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Akandoh Must Resign for Mishandling GRNMA Strike – Ahiagbah

 Princess Sedinam Adzafi  BABJ28050  News Analysis  Written by Abigail Arthur, Citinewsroom.com  1. The image ( https://citinewsroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Richard Ahiagbah.png ) used to represent the headline isn’t accurate. This is because the image doesn’t contain any inscription which can let the news audience know the stance of the interviewee i.e. Richard Ahiagbah although it is written in the headline. My reason for saying this is that, the image used could have been extracted from another interview on which this interviewee i.e. Richard Ahiagbah was present and not a picture taken while Richard Ahiagbah spoke about Akandoh resignation. I think it would have been more catchy if a phrase like “Akandoh must Resign” – Ahiagbah was inscribed on the image.   2. Richard’s facial expressions shows that he is concerned and although he looks calm, his facial expression suggests focus. It suggests that he knows what he is saying and think...

Reason why I am still alive? My kids - Shakira says backstage!

 Princess Adzafi Sedinam Afi - BABJ28050  Source: BBC (rewritten by Princess Adzafi Sedinam Afi)   Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known as Shakira is a worldwide Colombian Singer, dancer and song writer, famous for her signature hip shaking and belly dance. The “Za mina mina” hitmaker in a quiet, honest moment backstage during her world tour & let the world in on something personal. According to her, Milan and Sasha, her two sons are her lifeline. Speaking to BBC, "They're the reason why I'm alive, she said and smiled softly. This statement felt rather profound especially for an artist who always appeared vibrant and fearless. Shakira, who previously went through some tough times after her split with longtime partner Gerard Piqué (Father of her sons) in 2022 at the same time when her dad battled an illness channelled her pain into music but she stated that her role as a mother kept her going. "My boys travel with me and even get nervous for me before ...

Mass protests against Trump across US as president holds military parade

                   Section A Newlove Hayfron Acquah BABJ28098 News headline: Mass protests against Trump across US as president holds military parade 13 hours ago Bernd Debusmann, John Sudworth and Kayla Epstein Reporting from Washington, Los Angeles and New York,  Organisers said there were hundreds of protests with millions of participants.In Philadelphia, people gathered in Love Park. "I just feel like we need to defend our democracy," Karen Van Trieste, a 61-year-old nurse, told the Associated Press. She said Trump's staffing cuts to public health agencies were one of the reasons why she turned out.There were confrontations between protesters and National Guard soldiers near the Federal Building and tear gas was fired to disperse the crowds. But a block or two away, hundreds of protesters continued marching peacefully.Despite the largest outpouring of protests since Trump was re-elected, opinion polls indicate his immigration po...

GES EXTENDED STUDENTS SCHOOL SELECTION

2025 BECE DETAILS,GES EXTENDED STUDENTS SCHOOL SELECTIONS DEADLINE  ◦ Students of the 2024-2025 academic year writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination, as a result of their school selection procedures , most students were not able to submit their forms of school’s selection. GES went on to extend the deadline date to June 25,2025 . Thus would help students select their desired schools with ease and certainty. This extension of deadline has relieved stress from some students we encountered in the Accra municipality. This has helped the students, parents and Ghana at large . ◦ GES motive was to give the students more time to select their preferred schools without  pressure and be sure of their choices . This included both private junior high schools and private as well  ◦ Sabah Dorothy  ◦ BABJ28068 
 News headlines Answers (Seven People Killed In India Helicopter Crash) Q1.Yes it represents it. Q2.It evokes sympathy  Q3. Based on my analysis, the image is not manipulated or biased. Because it appears to be a genuine photography , also it does because it shows the severity of the plane crash. Q4 The framing draws attention to rescue efforts influencing viewers of the severity of the plane crash, lighting also add an emotional tone and background of the crash. The focus shows how the rescue workers shows concern  Q5.It does  Q6.Yes Q7. This story emphasize the response of the rescue team and the severity of the crash. It does not show any bodies instead it highlights the efforts to assist potential survivors. Other images may focus on the crash,the victims,or the investigation  Q8. Politically significant and does not reflect societal biases  INDEX NUMBER :Klu Angela Akua  STUDENT ID; BABJ28027 SOURCE- BBC News 

Group work (GES extends school selection deadline to June 25 )

 GES Extends School Selection Deadline to June 25, Includes Private SHSs in Free SHS Program Accra, Ghana – Final-year Junior High School (JHS) students across Ghana now have more time to finalize their Senior High School (SHS) selections, as the Ghana Education Service (GES) has extended the deadline to Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This extension is a direct result of a significant policy change allowing private Senior High Schools to be included in the selection system for the first time. This development follows a major government decision to include private SHSs into the popular Free Senior High School (Free SHS) program, starting from the upcoming 2026/2027 academic year. The strategic move aims to broaden access to secondary education for more students and reduce the long-standing issue of overcrowding in public schools. The GES communicated the new deadline in a circular issued on Thursday, June 13, instructing all Regional Directors of Education to ensure the information reach...

Nursing mother loses twin at Koforidua Hospital amid GRNMA strike

  June 15 th 2025 Analysis by; Stephanie Annan BABJ28016 Source: citinewsroom.com 1.        No the image doesn’t accurately represent the headline 2.       The image evokes a strong sense of frustration, determination, and protest. 3.       The image does not appear to be manipulated 4.        It focuses more on how the nursing mother lost her twin baby due to the strike 5.       Yes, the image visually supports the headline. It shows nurses protesting, which aligns with the GRNMA (Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association) strike mentioned. 6.       Yes a different image with the grieved mother may throw more light on the story 7.       Not detailed 8.       Yes, the image is both culturally and politically significant, and it does reflect certain societal biases and tensions.

Strike: Akandoh urges retired nurses to volunteer services temporarily

  15 th June 2025 Story rewritten by; stephanie Annan BABJ28016 Source; citinewsroom.com   The government is calling on retired nurses and midwives to temporarily return to duty to help reduce the impact of an ongoing nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). This appeal follows the escalation of the strike, which began after the government suggested postponing the enforcement of new conditions of service for nurses and midwives until 2026, a proposal the GRNMA has firmly opposed. At a press briefing on Tuesday, June 10, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh acknowledged the growing pressure on the healthcare system and outlined immediate steps being taken to respond to the crisis. “Due to the urgency of the situation and the suffering of patients, we are urging retired nurses and midwives to step in temporarily while discussions with the GRNMA continue,” the minister said. To support affected communities, the Minist...

The Murder Of Indian’s biggest Hip Hop star

  The killing shock Indians when their Hip Hop star, star Sidhu Moose Wala Was shoot dead in his car through windscreen of his car by a gunmen A Punjabi gangster named Goldy Brar had used Facebook to claim responsibility for ordering the hit. Th policeman are still looking for him but his whereabouts are unknown Now BBC eye managed to make contact with Brar and challenged him About how and why Misss wala was the target His reply was coldly articulate. That was his response to BBC, We had no option but to kill him. He had to face the consequences of his actions. It was either him or us. As simple as that." On a warm May evening in 2022, Sidhu Moose Wala was taking his black Mahindra Thar SUV for its usual spin through dusty lanes near his village in the northern Indian state of Punjab when, within minutes, two cars began tailing him. CCTV footage later showed them weaving through narrow turns, sticking close. Then, at a bend in the road, one of the vehicles lurched forward...
 STOP THE CHAOS,SCRAP DUMSOR TAX- Minority to Government  The minority caucus in parliament (Hon.Alexander Afenyo Markin has introduced a severely damaging attack on the NDC led government over what it describes as an embarrassing on the controversial Energy Sector levies (Amendment)Act ,2025 which is widely known as DUMSOR levy, following its indefinite suspension by the GRA. Statement has been issued on Sunday 15 June ,Hon . Alexander condemned the decision to postpone the implementation of the levy just days before its scheduled commencement on June 16 ,stating it as a proof of government's "chaotic and inconsistent approach to economic governance. The eleventh hour shows a perfect trail and error strategy and reveals a disturbing lack of stakeholders engagement prior to the passage of the law. The minority therefore ask the government to present reasons to defend themselves in this crisis.He therefore cited that global crude oil price fluctuate rapidly and unpredictably du...