A Circuit Court at Dormaa-Ahenkro in the Bono Region has imposed a fine of GHC600 on Kwabena Damoah, a 45-year-old businessman for allowing his pigs to stray and destroy an okro farm. In default, the convict will serve a three-month jail term. Damoah pleaded not guilty to the charge of willfully allowing his animals to […]
Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have described as unlawful and a breach of natural justice the decision by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to impose a GHC5.8m fine on them for alleged regulatory non-compliance. In a letter written by their lawyer, Yaw Acheampong Boafo on their behalf, the board members […] The post Your fines to
A request filed by political activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor to the High Court for the GHc10 million defamation suit filed against him by the National Security Minister to be struck out has been dismissed. The High Court presided over by Justice Rev Joseph Owusu-Adu Agyemang held that the application lacks merit. The court also awarded a […] The post Kan Dapaah’s defamation
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, aka Davido, has claimed that he is the greatest of all time in the Nigerian music industry. Despite being regarded as one of the three biggest Nigerian artists currently alongside Wizkid and Burna Boy, Davido has continued to downplay any comparison between him and his colleagues. In a video shared on […] The post I’m only GOAT in Nigeria – Davido appeared first on Starr
A Public Sector Analyst Harry Yamson says the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Board of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) cannot be left off the hook in the case of misappropriated funds and financial loss caused to the state. His concerns follow the sentencing of former MASLOC Boss, Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, and Daniel […] The post MoF, MASLOC
An Accra High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of CID Boss, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Faustina Agyeiwaa Kodua Andoh-Kwofie and the Director-General Legal and Prosecution unit of CID for failing to appear in court after being charged for contempt. Presiding judge, Justice Lydia Osei Marfo issued the order after evidence […] The post High
Popular Ghanaian actress Joselyn Dumas has stated that budget cuts shouldn’t be the reason for creatives to die. Nigerian actor Junior Pope died in a boat accident on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. In the final video the late Nollywood actor shared online before his death, he could be seen riding a boat without a life […] The post Budget cuts shouldn’t
Democracy Hub and 23 others, through their lawyers, have filed a motion at the Accra High Court asking the court to re-admit the alleged assault case against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for prosecution to continue. The High Court on April 9, 2024, struck out the alleged assault case against the IGP for “want […] The post #OccupyJulorbi protest:
Nigerian Transgender, Bobrisky will spend his six months in prison in the male section, the Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed. The post Nigerian Correctional Service says Bobrisky will be housed in male prison section first appeared on 3News.
The Supreme Court has postponed its judgement on the case against FDA’s directive which banned celebrities in alcoholic advertisements. The post FDA Alcohol Ad ban: Supreme Court postpones date for judgement to April 24 first appeared on 3News.
The Kaduna State Police Command said its operatives have arrested seven suspected cultists and recovered firearms in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued in Kaduna. According to Hassan, the arrest is a major blow to criminal networks in the state as the Command continues to […] The post Police arrest seven suspected cultists
Nigeria has recovered 30bn naira ($24m; £19m) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister, the financial watchdog says. The funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts, it said. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was initially suspended in January over the alleged diversion of $640,000 of public […] The post Betta
The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended a nine-man gang of suspected ritualists under the name of ‘Neo Black Movement, NBM, at a Cemetery in Dutsen Abba Ward along the Zaria -Kaduna expressway with one full jerry can of human blood, ASP Mansur Hussaini, Public Relations Officer of the Command, while making the confirmation of […] The post Police arrest suspected
Pelumi Nubi, the content creator who embarked on a solo road trip from London to Lagos, has arrived in Nigeria to a heroic welcome. Pelumi was received at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border on behalf of Lagos State Government by the Hon Commissioner of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka and the Special Adviser, Tourism, Arts and […] The post London-Lagos solo driver
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Delhi, India-bound passenger, Freeman Charles Ogbonna, at the screening point of terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos for ingesting 80 wraps of cocaine. Ogbonna was arrested on Sunday, March 31, 2024, while attempting to board his flight to […] The post India-bound
Atiku Abubakar has joined the growing list of critics faulting the Federal Government’s hike in electricity tariff and believes the move further compounds the citizens’ economic difficulties. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Council (NERC) days ago jacked up the tariff for Band A consumers – those who enjoy at least 20 hours daily supply of power […] The post Electricity
A UK-based Nigerian travel content creator and solo driver has finally reached Lagos after a 68-day journey driving from London to Nigeria. Pelumi Nubi, who announced her ambitious road trip in January, was welcomed by Nigerian officials upon her arrival at the Nigeria border with Benin on Sunday. The 28-year-old solo traveller’s arrival was broadcast […] The post Nigerian
The former head of Nigeria’s central bank governor is expected to appear in a court in Lagos on Monday after fresh charges alleging misuse of office and corruption were filed against him by the anti-corruption agency on Friday. Godwin Emefiele is already facing procurement fraud charges in another court in the capital Abuja. He has […] The post Nigeria files fresh
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ayamga Yakubu Akolgo, a legal practitioner, has responded to what he perceives as unjust media representations following a Supreme Court decision in a property fraud case. ACP Akolgo, in a rejoinder, disputed the legality of his arrest and detention orders from November 14, 2023, and accused the Chief Justice of […] The post ACP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that nine persons have been arrested in connection to the killings of police officers in the Ughelli area of Delta State. The police boss, disclosed this on Thursday, at a management meeting of the Force. He said those arrested are currently providing the Force with information […] The post Nine Arrested Over Killing Of Policemen
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