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Gregory Afoko granted GHC 500,000 bail after 9 years
Under the bail conditions, two sureties are required, with one meeting specific justification criteria. Afoko’s legal team submitted a new bail application on February 17, 2025.
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Jobless man granted GH¢100,000 bail over alleged land fraud
Davis Nii Odai Afotey has been charged with conspiracy and engaging in a fraudulent land transaction. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Two Nigerian businessmen arraigned over alleged $20,000 fraud
The accused, Patrick Piniki, 57, and Adawale Julius, 52, are said to have taken the money under the pretext of securing a vessel filled with crude oil from Nigeria for the complainant.
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Wife can claim maintenance from second husband even if first marriage subsists-Indian court
The court allowed an appeal filed by the woman against the High Court's judgment of April 13, 2017 which aside the award of Rs 5000 monthly maintenance to her by holding that she could not be considered the legal wife of the respondent as h...
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Tech
Google Seeks to Overturn App Store Verdict in US Appeals Court
The case, being heard by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, stems from a 2020 lawsuit filed by Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, accusing Google of monopolising the app distribution and payment systems for Android devi...
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"Illegal" arrest warrant over woman in child custody case revoked by court
During the Tuesday, February 4, 2025, court session, Ms. Baaba Sam’s legal team argued that the warrant lacked merit and should be nullified.
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Anas to testify without mask in Number 12 case-Court of Appeal
In a unanimous verdict delivered on Thursday, January 30, 2025, a three-member panel comprising Justices Anthony Oppong, Ackaah Boafo, and Aboagye Tandoh determined that Anas could not provide testimony while concealing his identity.
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Crime
UG student’s murder trial adjourned to February 27
The adjournment was necessary as the court awaited directives from the Chief Justice on forming a seven-member jury for the case.
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Supreme Court News
GHC 9000 damages awarded against Chinese national, Company over dog attack on man
In dismissing the appeal, the five-member panel of the apex court thus affirmed the heads of damage given by the Court of Appeal in the matter.
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Court adjourns case of preacher accused of damaging vehicles in Parliament
The adjournment was necessary as the trial judge was engaged in relieving duties at another court.
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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.
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NDC seeks substituted service in case against 3 MPs
According to Evans Amankwah, the NDC's regional legal counsel, the MPs have been actively avoiding service, making it challenging for court officials to deliver the necessary legal papers.
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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.
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Court adjourns indefinitely NDC's Application for Stay of Execution over disputed MPs seats
When the case was called on January 13, it was found that the NPP side had not been served with the process, and thereby a request was made by the NDC counsel for an adjournment.
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Judge sitting on Fanteakwa North Parliamentary case recuses himself
The judge disclosed his origins in Begoro, the district capital of Fanteakwa North, and shared that his wife and family also hail from the area.
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Court to decide on NPP's attempt to lift injunction against Akwatia MP-elect
The injunction was granted on January 2, 2025, following a request by the NDC parliamentary candidate, Henry Boakye Yiadom, against the Electoral Commission (EC), Ernest Kumi, and the Clerk of Parliament.
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Wesley Girls SHS sued for alleged discrimination against muslim students
The case, filed under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court pursuant to Articles 2(1)(b) and 130(1)(a) of the 1992 Constitution, seeks to address what Osman claims are constitutional breaches impacting Muslim students.
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Martha Ankomah rejects Lil Win's apology in GH₵5 million defamation case
Reports indicate that Ankomah found Lil Win's apology lacking key elements, including a proper retraction of the defamatory statements and an expression of genuine remorse.
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Accra Circuit court acquits two persons for allegedly defrauding businessman
Presiding Judge Mr. Isaac Addo determined that the prosecution had not proven the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Man sings for mercy at Accra Circuit Court, acquitted and discharged
Lamptey, a laborer, performed two self-composed songs, pleading for mercy. One of the songs featured lyrics like, “Court two judge, grant me justice, court judge grant me freedom...”
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