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New courses available here

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mr. Laszlo Keki Jul 3, 2011. 1 Reply

 We are now accepting applications for the 2012 Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy. You will find an e-flyer for this programme below. If you have attended one of our online…Continue

Freedom of information bill in coma in Ghana

Started this discussion. Last reply by Toby McIntosh Apr 29, 2011. 9 Replies

For four years now the freedom of information bill is still to get first reading in Ghanaian parliament after it was presented to the legislative body to pass into law.Why the fear? Some argued that…Continue

communities threatened to boycott elections processes in 2012 if….

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Francis Npong, Boariyili, Bimbilla Twelve communities in the Eastern Corridor (communities living along Yendi Bimbilla road) comprise chiefs, young, aged and children have hit the streets with a…Continue

 

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Ghana Elections: Opposition Attacks Journalists

Ghana though considered as champion of democracy in Africa, the 2012 general elections recorded unthinkable events that ought not to have happened at all.The elections processes were peaceful, transparent, fair and free though, but some journalists who reported on the elections processes and kept awake throughout the two days of voting were unfortunately subjected to abuses by the supporters of the largest opposition political party, New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by Nana Akufo Addo.What was…See More
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Ghana Elections: Opposition Attacks Journalists

Posted on December 16, 2012 at 10:37 0 Comments

Ghana though considered as champion of democracy in Africa, the 2012 general elections recorded unthinkable events that ought not to have happened at all.

The elections processes were peaceful, transparent, fair and free though, but some journalists who reported on the elections processes and kept awake throughout the two days of voting were unfortunately subjected to abuses by the supporters of the largest opposition political party, New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by Nana Akufo…

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Must We Paid For Awards/Honours?

Posted on March 27, 2012 at 12:00 0 Comments

Opoku was my college colleague we both pursued journalism at the same institute. He left campus when i was still polishing my thesis for award of diploma in marketing, a joint programme i offered. We both had opportunity to publish pieces of articles in national dailies in Ghana.

I was however lucky to have one of my articles published in a Greek national newspaper, ^ΚΥΡΙΑΚΑΤΙΚΗ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡOΤΥΠΙΑ, well, i was so excited when Rina of EJC mailed the copy to me though i could not read in…

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Panic in Ghana over Media Bias Reports

Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:28 0 Comments

Panic gripped both the stated owned and private media in Ghana over constant accusations of bias reports on political activities towards the December elections.

While the ruling government was battling with Multi media group, the opposition New Patriotic Party is accusing Ghana broadcasting Corporation (GBC) of bias reports. The station according to the opposition who had since petitioned the national media commission and the management of GTV complained that the…

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At 12:27 on June 5, 2011, Pamela Mutale Kapekele said…

Thanks Francis.

I will definately share my opinion here and I am impatiently waiting for that sweet cake....

At 9:23 on January 20, 2011, Yuliya Raskevich said…

I'll try to load a picture)))))

 

 

At 13:47 on November 16, 2010, Chiquira Carrasca Wagner said…
Hello Npong,

Welcome to the EJC online community. Please feel free to share your articles, blogs, ideas and to start discussions and groups on any media related issues and topics. You may also invite your friends to the community by clicking here:
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