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Tension is running high within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Twifo Atimorkwa Constituency of the Central Region following a violent clash between Constituency Organizer Kwadwo Debrah and Polling Station Secretary Frank Kwaku Baah.The altercation turned bloody when Kwadwo Debrah bit off Frank Kwaku Baah’s finger, leading to his hospitalization at Twifo Praso Government Hospital due to severe bleeding.The incident occurred during a meeting with the party’s national leadership, who were investigating the NPP’s overwhelming defeat in the 2024 general election. The committee aimed to identify factors contributing to the loss and recommend strategies for rebuilding the party.According to…

The Special Committee constituted by Speaker Bagbin to investigate the chaos which erupted during the ministerial vetting has said their work is not to go against any member of Parliament. Addressing the media on Monday, February 3, 2025, Chairman of the Committee noted that they’ve only been tasked to investigate the unfortunate incident and identify any MP responsible for the incident. The Committee said it will commence its work today, Monday, February 3, 2025 by analysing some footages of the incident. “We are not here to witch-hunt any of our colleague members of Parliament. This work is to look for…

The case of Constable Smith Gyekyi, the policeman accused of shooting a man at Kuntunse over an alleged transport fare dispute, has been adjourned to February 20. At a district court at Kotobabi in Accra, the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Apewa Achana, told the court that they were still awaiting the Attorney General’s advice on the matter after forwarding a duplicate to the said office. Chief Inspector Achana, therefore, prayed for a date. Meanwhile, the Ghana News Agency has gathered that Constable Gyekyi, last year, obtained a GHC 200,000 bail from a high court in Accra. She is being…

The Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, Anthony Nukpenu has said he wouldn’t sit down for indiscipline to thrive under the Presidency of John Dramani Mahama.He made this known in an interview with Kwaku Owusu Adjei (patoo), on the Adwenekasa, a current affair programme on Original TV and Original FM.Anthony Nukpenu expressed his firm stance against indiscipline in political circles especially within the NDC as the party is in government.He said Appointees must exhibit decorum, respect, firmness and patriotism as they discharge their duties to mother Ghana.“I don’t sit in a group where indiscipline thrives,” he asserted,…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated a five-member committee to investigate the cause of over 2,500 uncleared containers procured by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at the port.According to the Minister, the committee is mandated to investigate the cause of the containers stuck at the port and the liabilities involved, which have led to a financial cost of about GHC 1.5 billion to ECG and investigate the general procurement processes of the state entity.Mr Jinapor questioned why ECG had not cleared the containers, which contained critical materials, despite the suppliers presenting their…

AbstractThe discourse on gender and sexuality rights in international law has evolved significantly over the past few decades. Issues concerning sex and gender have become central to human rights discussions, influencing both international and domestic legal frameworks. This article explores the legal recognition of gender and sexuality rights, the challenges of universality in human rights discourse, and the intersection of sex rights and marriage rights. It also examines the progress made in legalizing same-sex unions and the continuing struggle for equality in different cultural and legal contexts. Finally, the article proposes recommendations for addressing ongoing challenges and ensuring a more…

Reps of Coalition of La Association (COLA) The Coalition of La Association (COLA) has called on the public to dismiss the claims made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin regarding the ownership of Chain Home lands.During the vetting of the Defence Minister-designate, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, on January 28, 2025, Afenyo Markins asserted Chain Homelands belonged to the Ministry of Defence.COLA has strongly rejected these claims, calling them misleading and false. The association stresses Chain Home lands are for the people of La, not for the military.In light of this, COLA urges the public to refute these inaccurate statements made…

The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah has been relieved of his duties, according to 3news.com‘s sources within government. Dr. Nkansah, who held the position since his appointment in January 2023, brought a multifaceted career background to the role. Between 2000 and 2006, he worked as a subject teacher at Christian Education Complex Junior High School and Kintampo Senior High School in Kintampo. In 2007, he joined Barclays Bank (now Absa), where he rose to the position of Sales Manager during his six-year tenure. In addition to his banking career, Dr. Nkansah lectured part-time at the…

Following the appointment of Mrs. Justina Nelson and Dr. Kwaku Asiedu-Nketiah Jr. as the acting Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer respectively of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), the Management and Staff have welcomed them to the Team. In a statement issued on January 14, 2025, by the acting spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, John Dramani Mahama, in accordance with Article 195 (1) of the Constitution and Section 21(2) of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Act, 2018 (Act 978), appointed Mrs. Justina Nelson as the Ag. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MIIF. Furthermore,…

Forest communities in southwestern Ghana use 70 species of medicinal trees to treat up to 83 ailments, according to a recent study.These plants contain high levels of bioactive compounds with pharmacological benefits, but many are also threatened by factors including overharvesting and agricultural expansion in the area that drives large-scale deforestation.Due to a lack of access to Western medicine and cultural perceptions, traditional medicine is the primary source of treatment for many forest-fringe communities.The authors say government-led conservation programs and preserving traditional knowledge is important to conserving these medicinal tree species.See All Key Ideas Rural communities in southwestern…