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This afternoon, government has been hit with two fresh suits over the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill as the standoff between the executive and the judiciary rages on.

President Akufo Addo is touting the Ghana Smarts Schools Project as one that will modernize the country’s education system.

The attorney General and minister for Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame is questioning the rationale behind the push for the President to assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill passed by parliament. According to him, the push can only emanate from a political consideration rather than the protection of the public against such acts.

The Minority in Parliament have slammed the National Health Insurance Authority’s plan to spend 245 million Ghana cedis to purchase Ghana cards for all children between the age of 6 and 14. Haruna Iddrisu says the expenditure on children's Ghana card is reckless and it is not the responsibility of the authority to be purchasing Ghana cards when it struggles to settle claims.

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Flagbearer of the NDC, John Mahama has chastised the government over the delayed payment of the NSS allowances.

The Electricity Company of Ghana is cautioning the public against all forms of power theft that disrupt electricity supply.

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has decided that Parliament will not consider President Akufo-Addo's ministerial nominees because of an injunction application filed by an MP.

The mines and Energy Committee in Parliament has since summoned the energy minister and managing director of ECG over the recent public spat Chairman of the Energy Committee, Samuel Atta Akyea, said they consider the issue important and want to establish the basis for the fracas between the regulator and distributor.

Speaking on the Super Morning Show earlier today about the origin of the highlife genre, renowned Ethnomusicologist Professor John Collins said it used to be music for just the elites in society. Mark Okraku Mantey who was also on the show said the responsibility lies with Ghanaians to protect the highlife genre.

Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Communications Committee, Sam George, argues that if only the communications ministry and the NCA had proper oversight and ensured adequate standards by operators, it could have mitigated the crisis.

The Communications Ministry has attributed the internet disruptions to outages on multiple submarine fiber optic cables with some down and others operating at limited capacity. Ursula Owusu however explained efforts made at resolving the issue and avoiding future occurrence.

Founding President of IMANI Center for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe wants heads of schools to begin speaking out to save the situation at hand.

The Minority on Parliament’s Education Committee is accusing some suppliers of Buffer Stock of either under supplying or providing unwholesome food stuff to schools across the country.

The issue with Senior High schools not having adequate food for the children is quite alarming. Listen to some parents who called on the AM Show on the Documentary, "Empty Plates"

Ranking Member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, John Jinapor has hinted of plans to haul all Inpendent power producers before the committee of Energy in Parliament. The lawmaker argues that the Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are failing to be transparent about the challenges in the power sector.

As part of our Ghana Month series, we've been exploring the fascinating stories behind the names of various communities in Ghana. Historian Professor Irene Korkoi Odotei from the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana has been sharing insights into the meanings behind names like Adabraka, Adjiriganor, and Accra Newtown.

Ghana month on joy present to you festivals in Ghana and the interesting history behind them. Listen to get enlightened about the history of Odwira festival celebrated by the people of Akropong, Amonokrom and Aburi in the Eastern Region.

Ghana month on joy present to you festivals in Ghana and the interesting history behind them. Listen to get enlightened about the history of Ndaakoya festival celebrated by the people of Fafra, Talensi and Nabdan speaking communities.

Ghana month on joy present to you festivals in Ghana and the interesting history behind them. Listen to get enlightened about the history of Kwafie festival celebrated by the people of Wenchi.

Ghana month on joy present to you festivals in Ghana and the interesting history behind them. Listen to get enlightened about the history of Kundum festival celebrated by the people of Ahanta,Nzema and Sekondi.

Ghana month on joy present to you festivals in Ghana and the interesting history behind them. Listen to get enlightened about the history of Kakube festival celebrated by the people of Nandom in the Upper West region.

Ghana month on joy present to you festivals in Ghana and the interesting history behind them. Listen to get enlightened about the history of Homowo festival celebrated by the people of Greater Accra.

Ghana month on joy present to you festivals in Ghana and the interesting history behind them. Listen to get enlightened about the history of Hogbetsotso festival celebrated by the people of the Volta region.

Ghana month on joy present to you festivals in Ghana and the interesting history behind them. Listen to get enlightened about the history of Fetu festival by the people Cape Coast.