Crime
Chainsaw operator jailed 15 years for having sex with step-daughter
Ishmael Addo, 43, charged with two counts of defilement, pleaded guilty and admitted to having sex with the victim on two occasions.
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Results for "2026 Call to the Bar"
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General
L.I. permitting forest mining must be withdrawn – Awula Serwaa
The environmentalist argues that the irreversible damage caused by such activities far outweighs any potential benefits.
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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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Courts
Plumber, 55, charged for allegedly defiling minor
William Ashley has however denied the charge of defilement and has been admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢ 50,000 with two sureties. He is to report to the police once every week.
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Supreme Court News
Sealing of Supreme Court Justices; Nominee calls for stakeholder consultation
According to her, ordinary Ghanaians are the best people to decide since sovereignty and Justice emanate from them.
DL News
Crime
Travel consultant granted GHC120,000 bail over fraud
Kenneth Kyere is alleged to have collected the GHC40,000 as part payment of GHC112,000 he charged to secure a United Kingdom visa and a working permit for the nurse.
GNA
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.
DL News
Crime
Man allegedly tied to tree, set ablaze till death; Assembly member, 5 others arrested
The victim, identified as Isaac Ansah, was burnt alive at Achonwa last Thursday, over the suspicion of submitting names of 14 residents to a chief priest (name unknown) for rituals and sacrifice.
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Courts
Achimota School negligently caused death of student-High Court declares
As a result, the court ordered the defendants; Mr. Danso, the Achimota Secondary School Board of Governors, and the Office of the Attorney-General to pay GH¢400,000 in general damages, GH¢200,000 for loss of expectation of life.
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Crime
37-year-old taxi driver shot dead by suspected robbers in Ashanti Region
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night, leaving the local community in a state of shock.
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Crime
Three remanded for two weeks over robbery, rape allegations
However, their counterpart, Alex Obeng, a 24-year-old illegal miner, had a GH¢50,000 bail with one surety because the suspects in the case, Coffie and Adu stated that he only provided information and security.
GNA
Crime
Family suspects foul play in death of 18-year-old while in police custody
Elder brother of the deceased, Ganiw Abass shared that he visited Jagiri earlier in the morning around 8 o'clock and assured him that the family was working on his bail.
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General
Gender Minister urges Parliament to expedite passage of Affirmative Action Bill
She underscored the importance of enacting the bill into law, which would ensure greater representation and participation of women in decision-making processes across various sectors.
GNA
Crime
Amenfi East NPP PC granted bail
Mr. Frimpong was released on Wednesday evening after the police took a statement from him regarding his comments in a video that has gone viral.
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Courts
Ambulance case: High Court dismisses Forson, Jakpa's applications
Today, the court, presided over by Justice Afia Asare-Botwe, dismissed the application for a mistrial, indicating that the minority leader did not show provisions that warrant a mistrial.
DL News
Courts
High Court to rule on motions in Ambulance Case June 6
The ruling is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2024.
DL News
Courts
Mason jailed 16 years for abduction, defilement
Francis Blay, who was charged with two counts of abduction and defilement, pleaded guilty.
GNA
Crime
One dead, 3 injured in herdsmen clash at Yabram in Oti Region
Abdulrahman Abdulai was butchered to death with a slashed throat with others identified as Ibraima Jibo, Mahamudu Iko and Lasi Mahamudu Iko sustaining gaping machetes wounds.
GNA
US
Stephen Jackson Cancels Wedding Over Prenuptial Dispute
While Jackson claimed Showalter refused to sign the prenup despite months of reminders, she argued that he only presented the document two weeks before the wedding.
DL News
Crime
Prosecution files documents in robbery at Amissah-Arthur’s house
The prosecution, led by a Senior State Attorney, Nana Ama Adinkra, notified the court about the documents, requesting more time to file.
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