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Dear Rev. Ntim Fordjour,I hope this message finds you well. I am writing in response to your recent remarks regarding President John Dramani Mahama’s stance on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. While I understand your concerns, it is important to consider the broader context and potential benefits of President Mahama’s approach.Firstly, it is essential to recognize that bills are often considered dead or mute when a new government comes into power. This means that any unfinished business from the previous administration must be reintroduced and reconsidered by the new government. President Mahama’s decision to reintroduce the Proper Family Values Bill as a…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will airlift 5,000 pilgrims to Mecca for Hajj this year.Speaking on the matter at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Hajj village on Friday, February 28,, President Mahama emphasised the importance of adhering to the set deadline for payments and ensuring that all necessary arrangements are in place.“This year, we intend to airlift exactly 5,000 pilgrims to the holy land, and the task force has announced 13th March as the deadline for payment,” President Mahama stated.He highlighted that a pre-finance arrangement has been facilitated with a local bank, ensuring that all deposits for…

The government will introduce a 20 per cent allowance for teachers serving in rural areas to encourage them to accept and remain at their posts in under-served communities. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement during his State of the Nation Address (#SONA2025) in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, 2025. “To motivate teachers and improve education in rural areas, the government will implement a 20 per cent allowance for teachers who accept postings to deprived communities,” he said. Mr Mahama added that district assemblies would be responsible for monitoring the scheme to ensure teachers remain at their designated posts. He…

Ghana’s food system is facing a major paradox. While the country boasts fertile lands and a rich agricultural history, it still depends heavily on food imports to feed its people. In 2024 alone, Ghana spent a staggering GH₵38.95 billion on imported food, showing just how much the country relies on foreign markets to meet local demand.The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) puts it plainly that, “Grains, animals or vegetables, fats and oils, cereals, meat, sugar products, and fish collectively constitute over half (53.6%) of all food product imports into Ghana, reflecting a significant portion of the country’s food imports.”The GSS trade…

Globally, the healthcare AI market is exploding, projected to hit a staggering $102.7 billion by 2028, according to Fortune Business Insights. Medical diagnostics alone is expected to take a big bite out of that, with AI-driven tools transforming how diseases are detected and treated. Now, pause and think—how much of this booming future does Nigeria realistically want to capture? Will we sit back and keep importing expensive diagnostic services or will we build homegrown AI-powered systems that work for us?Nigeria’s healthcare story didn’t begin with fancy machines or AI-powered labs. It started from the basics—herbal remedies, spiritual healers, and community-based…

A high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House ended in a tense standoff, as Trump pressed Kyiv to negotiate a peace deal with Russia or risk losing American support.The meeting, intended to discuss continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine, quickly turned contentious when Trump warned Zelensky, “Make a deal or we’re out,” hinting at a possible shift in Washington’s stance on the ongoing war.Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the United States has been one of Kyiv’s strongest allies, providing billions of dollars in military and humanitarian aid. However, Trump…

Rev. Ntim Fordjour is the Assin South Member of Parliament The Assin South Member of Parliament, Rev. Ntim Fordjour has expressed his disappointment over what he describes as a sudden shift in President John Dramani Mahama’s stance on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.This comes on the back of the President stating that he will engage with the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for a reintroduction of the Proper Family Values Bill as a government-sponsored bill rather than a private member’s motion.The previous bill, which sought to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy, expired with the dissolution of the last ParliamentSpeaking on Starr Today…

The Ennobled Foundation has partnered with the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA) to establish a prestigious award for the best graduating female student in Accounting and Finance. This initiative aims to encourage more women to pursue and excel in the field. The foundation provides mentorship programmes and educational initiatives across various professional fields. The founder of Ennobled Foundation, Gloria Boye-Doku emphasised its commitment to creating opportunities that help women achieve their full potential with fewer barriers and aspire to leadership roles. Gloria Boye-Doku, Founder of Ennobled Foundation “The Ennobled Foundation is a platform dedicated to empowering the younger generation…

Liberia and Sierra Leone have taken a significant step toward enhancing maritime governance and regional cooperation by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening their maritime sectors.The agreement, signed today at the headquarters of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) in Monrovia, establishes a framework for capacity building, technology exchange, and improved maritime governance between the two West African nations.The Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr., and the Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration, Dr. Daniel Kaitibi, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective countries, marking a new era of…

In Nigeria’s ever-turbulent political landscape, few figures have been as popular as Senator Godswill Akpabio. A seasoned politician, former governor, and now Senate President, Akpabio’s name unarguably rings a bell. His tenure has been characterized by strides of infrastructural developments, good governance, but unfortunately, his enviable reputation has in the last few years been under the threat of allegations that bother on sexual harassment. The latest scandal involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is yet another chapter in his long history of contentious encounters with powerful women in politics. This raises a critical question: “Is Akpabio a victim of fate?To appreciate the…