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. …
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, …
Read More »Prophet Drowned Whiles Delivering A Mermaid Possessed Body In A Dam
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Rawlings was a violent, wicked and bloodthirsty man – Sekou Nkrumah speaks
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, …
Read More »Prof Gyampo condemns military ‘aide’ for Akufo-Addo’s lawyer Frank Davies
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 …
Read More »Aside from erectile dysfunction, coronavirus may cause male infertility – Justice Yankson
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, …
Read More »Anticipation gets intense as Stonebwoy is spotted with Buju Banton in Jamaica
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 …
Read More »NPP’s Sir John to be buried on February 25
Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John, who died on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, after suffering complications of COVID-19, will be buried on February 25, 2021, according to a release from the Forestry Commission. The release, which was signed by Anne Brown, the Forestry Commission’s Director of Human Resource, indicated …
Read More »Don’t dare mention my name on your platform again – Anita Afriyie to Diana Asamoah
Ghanaian Gospel musician, Anita Afriyie, has warned Evangelist Diana Asamoah not to mention her name again. Anita, who was very furious in a video sighted by Zionfelix.net, said she will hit back if Diana Asamoah mentions her name on any platform. She did not spare the veteran Gospel musician in this video. Her reply …
Read More »The money I made from ‘Bandana from Ghana’ only catered for my rent – Shatta Wale
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, who was previously known us ‘Bandana’ has opened up on one of his first songs ‘Moko Ho’ which featured Ghanaian musician Tinny. Shatta disclosed in an interview with Rev. Erskine that the sum he made from the song could only cater for his rent at that …
Read More »We Need To Stop The Hypocrisy – NDC Activist Fires Archbishop Palmer-Buckle
Okada riders arrested for not wearing nose masks
Four motor riders were on Thursday arrested by the Police at Ashaiman, in Accra, for failing to wear nose masks. After hours of interrogation, the four were forced by the police to wear the masks and cautioned to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols. A police source told GNA that personnel were …
Read More »Commercial flights to Ho to begin in Easter
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced the launch of commercial flights to Ho during the Easter holidays. Madam, Amma Faake Gadzekpo, Head of Business Development Services of the GACL said the facility had long been ready, and that the Company had been looking for the “right opportunity and …
Read More »ECOWAS sets US$50 maximum cost for coronavirus testing
The Economic Community for West African States has made a resolve to set a US$50 amount to be paid by citizens of member countries in order to gain access to COVID-19 testing. This is according to a communique issued following the 58th Ordinary Session of Authority of Heads of State and Government …
Read More »Driver arrested for selling weed at a cemetery
A 27-year-old driver has been remanded into prison custody by the Nkawie Circuit Court for selling and smoking some substances suspected to be Indian hemp at a cemetery. Godfred Gyamfi was arrested at the Abuakwa-Maakro cemetery during Police operations in some communities in the Atwima-Nwabiagya South Municipality to clamp down …
Read More »Biden reverses global abortion ‘gag rule’ and expands Obamacare
US President Joe Biden has reversed a ban on federal funds going to international aid groups that perform or inform about abortions. He said the ending of the so-called Mexico City Policy reverses former President Trump’s “attack on women’s health access”. The memo orders a review of a Trump-era policy …
Read More »Dead man found afloat in Keta Lagoon
The Keta Divisional Police Command has commenced investigations after the body of a man was discovered floating in the Keta Lagoon at Havedzi in the Keta Municipality. It is unclear whether the death was a homicide or suicide as the Police say they suspected no foul play. Chief Supt Leonard …
Read More »50-Year Old Woman And Mother Of Four kills Herself Over Depression
Information we have picked from Instablog9ja says one Florence Owa, a mother of four reportedly committed suicide in Sapele, Delta State Owa was found dead on Tuesday, January 26, at her home by one of her children. She allegedly died after consuming a substance believed to be Sniper, a deadly …
Read More »Jospong, Hungarian Gov’t sign €50m Waste Water Treatment Plant contract
The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has signed a contract worth 50 million Euro with the Hungary government to construct a Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) in three regions. The WWTP would be sited at Takoradi in the Western Region, Tamale in the Northern Region and Kumasi in the Ashanti …
Read More »Koku Anyidoho sues NDC’s Dzifa Gunu for defamation, demands GHC10m
Chief Executive Officer of the Atta-Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho has sued a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dzifa Gunu for defamation. He posited that Dzifa Gunu accused him of killing his 8-year-old daughter who died in November last year. He also said Dzifa Gunu stated that he (Anyidoho) made several attempts to …
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