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Attorney-General closes case in Skytrain trial
The two are accused of causing financial loss to the state over the alleged release of $2 million for the Skytrain project without approval from the GIIF Board.
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Former NAFCO boss and wife granted bail in GH¢50m case
The two pleaded not guilty to a revised 20-count charge sheet filed by the Office of the Attorney-General.
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Settlement talks revived in Martha Ankomah defamation suit against Lil Win
When the matter came up before the High Court in Accra, lawyers for Lil Win told the court that their client remains willing to resolve the dispute out of court.
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Remand prisoners reduced from 30.57% to 12.81% through JFAP-Justice Asare Botwe
Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, who chairs the programme’s steering committee, disclosed the figures while addressing journalists in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
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Retired officer and pastor jailed over GH¢50 dispute killing
The case dates back to March 2018, when the victim, 32-year-old Solomon Dapaah, stopped at a provisions shop in New Abladjei, a suburb of Accra.
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BoG guided Menzgold's operations-NAM 1 tells court
NAM 1, the former CEO of the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, is on trial over allegations that he and his companies induced and defrauded more than 16,000 people.
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Ofori-Atta/SML case pushed to Feb 26 as OSP cites service and disclosure gaps
The sitting slated for Wednesday was meant to be a case management conference (CMC), where the judge would typically set timelines, agree trial directions, and lock in how the matter will be run.
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Case Management in NPA case scheduled for February
Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, who is presiding, said the court will treat the selected dates as CMC-only sessions, with proceedings starting promptly at 8:15am on each day to accelerate readiness for trial.
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Wontumi trial: PW1 admits he has no documents tying NPP chair to Samreboi mine
Testifying for the State, artisanal miner Michael Gyedu Ayisi said under cross-examination that his claim that the concession had been passed from Mr Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to one Henry Okum was based entirely...
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Kasoa QNet scam: Three jailed as police rescue five alleged victims
Those convicted are Elizabeth Agyekumwaa, 24; Emmanuel Kyei, 23; and Issah Safianu, 23. A fourth accused, Prince Akwesi Ntim, 23, is standing trial.
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Adu Boahen Case: AG urges apex Supreme Court to review ruling on disclosure
The couple are currently on trial on charges of stealing, money laundering and using public office for private gain.
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Court sets December 17 for trial of Adjiriganor firefighter stabbing case
Prosecutors say Azumah attacked the fire officer with a screwdriver after water used to extinguish a blaze splashed on him. He has been charged with causing harm and has pleaded not guilty.
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Sky Train trial: Defence lawyer challenges witness over Board discussions on project
During cross-examination on Wednesday, defence counsel confronted Yaw Odame-Darkwa, a former GIIF board member, with board minutes allegedly referencing the Sky Train Project.
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Africa
Gabon court jails former first lady, ex-president’s son for 20 years over corruption
The verdict, delivered late on Tuesday night, also imposed a fine of 100 million CFA francs ($177,000; £135,000) on both defendants.
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Court warns ex-GIIF chair as Sky Train trial stalls over absence of counsel
Presiding judge Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay cautioned that the trial would proceed in Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi’s absence if he fails to appear with formal legal representation by Wednesday, October 29.
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Court to hear case against deporting foreign galamsey suspects without trial Oct 23
The interlocutory injunction application was filed by civil society group Democracy Hub. The suit lists the Minister for the Interior, the Ghana Immigration Service and the Attorney-General as respondents.
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Crime
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to court seeking acquittal or fresh trial
The 55-year-old music mogul has remained in custody since September last year, when he was arrested on allegations of running a large sex-trafficking network. In July, he was found guilty on two counts of prostitution.
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Business
Amazon settles $2.5bn case over misleading Prime enrolments
Prime subscribers enjoy benefits such as free delivery, movie streaming, and additional perks.
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Crime
Zambia jails two men over witchcraft plot to kill President Hichilema
The pair were arrested in December with charms including a live chameleon and later convicted under the Witchcraft Act.
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US
Cardi B cleared by jury of assault on security guard in Los Angeles
Emani Ellis alleged that the US rapper cut her cheek with a 3in (7.5cm) fingernail and spat on her outside an obstetrician's office in 2018. The rapper was pregnant at the time, which wasn't public knowledge.
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