ldquo;A free press is not a privilege but an organic necessity in a great society. rdquo;. . . Walter Lippmann Across Ghana today, the airwaves are saturated. FM stations boom from every corner, television talk shows multiply daily, and social media has turned everyone with a smartphone into a ldquo;content creator.

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You rsquo;ve seen the adverts on TV. You rsquo;ve heard the jingles on the radio. The Data Protection Commission is moving up and down, seriously preaching the gospel of data protection. But in your office, when the message comes, the question we like to ask is: ldquo;But how does this one concern me? rdquo; Dear business owners, managers and e .

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As a mother, a woman, and a member of this society, I am heartbroken and furious about the recent case involving an assistant headmaster accused of molesting a high school girl. What pains me even more is the number of people, especially men, who have turned the conversation into an opportunity to blame the victim instead of confronting the real is .

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Residents of the Yentuminka Dadiesoaba electoral area in Assin Breku, Assin North district, have expressed gratitude to Hon. Elisha Sarpong, Assembly Member for Assin Breku Brasiako electoral area, for repairing a damaged bridge in their area.

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Lionel Messi scored twice in Inter Miami 39;s 4-0 MLS win over Atlanta United, a day after being rested by Argentina for their friendly against Venezuela. Argentina captain Messi, 38, was called up for Friday 39;s match against Venezuela at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, home of NFL side the Miami Dolphins, and Tuesday 39;s game again .

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Minister of Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, has called on the Black Stars to seek redemption when they face Comoros in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Ghana, already on the brink of qualification, will look to settle old scores against the island nation after suffering two painful defeats, fi .

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, today, 7th October 2025, visited the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi to check on a police officer who was critically injured during recent violent clashes between two rival groups at Sampa, in the Bono Region.

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In Nigeria, especially in the Muslim-majority northern states, Shari?a refers (in criminal law versions) to Islamic rules that cover not just family or personal status but criminal offences (theft, adultery, blasphemy etc.

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Cape Verde coach Bubista urged his players to overcome their nerves in Monday night's crunch qualifier against Eswatini and seize the chance to advance to the World Cup for the first time. His Group D pacesetters take on the pool makeweights at the Estadio Nacional in Praia.

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The District Chief Executive for Offinso North, Hon. Caesar Ofosu Acheampong, has underscored the importance of early childhood education as a foundation for national development and human resource growth.

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French Open champion Coco Gauff captured her third WTA 1000 title and first in Wuhan after rallying from two breaks down in the second set to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4 7-5 in Sunday 39;s final.

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Ticket sales for Africa rsquo;s greatest show, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, will be launched on Monday, 13 October 2025 with an exclusive 48-hour window for Visa card holders from 09:00 Moroccan time (08:00 GMT).

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ldquo;A nation that delays the wages of its healers is already sick at heart. rdquo; Across Ghana, hundreds of nurses and other health professionals have endured nearly ten months without pay. In protest, they marched to the Ministry of Health and later to the Ministry of Finance, pleading for what should have been a basic right.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has hailed Mohammed Kudus after the Ghanaian midfielder opened his goal account for the club in Spurs rsquo; 2-1 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road. Kudus, who joined Tottenham in the summer from West Ham United in a pound;55 million deal, was instrumental in ending Leeds rsquo; 23-game unbeat .

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MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a digitally inclusive society as part of its 2025 Customer Service Week celebrations, extending its services and engagement to persons with disabilities through a special collaboration with the Ghana National Association of Persons with Disability (GNAPD).

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Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has lauded his players for their resilience and fighting spirit despite narrowly missing out on the WAFU B U-17 Championship title. After a slow start to the tournament, Ghana rsquo;s U-17 side bounced back strongly to reach the final, edging out arch-rivals Nigeria in the semifinals.

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Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has disclosed that a significant proportion of New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates remain undecided ahead of the party rsquo;s upcoming internal contest, suggesting that the race is far from over despite Vice President Dr.

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The Tenants Association of Ghana has launched a blistering attack on the Rent Control Department, accusing it of abandoning its core duty of protecting tenants and enforcing the country rsquo;s rental laws.

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Yaw Opoku Mensah, the Spokesperson for former Education Minister and NPP flagbearer hopeful Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has dismissed claims that his boss sidelined technical expertise during his tenure at the Ministry of Education.

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The Ghanaian cedi has continued to depreciate in value against the US dollar on Thursday, September 11, 2025, with an average buying rate of GHS12. 11 and a selling rate of GHS12. 65. At forex bureaus, the cedi is trading at GHS13.

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Former Eastern Regional Minister under the Akufo-Addo administration, Seth Acheampong, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over what he described as dishonesty on the issue of declaring a state of emergency in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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The 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has dismissed claims that he delivered the party rsquo;s poorest electoral performance in Zongo polling stations. Many, including MP for Abetifi and NPP flagbearer hopeful, Dr.

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Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has insisted that Otto Addo should not continue as head coach of the Black Stars even if Ghana qualifies for the 2026 World Cup. Addo, 48, was reappointed in March 2024 on a three-year contract with an optional two-year extension.

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Take a walk across any Ghanaian university campus today and you rsquo;ll notice something striking: heads bowed, eyes glued to screens, thumbs busy scrolling. It is as though the world of students has shifted from lecture halls and libraries into the endless universe of social media.

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A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communication team, Dr. Ezekiel Agyekum-Obeng, has called for clear procedures and stronger laws from government to protect Ghana rsquo;s online business space.

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The Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has commended the John Mahama-led government for demonstrating strong fiscal discipline in managing the economy. He argued that the administration rsquo;s approach has been more restrained than that of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government under Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

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The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Professor Michael Ayamga-Adongo, has attributed the growing dominance of foreigners in Ghana rsquo;s retail sector to the relatively cheaper prices they offer compared to local traders.

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The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over his recent comments on the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has started registering Ghanaian children between the ages of 6 and 14 at its Premium Centres across the country. The initiative, announced in a statement on Wednesday, September 10, is part of efforts to build a comprehensive National Identity Register (NIR) that captures every Ghanaian from childhood .

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The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticised the Presidency for restricting access to President John Dramani Mahama rsquo;s first presidential media encounter.

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