Courts
Court dismisses Barker-Vormawor motion challenging constitutionality, jurisdiction in treason-felony trial
The court held that it was very much within its jurisdiction to continue with the trial.
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Boankra Inland Port Concession: APSL drags Ministry, GSA to arbitration, demands $3.6Bn
The claimant avers that the termination by the ministry acting through the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has prevented it from entering the site and controlling any of its materials, construction plant, stores, etc.
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Business
Maritime crimes impede rapid economic development- Acting VC RMU
Addressing participants at a six-week Support for West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) training in Accra, Dr. Brooks stressed the imperative of coordinated efforts.
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General
President charges female judges to help remove barriers to justice
He emphasized their pivotal role in reshaping norms and setting legal precedents that safeguard the rights of the vulnerable and marginalized.
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Courts
Barker-Vormawor’s Treason felony case adjourned to May 20
The court was expected to determine a motion filed by lawyers for the activist, challenging the constitutionality of the offense and urging the same to be referred to the Supreme Court.
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Africa
African Court Delegation Visits ECOWAS Court to Strengthen Judicial Cooperation
Throughout the five-day program, both courts will exchange overviews of their institutions, discuss common interests such as case management and human rights jurisprudence, and explore areas for collaboration.
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Europe
Polish national arrested for alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine's President on behalf of Russia
Prosecutors claim that his actions were aimed at assisting Russian special services in planning a potential assassination of President Zelenskyy.
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Crime
Three JHS boys arrested for allegedly gang-defiling 15-year-old colleague
Following the incident on January 27, 2024, the police arrested the suspects, who had since made two appearances before the Mampong Magistrate Court to face prosecution for their alleged actions.
GNA
Courts
Another man jailed eight months over false missing genitals claim
Agbeshie, a 22-year-old apprentice, claimed the teacher’s touch made his penis disappear.
GNA
General
FIDA Ghana condemns alleged case of child marriage
The ceremony which happened on Saturday has sparked outrage among Ghanaians with many calling for arrests and prosecution.
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Africa
Nigeria: Binance official escapes custody
Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan dual national, was arrested in February with his US colleague Tigran Gambaryan.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Restrain parliament from forwarding Anti-LGBTQ Bill to president-Gender activist to Supreme Court
She is specifically seeking an interlocutory injunction to restrain the Speaker of Parliament, Clerk, etc. from forwarding the bill to the President for his assent pending the final determination of the suit.
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Europe
UK: Ferrari stolen from Formula One driver in 1995 recovered by police nearly three decades later
The Austrian racer's Ferrari F512M was stolen while he was competing in the 1995 San Marino Grand Prix, held at Imola in Italy.
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General
Finance Ministry wants President Akufo-Addo to defer assent to Anti-LGBTQI Bill
It has also suggested an effective engagement with conservative countries, including the Arab countries and China, to trigger resources to fill in the potential financial gaps likely to be created by the passage of the bill.
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Africa
Nigeria imposes annual levy on expatriate workers
The move is meant to encourage foreign companies to employ more Nigerian workers
BBC
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing February 28, 2024
The cases up for consideration include writs, civil appeals, and civil motions scheduled for only a first session at the court.
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Crime
Two Nigerians, Ghanaian in court for allegedly defrauding Emirati man of $60,000
The accused persons are Jacob Sunday Olatunji, a 39-year-old driver and Engineer, Israel Olawale Omoley, an architect and Baffour Abraham, currently at large.
GNA
Courts
He said he would ‘break me’; How 30-year Oakwood School teacher escaped jail
However, at the end of the trial, the court held that the accused, per his defense, had been able to raise a reasonable doubt in the prosecution’s case and was thus acquitted and discharged.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing February 14, 2024
The particular cases up for consideration include civil appeals and a civil motion scheduled for only a first session at the court.
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Supreme Court News
It’s unconstitutional for teachers to go on strike – Child Rights Int’l drags GNAT, NAGRAT, CCT to Supreme Court
In the end, the Supreme Court established that workers, including teachers, have a right to unionize as well as to strike and cannot grant the plaintiff’s relief.
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