Courts
Democracy Hub Demo: Barker-Vormawor, others remanded two weeks into police custody
Barker-Vormawor and another protester, Fanny Otoo, were absent from court on September 25 due to illness and were being treated at the Police Hospital.
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Trafigura debt: Finance Ministry says nation has made negotiations for settlement
In response, the Ministry denied these claims and expressed surprise at the leak, stating that all necessary steps have already been taken to meet the financial obligations agreed upon with Trafigura.
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Africa
Nigeria: About 270 prisoners escape after floods damage jail
The flood was caused by the collapse of a dam due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have confirmed that only seven escapees have been recaptured so far
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General
Retired Justice Julius Ansah passes on
Justice Julius Ansah began working at the Attorney-General’s Department in Koforidua as a National Service Person after he was called to the Bar.
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1500 state attorneys needed for effective functioning- AG Dame
According to him, the present number of 300 is woefully inadequate and thus accounts for the inordinate delays in the delivery of its functions.
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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.
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Business
Deploy auditors as officers for election 2024- Barima Yaw Kodie to IAA
He believes involving auditors in the electoral process would enhance the accuracy and integrity of the election results.
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General
Teacher’s admission of “chopping” GH₵15,000 unearned salary sparks laughter at PAC
Mr Emmanuel Samson, a Principal Superintendent of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Gomoa West District, confessed that he was aware that he had been overpaid, receiving GH₵46,735.09 instead of the GH₵30,763.71 he was due.
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Give PIAC prosecutorial powers- CSO rep
The committee currently relies on Parliament for enforcement, a system that has not effectively deterred the misuse of oil revenues.
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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
NEDCo loses GH¢3.7m to illegal connection
The Managing Director, Osman Ayuba disclosed this at the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament sitting on Monday.
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General
Police does not “just” arrest anyone for fake news – IGP
Dr. Dampare said this in reaction to a comment made by Mr. Gayheart Mensah, a Communications Consultant, that the Police were arresting journalists for the publication of fake news and that they had no business to do.
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Courts
Ambulance case: Court of Appeal upholds Forson, Jakpa Submission of no case
In a 2-1 decision, the court overturned a previous ruling by the trial court presided over by Justice Afia Serwaa Botwe, which ordered the accused persons to open their defense.
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Supreme Court News
Speaker refers fresh Supreme Court nominees to Appointment Committee
During sittings on Monday, July 22, Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin announced their nomination following a formal communication from the President.
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Business
Parliament passes Ghana Civil Aviation Bill 2024
The new legislation, known as the Ghana Civil Aviation Bill, of 2024, will replace the current Ghana Civil Aviation Act, 2004 (Act 678), along with its amendments (Act 906 of 2016 and Act 985 of 2019).
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Courts
Ambulance case: Military secretary testifies in court
When he mounted the witness box yesterday, he told the court that Mr. Richard Jakpa was not honorably discharged from the military.
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Courts
Businessman in court over stolen car
The Court presided over by Madam Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit ordered that two of the sureties must be public servants earning not less than GHC5,000.00 whilst title deeds must justify the other surety.
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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.
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General
July 15 to 19 declared ADR Week
The theme for the week is "Building the Pillars of Justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).”
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Courts
Lecturer, students busted over bed, room allocation scandal
Joseph Appiah, 25, Stephen Nimako Ansong, 24, and Dr Kwadwo Owusu Ayeh, a 58-year-old Senior Hall Tutor, have been jointly charged with conspiracy and 32 counts of defrauding by false pretences.
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