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The Nkawie Circuit Court has called for peace and dialogue in the case involving a teacher and female student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School who were captured in a viral video engaged in physical altercation.

Presiding over the matter on Wednesday, His Lordship Albert Addo struck out the case and directed the parties involved to seek an amicable settlement through dialogue.

The court ordered that discussions be held among the school authorities, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), and the family of the student to resolve the matter outside the courtroom.

According to the judge, disputes involving teachers and students are better handled through constructive engagement rather than prolonged legal battles.

‘Amicable resolution protects the dignity of the teaching profession, the welfare of the student, and the learning environment,’ the judge stated.

He further stressed the need to maintain schools as safe spaces for teaching and learning, noting that dialogue remains the best option in matters involving educators and learners.

The incident attracted widespread public attention after a video of the confrontation surfaced on social media and quickly went viral.

The development sparked concerns among parents, teachers, and education stakeholders, prompting calls for calm while investigations and legal processes were underway.

With the case now struck out, education authorities are hopeful that the parties will reach a peaceful settlement that serves the interests of both the teacher and student.

Teachers have also been urged to remain professional and adhere to due process in the discharge of their duties.

Dialogue among the school authorities, GNAT, and the student’s family is expected to commence immediately.

GNAT officials have expressed their commitment to supporting a fair resolution process that protects the rights of both parties while safeguarding the integrity of the educational system.

The completed and abandoned Agenda 111 health facilities across the country would serve the interest of Ghanaians more than the propaganda-driven 24-Hour Markets.

The only reason such markets are being constructed is for want of something physical to represent the wobbling 24-Hour Economy policy and the procurement leverages to be garnered thereof.

Government should be serious about the management of the affairs of this country, because the politics or propaganda is just getting out of hands.

Enough has been expressed about what makes the construction of markets under the guise of pushing the so-called 24-Hour Economy agenda such an unproductive venture.

With a dwindling purchasing power of the average Ghanaian, there is no doubt about the uselessness of the ghostly markets when the normal ones are losing more patrons.

We acknowledge the contracts being dished out to National Democratic Congress (NDC)-aligned contractors so they too would partake in the division of the spoils of election victory. After all, they too contributed to the election war machine and must be gratified, their gesture not being a Father Xmas generosity.

When shall we put an end to such political journeys which will only lead us to cul-de-sacs? The one step forward, two backwards, continue to be a feature of governance in the country under the NDC, and if this is not stopped, appreciable inroads would not be registered in national development.

The thousands of nurses sitting at home with no sense of when they would be engaged to work for a living demands pragmatic templates that would get them busy. The Agenda 111 projects conceptualised by the previous government have been abandoned, some of them at advanced stages of completion yet these were birthed to address unemployment among nurses and others. With the NDC government yet to make good its promise of continuing the abandoned projects, the nurses could look forward to more idling days at home.

Former President Akufo-Addo did not mince words when during a public engagement he told Ghanaians that one day the projects he initiated would be abandoned by others who would come into government. That has come to pass. Experience about the nature of the NDC should tell us that being envious of credits going to the NPP other than them, they would rather the uncompleted projects are left to vegetate than completed and commissioned.

More health facilities would provide impetus for more Ghanaian health personnel to work 24-hours; that is where the 24-Hour Economy works and not a crab or vegetable market. After all, in the field of health delivery, doctors, nurses and other ancillary staff work on shift basis. If all the Agenda 111 facilities are functional, the 1:3:3 can only be enhanced because it already exists in that field.

The markets being built, parts of the total funding of which is enough to complete the abandoned hospital projects, would only provide sanctuaries for reptiles and weeds to thrive; nobody would go to market during the wee hours of the night to interact with ghosts.

Those who gave orders to soldiers in Kumasi to deny the Parliamentary Committee on Health access to the Afari Military Hospital should bow their heads in shame and know that what they did was despicable.

Let the Mighty Minority continue to expose the fault lines in the NDC governance template.

A 27-year-old unemployed man, Mohammed Rafiu, has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment by the Hohoe Circuit Court for unlawfully entering a church premises and stealing musical equipment.

The convict appeared before the court on Monday, June 8, 2026, where he pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and stealing. The court subsequently convicted him on his own plea and sentenced him to four years in prison.

According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Hohoe Police Command, Inspector Felix Kwao, the incident occurred on June 5, 2026.

The statement said Rafiu was spotted near the Faith International Ministry Church carrying a sack containing various items while hurriedly attempting to hail a vehicle.

His behaviour aroused suspicion among some members of the public, who intercepted him and inspected the contents of the sack.

The inspection revealed several items belonging to the church, including an amplifier, equalizer, mixer and crossover machine.

The suspect was immediately apprehended and handed over to the Hohoe District Police Command for further investigations.

During police interrogation, Rafiu admitted to unlawfully entering the church premises and stealing the equipment, leading to his prosecution before the court.

Inspector Kwao commended the vigilance of members of the public whose swift action led to the arrest of the suspect and recovery of the stolen items.

He also urged residents to remain alert and promptly report suspicious activities and criminal conduct to the police, to aid in maintaining law and order within their communities.

About 500 women in the Savelugu Constituency have received training in agriculture, agribusiness, and trade through the She Grows Conference, an initiative of the Yooyili Pag-Dede Foundation.

The program ran under the theme, ‘Her Hands, Our Harvest: The Future is Fertile.’

The beneficiaries underwent mentoring and practical sessions led by specialists including Executive Chef, Failatu Abdul Razak, culinary brand ambassador; Hajia Sagito-Saeed, Executive Director of SWIDA Ghana; Dr. Juliana Bawah, Senior Lecturer at UDS; Jeffery Crentsil, Data Scientist at Farmerline; and other industry experts.

Member of Parliament (MP) for Savelugu, Hajia Fatahiya Abdul Aziz, said the conference seeks to change perceptions of rural women in agriculture, who have long been seen only as subsistence farmers.

‘Our women are not charity cases. They are farmers, innovators, business owners and economic drivers. They are the architects of a green economy that the world is only just beginning to understand,’ she said.

She emphasised that the programme moves participants beyond survival into growth and lasting prosperity.

‘We are equipping 500 women from Savelugu and beyond with modern agricultural tools, digital literacy and premium branding strategies that turn hard work into high-yielding equity,’ the MP stated.

She added that women with disabilities and local livestock rearers are central to the transformation, with adaptive tools and training in high-value processing, poultry management, and digital roles.

Hajia Fatahiya urged participants to maximize the opportunity. ‘Learn, ask questions, build friendships and find your mentor. Share your story and know that the woman sitting next to you may one day be your business partner, your supplier, your greatest champion,’ she told the women.

Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, who attended the event, said economic empowerment means having the power to make choices, own assets, and access opportunities.

‘When a woman succeeds economically, the entire household benefits: children stay in school, families are healthier, and communities become more prosperous,’ she noted.

Madam Appiagyei called on the government, financial institutions, development partners, and the private sector to increase investments in women farmers through affordable credit, mechanisation, training, market access, and land security.

‘Investing in women is not charity; it is one of the smartest economic decisions a nation can make,’ she said.

Broadcast journalist, Nana Aba Anamoah, has raised concern over rising screen time among toddlers, urging parents to stop using devices as babysitters.

‘Can we talk about toddlers being raised by screens these days? I get it that parents are tired – there are meals to cook, work to do, emails to respond to, and sometimes you really and truly just need a little peace of mind,’ she said.

Speaking on the issue, Nana Aba revealed she has consulted neurologists and child development experts, who are increasingly worried about the amount of screen time young children are getting.

‘But screens are not nannies,’ she stated, and pointed out that even most of the people who built the technology we use daily limit screen use for their own children. ‘If they are doing it, why are you allowing your child to spend all their time on the screen?’ she quizzed.

‘A screen can truly keep a child quiet, but so can a book. And I’m not saying this because I’m a bibliophile, by the way, as somebody who loves books,’ she stated, stressing that engagement doesn’t have to come from devices alone.

‘It’s not just books that keep children engaged. Conversations, imaginative play, puzzles, colouring, playing outside – indulging in outdoor activities are all very good activities for children to grow,’ she added.

Nana Aba clarified that she is not anti-screen, saying, ‘I am definitely not anti-screen. I’m against screens replacing childhood. So if your toddler can spend hours on a tablet but struggles to sit through a storybook or engage with people around them, then you need to be very concerned. You should be worried, and it’s not even good for their eyes, come to think of it.’

She cautioned that, ‘You need to protect your children, you need to care about your children,’ stressing that child health experts continue to recommend limited, supervised screen time for children under five, with emphasis on interactive and outdoor play for healthy development.

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has defended his decision to urge Parliament to reconsider the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, insisting that the House retains the authority to revisit legislation even after it has been passed.

According to the Speaker, contrary to claims by some legal practitioners and commentators that Parliament becomes ‘functus officio’ once a bill is read a third time and passed, the legislative process allows Parliament to review and correct legislation before it is transmitted to the President for assent.

Mr. Bagbin made the remarks when members of the Supreme Court’s 150th Anniversary Planning Committee paid a courtesy call on him at Parliament House.

The Speaker’s comments come amid criticism from sections of the public following his appeal to Parliament to reconsider the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill after concerns were raised about aspects of the legislation and its constitutional implications.

Addressing the issue, Mr. Bagbin explained that the passage of a bill does not automatically bring Parliament’s role to an end.

‘Recent debates have seen some lawyers argue strongly that by the Constitution, once a law is passed on the floor of Parliament, Parliament is functus officio. That is not the law,’ he stated.

He explained that after a bill is passed, Parliament undertakes what is known as the passage process before the legislation is presented to the President for assent.

According to him, this stage gives Parliament the opportunity to reflect on what it has passed and identify any inconsistencies, omissions or drafting errors that may have escaped attention during deliberations.

‘That is why the Constitution does not prescribe any time limit within which Parliament must submit a passed bill to the President for assent,’ he said.

Mr. Bagbin noted that on several occasions Parliament had detected errors in legislation after passage and subsequently returned to the House to rectify them through established parliamentary procedures.

He explained that Parliament could invoke what is known as a motion of rescission to reverse the decision to read a bill a third time and then subject the legislation to further consideration.

The Speaker described the mechanism as part of Parliament’s internal system of self-regulation and self-correction designed to ensure that laws sent to the President are accurate and constitutionally sound.

To buttress his argument, he disclosed that Parliament was preparing to use the same procedure in relation to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, which was passed earlier this year.

‘In fact, we are very soon going to use it in connection with the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, which was passed in March,’ he revealed.

Mr. Bagbin further outlined the various stages that bills undergo after passage, including scrutiny by the Clerk to Parliament, gazetting processes and final review by the Speaker before they are presented to the President.

He said all bills are signed by the Clerk, while financial bills and private members’ bills are additionally submitted to the Speaker for examination.

‘I have to go through it and make sure that everything is in order before I sign it and direct that it be presented to the President for assent,’ he said.

The Speaker stressed that these constitutional and administrative safeguards demonstrate that Parliament’s responsibility over legislation does not end immediately after a third reading.

Beyond the legislative process, Mr. Bagbin used the occasion to call for broader discussions on constitutional and judicial reforms as the nation undertakes a review of its constitutional framework.

He expressed concern about the increasing number of cases being referred to the Supreme Court, warning that the trend risked turning the apex court into what he described as ‘an ordinary court of litigation.’

The Speaker urged stakeholders involved in the constitutional review process to consider reforms that would strengthen the country’s democratic institutions and preserve the distinct role of the Supreme Court.

Several Nollywood stars, gospel musicians, and dignitaries gathered in Lagos on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, for the service of songs held in honour of late actor Alex Ekubo.

The event took place at the Monarch Event Centre in Lekki and attracted many prominent personalities from the entertainment industry and beyond.

Among the dignitaries present was former Nigerian Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili. Popular pastors Ituah Ighodalo and Jerry Eze also ministered at the ceremony.

Gospel musicians including Peterson Okopi, Ebuka Songs, Moses Bliss, Mercy Chinwo, and the Laud Urban Choir led worship and performances during the service.

Several Nollywood celebrities attended the event, including Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, Nancy Isime, Ini Edo, Ruth Kadiri, Ike Ogbonna, Stan Nze, Kunle Remi, Mike Godson, comedian AY, Yomi Casual, Frank Edoho, Cubana Chief Priest, Kcee, E-Money, and Chike.

Alex Ekubo passed on May 11, 2026, at a hospital in Lagos after battling advanced kidney cancer.

The late actor is scheduled to be laid to rest on June 18, 2026, in his hometown of Ujari Village in Abia State.

GLICO General Insurance Limited has reinforced its support for Ghanaian sports by presenting a GHS15 million Personal Accident Insurance Cover and cash support package to the Black Stars and officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

The gesture comes as Ghana’s senior national team steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting GLICO General’s commitment to protecting athletes and officials representing the country on the international stage.

The package was presented by the company’s Managing Director, A. Achampong-Kyei, alongside Chief Business Development Officer Angela Asante. Receiving the support on behalf of the GFA was General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo.

Speaking at the presentation, Achampong-Kyei stressed the importance of providing security and peace of mind for the national team as they prepare for the global tournament.

‘As our national team prepares to compete on the world stage, it is important that they do so with the confidence that they are protected. Insurance is not only about responding to unforeseen events; it is about providing peace of mind and enabling individuals to perform at their very best,’ he said.

He added that the initiative forms part of the company’s broader mission to increase insurance awareness and encourage Ghanaians to embrace insurance as a key tool for personal and financial protection.

GLICO General also used the occasion to urge fans planning to travel to support the Black Stars at the World Cup to secure comprehensive travel insurance to guard against medical emergencies, travel disruptions and other unexpected challenges.

As Ghana looks ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, GLICO General joined the nation in wishing the Black Stars, their coaches and support staff success on the road to football’s biggest stage.

Filmmaker and actress, Ama K. Abebrese, has waded into the renewed feud between actress Nana Akua Addo and producer Yvonne Nelson, calling for unity and focus on building Ghana’s film industry instead of dragging up old comments.

Abebrese, known for her advocacy for African cinema, said her concern stems from a recent exchange sparked by Nana Akua Addo – who she described as ‘undoubtedly the queen of red carpet fashion, certainly from West Africa.’

The tension was reignited when Nana Akua referenced a 2017 comment by Yvonne Nelson, who said Ghanaian celebrities focused more on ‘slaying on the red carpet’ than on the industry.

‘Most people would think this is beef, this is inciting something that is really not necessary, and I have to say, I agree,’ Ama K. Abebrese said. The actress noted that Yvonne, a mother, school owner, and film producer, ‘doesn’t talk much about fashion stuff’ and did not even mention names in her 2017 comment.

She argued that dragging up a decade-old remark throws a negative light on what should have been a positive moment. ‘When I look at it, it just throws a negative light on something that should have been so positive. Whether you like it or not, Nana Akua Addo, people are going to look at that as a jab at your fellow female actor.

‘They’ll look at it as negative on Ghanaian celebrity culture as a whole. How can two queens in your own right highlight something from such a long time ago?’ she quizzed.

Ama K. Abebrese appealed to both women and the industry at large to shift focus. ‘As actors, as producers, as directors, let’s focus on building and elevating the movie industry, the film industry, the creative industry in Ghana, in West Africa, on the continent. Because guess what – we live in a global village. Social media takes everything global. Imagine producers from all over the world thinking, ‘I want to come and work in Ghana.’ Please, let’s do better. Let’s focus on the positives,’ she added.

The First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has called on Parliament to scrutinise government expenditure and preparations relating to the Black Stars’ participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, citing a lack of transparency from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

Addressing a press conference in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Iddrisu expressed concern that Parliament had not been officially briefed on key aspects of the nation’s World Cup campaign, including the team’s budget, camping arrangements, and overall preparations ahead of the tournament.

‘We don’t know where they are camping, we don’t know the budget, and we don’t know any preparation that the Black Stars are doing before they go to the World Cup,’ he stated.

According to him, Parliament serves as the representative body of over 30 million Ghanaians and should therefore be informed about matters involving public expenditure and national interest.

‘When Parliament is briefed, it means Ghanaians are briefed,’ he said and added, ‘the minister has not briefed Parliament, and by extension Ghanaians, on preparations towards the World Cup.’

Mr. Iddrisu further alleged that the government’s actions appeared to contradict earlier assurances that no supporters would be sponsored to attend the tournament.

He claimed that the Ghana Supporters Union had been allocated 90 slots for visa processing and travel arrangements, allegedly facilitated by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

He also alleged that members of the Majority Caucus had each been allocated two slots to nominate individuals for sponsorship to the tournament.

‘The President indicated that government would not sponsor supporters to the World Cup, but what is happening suggests otherwise,’ he said.

The lawmaker questioned reports that government had procured 1,000 World Cup tickets and demanded full disclosure of the procurement process, the beneficiaries, and the funding source.

‘If government says it is not sponsoring anybody, then it must explain the allocation of tickets and sponsorship arrangements that are currently taking place,’ he said.

Mr. Iddrisu also raised concerns over visa applications being processed for prospective supporters, claiming that many applicants had been denied visas after being screened for possible travel to the tournament.

He warned that poorly coordinated arrangements and mass visa rejections could negatively affect Ghana’s international image.

‘It is denting the image of Ghana,’ he said, adding that many applicants had reportedly failed to meet visa requirements after being encouraged to apply.

The Minority Whip further called for transparency regarding donations reportedly received to support Ghana’s participation in the tournament.

He argued that Parliament remained the most appropriate institution for government to account for all funds raised and spent.

‘The best place to account to the people is Parliament. Government should tell Ghanaians who contributed, how much was realised, and how the money has been utilised,’ he stated.

Mr. Iddrisu contrasted the current situation with previous international tournaments, including the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the Africa Cup of Nations, where Parliament was formally briefed on budgets, preparations, and post-tournament expenditures.

He noted that ministers responsible for sports in previous administrations regularly appeared before Parliament before and after major tournaments to account for public expenditure and answer questions from lawmakers.

Mr. Iddrisu urged the Minister of Sports and Recreation , Kofi Adams to appear before Parliament and provide a comprehensive account of preparations, expenditure, ticket procurement, sponsorship arrangements, and funds received for the national team’s participation.

‘The minister and government need to answer these questions,’ he said. ‘Ghanaians deserve to know how resources are being used in support of the Black Stars,’ he added.