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Why Asantehene will not be able to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will not be attending the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, according to reports. Opemsuo FM, according to the Asante Nation, reported that a document it sighted, indicated that the Asantehene had informed the British monarch, His Majesty King Charles III, that he would not be attending his …

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Why Supreme Court once removed Justice Honyenuga from hearing Opuni’s trial

Justice Clemence Jackson Honyenuga, the judge at the trial of former COCOBOD Chief Executive, Dr Stephen Opuni and businessman Seidu Agongo, was once removed from the case after being found to have exhibited bias tendency towards the first accused. “There is a real likelihood of bias on the part of …

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List of world leaders to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II is scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2022, and host world leaders including leaders of countries and royalties are expected to attend. According to reuters.com, the President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is one of three leaders from the African Continent that will …

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KOJO BONSU SIGNS BOOK OF CONDOLENCE OF HRM QUEEN ELIZABETH II

    Mr Kojo Bonsu, former Mayor of Kumasi and Presidential hopeful has joined a host of high profiled dignitaries in Ghana to sign the book of condolence of Her Royal Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II at the British High Commission in Accra. Mr Kojo Bonsu who is a royal …

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British Museum likely to return looted Asante gold treasures to Ghana

After Tristram Hunt, the director of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), recently visited the West African nation Ghana, it is expected that the V&A will return with Asante gold regalia, The Art Newspaper has reported. These artifacts had been taken during an 1874 British expedition. With a permanent collection …

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VIDEO: I still want to marry a woman from the Volta Region – Akufo-Addo declares

The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has given a clear indication of his desire to still marry a woman, even in his retirement years. The president explained that the dream to marry a woman from the Volta Region has been a longstanding one and that not even the lapse …

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Presidential staffer ‘drags’ Togbe Afede with Otumfuo’s invite to Queen’s funeral

A presidential staffer has dragged Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli State; over an invitation extended to the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Samuel Bryan Buabeng posted a photo of Otumfuo’s invitation with a caption that read: “The local champion Efo …

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Aisha Huang’s woes deepens as A-G files 4 fresh charges

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame has filed new charges against ‘galamsey’ queen, Aisha Huang in respect of offences committed between 2015 and 2017. The new charges were filed on Friday September 16, 2022. They are: Count One: Undertaking a mining operation without a licence contrary to section …

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Gridlock as Kumasi central district flooded; parts of Adum nearly submerged

Commercial activities at Adum in the Ashanti Region came to a halt as about fifteen minutes of heavy rains rendered roads in the area impassable. OTEC News’ Kwame Agyenim Boateng on Thursday, September 15, 2022, reported that commercial and residential places were inundated by flood waters accompanied by heavy vehicular …

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Dr. Lawrence Tetteh’s driver fined GH¢2,160 for using strobe lights

The driver of Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, the leader and founder of World Miracle Outreach, has been fined GH¢2,160 for using strobe lights in breach of the country’s traffic regulations. The vehicle was intercepted at the airport bypass for what the police indicate was his third arrest. The renowned evangelist indicated …

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