Courts
Prosecution to call first witness in Abesim murder trial
This comes after the court concluded with the Case Management Conference (CMC)
GNA
Results for "State of Emergency"
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Supreme Court News
Land battle between Apostolic Faith Mission, Mohammed Odartey Lamptey- SC ‘neutralizes’ Letter from Above
This was in the case of Mohammed Odartey Lamptey and Degraft Osei Kwame’s Apostolic Faith Mission, which has raged on for a while now in other courts.
DL News
Africa
Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears
Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria's former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele
BBC
General
Ministerial reshuffle: Here's the list of Ministers relieved of duties and those taking new roles
The announcement was made in a statement by the Communications Director at the Office of the President, Eugene Arhin.
DL News
Courts
Cecilia Dapaah's stolen cash: Case adjourned to March 8
The Court is therefore expected to conduct Case Management Conference at its next sitting
DL News
Africa
Lagos drug dealers sentenced to 600 hours of community service
Christian Osinachi 27, and Odinaka Enwere 34, were sentenced for conspiracy to engage in drug trafficking and drug trafficking following guilty pleas to charges authorities prosecuted them for.
Peoples Gazette
US
US State Appeals Court launches AI task force
“The legal profession is not immune to the rapid evolution that is taking place in the field of artificial intelligence,” said the court's Presiding Justice in a statement. “As artificial intelligence technology rapidly advances, it is impe...
LAW.COM
Europe
What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa alleges Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians, in the wake of Hamas's 7 October attack.
BBC
General
Mrs Fordjuor elected Fellow of International Academy of Family Law Lawyers
Mrs. Fordjuor’s experience as a lawyer spans two decades in dispute resolution, probate and intestate succession, family law, and property and real estate.
DL News
Africa
Gambian ex-minister goes on trial in Switzerland for murder
Ousman Sonko fled there in 2016, shortly before Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, accused of heading a repressive regime, lost power.
BBC
Africa
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius released on parole 11 years after killing girlfriend
Officials confirmed Pistorius was "at home" on Friday morning, having served half of his more than 13-year sentence.
BBC
US
ICJ: US dismisses SA's case against Israel as 'meritless'
South Africa argued that Israel is committing "genocidal" acts in Gaza in the case filed at the ICJ last week.
BBC
General
Alleged bribery of Majority MPs by businessman: OSP concludes probe, bemoans lack of cooperation from MPs
In its report released today, January 3, 2024, the OSP confirms that the wealthy businessman did in fact attempt to bribe a section of the majority caucus of Parliament, but that monetary offer was rejected by the contacted Members of Parli...
DL News
Business
Ride-hailing vehicle owners to pay Vehicle Income Tax from 1st January, 2024
GRA said in a statement that all commercial vehicle owners, including ride-hailing drivers, must pay income tax on a quarterly basis under Section 22 of Regulations 2016, LI 2244.
DL News
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.
DL News
Tech
Tech best bet against money laundering – experts
For decades, the fight against money laundering has been a game of cat and mouse, with criminals constantly innovating new ways to clean their dirty cash.
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Courts
2 remanded over fraudulent fundraising in the name of Akosombo dam spillage victims
The accused, a phone repairer (Promise Ahorgah) and a building construction labourer (Kwaotse Mawuli), allegedly created fake social media accounts in the name of the North Tongu MP to deceive unsuspecting Ghanaians into contributing funds...
MYJOYONLINE
Africa
Nigerian court orders Nnamdi Kanu to stay in jail
The court also ruled that his terrorism trial at a lower federal court should continue.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Madina, Adenta, Oyarifa, Ayi Mensa and over 70,000 acre lands don't belong to Numo Nmashie Family - Supreme Court
The court, therefore, directed the Lands Commission to expunge all registration and certificates issued to the Numo Nmashie Family of Teshie, and the Tetteh Olewolon Family, in respect of the 72,000 acres.
GRAPHIC ONLINE
Africa
Niger junta refuses to free ex-leader and have sanctions dropped
His relatives say they have had no information about him since he tried and failed to escape from detention on 19 October.
BBC