Ghana has dropped 30 spots in the most recent press freedom index documented by Reporters Without Borders. The report comes on the back of latest reports that the Ghanaian government has been cinching down on difference and cases of a increase of press freedom infringement. On February 10, 2022, an Accra FM Presenter , Kwabena Bobbie Ansah was arrested on a charge of “spreading of false news and offensive conduct ” for posting a video via social media , asserting the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, had supposedly gotten state land to put up headquarters for her foundation. This report…
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The US Supreme Court could be going to overturn the nationwide legal right to abortion , as indicated by a remarkable leaked documents of a court archive. In a 98-page draft assessment, Justice Samuel Alito composes that the 1973 Roe v Wade choice legalizing abortion across the US is “terribly wrong “. Assuming that the top US court strikes down the decision, “trigger laws ” could quickly make abortion unlawful in 22 US states. The judges are not supposed to give a decision until early July. The 1973 law is in the court’s sights since it is weighing up…
By Alex Ababio Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak, has demonstrated his displeasure at the implementation of the Electronic Transfer levy (E-levy) regardless of a legal dispute testing the section of the bill. In a several posts on his social media handle, he reiterated that the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), which is the tax-collecting agency , ought to have waited for the determination of the case before the rollout of the levy if really the nation was practicing a true and accepted democracy. As per him, the Akufo-Addo-led government has arrogated powers to itself that it has…
By Alex Ababio The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the populace to oppose any attempt to turn around to tyrant system in the governance of the country. He expressed instead of permitting the country to retrogress, it would inure to the advantage of all assuming Ghanaians will “reestablish trust in our democratic governance and remember consistently the frequently refered to explanation, that the cost of freedom is everlasting vigilance.” Delivering his address at the country’s 30th Anniversary of the referendum endorsing the 1992 Constitution, he stated that democratic governance has been significant in…
As the days move nearer to Ghana’s record-breaking driving objective scorer, Asamoah Gyan’s “LEGYANDARY” book launch on Saturday, 30th April, 2022, he alongdide his team formally went to invite former President John Dramani Mahama to his luxurious life time career book launch . Firmer President John Dramani Mahama cordially received the team and catalogued his experience with Asamoah Gyan and commended him for his accomplishment and excellent life as he keeps on filling in as a positive model to the young. As a steadfast football enthusiast himself, the former President expressed he can never forgive Uruguay’s Luis Suarez for…
Economist Prof Stephen Adei has asked Ghana government to sack all striking members from the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG). He stressed that the Association’s demand for neutrality allowance is unsuitable and unethical. It is the most awful I can at any point consider somebody who has worked in the public sector for 35 years . I can’t conceptualize it. These are individuals who ought to be sacked, and they can apply [again] or remain at home, and I guarantee you that Ghana will be in an ideal situation,” he said. The workers laid down…
It’s been three years long since the British High Commission to Ghana held party to celebrate her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s birthday and Platinum Jubilee. Visitors included Minister for Tourism, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, Sir Tony Blair, Chiefs, delegates from political parties , and individuals from the diplomatic corps as well as partners, companions, artists, entertainers, and leaders in business and industry On February 6, her Majesty was on record to be the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, making seventy years of service to citizens of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. Her phenomenal rule…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has stated that in excess of 10 million individuals have streamed games over Xbox Cloud Gaming. He disclosed this on the sideline of the Company’s third-quarter profit call. Cloud gaming is a component that is just accessible as a feature of the $14.99 each month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate level, so the figure shared Tuesday demonstrates that a many individuals are patronizing it. It’s likewise a substantial detail in a field where there have been not many — Google doesn’t break out numbers for Stadia, and any numbers shared by Nvidia for GeForce Now incorporate…
By Alex Ababio The U.S Department of State’s 2021 Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices issued to the public on 12 April 2022 has stated: “While the constitution and law accommodate an autonomous judiciary, the judiciary was vulnerable to unlawful influence and corruption”. Judicial practitioners purportedly took bribe to assist or delay cases, ‘lose’ records, or issue favourable decisions for the payer of the bribe”, the report revealed. It said a judicial complaint unit attached to the Ministry of Justice headed by a retired Supreme Court Justice addressed complaints from the general public , for example, unfair treatment by…
Canadian-based Kinross Gold has consented to strip its 90% interest in the Chirano mine in Ghana to Asante Gold in a $225m cash-stock arrangement. The excess 10% stake in the operating gold mine is possessed by the Ghanaian Government. After the arrangements regarding the deal is complete, Kinross will get $115m in real money, as well as $50m worth of Asante common shares , however, not surpassing a 9.9% stake in Asante. Kinross will likewise get a conceded payments of $60m. Of this sum, half will be payable on the first commemoration of the arrangement closing while the excess…