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After three postponements, Parliament has taken a decision to reject the motion moved by Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga seeking to absorb fees for tertiary students for the 2021 academic year. If the motion had succeeded, parliament would have requested President Akufo-Addo to absorb fees for tertiary …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has confirmed that some Members of Parliament have tested positive for Covid-19. Although Mr Bagbin did not disclose the names of the MPs affected, he admonished members of the House to take the Covid-19 safety protocols seriously and strictly adhere to them. “Even in the …

Two gay men begged for mercy as they were caned 77 times each in Indonesia yesterday for breaking Islamic law. Dozens of people witnessed the men, aged 27 and 29, wince in pain and plead for mercy as a team of five enforcers wearing robes and hoods took turns, relieving …

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 …

Award-winning Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah widely known as Shatta Wale says it’s time music industry players speak up against the injustice in the industry. He says being silent about happenings in the music industry has over the years adversely affected the industry and it’s imperative that players speak …

Ex-girlfriend of Dancehall Artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr has declared her love for Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament for Tema West Hon. Carlos Ahenkorah. The celebrity Shatta Michy who has been single since leaving her boyfriend Shatta Wale said although she is used to single life, she will …

A 46-Year-Old female teacher of Ndola in Zambia who sexually abused a 13-year-old boy under the pretext of teaching him how to perform in bed has been sentenced to 20 years simple imprisonment. On February 23, 2019, in Ndola, Marjory Palasha had unlawful carnal knowledge of a child under the age of 16. The boy testified …

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 …

A former secretary to the then Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), Dr. Joyce Aryee has refuted claims she left the party after she was asked to work in another ministry– the Ministry of Local Government. In his book, Working with Rawlings, NDC stalwart and former Local Government Minister, Prof. Kwamena …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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, …

A self-proclaimed healer drowned during a cleansing ceremony in Kambuzuma at the infamous Blue Dam on Tuesday while trying to save ‘mermaid’ possessed girl in a trance. The woman only identified as Mai Tino reportedly resided in Kambuzuma Section 5 and had gone to the Blue Dam to perform a …

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 …

Dr Sekou Nkrumah, one of the sons of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, has in plain language chastised the late Jerry John Rawlings (Rtd.) over some of his dealings as a head of state and President of Ghana. According to Sekou Nkrumah, Rawlings betrayed the idea of the June 4, 1979, …

Prof. Ransford Gampo, a Lecturer at the University of Ghana Political Science Department has questioned why a Military officer will be made to be carrying the bag of a private legal practitioner. A photo of a Lawyer and a Military Officer who was carrying his bag to court has gone …

A day after the Ghana Medical Association (GMA)’s Vice President, Dr Frank Serebour, revealed that erectile dysfunction in males forms part of many health complications faced by persons who have fully recovered from COVID-19, The General Secretary of the Association has added that the virus does not just end there, …

2021 promises to be good year for Nickelodeon & BET Award-winning Reggae & Dancehall Trailblazer, Stonebwoy. Playing back-to-back live shows both local and international, reigniting the conversation surrounding his ‘Anloga Junction’ by dropping a video for ‘Motion’ featuring Jahmiel, securing new trophies, and other remarkable activities in January, Stonebwoy has teased a new …