The Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Audrey Gadzekpo claims the Anti-Gay Bill was passed for political reasons. Parliament passed the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. […] The post Anti-gay
The Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has characterized the Anti-Gay Bill as detrimental to societal well-being. Ghana’s parliament endorsed the stringent legislation on Wednesday, February 28, prescribing a maximum of five years imprisonment for the formation or financing of LGBTQ+ groups. The bill garnered support from both major […] The post Anti-gay
The lead proponent of the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Samuel Nartey George hopes that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo would fulfil his promise by signing the bill into law. Parliament on Wednesday, February 28 passed the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill […] The post Akufo-Addo
Parliament has passed the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. Persons caught in the act would be subjected to a 6 months to 3 year jail term with promoters and […] The post Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ Bill appeared first
The new Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has hinted that some of his fellow MPs are hesitant to criticize the controversial anti-gay bill due to fear of victimization. He indicated that the manner in which the bill was introduced has instilled fear among legislators, leading them to avoid questioning it. Afenyo-Markin also expressed concern […] The post Some
The Board Chair of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has called on President Akufo-Addo to reject the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill. Prof. Gadzekpo argued that the bill undermines fundamental human rights protected by the Constitution, including the rights to dignity, freedom of speech and association, procession […] The post Reject
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced concerns over the emotional tone surrounding the discussions on the anti-gay bill in Ghana’s Parliament. According to him, some of his colleague MPs become emotional during deliberations on the bill. The Effutu lawmaker previously proposed a replacement of a minimum two-month imprisonment sentence with a minimum of one […] The post Stop
Bold to Defend, a non-governmental organization, has reached out to school children in Mepe in the Volta Region, presenting teaching and learning materials. The gesture was part of efforts to support victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023. The spillage resulted in the loss of properties and the displacement of many. Figures from the […] The post ‘Bold to Defend’
A burial service has been held at the Nkawkaw Durbar Grounds in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region for the 5 pupils of Mpeah Memorial School who lost their lives in the ghastly accident involving their school bus and a state vehicle. Four of the pupils, including their female teacher, lost their lives […] The post 5 pupils involved in ghastly accident
A burial service has been held at the Nkawkaw Durbar Grounds in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region for the 5 pupils of Mpeah Memorial School who lost their lives in the ghastly accident involving their school bus and a state vehicle. Four of the pupils, including their female teacher, lost their lives […] The post 4 pupils, teacher involved in ghastly
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has warned that it will not tolerate any further attempts to delay the approval of the bill on the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. Last week, ahead of the third reading and potential passage of the bill, Deputy Majority […] The post We won’t tolerate
The Achimota School is preparing for its 97th Founders’ Day Celebration, set to take place from March 1st to 3rd, 2024. This year’s celebration, coming three years ahead of the school’s centenary, is themed “Nurturing the Present, Restoring the Legacy,” challenging Akoras and all Ghanaians to debate and rethink the Achimota vision. The celebration promises […] The post Achimota
The Senior Housemaster of Kalpohin Senior High School in Tamale has been reported to the Northern Regional Police Command for negligence, resulting in the death of a student. The 17-year-old student, who tragically passed away on Sunday night, was entrusted to his fellow students’ care to take him to the hospital after obtaining an exeat […] The post Kalpohin
An amount of GH¢5 million has been released by the government to settle arrears owed by Second Cycle institutions, sources within the Electricity Company of Ghana have disclosed to Citi News. This move follows the recent power disconnection to Accra Academy by the ECG national task force due to a GH¢400,000 debt. The disconnection left […] The post Govt
The Office of the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has stated that the country will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, 2024. Ramaphosa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party is expected to face a tough challenge to retain its parliamentary majority in the country’s seventh democratic election since the end of the […] The post South Africa
The National Invitational School’s Athletics Championships (NISAC) is set to take place this upcoming weekend, running from February 24, 2024, to February 28, 2024. It will be held at the University of Ghana stadium in Accra. This four-day invitational school athletics competition will witness the participation of 57 Senior High Schools vying for glory both […] The post NISAC
Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Celebration has been launched in the Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua. This year’s celebration, which will be held at the newly commissioned Koforidua Youth Resource Center, is under the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride.” The President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Dramane Ouattara, will be the special guest of honour for the anniversary […] The post Ghana’s
If you see blood in your stool or toilet paper, you might be concerned. But while blood in stool can signal a serious problem, it isn’t always the case. Here’s what you need to know about the possible causes of bloody stools and what you and your doctor should do if you discover a problem. […] The post Causes of Blood in Stool (Hematochezia) appeared first on The
By Philip Gebu The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and Cantonments Mosques, as well as […] The post
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