Crime
Farmer in court for alleged death threat over mining land dispute
The accused, Joseph Amissah, also known as ‘Alobo Ndaah,’ pleaded not guilty to two counts of making death threats.
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Results for "Asante Akim Municipal Assembly"
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A glimpse of 2024: Top news items on DL News
Our top picks for 2024 include the new requirement by the GBA for lawyers to show proof of CLE participation for licence renewal from 2025 onwards and the viral news of the marriage between the 80-year-old former Education Minister and his...
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Crime
Court jails Cameroonian, Togolese for illegal acquisition of Ghana Card, birth certificate
Samuel Sagbo, 31, a barber from Togo and Edwin Nwanchan Ndum alias Edwin Mensah, 37, an unemployed Cameroonian will serve an additional 36 months jail time each should they default in paying the fines.
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Courts
Restrain Controller from holding himself if he contests as MP - Dafeamekpor tells court
The MP argues that while civil servants like Mr.Kwaning-Bosompem are entitled to their political views, and may vote during elections, they are however required to resign from office should they decide to contest in any political activity.
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Courts
21 new Circuit Court judges appointed
In accordance with article 148 of the 1992 Constitution, they were appointed by the Chief Justice, acting on the advice of the Judicial Council.
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General
MP files private member bill for the amendment of dual citizenship restriction
The bill seeks to enable such persons to be able to hold positions such as High Commissioner or Ambassador, Secretary to Cabinet, Chief of Defence Staff, Inspector General of Police, Director of Immigration, and Member of Parliament etc.
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Crime
E/R: 27-year-old woman in grips of Police for allegedly beheading husband
A report released by the Police indicates that the suspect was discovered to be in possession of the murder weapon, a cutlass. The Police visited the crime scene at 7:30am on Sunday after receiving notice of the crime.
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General
“Allegiance and the disqualification of natural born citizens” – Kwaku Asare writes
It is against all the principles of citizenship to have a class of citizens who cannot belong to the legislature, executive, the apex court, the key constitutional commissions, etc. and who cannot lead or form a political party.
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Business
No ban on small scale mining, go back to work – Mireku Duker tells legal miners
The Members of the Association pledged their commitment to support government win the fight against illegal mining.
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Crime
4 Arrested Over James Town Bullion Van Attack
The suspects, according to report, were fished from their hideouts at Kyebi by the Police at a mining site upon information gathered by the CID Headquarters in Accra
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Courts
Court grants bail to two men accused of brutally assaulting 12-year-old boy
Presided over by Her Honour Mrs. Naa Amarley Akowah, the court granted bail to Issa Morro (58) and Abdul Rashid (27) in the sum of GH¢50,000, with two sureties.
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Crime
Northern Region:19 arrested for looting government institutions
Authorities apprehended suspects at various locations in Tamale, the regional capital, where they were reportedly involved in acts of theft and vandalism.
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General
Prof Ahwoi outlines reform action plan for Ghana's local government
He called for the revival of the Inter-ministerial Coordinating Committee to support the decentralization process in Ghana.
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General
Justice Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu: The law on nuisance in noise making
Excessive noise can lead to stress, hearing impairment, sleep disturbances, and other health issues.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing June 27-28, 2023
Cases up for consideration are civil motions, and civil appeals
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Courts
Former Juaben MCE trial: Kumasi High Court admits viral bribe video as evidence
The OSP began investigating Mr. Sarfo-Kantanka after a November 2021 video showed the Juabeng MCE demanding monies he allegedly paid assembly members to influence their votes
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General
Full Speech: Bar president, Yaw Acheampong Boafo at 2022 annual Bar Conference
This year’s event which is underway in Ho in the Volta Region has been theme “Ghana's Democracy under the Fourth Republic: Gains, Challenges and Prospects.”
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Crime
Special Prosecutor charges Juaben MCE nominee with 26 counts of corruption
The Office of the Special Prosecutor began investigating Mr. Sarfo-Kantanka after a video emerged in November 2021, showing the Juabeng MCE nominee accusing assembly members of failing to confirm his nomination as MCE after he allegedly pai...
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General
Special Prosecutor invites Juaben MCE nominee over corruption allegation
Mr. Alex Sarfo Kantanka was granted bail today by the Police after he was arrested over an alleged bribery situation.
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Crime
Juaben MCE nominee granted bail over bribery allegations
Juaben is the outstanding Municipality to have its nominee for MCE confirmed after all 42 districts in the Ashanti Region went through the exercise.
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