GENERAL NEWS
World Press Freedom Day – Justice for Journalists Nonnegotiable
As the world converge in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia to mark this year’s (2019) World Press Freedom Day to honor the “fight” for freest press, high international standards and ethics of journalistic practice that ensure professional service to humanity rather than a commercial service, United Press for Development Network is by this Press release wishing all Media Practitioners Happy Press Freedom Day.
Sadly in Ghana, there is epidemic rate of press brutality and murder of Journalists.
After shamelessly recording over thirty-one (31) press assaults and murders in 2018, Ghana commenced this year (2019) with the assassination of Ahmed Hussein Suale, Tiger Eye PI Chief Investigator on wednesday 16th January, 2019 at Madina Accra, Ghana (high profile murder).
Death threats on head of Joy News’s Investigative Journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, after the release of “Militia in the Heart of the Nation” documentary, aired in the evening of Thursday, 7th March, 2019.
The beating of three Ghanaian Times Newspaper Journalists, who on their way for the day’s assignment were assaulted by ten police officers at Kinbu in Accra Central on Thursday March 14 (Mr. Malik Sullemana, a Court Reporter, Mrs Raissa Sambou, a General Reporter and Mr Salifu Abdul Rahman, an Assistant Editor).
The Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Reverend Owusu Bempah on March 15, stormed the studio of Accra based Radio XYZ with gun wielding men to assault one Mugabe Maase but meet his absence and ended up intimidating staff of the company and threatened to kill Mogabi and close down the station. Reports available indicates that, some mobile phones belonging to staff of the said media organization were damaged and or taken away.
About six Fire Service Officers at Nkoranza in the Bono East Region on April 1, 2019 stormed Dero FM, a local radio station and physically assaulted seven staff of the station. The personnel were alleged to have vandalized studio equipment including microphones and consul.
Latest International Press Freedom Organization ranking has seen Ghana lose its first position as Africa’s highest ranked country on the Press Freedom Index, within just a year.
The Reporters Without Borders or Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) dropped Ghana from 23rd to 27th place out of 180 countries in the 2019.
Amazingly, nothing or very little has been done to curb the menace.
As we celebrate Press Freedom today, UPDN hereby call on the CID boss to expedite investigation into the cold murder of Ahmed Suale and bring perpetrators to book. Unravel the lawless Police officials, who assaulted Latif Iddrisu at the Police headquarters on Tuesday 27th March, 2018.
RTI LAW
UPDN congratulates the government of the day, Parliament and the country at large for the passage of the Right to information bill into law which is currently awaiting Presidential assent or approval.
We believe this will go a long way to improve transparency and accountability and our democratic values.
The entire media fraternity and beyond is mourning with celebrated radio personality, DJ Foxx, as he lays his dear mother, Madam Sarah Amoah, to rest on June 29th, 2024.
The revered afternoon drive time host on Breeze 90.9 FM will bid a final farewell to his cherished mother, fondly known as Maame Fante, in a series of solemn ceremonies spanning from June 29th to 30th, 2024, at Methodist Park, Ablekuma Agape, Accra.
Madam Sarah Amoah, a pillar of kindness and compassion, leaves behind a legacy of warmth and generosity, having touched countless lives with her boundless love and respect for all. Her remarkable life, spanning 69 years, will be celebrated in a dignified burial and final funeral rites on June 29th, followed by a Thanksgiving service on June 30th.
DJ Foxx extends a heartfelt invitation to his colleagues in the media, friends, family, and the general public to join him in paying their last respects to his beloved mother.
Let us come together to mourn the loss of an extraordinary woman and offer support to DJ Foxx during this difficult time.
For further information and inquiries, please contact:
Bro Emma: 0242310871
Bro Dave: 0550994252
May Madam Sarah Amoah’s soul rest in eternal peace.
GENERAL NEWS
Mightily Miracles recorded as Apostle Johnson Suleman storms South America with Jesus Christ
In recent times, the global Christian community has witnessed a remarkable wave of miracles, signs, and wonders, all credited to the popular renowned Nigerian Pastor, Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide. As if a tsunami of divine intervention, Apostle Suleman has taken South America, particularly Venezuela, by storm, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of the people.
The mega crusade in Venezuela, aptly themed “Power As Of Old” #Intimacy2024, became the perfect platform for Apostle Suleman to showcase the power and glory of Jesus Christ.
The event, which attracted thousands of worshipers, witnessed awe-inspiring, supernatural occurrences that left the Venezuelan crowd astounded. The testimonies of the people were filled with expressions of awe and amazement, as they exclaimed, “We have not seen these before – mighty miracles, signs, and wonders as of bible days.”
This display of God’s power through Apostle Suleman’s ministration resonated deeply with the attendees, who eagerly sought divine intervention in their lives. The atmosphere was charged with fervor and faith, as Apostle Suleman’s powerful sermons and prayers ignited the hearts of the people, instilling in them a renewed sense of hope and belief in the miraculous through the power of our Lord Jesus Christ
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Nigerians reacts at Apostle Johnson Suleman’s Humanitarian Gesture in Venezuela 🇻🇪
@James_samson says “9ja Bloggers will not see this one to blog, always negative and toxic, Apostle Johnson Suleman is indeed a world figure for real”.
@IjeomaJohnson_
says “This is what true Christianity should be about, we’re so proud of you Apostle as you’re taking Nigeria’s flag across the globe for good”.
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