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Duncan-Williams’ double nose masks at Rawlings’ funeral cause stir

Founder and Leader of the Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, was spotted wearing two masks at the same time. The photo of the popular charismatic leader was taken at the funeral of the late former President of Ghana, Ft Lt Jerry John Rawlings, at the Black Star Square on …

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Akufo-Addo appoints new Chief of Defence Staff

President Akufo-Addo has appointed the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Seth Amoama, to act as Chief of Defence Staff. A statement from the presidency Friday said the appointment takes effect “Friday, 5th February 2021, pending consultation with the yet-to-be-constituted Council of State”. The statement further noted: “This appointment has …

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Here are memorable occasions Rawlings displayed Ghana’s rich culture

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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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Rev. Frimpong Manso fires Presbyterian Church of Ghana again

Former Moderator for the Presbyterian Church of Ghana Rev. Frimpong Manso has expressed worry over how he is treated anytime he attends church in Ghana. According to him, regardless of his achievements in the Presbyterian Church, the Church fails to give him recognition when he is back in Ghana and …

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