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Umuofia: a Kindred with a Fragmented Identity that Remains Unaware of its Essence and Aspirations, yet is Fervently Devoted to Western Cultural Norms
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Umuofia: a Kindred with a Fragmented Identity that Remains Unaware of its Essence and Aspirations, yet is Fervently Devoted to Western Cultural Norms

The subsequent debate following the policy announcement by the esteemed Minister of Educat...

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Habit Is a Spirit
Opinions 6 months ago;

Habit Is a Spirit

Through deep philosophical reflection, I have arrived at a new conclusion: habit is a spirit.Ordinarily, spiritual powers are conceived as extraordina...

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Ghana at a Crossroads: Putting Nation Before Party
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Ghana at a Crossroads: Putting Nation Before Party

More than 80 former government officials are reportedly facing trial for corruption-related offences — an unprecedented development that underscores...

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When Lawyers Walk Out: A Dangerous Precedent in Ghana’s Courtroom
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When Lawyers Walk Out: A Dangerous Precedent in Ghana’s Courtroom

The recent decision by the lawyers of Kwabena Adu Boahene to stage a walkout in court after the High Court refused to grant an adjournment pending a p...

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The High Cost of Farewell: How Lavish Funerals Are Deepening Economic Woes in Northern Ghana
Opinions 6 months ago;

The High Cost of Farewell: How Lavish Funerals Are Deepening Economic Woes in Northern Ghana

In recent years, a growing trend has taken root in Northern Ghana, particularly in the Upper West Region, where funerals are increasingly becoming ext...

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Torkonno's Intransigence can be Dire as it Breeds Reservations in the Faithful Exercise of the Affirmative Action Law in the Ageing Future
Opinions 6 months ago;

Torkonno's Intransigence can be Dire as it Breeds Reservations in the Faithful Exercise of the Affirmative Action Law in the Ageing Future

I am completely horrified upon hearing the news that the just-ousted chief justice, Araba Asaaba Getrude Torkonno of the Republic of Ghana, filed a la...

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