President Jerry John Rawlings was typically known as a charismatic person but one other thing that has been unique to him was his peculiar choice for fashion. Particularly during his eight years as a democratically elected leader, he always made a conscious effort to put Ghana on the global map through what …
Read More »The ‘hijacked’ body, and the whole story behind the ‘boycott’ of Rawlings’ funeral – Anlo Chiefs
Former President, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings was laid to rest on the 27th of January, 2021, after a four-day burial ceremony held by the state in his honor. Having played a pivotal role in the development of the Anlo Traditional area and subsequently being enstooled as Togbiga Nutifafa (Senior …
Read More »Kimathi recounts the day his father described his actions as ‘stupid’
The only son and last born of the late former president, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, has described one moment in the life of his father where he made reference to a near-death situation, calling him ‘stupid.’ Kimathi Agyeman-Rawlings, in his tribute to his father, narrated a story about a visit …
Read More »Residents of Gburimani depend on ‘milky-like’ water for survival
Residents of Gburimani in the Tolon District of the Northern Region are in dire need of potable water. The community with about 4000 population depend solely on the milky like water from the community dam which has left many with diarrhoea. Speaking to GhanaWeb Northern Regional correspondent Alidu Abdul-Rashid, the …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: 2020 Election Petition trial
The Supreme Court today January 29, 2021, resumes its hearing of the election petition case filed by the NDC’s 2020 presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama. As part of today’s proceedings, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) General-Secretary, Johnson Asiedu takes the witness stand to testify on behalf of Mr. John Mahama. This comes after …
Read More »Tomato transportation: Traders threaten strike over persistent robbery attacks
Members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association (GNTTTA) have protested what they say is persistent robbery attacks on the Kumasi-Bolgatanga-Burkina Faso route. Speaking to otecnews, Chairperson of the association, Eric Osei Tuffour said some tomatoes traders are in critical condition at the hospital following a similar attack. …
Read More »Akwaboah recounts encounter with extremely drunk gospel musician
As the debate over whether or not gospel musicians should collaborate with secular folks continues unabated, Highlife musician and songwriter Akwaboah has asserted that it is inappropriate for secular musicians to be tagged ‘unholy’, stressing that some of them know God even better than some gospel musicians. According to Akwaboah, …
Read More »ESPN makes fun of Rio Ferdinand with Akrobeto video
Over the last year, Ghanaian comedian, Akrobeto, has become an internet sensation with his funny pronunciation of football teams’ names. So far, his exploits have attracted the attention of Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, who was forced to respond to Akrobeto’s mispronunciation of his name. Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen were forced …
Read More »The historic town of Anum-Asamankese
The historic town of Anum-Asamankese which forms an integral part of Asamankese Township is located in Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area in the Eastern Region. The twin-town comprises Asamankese proper (founded by Twi-speaking people) and Anum-Asamankese (founded by Guan–speaking people). Tradition holds that during the Akwamus long journey from Heman to …
Read More »Coronavirus: 3 kids killed at KATH
The head of Child Health Directorate of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital In Kumasi Prof. Sampson Antwi has confirmed exclusively to Otec FM’s Nyansapo Morning show that three children have so far been killed by the dreaded COVID-19 virus since the outbreak in the country last year. According to the Medical Officer, …
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