Africa
Nigerian woman sues father to stop forced marriage
Fatima Aliyu’s lawyer told a Sharia (Islamic) court in Kaduna state that she already had someone she loves
BBC
Results for "Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill"
10474 results.
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 9-11 2023
Cases up for consideration are civil motions, civil appeals, chieftaincy appeals, and a writ
DL News
Courts
Jail Ato Essien for breaching restitution deal - AG to court
Ato Essien, who was standing trial with two others for stealing depositors' funds after the collapse of his bank, had reached an agreement with the AG’s department in December 2022, to pay an amount of Ghc 90 million as restitution to the s...
DL News
Europe
Dutch Police arrest fake 'Boris Johnson' for suspected drink driving
Police say the driver had a fake Ukrainian licence featuring a picture of the former prime minister and his correct birthdate
Sky News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for May 3 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are writs, civil motions, civil appeals, and a criminal appeal
DL News
Africa
Court declines to unfreeze Félicien Kabuga's assets in Kenya
The Kenya anti-corruption court rejected Mr Kabuga’s son Nshimyumuremyi Donatien's plea to allow his aged mother to access rent from the property in the capital, Nairobi, local media report
BBC
Africa
Kenya fines loan app over debt shaming
Kenya's Office of Data Protection said it received close to 150 complaints against Whitepath Ltd on allegations that the lender's mobile app was mining phone contacts data to engage in debt shaming practices.
BBC
Courts
Bukom Banku, son stabbing case adjourned as complainant writes to withdraw case
Bukom Banku, charged with abetment of crime, has been granted GH¢50,000 bail with two sureties by the court. He allegedly abetted with Prosper Quaye to cause harm to one Ismael Quaye at Bukom, in Accra.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for April 5 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, civil appeals, a writ, and a criminal appeal
DL News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing March 28-29 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, writs, and civil appeals
DL News
Africa
South Africa's opposition party vows to 'protect' Putin from ICC arrest
The ICC, which South Africa is a signatory to, has accused Mr Putin of war crimes, which include the kidnapping of Ukrainian children in Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing March 22-23, 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are civil motions and civil appeals
DL News
General
We’ve not passed C.I. to make Ghana Card sole registration document-Parliament
Parliament states categorically that it has not passed any such Instrument. In any case, Parliament does not pass Constitutional Instruments...
DL News
General
JESSUP 2023: Participating faculties poised for an excellent showdown
The Ghana national rounds will determine which law school will represent Ghana at the 2023 White & Case International Rounds, to be held in Washington, DC, in April.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing February 22-23, 2023
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration are, civil appeals and civil motions
DL News
Africa
Bank manager arrested for 'hoarding' new Nigerian notes
The country recently redesigned its currency, but the changeover has not gone according to plan as there are not enough of the new notes to go around.
BBC
Courts
Her Honour Serwaa Mireku, 20 others to be sworn in as High Court Justices
This number includes 15 Circuit Court judges who are; His Honour Kwame Polley, His Honour William Appiah Twumasi, His Honour Forson Agyapong Baah, Her Honour Marian Affoh, His Honour Nana Brew, Her Honour Abena Amponsah Buansi
DL News
Courts
Agradaa case: Lawyer charged for verbal assault on police officer
Prosecutors said the lawyer, Theophilus Donkor used abusive words on police officers who were instructed to arrest Agradaa for a separate case.
DL News
Europe
Museveni urges overseas travel ban for MPs
He made the remarks while commissioning facilities at Uganda Petroleum Institute-Kigumba (UPIK) where the country intends to train local experts in oil exploration.
BBC
Africa
Angola seeks Interpol's help to arrest Isabel dos Santos
Ms Isabel dos Santos, daughter of Angola's former President José Eduardo dos Santos, is being sought by Interpol to answer to corruption charges.
The East African