Business
GRA to roll out Fiscal Electronic Device Act as part of sweeping reforms
The law, in force since May 2018, mandates the use of approved fiscal devices at every point of sale by certain taxable persons.
DL News
Results for "Convention on Rights of Persons with Disability"
2707 results.
Courts
Adom-Otchere’s lawyer slams OSP’s bail conditions as excessive, discriminatory
In an interview with Channel One TV on Thursday, July 31, his lawyer, Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, described the condition as unreasonable and discriminatory, arguing that it unfairly targets individuals without personal wealth or real estat...
DL News
General
ARTICLE: AN OVERVIEW OF A CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT IN GHANA FROM A LAWYER’S LENS: EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
This article discusses the transfer of power from a previous President to a newly elected President and its impact on the appointment of Board members for State-Owned Entities, and the role and importance of Corporate Governance in the publ...
Co-Authored by Lady-Ann Essuman and Verissa Odame-Koranteng
Courts
Circuit Court discharges six suspects in alleged fake dollar scheme
The accused—Abdel Razak Djidonou, a 44-year-old consultant; Simon Mbillam, a property agent; Mohammed Ibrahim, a 62-year-old contractor; Prince Pius, a 44-year-old businessman; George Bonsu, a 64-year-old driver; and Chief Toni Silas, a 53-...
DL News
Courts
14 suspected illegal miners granted GH¢350,000 bail each by Koforidua Circuit Court
All 14 accused persons have pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them.
DL News
Courts
Twelve remanded for illegal mining, polluting River Tano
The accused persons—who include a motor mechanic, trader, driver, farmer, student, mason, and several market women—have had their pleas formally entered.
Business
Foreign Affairs Ministry revokes 701 diplomatic and service passports
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Ministry disclosed that the decision follows multiple public reminders issued on January 15 and March 10, 2025, urging former officials and associated persons to surrender their official passports.
DL News
Courts
Kwabena Adu-Boahene and Associates Charged with 11 Counts in GHC 49 Million Cybersecurity Procurement Scandal
Former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, his wife, and two associates face multiple criminal charges over a fraudulent cybersecurity deal that led to the loss of over GHC 49 million in public funds.
DL News
Business
Proposed legislation to peg okada riding age at 25
When concluded, all persons looking to operate commercial motorcycles and tricycles, commonly called okada, will either be required to belong to a registered transport union or work for a licensed commercial operator.
DL News
Courts
Ghana Immigration Service hit with over GHC910,000 damages over wrongful arrest, detention of man
Additionally, the court awarded the plaintiff GHC 50,000 as a cost.
DL News
Courts
Alleged forged Will case by lawyer; AG to take over prosecution
Principal State Attorney, Mr. Dominic Bakoma, stated that following a review of a petition related to the case, the Attorney General opted to proceed with the prosecution.
DL News
General
2024 half year report of OSP released
Operating under Act 959, the OSP is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting corruption-related offenses, focusing on public officials, politically exposed persons, and private citizens.
General
Full Speech delivered by Attorney General at 2024 Bar Conference
He mentioned the number of pending cases being prosecuted on the 'galamsey menace and the number of persons already prosecuted and jailed.
DL News
Courts
17 persons granted GHC50,000 bail each over illegal sand winning
They are Gariba Ali, Ekow Quansah aka Big Joe, Christopher Semebia, Ahmed Abdul Asit, Ahmed Abdul Basit, Sampson Asum, Kwame Appiah, Samuel Gaisie, Stephen Owusu Sekyere, and Adam Issah.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Ambulance case: AG appeals acquittal of Forson, Jakpa at Supreme Court
In a ten-ground appeal, the AG is praying the apex court to set aside the decision and consequential orders of the Court of Appeal dated July 30, 2024.
DL News
Courts
4 granted GH¢400,000 bail over power theft
Ernest Afatsawu, Wisdom Sewlonu, Ali Yakubu, and Ranlian Shan, pleaded not guilty to seven counts of abetment of crime, conspiracy to commit a crime, stealing, money laundering, causing unlawful damage.
theghanaiantimes
Crime
Twins in alleged GH¢62,165 fraud before court
Atsu Adadevoh denied duping a lady soldier with his younger brother, Etse Adadevoh.
GNA
General
Manhandling of corpses: MoFFA to get culprits arrested
In a marked departure from local cultural practices, however, cases of youth carrying corpses without a coffin, bearing it on their shoulder like a celebrity, have gained attention in recent times.
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Courts
High Court dismisses NAM 1's Submission of no case; ordered to open defense
The court held that it was convinced that a prima facie case had been made against the accused and that it was apparent that they carried on deposit-taking business without a license.
DL News
Courts
Court orders arrest of Senior Military Officer
Captain Abel Nartey, stationed at Army Headquarters, Burma Camp, Accra, is alleged to have collected GHC120,000 out of the 136,000 to facilitate the enlistment of some persons.
GNA