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 By Shine Esi Kwawukumey  President John Dramani Mahama with National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu Ghana's Muslim community marked this year's Eid al-Fitr with heightened enthusiasm, celebrating the culmination of Ramadan under a newly instituted two-day public holiday.  This initiative, championed by President John Dramani Mahama, underscores the nation's commitment to honoring its diverse cultural and religious heritage.​ Muslims gathered at the Black Star Square  Thousands of Muslims gathered at the Black Star Square in Accra today to observe Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the sacred month of Ramadan.  The event, which brought together worshippers from across the country, was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, and other dignitaries. President John Dramani Mahama  In a heartfelt message to the nation, President Mahama emphasized the significance of Eid as a time for gratitude, refle...

 By Shine Esi Kwawukumey  Wisconsin International University College, Ghana (WIUC-Ghana) struck a harmonious chord on the evening of Thursday, March 20th, by hosting its inaugural Jazz Night a vibrant testament to the university's dedication to broadening its musical horizons.​ Set against the backdrop of the administration forecourt, this pioneering event marked the Music Department's official embrace of jazz, drawing an impressive assembly of students, faculty, and local jazz enthusiasts.​ A collaborative effort between WIUC-Ghana’s School of Communication Studies' Music Department, the Ghana Jazz Foundation, and the GhJazz Collective, Jazz Night stood out as a highlight of the university’s Silver Jubilee Anniversary festivities.​ Opening Performance by the Music School  The evening unfolded with an opening performance by the Music Department, setting an inviting tone.  The spotlight then shifted to the GhJazz Collective, featuring accomplished artists: Bernard Ayi...

 By Shine Esi Kwawukumey  GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour speaking at the news conference, today. The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned recent attacks on journalists and called for urgent action to protect media professionals in the country.  Speaking today at a news conference at the Ghana International Press Centre, the GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, outlined pressing concerns within the media industry, including journalist safety, press freedom, and national issues such as illegal mining and infrastructure challenges. Mr. Dwumfour decried the brutal assault of three journalists on February 21, 2025, in the Western Region by illegal small-scale miners (galamsey operators).  The victims: Theophilus Akwasi Agyei Annim (Citi FM/Channel One TV), Henry Emil Fynn (Angel TV), and Jacob Adu-Baah (ABC News/Rok FM) were reportedly attacked while covering environmental destruction in the Breman Adomanya Forest. “This attack is barbaric...