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*Notorious Effia-Nkwanta Hospital robber jailed 10 years* A 36-year-old Nigerian national, Stanley Afaku, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Sekondi Circuit Court for a gunpoint robbery at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi. Afaku, described by authorities as a known criminal, pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery and was convicted by Her Honour Naa Amberley Akowuah. As part of the sentencing, the court also ordered that the Ghana Immigration Service deport him upon completion of his jail term. https://dennislawnews.com/article/notorious-effia-nkwanta-hospital-robber-jailed-10-years
*Court discharges six in alleged $1M fake currency scam* An Accra Circuit Court has discharged six individuals accused of attempting to defraud a foreign investor with counterfeit U.S. currency, citing a lack of jurisdiction over the case. Presiding Judge Susan Eduful freed the accused—Abdel Razak Djidonou (44), Simon Mbillam, Mohammed Ibrahim (62), Prince Pius (44), George Bonsu (64), and Chief Toni Silas (53)—after determining that the court was not the proper venue to hear the matter. https://dennislawnews.com/article/court-discharges-six-in-alleged--1m-fake-currency-scam
*BoG to crack down loan defaulters with tough new sanctions* The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled a stringent new directive aimed at curbing the rising tide of non-performing loans (NPLs) and restoring stability to the country's financial sector. Under the new measures, individuals identified as willful loan defaulters by regulated financial institutions (RFIs) will be blacklisted from accessing credit for up to five years. Their names will also be reported to the Financial Intelligence Centre for further scrutiny. https://dennislawnews.com/article/bog-to-crack-down-loan-defaulters-with-tough-new-sanctions
*Constitutional Review Committee changes Tamale forum venue to Modern City Hotel* The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) has announced a change in venue for its upcoming public engagement session in Tamale, scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025. In a statement signed by the Committee’s Secretary, Dr. Rainer Akumperigya, the CRC said the event will now be held at the Modern City Hotel Conference Centre (Big Hall 1) in Tamale, Northern Region. All other details—including the time and structure of the programme—remain unchanged. https://dennislawnews.com/article/constitutional-review-committee-changes-tamale-forum-venue-to-modern-city-hotel
*Tragedy in Ketu South: Young coconut seller allegedly commits suicide* A cloud of grief has descended on Akame Nyekornakpoe, a quiet community in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, following the suspected suicide of a young man known to residents as Prince Tengey. Prince, a coconut vendor in his early twenties who was deaf and mute, was found hanging in his room during the early hours of Wednesday, June 11, 2025. According to locals, the discovery was made by a friend who had gone to fetch him for their daily routine. https://dennislawnews.com/article/tragedy-in-ketu-south--young-coconut-seller-allegedly-commits-suicide
*Two arrested in cocoa smuggling bust in Elmina* Police in the Central Region have arrested two men in connection with an attempted cocoa smuggling operation involving 250 bags of beans. The arrests were made on Sunday, June 8, 2025, during a targeted intelligence-led operation in Elmina, following a tip-off received two weeks earlier. Authorities had been monitoring a suspected smuggling syndicate believed to be trafficking both cocoa beans and illicit drugs to neighbouring countries. https://dennislawnews.com/article/two-arrested-in-cocoa-smuggling-bust-in-elmina
*Accuser, Judge and Executioner: How Ghana’s Superior Courts Breach ‘Nemo Judex In Causa Sua’ in Contempt Adjudications; A Wakeup Call for Comprehensive Procedural Rules to Guide Contempt Proceedings* `Written by: Sedinam Awo Kwadam` > This article critiques the practice in Ghana's Superior Courts where Justices adjudicate contempt cases arising from their own proceedings, violating the rule of nemo judex in causa sua. It advocates for urgent procedural reforms to ensure impartiality and restore public trust in the judiciary. https://dennislawnews.com/opinions-and-features-v2/accuser-judge-and-executioner-how-ghanas-superior-courts-breach-nemo-judex-in-causa-sua-in-contempt-adjudications-a-wakeup-call-for-comprehensive-procedural-rules-to-guide-contempt-proceedings
*Ahmadu Bello Uni wins first-ever ECOWAS moot court contest* Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has emerged as the champion of the maiden ECOWAS Court of Justice Moot Court Competition, earning a ₦5 million grand prize for their outstanding legal performance. The prestigious event, held in Niger State, brought together top law faculties from eight universities across the region. ABU’s team impressed judges with their sharp legal reasoning, persuasive advocacy, and composure throughout the competition, culminating in a thrilling final round. https://dennislawnews.com/article/ahmadu-bello-uni-wins-first-ever-ecowas-moot-court-contest
*Illegal miner jailed five years for violent cutlass attack at Essuowin* A 33-year-old illegal miner, James Yeboah, has been handed a five-year prison sentence by the Asante Akropong Circuit Court after admitting to attacking a fellow resident with a cutlass in Essuowin, located in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region. Yeboah, who pleaded guilty to the charge of causing harm, was convicted on his own plea. In addition to serving time behind bars, the court has also ordered him to pay GH¢6,000 in compensation to the victim, Akwasi Amponsah. https://dennislawnews.com/article/illegal-miner-jailed-five-years-for-violent-cutlass-attack-at-essuowin
*Elon Musk's X battles New York over hate speech disclosure law* Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that compels online platforms to publicly explain how they handle hate speech, extremism, and other controversial content. In court documents submitted on Tuesday, X contends that the law infringes on free speech rights by requiring disclosure of policies about “sensitive and controversial speech” protected under the First Amendment. https://dennislawnews.com/article/elon-musk-s-x-battles-new-york-over-hate-speech-disclosure-law