Crime
Brazil senators back criminal charges against Bolsonaro over Covid handling
A Senate panel backed a report calling for charges against Mr Bolsonaro including crimes against humanity, after 600,000 deaths from coronavirus
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Madina residents to demonstrate against bad roads today
The legislator told Accra-based Citi News that his checks had showed that while works on some roads had been awarded to contractors, efforts to get these contractors to site had been futile. Consequently, it is expected that the demonstrati...
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Africa
Sudan’s civilian leaders arrested amid coup reports
Military and civilian leaders have been at odds since long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was overthrown two years ago and the transitional government set up.
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Africa
Consider virtual programs for 499 students – Eduwatch to GLC
We call on the Ghana School of Law to admit the 499 students either as in-person or virtual students, in line with the government’s tertiary education policy.”
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General
Minority in Parliament to launch Probe into alleged ‘missing oil’ at TOR
The Refinery was saved millions of dollars by restructuring its existing debt of $650 million which we inherited and reduced it by 300million dollars.
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General
We need expenditure rationalization, value for money projects, others to enhance fiscal economy – First Deputy Governor
when citizens perceive that the tax system does not inure to their benefits, they are likely to want to evade or not comply with such tax obligations.
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UTAG hasn’t suspended strike, the decision will depend on steps taken by NLC and Employment Ministry – Samuel Nkuban
So on the basis of that, we are willing to suspend if indeed all these processes go through with government showing us the deserved respect and commitment,” he reiterated.
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Courts
Contempt case against UTAG to be heard today
According to the NLC, it was unacceptable that UTAG would remain on strike while negotiations continued with the government.
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General
Striking Universities’ Senior Staff breached rules of engagement – Fair Wages Commission
UTAG members are on strike because they want the government to restore their conditions of service agreed upon with the government in 2012.
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General
Amnesty International condemns excesses by security personnel
A recent incident was the clash between some residents of Ejura in the Ashanti Region and the military, which led to the death of two persons, with four others injured.
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General
Government must adopt unconventional taxation methods to raise more revenue – Expert
He added that to ensure that government provides a resilient and sustainable economy, a long term program should also be factored in the budget.
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Business
Groupe Nduom Co. wins GHS174 million judgment
BlackShield until its license was revoked had paid over GHS600 million to some of its customers and still stands by its commitment to return funds invested as it is able to collect receivables.
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Business
Top King’s Judgment does not cover the current location of our estate- Trassacco speaks
The Company has put forward the sequence of events which culminated in the Supreme Court judgment in the Civil Appeal No., J4/10/2019, entitled Empire Builders Limited vs. TopKings and 4 others;
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Business
IES urges government to review Petroleum Agreements amidst drawbacks in oil sector
The IES wants the government to review the royalties and taxes charged stakeholders and parties in the upstream sector
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General
UK places Ghana on high-risk money laundering list
The United Kingdom (UK) government has added Ghana to a list of 21 high-risk countries with unsatisfactory money laundering and terrorist financing controls.
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General
Chief Imam’s spokesperson commends Akufo-Addo for stance on same-sex marriage
The spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu has commended President Akufo-Addo for his commitment not to legalise same-sex marriage.
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Opinion
The Land Act: A Model For Integration Of Customary Law Into A Modern Legislation
Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 exemplifies a landmark effort to integrate customary law into modern statutory land governance by codifying indigenous principles, promoting fiduciary accountability, and ensuring legal recognition of customary intere...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Deep Cracks in the Patent System as Revealed by Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacture
The article explores flaws in the patent system exposed by COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing, particularly the insufficiency of disclosure requirements. It argues that despite the legal obligation for patentees to disclose inventions, third-pa...
Prince Nketia
Opinion
The Decline of Allodial Title in Ghana
The article retraces the circumstances that have contributed to the decline of allodial interests/titles in Ghana's land law, including provisions in law that have contributed to this realization
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Courts
Mine worker jailed 14 years for defiling eight-year-old girl
The court, presided over by His Honour Isaac Appiatu, convicted Kwadwo of defilement, contrary to Section 101 of the Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by Section 11 of Act 554
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