A US appeals court on Wednesday deemed unconstitutional the practice of systematically shackling the hands and feet of pre-trial detainees in courtrooms, saying restraints must be decided on a case-by-case basis. The 6-5 decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, based in San Francisco, came in a case brought over a decision by a … Read more
”The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has dragged Engineers and Planners and the company’s CEO and Directors to court for failing to pay social security contributions of its staff as required by law” (Source: ghanaweb.com, April 29, 2017). In his 1966 satirical novel entitled “A Man of The People” Chinua Achebe quizzed rhetorically … Read more
Showbiz icon Wiyaala has cautioned upcoming female artistes to be wary of characters in the local entertainment industry who demand sexual favours in return for their supposed help. She, however, submitted that “there are many genuine guys in the industry,” insisting that she had benefitted from the support of some good guys. Speaking to Graphic … Read more
Most people don’t realize that low self-esteem is a learned trait. No one is born with it. As it can be learned so can it also be unlearned, you only need to identify certain habits that support the existence of this trait in your life and eliminate them. Jumia Travel helps you identify 5 of … Read more
Before the gods destroy a leader they first make him arrogant. Hubris is when you lose an election by landslide and you still think you have the mandate to govern. Hubris is when your party lose parliamentary seats by a landslide and you still think your decisions are irrevocable. Hubris is when your government is … Read more
Married life not only impacts you, it touches your children. By allowing issues to grow and by not solving them in your relationship, they could really hurt and in some cases damage a child’s view on relationships as an adult. Things like not showing affection, calling each other names, avoiding discussions, or giving your spouse … Read more
Being miserable is a habit; being happy is a habit; and the choice is yours.-Tom Hopkins Our attitude is the way we behave and is an expression of our thoughts, beliefs and emotions in any given circumstances or situations. It is the foundation upon which we build our life. This truth is not known to … Read more
The good news: Women are making gains in the workplace, in careers, and in education (although the gains are still not enough!). But here’s the bad news: Boys and young men face problems that are leading to what my colleague, Phil Zimbardo, calls “The Demise of Guys.” What’s happening? Many boys and young men are … Read more
High-grade female act, Kaakie says that though EL is a nice guy, she will not take off her pantie for him. She was on Delays show on Viasat 1 to talk about her beef with fellow dancehall female musicians. “I will not sleep with EL, it is a big no for me. This is not … Read more
Advice abounds for how to make yourself appear more attractive; you can ensure that you are well-groomed, smile at others, display a good sense of humor, apply makeup, or drive an expensive car (Buss,1998). But have you considered some more unusual ways to make yourself look or feel more attractive? Before using these techniques you … Read more
Most people are afraid of conflict in their relationships. No one really enjoys getting into arguments with their partner, right? But to some, conflict is more terrifying than to others. A passive-aggressive person is deathly afraid of conflict. When you’re the partner of someone who behaves passive-aggressively, it can feel like you’re locked in an … Read more