General
Suame municipality gets court complex at Bremang
Outgoing Chief Justice Anin Yeboah stated that justice delivery must reflect the needs of everyone, and urged the staff of the Court to deliver equal justice to all without fear or favour.
GNA
Results for "2022 IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award"
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General
In-House Bar swears in national executives
Following the amendment of the Ghana Bar Association’s Constitution last year, three sub-national groups were created in addition to the Regional bars
DL News
Courts
Former Mentor TV reality show contestant receives life sentence for manslaughter conviction
The charges against him included murder and the use of an offensive weapon, resulting in the death of Razak Mohammed at Nungua Coco-Beach on September 26, 2016.
GRAPHIC ONLINE
Tech
Five ways technology can help law firms attract and retain talent
By thinking long-term and investing in technology, firms can transform their business operations to attract talent, support staff and stay ahead of the competition.
Legal Futures
General
Military brutality at Ashaiman unconstitutional, officers must be tried – OccupyGhana
The group joins the likes of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and other individuals who have spoken against the raid by soldiers last week at Ashaiman
DL News
Africa
Nigerian politician accused of organ trafficking to UK paid doctor to find donor, court hears
Ike Ekweremadu, 60, tells a court he paid Dr Obinna Obeta £1,800 to find a kidney donor for his daughter
The Guardian
Africa
US tightening case against South African pastor allegedly involved in a multimillion-dollar investment scam
A trio of “pastors” operated in top-notch hotels and at religious events in the US, claiming that their investment company was in keeping with “God’s mission” because it equated to personal wealth for churchgoers who signed up with it.
Daily Maverick
Crime
2 granted GH¢2m bail for alleged robbery
George Ayitey Mensah, a 32-year-old Okada rider, and Hakeem Seini, a 27-year-old businessman, were granted GH¢1 million each with three sureties each.
theghanaiantimes
Europe
Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m
The firm now owns the pop star's stake in some of the biggest hits of recent years, including Baby and Sorry.
BBC
Courts
‘Okada’ rider murdered on Seketia-Asueyi road
The tragic incident, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) learned occurred around 1 pm on Monday, January 2, 2023, and the Police had since deposited the body at the Sampa Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
GNA
Crime
Man commits suicide by hanging at Kasoa Tollbooth
Horticulturists along the river said the body of the man was seen hanging in one of the trees on Monday, December 19, when they arrived at work.
GNA
Crime
Kasoa: MoMo vendor robbed and shot
Mr Calvin Nii Kpakpo Allotey was attacked and shot in the right arm in his container shop on Tuesday by armed robbers who made away with an undisclosed amount of money.
GNA
Africa
Nigeria: Accountant sentenced 304 years to jail for forgery, fraud
Sombo, who was convicted last Thursday, after a lengthy trial that started in 2010, had pleaded not guilty to the 61 count charges slammed on him by the country's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Nigeria Lawyer
Africa
Niger lawmakers want gay relationships criminalised
The vast majority of Niger’s population is Muslim, but it has a secular government and there is currently no specific law on same-sex relationships.
BBC
US
Florida lawmaker charged with pandemic aid fraud
State Rep. Joe Harding of Ocala, Florida, illegally obtained or tried to obtain more than $150,000 in pandemic loans from the Small Business Administration for two corporate entities that had been dormant until he applied for the funds
Seattle Times
Others
Indonesia passes criminal code banning sex outside of marriage
Under the new laws - which will also apply to foreigners visiting Bali and other Indonesian holiday destinations - unmarried couples can be jailed for up to a year for having sex.
BBC
Africa
South African jailed 43 years by US Court for multiple child pornography convictions
Andrian Page, who pleaded guilty on June 19, 2019, would be serving 43 years in prison, followed by 10 years on supervised release after the completion of his prison term.
DL News
Others
Indonesia bans all syrup medicines after death of 99 children
It comes just weeks after a cough syrup in The Gambia was linked to the deaths of nearly 70 children.
BBC
Africa
Rwandan Parliament rejects Bill on contraceptives for 15-year olds
Rwandan legislation considers a child any person who is under 18 years old. Currently, contraceptives are not allowed for children in Rwanda.
AllAfrica
Crime
Man arrested for allegedly trafficking 16 children and young adults
According to reports, he was arrested at the Half Assini New Town border post in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region.
DL News