Courts
UPSA alumnus files suit seeking to injunct new VC investiture
The investiture, planned for Friday, 27th December, has been met with controversy following allegations regarding the legitimacy of Professor Mawutor’s academic promotion.
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Man jailed 5 years for vandalism at Parliament
On Wednesday, Christopher Kofi Kyere Sorkpa, dressed in white, reportedly smashed the windscreens and windows of about seven cars parked near the parliamentary buildings.
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Crime
2 killed in separate attacks at Bawku, death toll now 35
The first incident involved Moro Aziz, a mentally challenged resident of Gozesi, a suburb of Bawku. Aziz is said to have wandered near the Bawku cemetery, where he was tragically killed.
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General
Okaikwei Central:Incumbent MP to challenge parliamentary election results
The Electoral Commission declared Baba Abubakar Sadiq of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the election winner. Baba Sadiq received 15,383 votes.
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Courts
26 remanded in police custody for 6 days following violent clashes in Abetifi
The suspects, one of whom is female, are to reappear before the court on November 14, 2024.
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Africa
Police in Zimbabwe banned from using phone on duty
According to an official memo, officers are instructed to hand over their mobile devices to supervisors upon arriving at their stations, only being permitted to use them during designated break times.
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General
AG's Office needs 1500 lawyers to fulfil Article 88 mandate-Godfred Dame
During the inaugural Public Sector Lawyers Conference, Mr. Dame noted that the Attorney General’s Office ideally needs a workforce of 1,500 attorneys to fully carry out its constitutional mandate under Article 88.
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Courts
Dafeamekpor goes to High Court, wants Speaker to affirm vacant seat ruling
In his suit, Dafeamekpor requests that the court mandate the Speaker to clarify whether four seats in Parliament, currently unoccupied, are still considered held by their former occupants.
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Africa
Kenya Deputy President taken ill as senate prepares to impeach him
Gachagua was initially present in the Senate earlier in the day but was expected to appear again at 14:30 local time (11:30 GMT) to defend himself before a vote scheduled for Thursday evening.
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Courts
Court to determine Bernard Mornah suit against EC October 21
The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Anbataayela Mornah has filed a Judicial review action at the High Court against the Electoral Commission seeking among others an order to quash its decision that disqualified...
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Africa
Nigeria: About 270 prisoners escape after floods damage jail
The flood was caused by the collapse of a dam due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have confirmed that only seven escapees have been recaptured so far
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Tech
Google must pay €2.4bn fine for exploiting dominance-EU court rules
Initially imposed by the European Commission in 2017, the fine was the largest at the time, though it has since been surpassed by another €4.3 billion fine against the tech company.
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Crime
Man in possession of EC’s BVD arrested at Nsawam
The suspect has been identified as 52-year-old Samuel Yaw Koranteng.
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Courts
Busia family sues Bono Regional House of Chiefs
The application, dated July 25, 2024, seeks a Mandamus order to compel the Judicial Committee of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs to constitute a panel to hear a long-standing chieftaincy petition.
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Courts
Chief of Banka jailed 3 months for fraudulently appropriating community’s $150,000
The fund, which was donated by Gold Coast Company in 2010, was expected to be used for developmental projects in the acutely deprived community that lacks basic amenities including toilet facilities.
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Africa
Guinea lawyers on strike
This strike reflects the increasing discontent following the detention of two key activists advocating for a return to democratic governance.
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Crime
Pastor physically abuses 13-year-old nephew over ‘stolen money’ in Kpalugu
The incident is said to have happened on Sunday after the uncle accused him of stealing an unspecified amount of money belonging to his wife.
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Courts
Li Win accident case adjourned to July 29 as prosecution awaits AG’s advice
When the case was called on June 27, the prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Emelia Owusu Ansah, indicated that they had sent the docket to the AG’s Department for advice.
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Courts
Rev Kusi Boateng's lawyers refute claims of dismissal of contempt suit at Court of Appeal
A release signed by Bobby Banson states that contrary to the publications and social media reports, there was no application filed at the Court of Appeal or any other court for that matter by his client
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Crime
MP offers GH¢100K bounty for information on Wa killings
To date, about 12 private security guards, have been murdered by unknown assailants in Wa.
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