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President Mahama Declares Friday, July 4, Public Holiday Accra, Ghana – June 29, 2025 – In a move set to provide Ghanaians with a long weekend, President John Dramani Mahama has officially declared Friday, July 4, 2025, a public holiday. The declaration, made through an Executive Instrument (E.I.) in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2021 (Act 601), is to observe Republic Day. While Republic Day itself falls on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the President’s decision aligns with recent legislative amendments aimed at rationalizing Ghana's public holiday schedule. Parliament recently approved the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which among other changes, stipulates that midweek holidays falling on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays will now be observed on the closest Friday. This measure is intended to create more extended weekends, fostering economic activity and providing citizens with greater opportunities for rest ...

 “Suspended CJ Alleges Threat Over Refusal to Retire”. 1. Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message? Yes, somewhat. This is a composed, professional portrait of the suspended Chief Justice. It confirms her identity and signals that she is the subject of the story. However, the calm nature of the photo does not visually express the tension implied by “alleges threat” or “refusal to retire.” 2. What emotions does the image evoke? Mild reassurance and composure. The image projects calm, dignity, and restraint. That contrasts with the intensity of the headline, which speaks of threats and suspension. This contrast might reduce the sense of urgency or drama a reader expects. 3. Is the image manipulated or biased? No. There’s no visible manipulation or distortion. It’s a studio-style portrait, evenly lit and unedited. The neutrality may be intentional, to avoid stirring public emotion or taking sides. 4. How does composition affect storytelling? Neutral and formal. • ...

 Headline: "Despite clashes with US presidents, Israel's Netanyahu usually gets his way" Partially, but with nuance. The image shows Netanyahu and Trump together, implying a relationship between a US president and the Israeli Prime Minister, which aligns with the headline's subject. However, the image itself doesn't inherently convey "clashes" or "Netanyahu getting his way." It's a fairly standard diplomatic photo, suggesting cooperation rather than conflict. The headline's message is more explicitly about Netanyahu's influence despite potential disagreements, which the image doesn't directly illustrate. The image primarily evokes a sense of diplomacy and official interaction. It doesn't strongly create urgency, sympathy, or controversy on its own. Netanyahu's wave could be interpreted as a friendly gesture, and Trump's stoic expression is typical for him. There's no visible tension or strong emotion in the photo...

BEYOND CHARITY: Chief Imam’s Influence Drives Onua Foundation to Fete 2000 Children, Championing Private Sector Social Responsibility. Two thousand delighted shrieks echoed through the air as children many with tattered clothes but eyes wide with wonder, clutched plates piled high with jollof rice and chicken. Laughter mixed with the clatter of cutlery as small hands eagerly reached for juice boxes. In the background, volunteers from the Onua Foundation moved among tables gently assisting, their faces reflecting the joy around them. Medical professionals tucked away in a corner, quietly attended to minor ailments, their presence a silent testament to holistic care. This wasn’t just a meal, it was a festival of compassion orchestrated in profound homage to the National Chief Imam, Sheiku Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu. Alhaji Abu Issa Monnie, Head of the Onua Foundation watched the scene unfold, a thoughtful expression on his face. He gestured towards the vibrant gathering “Look at these smil...

'No Kings' protests ahead of Trump military parade    The image accurately represents the headline's message by showing members of the California National Guard during a "No Kings Day" protest in Los Angeles. The headline refers to "No Kings' protests," and the image directly depicts the security presence at such an event. The presence of the National Guard suggests a significant public gathering, which aligns with the "rallies in hundreds of U.S. cities" mentioned in the text.    The image primarily evokes a sense of tension and potential for conflict. The presence of armed National Guard members, some with riot shields, suggests a situation that requires a strong security presence, which can be unsettling. It might create a feeling of urgency by implying that these protests are significant and possibly volatile. For some, it might evoke controversy due to the deployment of military personnel for domestic crowd control, especially in the c...

 TRAGEDY STRIKES KETU SOUTH : 20-Year-Old Takes His Own Life. It was reported on the 13th June 2025 that a young man aged 20 took his own life allegedly at Akame Nyekornakpoe, a small vicinity in Ketu South  Municipality of the Volta Region. The deceased known as Prince Tengey was found in room hanging during the bright mornings of Wednesday 11th June 2025. Prince was deaf and dumb and also worked as a coconut seller in his vicinity. According to eyewitnesses, Prince was said to be found by a friend who came to call him out for their day to day activities. Locals said his smile creased his entire face and his eyes sparkled the previous night with no noticeable indication of emotional pain, anxiety or suffering. Initial findings and reports stated that Prince had recently been involved in a legal situation. His worn expression and faded eyes told the story of prolonged confinement. The lines on his face seemed etched from countless sleepless nights and his movements were stiff ...