Bright Appiah The Executive Director of Child Rights International (CRI), Bright Appiah, has called for a total discarding of traditions and customs that endanger the lives of children. He Read More... The post Abolish Traditions That Endanger Children – CRI
By Mansa NETTEY The third month of every year, March has become a canvas on which the pertinent issues of women empowerment and inclusion are laid bare and deliberated upon. There’s a flurry of initiatives aimed at investing in women and inspiring inclusion whiles the achievements of those who have accomplished impressive feats are heralded […] The post Investing
By Amanda KPORWOFA Ghana, like many developing countries, is dealing with brain drain, a phenomenon where highly skilled professionals and academics leave the country to seek opportunities overseas. According to a report from the Diaspora Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the World Bank estimates that there are 1.7 million […] The post The
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into police custody a 25-year-old trader, Michael Azu, for failing to appear in court. On December 7, 2023, Azu, who is being held for defrauding by false pretence, failed to turn up in court and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. When accused person appeared before the […] The post Trader remanded after court issued bench warrant
Day two of the highly anticipated ‘Back to Your Village Food Festival,’ hosted by Citi FM and Citi TV, is set to enthral attendees today at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. Following the resounding success of the festival’s inaugural day on Saturday, March 30, where patrons were treated to a tantalizing array of […] The post Back to
Citi FM and Citi TV’s eagerly anticipated ‘Back to Your Village Food Festival’ set to tantalize palates takes off today, Saturday, March 30, 2024. Formerly known as the “Back to Your Village Food Bazaar,” the two-day annual event, which will end on Sunday, March 31, returns with a fresh new outlook, promising an unforgettable culinary […] The post Citi
Bernard Avle, the General Manager of Citi TV and Citi FM, has stated that the organisation’s ‘Back to Your Village Food Festival’ goes beyond simply celebrating differences. It’s about recognizing the underlying unity that binds Ghanaians together. “We are not here because we are different, we are here because we are similar. We are not […] The post ‘Back
In a bid to accelerate the resolution of legal challenges to the anti-gay bill, Parliament has formally called upon the Supreme Court to hasten the proceedings concerning the interlocutory Read More... The post Parliament
Parliament is urging the Supreme Court to expedite the interlocutory injunctions against the anti-gay bill filed by private legal practitioner Richard Dela Sky and gender activist Dr Amanda Odoi. Both Richard Dela Sky and Dr Odoi have independently filed lawsuits against the anti-gay bill, asking the court to prevent President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from […] The post Parliament
The Supreme Court has dismissed an injunction application filed by the Member of Parliament for South Dayi against Parliament’s approval of ministerial nominees by President Akufo-Addo. By a unanimous decision, the Apex Court said the injunction application filed by Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, is frivolous and an abuse of the court process. More soon… The post Supreme
Dawda M. Hafisadeen, a former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the defunct Beige Bank, says the Bank of Ghana (BoG) declared his outfit insolvent without an opportunity of fair hearing. According to him, Beige Bank was denied the opportunity for explanation, despite being given 10 days to do so. Mr. Hafisadeen, now a lawyer, working […] The post BoG didn’t give Biege
Former spokesperson for the New Force Movement, Shalimar Abbiusi, has filed a lawsuit against the Republic of Ghana, seeking one million dollars in compensation for what she claims are abuses of her human rights. The suit, which was filed on January 23, 2024, at the International ECOWAS Court, raises issues about how state officials treat […] The post New Force
The Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of new ministers nominated and other ministers reshuffled by President Akufo-Addo following an injunction filed by Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor. The NDC legislator in his suit against the Speaker of Parliament (1st defendant) and the Attorney General (2nd defendant) argues that […] The post Supreme
A Nigerian court on Tuesday sentenced a Chinese national to death after finding him guilty of killing his girlfriend, a government official told The Associated Press, vowing to recommend execution if he unsuccessfully appeals the ruling. Frank Geng-Quangrong was convicted by a local court in northern Nigeria’s economic hub of Kano state, Kano Justice Commissioner […] The post Nigerian
By Tarsicius Edem Dorpenyo FAQ 2. Which social media channels should I use? With the growth of social media platforms, selecting the appropriate methods to reach your target audience is critical. In Africa, where internet access is quickly expanding, social media is an effective marketing tool. However, each site targets different demographics and interests. Here’s […] The post
Constitutional lawyer Justice Srem Sai has expressed surprise at the behaviour of the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, regarding the minister’s disagreement with the Speaker of Parliament for suspending approval of President Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees. Godfred Dame, in an interview with TV3’s Joseph Ackah Blay, accused Speaker Alban Bagbin of “dabbling in […] The post Attorney-General’s
The Accra Circuit Court has ordered the arrest of Alfred Nee Quartey Papafio, Ernestina Kwakor Quartey Papafio and Joseph Quartey-Papafio, all heads and lawful representatives of Papafio family at Santeo. The court’s order follows their failure to appear before it on Wednesday, this week, to answer the charge of abetment to commit a crime, to […] The post Bizman Abu Kantong accused of defrauding
Products of Right to Dream It is a well-documented fact and one worthy of discussion that seven players who have graduated from the Right to Dream Academy, represented their Read More... The post Right To Dream Academy DNA (1)…The
The Koforidua Circuit Court B has issued a stern warning to persons who lurk around the courts, pose as bail contractors and take advantage of vulnerable people who are standing trial for various offences to desist from such activities or face the wrath of the court when caught. It has come to the attention of […] The post Koforidua Circuit Court warns
Jennifer Moffat, the Acting Country Lead and Head of Programme of BudgIT Ghana, has asserted that the country needs to consider its accountability for collected taxes. That, Ms Moffat, said was because the lack of accountability for the use of collected taxes is disincentivising Ghanaians. BudgIT Ghana is a civic organization that leverages technology to […] The post Ghana’s
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