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General
Russia-Ukraine war: A law lecturer’s perspective
A Law lecturer at the Faculty of Law at the Wisconsin International University and the Lancaster Law Faculty, George Acquah (Esq) had this to say when contacted by Dennislaw News;
DL News26 February 2022
Courts
Prison officer accidentally fires gun in court hurting himself in the process
Sources tell Joy News, the accidental discharge has left the officer wounded in the leg.
MYJOYONLINE24 February 2022
Courts
Two jailed 50 years for stealing taxi
The two — Sunday Bawa, aka Joe Pussy, and Musa Ayuba — had initially pleaded not guilty to three counts of conspiracy, attempted robbery, and robbery.
GRAPHIC ONLINE24 February 2022
General
We’ll explore all avenues to remove, prosecute Health Minister – Mintah Akandoh
The Health Minister is facing a vote of censure being instigated by the Minority in Parliament.
MYJOYONLINE22 February 2022
Courts
High Court sets March 28 to rule on Sosu’s interlocutory injunction against IGP
This comes after both parties filed all processes before the court as directed.
DL News21 February 2022
Others
Graham Potter: One of Australia’s most wanted men nabbed after 12-year hunt
Graham Potter, 64, had been on the run since 2010 after he failed to show up to court to face conspiracy to murder charges in the state of Victoria.
BBC21 February 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court from Feb 22-23, 2022: Cases and motions
The Supreme Court will this week starting February 22, 2022, consider a number of cases and motions. All these are within the Court’s Appellate Jurisdiction, Original Jurisdiction, Reference Jurisdiction, and Review Jurisdiction.
DL News20 February 2022
Europe
Four Ghanaians convicted in the UK for drug trafficking
The convicts, Eric Kusi Appiah, 51; Albert Kaakyire Gyamfi, 52; Jennifer Agyemang, 38, Julius Tetteh Puplampu, 56, were arrested at separate times and convicted after being found guilty.
GRAPHIC ONLINE15 February 2022
US
Snoop Dogg sued by former dancer over sexual assault allegation
The unnamed woman, who has filed her legal claim in California, says she “was panicked and terrified” at the time, in a bathroom at a TV studio.
BBC14 February 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court from Feb 15-16,2022: Motions and Appeal
On February 15-16, 2022, the apex Court of Ghana will sit mainly on motions, both civil and appeals. According to court sources, the following are to be expected.
DL News13 February 2022
Crime
Bobie Ansah’s arrest: Police pursuing three other persons
The three others, whose names were not indicated, are said to have together with Bobie Ansah, “made several statements against some individuals on the ‘Citizen Show’ on Accra FM.
DL News11 February 2022
Crime
Accra FM journalist was arrested for publication of false news – Police
Police say his arrest became necessary after the journalist turned down several invitations for interrogation into the case.
DL News11 February 2022
General
SSNIT takes legal action against 7,951 employers
“We do not take delight in prosecuting employers before the law court. But it only becomes a necessary last resort when all eligible means to settle the debts have failed,” Ms Emefa Agonyo, Public Relations Officer of SSNIT
GNA4 February 2022
General
Majority to disallow Assin North MP from partaking in Parliamentary business – Atta Akyea
Samuel Atta Akyea said once the High Court has declared the MP as a non-legislator, he cannot be allowed to be in the House.
DL News4 February 2022
Courts
Court adjourns case involving man arrested with 565 ATM cards
The Court presided over by Her Ladyship, Lydia Osei Marfo, said she could not entertain the application owing to new developments the Prosecution had made in the matter.
CITINEWSROOM31 January 2022
Crime
Fake ‘mallam’ jailed 5 years for fraud
The court presided over by Mrs Dorinda Smith Arthur, gave her verdict after Yahaya pleaded guilty and admitted engaging in fraud by false pretences.
GNA26 January 2022
Business
Demand Tax Clearance Certificates before renewing members’ licenses – GRA to Professional bodies
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) wants the Governing Councils of Professional Bodies to demand Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) from their members before the renewal of their licenses.
DL News21 January 2022
General
Ghana’s Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei: Newly appointed member of the ICC
Justice Dennis Agyei, who is to serve specifically on the Advisory Committee of the Court, was appointed alongside eight others to serve for a three-year term, which commenced on December 9, 2021.
DENNISLAW NEWS5 January 2022
US
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes convicted of fraud
Prosecutors said Holmes knowingly lied about technology she said could detect diseases with a few drops of blood.
BBC4 January 2022
Africa
Liberian opposition figure wanted over alleged forgery
The ALP accuses him of forging the coalition agreement document by editing and replacing a section on how parties can exit the coalition.
BBC4 January 2022