Courts
Wontumi moves to challenge 'no case' ruling, seeks a stay
His latest application asks the court to pause proceedings while he pursues an interlocutory appeal against the decision dismissing his submission of no case.
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Courts
Settlement talks revived in Martha Ankomah defamation suit against Lil Win
When the matter came up before the High Court in Accra, lawyers for Lil Win told the court that their client remains willing to resolve the dispute out of court.
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Courts
Oware-Mensah asks High Court to hold NSA “ghost names” trial
According to her lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, they seek a stay of proceedings while the Court of Appeal considers a separate challenge to a directive issued by the trial court.
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US
Ken Ofori-Atta held by US immigration as lawyers move to regularise stay
In a statement, his team said Mr Ofori-Atta is “fully cooperating” with US authorities while discussions continue with ICE to resolve the matter.
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Europe
Stay in Ghana boarding school-London court orders boy who sued parents
The boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was taken to Ghana in March 2024 under the pretext of visiting a sick relative
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Crime
Stepmother accused of burning 3-year-old with hot water in Winneba
The child’s mother explained that the girl had travelled from Swedru to stay with her father during the vacation but returned with visible injuries.
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Africa
Kenya: Sister of former president wins court battle to evict ex-partner from disputed home
The ruling, issued by Justice Jane Onyango of the Environment and Land Court in Thika, denied Mr Nderitu's request for an injunction that would have allowed him to remain in the residence while a broader ownership case plays out in court.
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General
Asante Mampong council bans public events ahead of Daasebre's funeral rites
The memorial event is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025. The ban will stay in effect until the final funeral ceremonies are concluded, which are expected to take place within a month.
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Crime
Accra Academy refers student in bullying case to police
A viral video showed a student assaulting a peer with a machete, prompting swift action from the school’s administration. In an official statement, the school assured parents and guardians that immediate steps were taken to address the situ...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court stays Speaker Bagbin's ruling ousting 4 MPs from Parliament
As a result, Parliament has been directed to fully recognize the four Members of Parliament (MPs) and allow them to continue representing their constituencies and fulfilling their duties.
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Crime
Miner jailed for stabbing mason at Nsuaem
Joseph Ntiful, the convict, pleaded guilty with an explanation for causing unlawful harm: contrary to section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29).
GNA
Crime
Houseboy jailed for defiling his employer’s daughter
Augustine Owusu was charged with defilement. He has pleaded guilty.
GNA
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.
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Courts
New Force spokesperson re-arrested, set to be repatriated
This follows the revocation of her residence permit by the Immigration service insisting that her continuous stay in the country is illegal.
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Courts
Chief Justice rejects OSPs petition for Justice Edward Twum's recusal
The OSP in an update on X (formerly Twitter) said it received a letter today, October 25, informing it of the Chief Justice's decision.
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General
Five most effective promotional items for lawyers
Promotional marketing giveaway campaigns can be one of the surest ways to boost your law firm’s brand
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Europe
UK passes bill to return illegal migrants to their home country, third country
The UK government's Department for Immigration & Passports, Drugs Policy, Crime, Fire, Counter-terrorism & Police has announced the passage of the illegal Migration Bill, which aims to ensure that individuals entering the UK illegally will...
All Africa
Supreme Court News
Stay within your lane – Supreme Court Justices caution EOCO
These statements of caution were given by the Justices in a civil motion involving Malik Ibrahim who is seeking a writ of Certiorari against the High Court, (Financial and Economic Crime Division)
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Courts
Evangelist and prophetess jailed 11 years for stealing GH¢265,000 from retiree
Samuel Kwesi Tsogbe, the 33-year-old evangelist was sentenced to six years imprisonment and Esther Christ, a 63-year-old prophetess was put away for five years
GNA
Others
Saudi Arabia grants first law practice licences to three foreign law firms
With the new amendments, the country aims to encourage firms to set up in Saudi Arabia so legal work is coordinated within the Kingdom, and to also enable high-profile deals stay within the country.
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