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Court reduces bail for former NSS boss Osei Assibey Antwi to GH¢623 million
The ruling follows an application by Mr. Antwi’s legal team, who argued that the original bail amount was excessive and practically unattainable.
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Trump calls for jailing of Illinois, Chicago leaders
In a fiery social media post, the president alleged that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, both Democrats, “should be in jail for failing to protect ICE officers.”
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Courts
Two men jailed 15 years each for robbery, sexual assault at Okushibli
According to police investigations, the 19-year-old victim, a hairdresser, hired Nicholas Tetteh, a motorbike rider, to transport her to Afienya.
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Crime
Four dead after armed assault and fire at Mormon church in Michigan
Police confirmed that at least four lives were lost and eight others injured in the attack.
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4th KBE Memorial Lecture spotlights Arbitration as key to Africa’s Investment future
The annual lecture, hosted by Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah in honour of its founding partner, convened legal minds, students, and the public for dialogue on Africa’s dispute resolution future.
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Accra high court to deliver ruling on bid to suspend Adu Boahene’s trial on October 17
The legal team for the former bureau head, led by Samuel Atta Akyea, submitted the request for a stay of proceedings pending the outcome of an appeal against an earlier decision of the court.
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US
Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch over Epstein note claim
At the heart of the case is a 2003 birthday note reportedly sent by Trump to Epstein, which the article described as “bawdy” and framed within the outline of a naked woman.
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Africa
Court Halts Lungu’s Burial Amid Bitter Zambia Family-Government Feud
The dramatic turn unfolded in Johannesburg, where mourners had gathered for a mass in his honor. Only after the church service concluded were attendees informed that the burial would not proceed.
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ORAL to prioritize plea bargaining to recover stolen wealth-Deputy AG
Speaking on JoyNews, Dr. Srem Sai addressed concerns over the government’s new initiative, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), assuring Ghanaians that this time the recovery process will be different from past efforts.
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Business
U.S. Court strikes down Trump trade tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade, based in Manhattan, held that the White House misapplied emergency powers when it imposed tariffs on a broad range of countries.
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Courts
The Adu Boahene GHS 49M NSB case and matters arising
He therefore ordered the prosecution to file all outstanding disclosures by June 2, after missing a previously set deadline of May 20.
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Driver granted GH¢70,000 bail for allegedly causing pedestrian’s death at Odorkor
Takyi, charged with careless and inconsiderate driving and negligently causing harm, made his first court appearance this week.
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Courts
Illegal miner jailed 20 years for stabbing okada rider to death, stealing motorbike
The convict, Jacob Dari—popularly known as “Jaybad”—pleaded guilty to robbery before the court presided over by Judge Hathia Ama.
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Africa
Meet Lesego Chombo: Beauty queen, lawyer, Botswana’s youngest minister
Her appointment as Minister for Youth and Gender by newly elected President Duma Boko came on the heels of a sweeping political change that ended 58 years of continuous rule by the former administration.
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Courts
Husband of late Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi sentenced to death by hanging
The court found Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide in connection with the death of his wife on April 8, 2022. In delivering her judgment, Justice Nwosu-Iheme stated that the prosecution had successfully met the legal burden of proof requ...
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No legal basis for prima facie against Chief Justice — Former Deputy AG Diana Dapaah asserts
Appearing on Newsfile on Saturday, Ms. Dapaah stated that after carefully examining the three petitions submitted to President John Mahama for the Chief Justice’s removal, she found them lacking merit.
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Supreme Court News
Old Tafo MP seeks Supreme Court injunction against CJ suspension
The MP contends that the President’s action bypassed due legal procedures, especially given that there was an ongoing court application at the time of the suspension.
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Crime
Lands Minister order immediate revocation Akonta Mining license
During a press briefing on Monday, April 21, the minister revealed that Akonta Mining had been engaged in unauthorized mining operations, including activities commonly associated with galamsey, and had breached numerous mining laws.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court sets April 16 to hear Injunction against CJ removal procedure
The Supreme Court had initially adjourned the case indefinitely on April 5, citing a national training exercise involving state attorneys.
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US
US Supreme Court orders return of man wrongfully deported to El Salvador
In a 9-0 decision delivered on Thursday, the Court rejected the Trump administration’s effort to overturn a lower court directive mandating the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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