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The Managing Editor of the Newscenta newspaper, Elvis Darko, has criticised the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, over what he describes as unprofessional and prejudicial public commentary.According to him, the Attorney General, who is expected to uphold the law, is making pronouncements that amount to convicting suspects even before a court ruling, contrary to the presumption of innocence guaranteed by Ghana’s constitution.Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, June 16, the veteran journalist questioned the need for the Attorney General’s regular press briefings on corruption-related cases.“Ghanaian laws say you are innocent until proven…

The Ghanaian cedi has experienced fluctuations in value against the United States dollar, with an average buying rate of GHS10.30 per dollar and a selling rate of GHS11.02 as of Monday, June 16, 2025.At forex bureaus, the cedi is trading at GHS11.65 for those exchanging dollars for cedis and GHS11.95 for those converting cedis to dollars.This data is sourced from Cedirates.com, a reputable Ghanaian platform for currency and fuel updates.On the interbank market, the cedi is trading at GHS10.34 for buying dollars and GHS10.36 for selling dollars.For the British pound, the average exchange rates are GHS13.81 for converting pounds to…

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection. Since an effective HPV vaccine exists and HPV screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions can save lives, no one should be suffering from any of the HPV related cancer or had to die of it.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), HPV do not cause health concerns in most infected people (of all genders), but persistent HPV infection with some high-risk genotypes is common and can cause genital warts or cancer. For example, almost all cervical cancer, which is the 4th top cancers among women worldwide, is caused by HPV.…

The outreach follows recent discoveries of locally manufactured pistols among students The Ashanti Regional branch of Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons in collaboration with National Peace Council chapter in the region organised a day sensitization programme at Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) to educate students on the dangers of illegal firearm possession and its impact on national security.The outreach follows recent discoveries of locally manufactured pistols among students at both Adventist Senior High School and OKESS, sparking public concern about growing insecurity in schools.According to the Peace Council, the initiative was launched in response to these alarming…

Coca-Cola is bringing back its “Share a Coke” campaign on an unprecedented scale of shareability and personalisation for a new generation, pushing the boundaries of innovative brand experiences. In 2011, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in which you could find your name in place of the logo – an industry-first in personalisation. Now the brand wants you to share a Coke with your friends to celebrate your friendship and create memories that will last a lifetime.  Did you know that 72 per cent of Gen Z seek authenticity and want to connect with real people in everything they do?…

In political strategy, a leadership contest is never just about who emerges at the top, it’s a referendum on where a party stands and where it seeks to go. The evolving dynamic between Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Hon. Kennedy Agyapong within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is no exception. With the open endorsement of Agyapong today by former Western North Regional Minister, Joojo Rocky Obeng, who has gone as far as donating property to support his campaign, this internal contest has transcended the predictable and entered a phase of structural significance. Two Candidates, Two Contrasting Archetypes In classical political analysis,…

Fourteen suspected gunmen have been arrested, and a cache of weapons and ammunition seized following a joint cordon and search operation by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the Ghana Police Service in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region.The operation, carried out between 3:30 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2025, is part of intensified security measures aimed at restoring calm in Bawku and its surrounding areas, which have been rocked by persistent violence and intermittent gunfire.The suspects have been handed over to the Ghana Police Service for further investigations and possible prosecution.Bawku and Binduri districts…

Felix Gyamfi is the Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA) The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has disclosed further damning details regarding payroll fraud within the National Service Scheme, following the implication of 12 former officials.Speaking on TV3’s Hot Issues on June 15, 2025, Gyamfi stated that a well-known public university had participated in the NSS payroll fraud by submitting a list of students who did not exist within the institution.According to him, that particular institution was heavily involved in the malfeasance but refrained from revealing its name due to potential legal implications.“I could…

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has lauded the national Girls in ICT initiative as a transformative intervention for young women in the region. On Friday, 13th June, he welcomed the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, as he commenced his regional tour with visits to two training centres. The centres are: Amissah-Arthur Learning Centre in Ohawu, in the Ketu North district and In My Father’s House R.C. Basic School in Abor within the Keta Municipality of the region. Mr Gunu described the scene as “truly inspiring,” witnessing young girls energetically engaging in digital skills training. “A…

Agricultural modernization can best be described as the process of transforming traditional methods of farming which often lead to low crop yields, the idea being that agricultural practices will bring into fruition more productive and efficient systems using modern technologies and methods.It also involves putting in place advancements in agricultural science, technology, and management to enhance output, improve output through resource utilization, by increasing the overall sustainability of the farming sector in Ghana.By shifting from Traditional Practices, modernization means is a movement away from outdated techniques like manual labor, reliance on rainfall, and limited access to inputs like fertilizers and…