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The Okuapeman traditional council led by the Okuapemhene Oseadeyo Kwasi Akuffo II, has strongly reprimanded certain members of the council for wrongfully destooling the Mankrado of Obosomase Nana Donkor Manianor II, without the knowledge or consent of the Okuapemhene. The group, consisting of Abusua Panin Kwaku Asare of Obosomase and …

Three persons have lost their lives after a 23-seater sprinter bus with registration number GR-6046-21 had one of its back tyres burst. The unfortunate incident happened when the sprinter bus was transporting passengers from Ablekuma to Kasoa in the early hours of Sunday, June 2, 2023. According to the report …

Staying hydrated is important for overall health and to prevent feelings of thirst. Here are some fruits, as suggested by Mayo Clinic, that can help keep you hydrated. Watermelon: Watermelon is a hydrating fruit with a high water content (about 92%). It also contains essential electrolytes like potassium, which can …

Goat meat is often seen as a healthier alternative to beef and lamb in many dishes. However, there are some groups of people who should not eat goat meat due to the health risks associated with consuming it. This article will provide a list of people who should avoid eating …

The Traditional ruler of the Dormaa Traditional Area and President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, has appealed to the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, to as a matter of urgency, abort the trial against James Gyakye Quayson. The traditional …

Torgbi Adamah III, Paramount Chief of the Somey Traditional Area, under which Nogokpo falls has stated that a new ultimatum has been issued by the traditional council to Archbishop Charles Agyinasare over controversial remarks he made about Nogpkpo months ago. Torgbi Adamah told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said the …

Among all the regalia items of the Ashanti Kingdom stands tall the ‘Sika Dwa Kofi’, that is, the Golden stool and the Dwetɛkuduo. Kuduo refers to a special container where precious items are kept, while Dwetɛ is the Twi word for silver. Hence Dwetɛkuduo means a special container made of …

Gold is considered very symbolic in a lot of ethnic groups in Ghana. It is usually donned by royals as a sign of wealth and rich culture. Especially in the Ashanti Kingdom, the use of gold cannot be overemphasized as virtually everything around the kingdom including what the Asantehene, Otumfuo …

Madam Hawa Koomson, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development symbolically locked the sea on June 1 at Elmina to mark the start of the close season for fishing. The ‘Close Season’ for fishing will spn between Saturday, July 1, to Tuesday, August 31. She led the government delegation that joined …

Wife of late former vice president, Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has expressed her open dislike for the ‘Second Lady’ tag usually preferred upon the wives of vice presidents in Ghana. According to Matilda Amissah-Arthur, the term is not one that is widely known but merely a Ghanaian and African one coined to …