Oliver Barker-Vormawor: Court directs Lawyers to file bail addressing legalities
By Beatrice Oppon & Priscilla Owusu Ansah An Accra Circuit Court has directed Lawyers for Convener of Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor to file a formal bail application addressing the legal challenges surrounding the grant of bail to him. His Lawyers made an oral submission for bail after he was denied same by the Accra High […]
BOST CEO, Dr Edwin Alfred Provencal receives awards in Botswana as Transformational CEO of the Year
At the prestigious 5th edition of the Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA) 2024, held in Gaborone, Botswana, Ghana’s Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) and its Managing Director, Dr Edwin Alfred Provencal were honoured. At the awards ceremony, which aims to recognize excellence in public service, BOST was celebrated as one […]
GJA and National Cyber Security Authority build capacity of Journalists ahead of December 7 elections
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Ghana’s digital penetration has shot up from five million in 2014 to 24.2 as of January 2024 with seven point-six million of the users actively on social media. This places Ghana as the 15th digital consuming nation globally thereby exposing the country to higher cyber safety concerns and security risks. Despite the […]
Galamsey’s devastating toll: Expert warns of psychological and physiological impacts
By Belinda Nketia Renowned Clinical Physiologist Prof. Daniel Bruce sounded the alarm on the dire consequences of galamsey on Ghanaian communities during his breakfast show appearance today. “The psychological and physiopathological implications of galamsey are staggering,” Prof. Bruce emphasized. “Residents near affected areas are forced to deny their humanity and accept an inferior status due […]
African Media: A call for intra-continental collaboration
By Hannah Dadzie As the global media landscape continues to evolve, African media outlets are facing increasing challenges in sourcing high-quality, locally relevant content. To address this, some media practitioners are calling for greater collaboration among African media organizations to ensure a more robust and independent news ecosystem. Traditionally, many African media outlets have relied […]
VP Bawumia welcomes Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan to Jubilee House
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has held discussions with Former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan at the Jubilee House in Accra. The discussions centered on a number of issues, primarily Ghana’s elections in December and the need for peaceful polls. Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, led a delegation of […]
Attorney General opposes bail for Democracy Hub protestors
By Beatrice Oppon The State has filed an Affidavit in Opposition to the bail application of twenty other Democracy Hub protestors at the High Court in Accra. Lawyers for the twenty protestors are seeking bail for their clients after they were remanded by the Circuit Court following their arrests during the demonstration at the 37 […]
Ghana’s Supreme Court to hear Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill Case October 15-17
By Beatrice Oppon The Supreme Court is ready to hear an application filed by Lawyer for Parliament, Thadeus Sory for permission to file a defence in the suits challenging the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill despite missing the 14-day deadline mandated by Court rules. The application is expected to be […]
John Mahama meets West African Elders Forum, Reaffirms commitment to free and fair elections
By; Celestine Avi NDC Presidential candidate John Mahama has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment, and that of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to ensuring a free, fair, and transparent election in Ghana. Speaking during a meeting with a pre-election assessment team from the West African Elders Forum, led by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, at his […]
Empowering Communities: Ghanaian Initiatives drive breast cancer awareness
By: Regina Kwapong In the heart of Ghana, a wave of action is sweeping across communities to shed light on the importance of understanding and tackling breast cancer. Local groups and healthcare providers are uniting to enlighten neighborhoods on the significance of early detection and routine screenings. Together, they aim to break the barriers of […]