sept 13
When the case was called on Tuesday, September 3, Inspector Emmanuel Agbewoley, the Kadjebi Station Officer holding brief for Inspector Jacob Vormekpe, the Prosecutor, said the docket on the case had been forwarded to the Attorney General’s...
GNA
General
Plea bargaining not shield from accountability-AG cautions
He cautioned that employing plea bargains solely to recover the proceeds of crime without requiring an admission of guilt from the accused could undermine the core objectives of criminal law.
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Courts
Tarkwa: Man jailed 10 years for stealing mining equipment
Razak, who the same court had previously jailed for a similar offence, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft.
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Courts
Kuntunse alleged COP murderer remanded by court
General Constable Smith Gyekyi, charged with murder, appeared in court without legal representation.
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Crime
Mentally challenged man allegedly kills farmer at Dodi-Papase
The incident, which occurred on Monday, August 12, has thrown the entire community into mourning and disbelief.
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Courts
2 Cousins remanded over death of roommate
Later, when the first accused spotted the deceased near a pub close to the Zongo, he pounced on him and subjected him to severe beatings in a bid to extract a confession from him.
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Courts
Medical negligence: Sanitize health system by suing-Lawyer advises
Gyamfi emphasized that the persistence of medical negligence in Ghana is partly due to the reluctance of victims to seek justice.
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Crime
Ghanasco student arrested for allegedly shooting a fellow student
Joy News reports that Abubakari Abdul Majid was brought in by the school authorities, led by Senior House Master Moses Amegatse.
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Supreme Court News
Vetting of 2 Supreme Court nominees rescheduled to August 13
The nominees, Justice Sophia Rosseta Bernasko Essah, a Court of Appeal Judge, and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong, a legal academic were initially set to be vetted on Tuesday, July 30.
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Election Petition
Ho High Court dismisses petition challenging Amewu's election as MP
This petition followed concerns expressed by over 17,000 voters from the Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) enclave, covering 13 communities that did not participate in the 2020 parliamentary elections.
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Crime
Houseboy jailed for defiling his employer’s daughter
Augustine Owusu was charged with defilement. He has pleaded guilty.
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General
Parliament's delegation presents Democracy Cup to Chief Justice
The Democracy Cup, a Parliament of Ghana initiative, celebrates 30 years of parliamentary democracy.
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Tech
Musk wins $500m severance suit by Ex-Twitter staff
Judge Trina Thompson ruled that the plaintiffs did not demonstrate that their claims were protected under federal law.
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Crime
Six more suspects arrested over attack on Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP Office
The suspects, identified as Alhaji Issah Kamara, Theophilus Kodzo Bedzra, Abdulai Victoria Naematu Nadolie, Hope Adzrah, Francis Agbessi Funu, and Christian Biakuse, are currently in police custody aiding the investigation.
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General
After divorce, former spouses can’t prevent the other from using their names – Justice Osei Tutu
According to a High Court Judge, Justice Alexander Osei Tutu, by the tenets of the constitution, no one owns a name, and everyone is free to use any name they choose.
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Supreme Court News
Several pending cases reason for more Supreme Court Justices- Chief Justice
“There are several cases pending right? That's why we need more Supreme Court Judges,” Her ladyship asserted on June 3, 2024, after hearing the motions against the Anti-gay bill.
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Supreme Court News
CJ writes to President, requests five additional Justices to Supreme Court
The five are; Her Ladyship Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, His Lordship Justice Eric Kyei Baffour, His Lordship Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Her Ladyship Justice Cyra Pamela C.A. Koranteng, and Her Ladyship Justice Afia Asare Botwe.
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