Ephya’s Inquest

Mr. Stephen Owusu head legal department of the Right to Information had a media talk with the level 400 students of African University College of communication on the topic, A comprehensive presentation on the Right to Information law at the AUCC auditorium on the 22nd November 2023. The meeting that started at 12:00 was filled with some lecturers and school president, the guest speaker was introduced by Miss Vanessa Vanderpuye a level 400 journalism student. Mr. Stephen elaborated students more on the knowledge of right to information, he had said that “ payment for information is based on the number of copies your information inquire”. That is there’s no fix payment in seeking for information and the money being payed are used in printing the information for you. He then went further to tell students about how an information is being acquired, “you need to write a letter to the company you’re seeking the information from” he added. With some few questions being asked from students Mr

In developing a community engagement plan for a hypothetical news outlet I  need to get the following people, with this steps one will be able to get a good and cooperative news outlet.      Identify Stakeholders: With this you identify the important people in the community, people that are useleful in the community and are being looked up to. Key  community stakeholders, including local residents, businesses, and organizations .      Assess the needs of the community: To know the ideas or the worries of the people in the community one needs to conduct  surveys, interviews, or focus groups to understand the community’s information needs and preferences , and how they want to go about it. Creat Diverse Content: This helps by developing  a content strategy that reflects the diversity of the community, covering various topics and perspective  will be the next thing to focus on. Topics that will impact the community. Involve social media: The new media also known as social media has more p

 I ntroduction   As a Level 400  journalism  student in a Ghanaian university, my journey through the realm of digital journalism has enlightened and challenged  me . One of the fundamental lessons that reinforced  me  throughout my academic career is the paramount importance of ethical considerations in this evolving field. In  a digital  era where information flows at the speed of light, ethical principles serve as the bedrock of responsible journalism. In  my  reflective essay, I will  talk    more about  the significance of ethical considerations in digital journalism, on real-world examples to highlight their relevance.   The Speed vs. Accuracy Dilemma   One of the critical ethical dilemmas in digital journalism revolves around the tension between speed and accuracy. In the digital age, news organizations are under constant pressure to break stories quickly to capture the attention of their audience. However, the rush to be the first to report can lead to inaccuracies and misinfor

    In my experience over the years as a journalist I have seen many false news circulating on social media, but there was one news circulating which I watched on light Tv during their entertainment review on with it headline“Kofi Kinaata dating Yvonne Nelson” this caught my attention. I was really surprised so I had to do my own fact check to get the news right.     I had to go through most of the news sites like, celebrity news ,entertainment news and celebrity Gossip but couldn’t get the exact information. I went to social media to check their  Facebook profiles, but I didn’t see any pictures of the two on Mzvee’s profile. But on Kofi Kinaata’s profile there was a post of him wishing Mzvee on her birthday on the 23 rd  June 2021 saying,” my love for her simplicity and decency is unmatched, happy birthday Daavee”. That was where I saw how this whole thing came up, this got everyone saying Kofi Kinaata was dating Mzvee.   I found an interview between Yvonne Nelson and Abeiku Santana o

Liberian Elections Set for October 10: Voters to Choose President and Legislators The  West African sub-regional body, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations (UN) have condemned the killing of three persons in the Foya District of Lofa County, Liberia, as a result of political clashes between supporters of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and the opposition Unity Party (UP). This statement was contained in an article in graphic online.   Three people  were  killed in clashes in Liberia between supporters of the country’s two main political parties ahead of next week’s elections, the  ECOWAS  has  extended  it deepest  condolences to the families of the deceased.    In  an important development, Liberians are gearing up for the upcoming elections scheduled for October 10, where they will cast their votes to select both the nation’s president and representatives for the lower and upper houses.   Furthermore, authorities have applaude

Since the earthquake that struck Turkey a few months ago and killed over 50,000 people including ghanaian football star Stephen Atsu, many people in Accra whose daily chores find them near the abandoned tower building along the la beach road continue to ask questions about their safety. La beach towers La beach towers On a visit to the tower site, one Abdul, a security man who was the only employee round regretted that work on the building had stopped. “This building was meant for a beach front apartment. It would have been nice if it was completed. He pointed to the car park where the sea water had flooded the ground A trotro driver who calls himself Mr. Convict said he drove past the storey building many times each day as he took his passengers to and from Tsui Bleoo from Kwame Nkrumah Circle. “I sometimes see ghosts when using this road at night”. Mr. Convict said the tall tower sometimes put fear in him knowing that it could topple over at any time. Maame Ama a resident of La had s

  As of recent news, Lerroy Company Limited, a prominent clothing company based in Accra, is once again under the legal spotlight as revelations emerge about their involvement in selling counterfeit products. In a landmark case dating back to 2017, the company faced legal repercussions, being slapped with a hefty fine of GH¢80,000 for allegedly peddling counterfeit goods belonging to the renowned Ghanaian clothing brand, Office and Co. While the details of the recent developments are still emerging, it’s crucial to understand the legal nuances surrounding such cases. Contrary to the terminology used in the previous lawsuit, the correct legal framework is trademark law, not copyright. Trademarks play a pivotal role In safeguarding brand identities, including names, logos, and symbols that distinguish products or services in the market. Trademark registration affords exclusive usage rights to the brand owner, preventing others from using a similar mark that could lead to consumer confusi