Africa
Nigerian Pastor sued for calling gospel artiste prostitute
Peter is said to have been arraigned for allegedly defaming popular gospel artist Bunmi Akinnaanu, also known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, via social media.
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GBA Women and Minors Rights Committee educates Volta communities on rights
The training, organized in partnership with the Department of Gender, aimed to tackle important human rights issues, particularly those affecting vulnerable groups such as women and children.
DL News
General
Cross-border traders trained to counter activities of violent extremism
It formed part of efforts to prevent the spillover of activities of violent extremists.
GNA
General
Plea bargaining not shield from accountability-AG cautions
He cautioned that employing plea bargains solely to recover the proceeds of crime without requiring an admission of guilt from the accused could undermine the core objectives of criminal law.
DL News
Courts
Tarkwa: Man jailed 10 years for stealing mining equipment
Razak, who the same court had previously jailed for a similar offence, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft.
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Crime
Police to investigate death of final year KNUST student
The incident occurred three days after completing his four-year academic journey.
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Africa
Namibian Authorities block vessel over Israel war-crime concerns
The Justice Minister of Namibia, Yvonne Dausab, stated that the vessel, the MV Kathrin, was carrying explosive materials destined for Israel and had been stopped in accordance with Namibia’s stance on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
DL News
Crime
Court jails Cameroonian, Togolese for illegal acquisition of Ghana Card, birth certificate
Samuel Sagbo, 31, a barber from Togo and Edwin Nwanchan Ndum alias Edwin Mensah, 37, an unemployed Cameroonian will serve an additional 36 months jail time each should they default in paying the fines.
GNA
Crime
Two Police Personnel interdicted for extorting money from riders
The two, Lance Corporal Philimon Agbevem and Lance Corporal Peter Gbadagbo are assisting in investigations.
DL News
General
Legal Aid Commission fears grounding of work over inadequate staff
This came up at the Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday, August 14.
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Business
Piloting of small claims debt recovery courts begin
While launching the debt and claims recovery courts last week, the Chief Justice admitted the surge in small claims cases in Ghana's District Courts, necessitating immediate action.
DL News
General
Medical practitioners must inform patients of drug side effect – Lawyer
According to him, if a doctor fails to inform a patient about possible side effects and the patient suffers as a result, the doctor can be held accountable.
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Supreme Court News
How several, inconsistent dates of birth got Chief Accounts Officer to early retirement
She made a grave and seemingly indelible mistake by providing different dates on her personal record form which she filled out on the eve of her appointment as well as others that she filled out subsequently.
DL News
Courts
CJ Launches small claims, debt recovery courts in 12 districts
Inspired by the efforts of Bills MicroCredit (Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Ltd), the courts will address the backlog of cases in these areas.
DL News
Courts
Opuni case adjourned to Oct 14
The court announced that the proceedings would resume after the legal vacation, which lasts from August 1 to the second week of October.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Vetting of 2 Supreme Court nominees rescheduled to August 13
The nominees, Justice Sophia Rosseta Bernasko Essah, a Court of Appeal Judge, and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong, a legal academic were initially set to be vetted on Tuesday, July 30.
DL News
General
GIMPA Law ACICJ participants meet Ghana’s ambassador to Netherlands
This event was held from July 13 to July 26, 2024, at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
DL News
General
Paternity Leave: Labour Act amendment to be promulgated this year
When passed, the law will among others introduce Paternity leave.
DL News
Crime
Two arrested for illegally accessing the DVLA electronic web portal
Delali Yevu, a 42-year-old software developer, and Sabastian Donne, a 32-year-old heavy-duty machine operator, were arrested after charging some drivers GHC200 each to authenticate their driver’s licenses.
GNA
Crime
Police arrest radio presenter over claims of sexual intercourse with 14 year old
The suspect, who is a Kumasi-based radio presenter, is in custody assisting police investigations.
DL News