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The Supreme Court has ordered the Electoral Commission to file legal basis by Monday June 8 for discarding the old voters ID card as an identification for the registration of potential voters onto the new voter’s register. This was after the plaintiff, the National Democratic Congress opened its defense in a case between it and the Electoral Commission and the Attorney General. In the order, the court told the plaintiff it is free to file a legal argument after the Second Defendant, the Electoral Commission files its legal basis. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) sued the Electoral Commission (EC) over…

Five years in its ordinary sense may seem a long time for scars to heal but for surviving victims and dependents of the infamous June 3 disaster which claimed several lives and maimed many others, they are yet to recover from the gloomy incident. In this report, Evelyn Tengmaa, recounts the tragedy of June 3 through the lenses of eyewitnesses, victims, their dependents who shared near-death experiences and life after.  The report also seeks answers as to whether any lessons have been learnt. Read:June 3 Disaster: No lessons learnt after 5yrs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lwfq6WFA70 By 3news.com|Ghana

Kevin-Prince Boateng has issued a rallying call to footballers to stand up more against racism and claims too many of the sports’ top stars are afraid to speak up about the issue. The Germany-born Ghana international has a reputation for his strong stance against racism and famously walked off while at AC Milan in 2013 during a friendly game after being racially abused. He has renewed his pledge in the fight against racism after a black man, George Floyd died at the hands of white policemen in America. Boateng told SkySports that more players need to walk off the pitch…

Musician Becca has unleashed some strong words for people who are fighting racism in the US but are quick to judge her for marrying a Nigerian. The singer, who was clearly not amused by the double standard exhibited by people, said it is very hypocritical on the part of such people. Following the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black American, on May 25, 2020, there have been protests in several states and cities in the US. Floyd died in Minneapolis, Minnesota after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, pressed his knee to Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes while…

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) says some of their members who have been infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country have to be transferred due to stigmatization. The Association said even though some of these Laboratory Scientists who tested positive have been completely recovered, the stigmatization from the communities has been unbearable. Currently, there are 14 laboratory scientists have tested positive for COVID-19 and are under monitoring. The affected members are  located in six regions: Volta, Ashanti, Greater Accra, Western, Eastern and Central Regions. The Spokesperson for GAMLS, Dr. Dennis Adu-Gyasi, in an interview with Onua TV’s…

Ex-US Defence Secretary James Mattis has denounced President Donald Trump, saying he deliberately stokes division. He said he was “angry and appalled” by Mr Trump’s handling of ongoing protests over the death of African American George Floyd at the hands of police. Mr Mattis berated Mr Trump’s “abuse of authority” – and backed protesters seeking to uphold American values, as did ex-President Barack Obama. Mr Trump described Mr Mattis as an “overrated general”. Mr Mattis quit in 2018 after Mr Trump decided to pull US troops out of Syria. He has remained mostly silent since then, until his rebuke of the…

Grammy-nominated reggae musician Rocky Dawuni is appealing to the government to empower the youth through agriculture. Rocky Dawuni is of the view that, to create sustainable businesses, governments need to build on green economy which he says is sustainable agriculture. The globally recognised musician, speaking in an interview on Onua FM’s Reggae Ja show with Blakk Kobby feels not much is being done worldwide to preserve the forest and wildlife. According to him, even the Amazon forest is at risk of people cutting done tress and killing indigenous animals. The ‘In Ghana’ hit singer was answering a question on what…

The Shia community in Tamale has indicated that it is ready to observe the Jumah prayers on Friday after some months of closure of mosques. This follows the easing of restrictions on religious activities in the country by President Akufo-Addo in his 10th address on COVID-19. The president on Sunday May 31 in a televised address to the nation which outlined the roadmap aimed at relaxing restrictions instituted to control the spread of the novel Coronavirus, announced an abridged format of religious services can commence. While some religious groups welcome the announcement to start worshipping in congregation with strict adherence…

A research into the business condition in the Western region by the Sekondi Takoradi Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed that many businesses in the region were not prepared to work digitally at the on set of the covid-19. But the vice chief executive officer of the chamber, Nii Kwaney Addy is hopeful businesses will use the findings to develop their businesses. He was speaking at the Business Condition Virtual launch of the Sekondi Takoradi Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Takoradi. Every quarter, the chamber researches into the business condition of the Western region to among…