By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The Accra Diocese Women’s Fellowship of The Methodist Church Ghana has organized an evangelism walk as part of its 90 years anniversary in Accra. The event which could not be stopped amidst the heavy thick clouds and rains that hanged over the capital in the early hours of May 1, 2024 […]
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed his desire for a closer relationship between the government and faith-based organizations. He emphasized the significant contributions of faith-based organizations, such as churches and Islamic groups, in building schools and hospitals for the […] The post I’ll
Australian police have declared Monday’s stabbing at a Sydney church a religiously motivated “terrorist act”. A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. At least four people suffered “non-life-threatening” injuries, police say. The attacker was also hurt. The incident […] The post Sydney
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has expresed his excitement following his team’s performance which led to their 3-2 win over PSG in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash. In a thrilling encounter on Wednesday night in the first leg clash, Barcelona stunned the Ligue champions at the Parc des Princes with a fascinating display. A brace […] The post It’s
Today, I focus on a very sensitive subject relating to the interplay of church and national development. The issue of the church contributing directly to national development through taxation has been superficially discussed at various quarters. However, due to the sensitive nature of religious matters in the country, and sometimes, the fanatism that comes with […] The post Should Churches Pay Taxes: Yay or
Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has criticized the union between a 63-year-old Ga priest and a 13-year-old girl, describing it as “condemnable”. The Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, also known as Gborbu Wulomo, faced significant backlash when a video of his wedding ceremony with the young girl, Naa Okromo, became public. […] The post Gborbu
Francis Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has expressed doubts about the approval of additional Muslim Holidays in 2024 On December 14, 2023, Sosu proposed a bill to revise the Public Holidays Act 2001, Act 601, by introducing two more Islamic public holidays. These proposed holidays are Tashreeq (the day following the Eid-al-Adha […] The post Francis-Xavier
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Fresh data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) shows banks still favour investments in government securities over and above extending credit to the private sector, meaning that businesses have access to less purchasing power in real terms. Governor Ernest Addison, in a press briefing for the 117th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings, revealed that compared […] The post Editorial:
The Methodist Church of Ghana has expressed its intention to discuss with President Akufo-Addo the status of the anti-LGBTQ bill. The Church voiced concerns over the prolonged delay by President Akufo-Addo in assenting to the law, saying it is causing discomfort among Ghanaians. During the annual Methodist Church Easter Media Engagement, Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, […] The post Anti-gay
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to collaborate in ensuring the implementation of the people’s will, amidst a current impasse over the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. There is currently a stalemate between the Executive and Legislative arms of government over the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. […] The post Anti-gay
The Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Governance (CDD), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has criticized the Catholic Bishop Conference and the other clergy for their position on the anti-gay bill. He dared them to explain where or how the Constitution of Ghana permits or confers on the State the power to prescribe a […] The post H
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference is urging the President to consider necessary amendments to the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, before giving it his final approval. On Wednesday, February 28, Parliament passed the anti-LGBTQ bill, stipulating a jail term of 6 months to 3 years […] The post Prioritise
Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, has stated that imprisoning homosexuals will not eliminate homosexuality, but rather, it could increase such activities. Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, passed the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill, also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. This bill criminalizes LGBTQ activities, […] The post Imprisoning
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has staunchly defended his Parental Leave Bill Proposal, designed to address the gender gap by advocating for a parental leave period ranging from 7 days to 4 weeks for fathers to support their spouses after childbirth. Sosu highlighted the need for immediate parental leave for working […] The post Paternal leave
Nana Churcher London-based Ghanaian broadcaster, author and motivational speaker, Nana Churcher, has been announced as the host of The Nana Churcher Oscar Press Lounge, an event which is described Read More... The post Nana Churcher To Host Oscar Press Lounge appeared
Francis-Xavier Sosu A new bill extending maternity leave from three to four months, introducing paternal leave for men, and providing for other ‘related matters’ in maternal health, such as the Read More... The post Parental Leave Bill Coming appeared first on DailyGuide
The Church of Christ, Ghana, has donated GH¢330,000 towards the Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) project. The project, spearheaded by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, aims at Read More... The post Church Of Christ Donates
Xavi Hernández Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández refused to throw in the towel in LaLiga despite Sunday’s 3-3 draw against Granada which left his side 10 points adrift of leaders Read More... The post ‘Barca Won’t Throw In The Towel Yet’ appeared first on
Human Rights lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu is moving to escalate issues with the law on the death penalty to the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The lawyer expressed his displeasure with the death sentence handed to six coup plotters after being found guilty of conspiring to commit high treason and committing high treason. The High Court on […] The post Xavier Sosu
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