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KNUST Law Faculty to introduce one-year LL.M for lawyers, non-law candidates

The Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) will soon introduce a one-year taught Master of Art in Law programme for both lawyers and non-lawyers. The programme will run alongside the two-year research Master of Law (LL.M) programme, which already exists in the school. Dr Chris Adomako-Kwakye, Acting Dean, […]

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Probe Aburi Girls SHS student’s death — Child Rights International (CRI)

Child Rights International (CRI) has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES), Police and National Security to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a first-year student at the Aburi Girls Senior High School. The findings of the investigation, it said, should be made public to ensure accountability. “This

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Kumasi – 5 Teenagers Grabbed With Narcotics

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FIVE TEENAGERS have been apprehended for possessing suspected narcotic drugs during a police swoop in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region. The teenagers are part of a total of 18 suspects who were grabbed during a successful security operation, which took place on February 13, 2024 at about 5:30am. The Drug Law Enforcement Unit of the

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Kasoa Ritual Murder case: Court orders lawyers to file addresses by March 14

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An Accra High Court has ordered the lawyers in the Kasoa teenager’s murder case to file their addresses by March 14, 2024. The order came after the prosecution led by Nana Adomah Osei, an Assistant State Attorney, ended the cross-examination of the 18-year-old teenager (the second accused person) in the matter. Meanwhile, defence counsel, Mr

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Chief State Attorney expelled from the bar for accepting GH¢400,000 from Woyome

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A Chief State Attorney at the Office of the Attorney-General, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh, has been disbarred as a lawyer by the General Legal Council (GLC) for collecting GH¢400,000 from businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome in 2011. Mr Nerquaye-Tetteh was disbarred, meaning he can never practice as a lawyer again in Ghana after the Disciplinary Committee of the

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Chinese National Escapes From Nsawam Prison

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In a shocking turn of events, a Chinese national serving jail term at the Nsawam Medium Prison has managed to escape. The convict, who was convicted of theft and other criminal related offenses, reportedly feigned illness and was subsequently transferred to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for medical attention. According to reports, the Chinese inmate was

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Many of Ghana’s laws are outmoded – Prof. Atuguba

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The Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, Professor Raymond Akongburo Atuguba, believes many of Ghana’s laws are outmoded, making it difficult for people to adhere to ethical principles in the corporate world, particularly the banking sector. “Our laws are not in tune with the times; how do you determine ethics with such

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Man Jailed 50 Years For Robbery

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A 20-year-old man, Abdullah Mohammed, who allegedly killed a 74-year-old stroke patient, Alice Kakari, after robbing her home, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the robbery. According to reports, the incident occurred near the Ballon Hotel at Awutu Senya East in the Central Region. The Kasoa Ofaakor Circuit Court presided over by

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Court remands man who stole GHC292,534 to take care of ailing mother

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An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into police custody a 30-year-old man accused of stealing GHC292,534 belonging to his employer. Henry Hoyle is said to have told the Police that he stole the money to take care of his ailing mother. Charged with stealing, Hoyle has pleaded guilty. His lawyer, however, informed the court that

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Trotro driver in remand for stabbing passenger over 50 pesewas

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Michael Oppong, a 51-year-old ‘trotro’ driver, has been remanded into Police custody by the Ashaiman Circuit Court for stabbing a passenger with a knife over an additional 50 pesewas lorry fare charge. The victim, Ketogloh Mawunyegah Edoh, has since been treated for his wounds and discharged from the hospital to await further treatment. The plea

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