Public Tribunals Bill: Suame MP John Darko says the government failed to justify the need for the newly passed Tribunals Bill, arguing backlogs can be tackled by expanding existing courts, adding judges and improving efficiency. Judicial Reform Debate: Gaming Commission’s Lamtiig Apanga insists the revamped tribunals have constitutional safeguards and appellate processes, while NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia urges President Mahama not to assent, warning the bill could create a parallel justice structure and be vulnerable to political manipulation. Education Crisis & Policy: Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu is set to unveil a GH₵3bn plan to end the double-track system, even as senior high schools face overlapping crises including allegations of teacher sexual predation, violent indiscipline and drug sales on campuses. ECOWAS & Xenophobia Diplomacy: ECOWAS leaders in Sierra Leone discuss regional security and integration as Nigeria and Ghana push for a united African response to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with calls to pursue legal action at the African Court. Governance & Integrity: PPA says mandatory GHANEPS will cut corruption in public procurement by removing direct supplier contact. Energy & Public Services: ECG announces planned power outages in parts of Ashanti for maintenance. Sports & Youth: Ghana Taekwondo Federation president Frederick Lartey Otu wins a third term; Ghana’s Ransford Antwi finishes fourth at ITTF-Africa Hopes Week in Accra.