Abdulai Halidu, a 32-year-old auto mechanic, has been granted bail of one million Ghana cedis by an Accra Circuit Court over fraud. He is accused of defrauding two individuals by taking GH₵66,000 and $10,200 to secure them a Mercedes Benz vehicle. Halidu faces charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and defrauding by false pretenses, […]
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The Volta Regional House of Chiefs under the auspices of the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has inaugurated six new traditional councils in its jurisdiction. The inauguration of the Agotime, Ave-Dakpa, Sokpoe, Agave, Anfoeta, and Klefe traditional councils is aimed at deepening decentralisation and streamlining the administrative powers of traditional authorities. It marks a
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In a historic milestone, Ghana has welcomed its first-ever deaf lawyer, Juventus Duorinaah, who has shattered barriers and defied odds to achieve this remarkable feat. Hailing from Wa in the Upper West Region, Duorinaah’s journey to becoming a lawyer is a testament to his unwavering determination and perseverance. Born with a passion for learning, Duorinaah
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A doctor working out of a clinic in Oakville is facing a new sexual assault charge allegedly involving a female patient. The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) said 64-year-old Dr. Clarence Clottey of Oakville was working at “Bristol Family Physicians” located on Bristol Circle at the time of the offence. Police said they were contacted
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In a bid to enhance legal action against illegal mining President Akufo-Addo has directed the Attorney General to work with the Chief Justice to “increase the number of courts handling cases related to illegal mining”. The president stated that four dedicated courts had already been established to enhance the legal actions against galamsey. Regarding other
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A 38-year-old man, identified as “Pussy Mama” has been remanded by the Kasoa Ofaakor Circuit Court for allegedly trafficking over 3,000 young girls and boys from Nigeria to Ghana, Mali and other countries for prostitution. This was after the suspect of Nigerian descent appeared before the Ofaakor Circuit Court presided over by his lordship Isaac
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An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into Police custody a 23-year-old motorcyclist over attempted robbery at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Elvis Ashitey aka Ratty charged with an “attempt to commit crime namely robbery”, pleaded not guilty. The Court presided over by Mr Isaac Addo ordered Ashitey to reappear on October 23, 2024. Prosecution led by
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An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 48-year-old businessman Charles Nti Denkyira into police custody for allegedly misappropriating $60,000. Denkyira, who faces stealing charges, pleaded not guilty. He is scheduled to reappear before the court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, on October 15, 2024. The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Seth
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A Rwandan YouTuber has been sentenced to seven years in prison for breaching the country’s laws on genocide denial. Rashid Hakuzimana, who was arrested in 2021, denied all the charges, which also included inciting ethnic division and spreading false information for claiming that anyone who dares to challenge President Paul Kagame in elections is jailed.
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An Adentan Circuit Court has sentenced two individuals to 17 years in prison for their involvement in stealing electronic gadgets worth GH¢298,900 in Okponglo, Accra. James Ugochukwu Mwobi, a 33-year-old businessman, received a 12-year sentence for charges including unlawful damage, stealing, and unlawful entry. His accomplice, 36-year-old Solomon Otis, was sentenced to five years for
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