Courts
Viral assault case: Adabraka court grants GH¢30,000 bail to TikToker Ekow Black
Christford Affadu Danful, 25, known online as Ekow Black, was granted bail of GH¢30,000 with two sureties during his second appearance before the court
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US bars ex-EU tech chief and activists in social media ‘censorship’ row
In a sharply worded statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the group had helped drive “censorship crackdowns by foreign states” that targeted “American speakers and American companies”.
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Courts
Democracy Hub sues Cheddar for defamation over “false and malicious” claims
The case, filed at the High Court, centres on statements Mr Bediako made on 25 and 26 September 2024, which the plaintiffs say wrongly portrayed their movement as a political proxy engaged in sponsored protests.
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Africa
Nigerian court remands lawyer, others following Abuja protest
The group was detained after participating in Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration near the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Maitama, which called for the unconditional release of the separatist leader.
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Africa
Nigeria’s Science and Technology minister resigns over certificate forgery allegations
The resignation comes just days after an investigative report by the Premium Times claimed that Nnaji had presented falsified university and service certificates to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his vetting in 2023.
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US
Elon Musk's X battles New York over hate speech disclosure law
In court documents submitted on Tuesday, X contends that the law infringes on free speech rights by requiring disclosure of policies about “sensitive and controversial speech” protected under the First Amendment.
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Africa
Senior police officer arrested over blogger’s death as Kenyans demand justice
Ojwang, 31, was found dead in a police cell last Sunday, two days after his arrest. Police initially claimed he died by suicide, but a subsequent independent autopsy revealed signs of physical assault, raising suspicions of foul play.
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Tech
Tanzania blocks access to X over pornography
Information Minister Jerry Silaa told local media that the decision was driven by concerns over content that violates Tanzania’s laws and traditional values.
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Africa
Uganda passes controversial law restoring military trials for civilians
The decision, made on Tuesday, directly contradicts a Supreme Court ruling issued in January 2025 that barred the practice, declaring it unconstitutional and unfair.
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Courts
Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself without permission
The global music and film star had shared images from her appearance at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair pre-Golden Globes event in Los Angeles this January.
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Crime
Mahama orders probe into suspicious Aircraft linked to possible illicit activity
The directive follows concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament, who suspect the flights—a private air ambulance and a separate jet—could be tied to drug trafficking or money laundering operations.
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Courts
K.T. Hammond sues Captain Smart for defamation over alleged tribal comments
The lawsuit follows statements attributed to Captain Smart and his co-host, suggesting that K.T. Hammond had made tribal comments questioning how an individual of Ewe descent could win the Adansi Asokwa parliamentary seat in the Ashanti Reg...
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Courts
Man who threatened to shoot, kill citizens on Dec 7 jailed 4 years
An Accra Circuit Court presided over by Evelyn Asamoah, convicted Ibrahim after he was tried on charges of publishing false news with intent to cause fear and alarm, making threats of harm, and engaging in offensive conduct likely to breach...
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General
After $5m payment Brazil lifts ban on Musk’s X
Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized the platform's "immediate return" to operation in Brazil after it paid significant fines and blocked accounts accused of spreading false information.
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Europe
Italy Deputy PM faces prosecution for blocking migrant boat
The boat, operated by the charity Open Arms, was stranded at sea for nearly three weeks before being allowed to land on the island of Lampedusa after a court ruling.
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Courts
Stonebwoy sues Baba sadiq; demands GHC 3 million as damages
The artist is also demanding an order directed at the defendant to delete the defamatory posts and render an unqualified retraction.
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Africa
Court summons five as Mercy Chinwo, husband take legal action over son’s paternity saga
The couple filed a lawsuit after Mr Bassey petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over claims that he fathered Mercy’s six-month-old son.
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Europe
France to sue teen for falsely accusing school head in headscarf row
The headteacher insisted that the pupil remove her head-covering inside the school, in accordance with French law.
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US
US Supreme Court says Texas can arrest and jail migrants
The measure allows police to arrest and prosecute those suspected of illegally crossing the US-Mexican border.
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Africa
Uganda on alert as IS-linked ADF militants cross border from DR Congo
The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants are planning attacks in urban areas, places of worship, schools and public events, according to the army.
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