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President Donald Trump speaks to the press after signing a proclamation renaming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” aboard Air Force One on Feb. 9, 2025. ROBERTO SCHMIDT via Getty Images Maybe you don’t care that the president of the United States is punishing The Associated Press, but you should. WASHINGTON ― Today The Associated Press, tomorrow ABC News. Or CBS. Or CNN. Or Politico. Or The New York Times. If you’re a normal American with a normal life and normal day-to-day worries, you probably haven’t heard that Donald Trump and his White House are punishing The Associated Press, the world’s…

Richard Tawiah authored this article Growing up as a child, I was always taught about the martyrs of the Apostles in Sunday School. Anyone reading about how each of them was murdered would be filled with fear and sorrow, wondering how one could endure such ordeals for their faith. To the carnal man, it may seem like a wasted life, but to the spiritual man, it is a pivotal act that strengthens faith in the Lord and spreads the undiluted Gospel of Christ.Looking at the Apostles of old and how they served God, one can easily conclude that today’s generation…

The Sunyani Municipal ‘Adolescent Parliament’ has bemoaned the state of the Sunyani ‘Zongo dumpsite’ describing the site popularly known as the ‘Zongo Borla’, as a hub and breeding grounds for criminal activities in the Bono Regional capital.“The site is notorious for open defecation, drug use, and criminal activities, particularly theft”, Master Daniel Sarkodie-Frimpong, the ‘Speaker’ of the Parliament sated, worrying that “over 80 percent of reported theft cases in Sunyani occur in or around area, with many adolescents both involved in and victimized by these crimes”.He, therefore, called on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and do something immediately, worrying…

Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of Strategy, Research, and Communication at the OSP The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its decision to declare Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive, stating that the move was necessary due to his continuous failure to cooperate with corruption investigations.Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of Strategy, Research, and Communication at the OSP, clarified that the office had exhausted all options before taking legal action. “We did not take this decision lightly. It became necessary because he has shown no willingness to appear before us despite several attempts to engage him,” he asserted.Darko…

In a heartwarming gesture to celebrate love and new beginnings, Lydia Contraceptives made a generous donation to 20 mothers who welcomed their babies on Valentine’s Day at the Manhyia Government Hospital and the Maternal and Child Hospital in Kumasi. Brand Manager of Lydia Contraceptives, Michael Adewale, says the gesture of love to new mothers during a significant time in their lives is geared towards promoting maternal health. “February is a month of love and we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, so as a brand, Lydia Contraceptives care about our women. Nine months is not an easy journey and for that we need…

As a psychologist, I am profoundly disturbed by the psychological implications of the request made by Officer Ibiang Otu and his superiors. The notion that individuals could be deliberately convicted and incarcerated solely to serve as farm laborers in correctional facilities is an unfathomable breach of human rights and dignity. This request is not just a policy flaw but a devastating violation of the very essence of justice. It is a recipe for psychological trauma, as individuals are subjected to forced labor, deprived of their freedom, and stripped of their autonomy. Such treatment causes lasting harm, eroding the mental health…

Hannah Acquah, Founder and CEO of TKC Africa Ltd, is set to deliver a compelling presentation titled “Why I Am Betting on Local Investors for Africa’s Economic Future” at the Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF) in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2025. Acquah’s presentation will explore the transformative potential of Africa’s local investor ecosystem in driving sustainable economic growth and innovation across the continent. As a vocal advocate for African-led investment, Acquah has consistently emphasized the importance of empowering homegrown capital to fuel the continent’s development. “Africa’s growth story cannot be complete without the active participation of local investors,” says Acquah. “By investing…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its handling of a case involving the former Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that it has been fair in its dealings with him.Mr Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of Strategy, Research, and Communication at the OSP, refuted claims that the office had been unfair in declaring Mr Ofori-Atta wanted, insisting that the former minister had been given enough time to respond to invitations by the Office.“… The people who argue that way are missing the point. Because the point is not about fairness. If it is about fairness, we are being…

Palgrave Boakye Danquah, a former spokesperson for former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on governance and security has questioned the competence of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.The security strategist and governance specialist believes the Special Prosecutor is behaving as if he did not take his law lessons seriously.He condemned Kissi Agyebeng for declaring Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive, ignoring the correspondence the former minister sent to him. He expressed concern that this action has made Ghana a laughingstock on the international stage.Speaking to Sir Richie on As It Is in Ghana on Rainbow Radio 92.4FM, he stated that the OSP has acted…

At least nine residents of Kukua in the North East Region are currently receiving treatment for various degrees of injury at the Walewale Hospital after they were reportedly brutalised by military personnel. The victims aged between 19 and 50 claimed they were dragged out from their homes onto the street and assaulted with wire cans, sticks, and other objects. The victims suffered swollen and broken body parts. The heavily armed military personnel were said to be responding to an attack and burning of a commercial bus by unidentified gunmen on the Tamale-Walewale Road near the community. The bus reportedly from…