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December 21, 2023December 21, 2023

Judicial Corruption Is More Of perception Than Reality – Supreme Court Justice Nominee

Nominee to the Supreme Court Justice Yaw Asare Darko says corruption in the judiciary is more perception than real. According to him, the perception is fueled by several factors, emphasising that a significant portion of the population lacks a comprehensive understanding

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

There Are No Political Judges – Supreme Court Nominee

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Henry Anthony Kwofie, has refuted claims of the existence of politically aligned judges in the Judiciary. The Appeals Court Judge, drawing on his 25 years of experience on the bench, asserted that he has not encountered any

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Ensuring Ghana Card Inclusivity – PWDs Want Special Registration Centre

Even before the nationwide registration exercise to capture citizens and non-citizens into the national identity register comes to an end, Persons with Disability (PWDs) are registering their displeasure about the process. Their bone of contention is that the National Identification Authority

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Same-Sex Couple Blessing Story Malicious – Catholic Bishop

The Catholic Bishop of Konongo-Mampong, Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu, has described as “malicious misrepresentation” media reports that Pope Francis has formally granted Catholic priests the permission to bless the union of same-sex couples. Some international media organisations reported on Monday that

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Traditional Rulers Are The True Leaders Of Society – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has advocated that the traditional institutions, particularly chiefs and queenmothers should be elevated and mainstreamed into national governance. He said that was why in any review of the 1992 Constitution, areas should be

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Kumasi WhatsApp Group (KP) Donates To Heal KATH Project.

Some administrators and members of Kumasi Parliament (KP), a popular WhatsApp platform with about 207 members, have donated an amount of GH12, 677.00 towards the renovation works at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). The group’s spokesperson, Yaw Geraldo speaking at

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Policy On Workplace Sexual And Gender-Based Violence In The Offing

Oxfam in Ghana, an NGO, has organised a conference on a draft model policy to check workplace sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the country. The policy, which is currently in its draft form, addresses workplace harassment, gender-based violence and more

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Akufo-Addo To Launch Evaluation Of Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Action Plan

President Nana Akufo-Addo will, on Thursday (21 December) launch the Evaluation of Ghana’s Maiden National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) at the Jubilee House in Accra. NACAP constitutes Ghana’s national framework to drive anti-corruption activities and promote national development. It contains strategic action plans

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Trump Disqualified From 2024 Ballot In Colorado

Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause. The court ruled 4-3 that Mr Trump was not an eligible candidate because he had engaged in an insurrection over the US Capitol

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Oil And Shipping Giants Suspend Red Sea Operations After Houthi Attacks

Discussions aimed at securing another hostage deal and a pause in fighting appear to be at a standstill, although the Biden administration is hopeful for a breakthrough, according to White House spokesperson John Kirby. Yesterday, CIA Director William Burns was in Warsaw,