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Development Communication Practitioner and newly launched author, Dennis Agyei Boateng, is making a passionate call on government and stakeholders to institutionalize volunteerism in Ghana, describing it as a critical tool for national development and youth empowerment.   Speaking at the launch of his book titled Serve to Lead: Harnessing Youth Volunteerism for …

A popular onion seller at ‘KwasiaDwaso’ near Makola Market, Madam Faustina Djagbele Abbey, has sued telecommunications company Telecel Ghana for allegedly using her photograph without her consent. In a statement of claim obtained by Nydjlive.com, the plaintiff (Mad. Faustina Djagbele Abbey) stated that her photograph was used as the face for …

In a poignant and thought-provoking address, Pastor Jakes Tetteh, founder of Redeemed Kingdom Gospel Church at Botwe Third Gate, has shed light on the crippling effects of financial struggles on individuals and society. Borrowing the term “Moneycetamol, from award winning female musician, Shatana’s new song, Pastor Tetteh vividly illustrates the …

The Youth Model Parliament (YMP) 2025 elections are shaping up to be one of the most anticipated youth-driven initiatives in Ghana, and one name that stands out is Christian Edem Kuetsinya. Representing Kpone-Katamanso District, he has emerged as a strong advocate for youth empowerment, development, and leadership in governance. Christian …

Veteran Ghanaian actor Mawuli Semevo has died. According to Myjoyonline, the actor died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, where he was receiving treatment after suffering burns from a fire accident two weeks ago. He was 63 years old. On February 8, 2025, Judith Addison of …

A chaotic scene that erupted during the Appointments Committee’s vetting session on Thursday evening has forced a change in venue, as tables and microphones were destroyed. Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, addressing the disorder, made a passionate plea for calm while announcing a change in venue for the continuation of the …

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reaffirmed his side’s commitment to holding nominees accountable during the vetting process, despite Thursday evening’s chaotic scenes at the Appointments Committee. Speaking after the heated session, the Effutu MP insisted that the Minority would not be intimidated into silence. “We have to ask the relevant …

Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the government to initiate a public inquiry into the breakdown of law and order at several collation centres during the 2024 general elections. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, the former Minister for Works and Housing stressed the importance of a thorough investigation to …

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has raised concerns over the line of questioning during ministerial vetting, stressing that the process should prioritize competence rather than trivial matters. In an interview on Joy News’ PM Express, Domelevo argued that the primary goal of an appointment interview is to assess whether the …

The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament has attributed the controversies surrounding the ongoing ministerial vetting process to the disregard of long-standing practices that have guided the Appointments Committee’s work over the years. Patricia Appiagyei expressed concern that the committee’s new leadership has failed to adhere to established norms, leading to …