Akwasidae is strictly a colourful cultural affair of the Ashanti Kingdom but it has over the years taken on other aspects of significance. Political to diplomatic and entertainment aspects have characterised the celebration that sees the Asantehene sitting in state and receiving homage from his subjects and visitors from across …
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Dozens arrested in South Africa protests
South African police say 87 people have been arrested across the country in connection with opposition protests. Police Minister Bheki Cele said on Monday that most of the arrests were made in Gauteng province. “Most were found making fires, blocking roads and trying to prevent people from going to work. …
Read More »Why Shatta Wale was not nominated for the 24th VGMA
Charterhouse, organisers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) have unveiled nominees for the 24th edition with Shatta Wale once again missing out. Music lovers have called for the inclusion of Shatta Wale in VGMA following years of absence in the award schemes. It would be recalled that Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy were banned by VGMAs board as …
Read More »Ghana Not the Only Country Facing Current ‘Leadership Crisis’; It’s Global — Prez Kufour
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has said the whole world is currently facing a leadership crisis not just Ghana as a country. The Gentle Giant as President Kufuor is affectionately known made these remarks at the Joint induction and Graduation Ceremony of his flagship Kufuor Scholars Program where he mentors …
Read More »Ato Forson was criminally reckless; he has case to answer – Attorney-General
The Republic, through the Attorney-General, has stated that the State has succeeded in establishing a case against all the accused persons including former Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in the criminal trial involving the supply to the State of vehicles unworthy to be used as ambulances in 2015. …
Read More »Abdul Hayye Yartey Dedicates IFBB Gold Medal To Christian Atsu
The President of the Ghana Bodybulding Association Mr Abdul Hayye Yartey who also doubles as the bank roller of Cheetah Football Club has dedicated a gold medal award he received last Saturday during the IFBB West Africa Championship at the Bokum Boxing Arena, Accra. The award was presented to him …
Read More »Risks Linked to Starting Menstruation Before Age 12 In Women
Not all illnesses appeared out of nowhere; some developed because of anatomical or biomechanical irregularities or because of environmental factors that ran counter to what one would expect. You may be surprised to learn that young girls who begin menstruation before the age of 12, the earliest age at which …
Read More »Parts Of The Body You May Develop Wounds When Infected With HIV
HIV is a terrifying virus that can open wounds in various places of the body. While the symptoms have been sounded often and written about on several health websites, it appears that certain information has not been really paid attention to, as evidenced by the fact that some people only …
Read More »How many days can a woman get pregnant after her period
The menstrual cycle of a woman is a complex process that involves the release of hormones and the shedding of the uterine lining. One of the most important aspects of the menstrual cycle is ovulation, which is the release of an egg from the ovary. Ovulation typically occurs around day …
Read More »Why You Wake Up In The Morning With Mouth Odour And Ways Of Preventing It
Do you know there are specific triggers that cause morning breath? There could be a number of factors contributing to this issue, and understanding these could help you determine the most effective course of action to take. Don’t accept morning breath odor as usual if you wake up with it …
Read More »Your strong show of love is amazing – Bawumia to Ashanti Region NPP
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has hailed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region for the tremendous show of love shown him. He described the gesture not only as surprising but also tremendous urging the rank and file of the party in the region to continue to forge ahead in unity. …
Read More »Meet Akwasi Agyeman, the farmer with amputated arms who owns 3 acres of cocoa farm
Opanin Agyemang is a farmer from the Ashanti Region whose arm has been amputated but despite that, he owns three and a half acres of cocoa farm. The farmer had his left hand amputated during his youthful years as a result of an accident he was engaged in. According to …
Read More »NDC to deliver the true state of the nation
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will, on Monday, March 20, 2023, deliver ‘the true state of the nation address”. The event will take place at the University of professional studies (UPSA) and will be delivered by the chairman of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah. The event will focus on the economy and …
Read More »Why Egyptians are being asked to eat chicken feet
“Oh God, don’t let us get to the point of having to eat chicken feet,” says a man begging alongside the poultry sellers in Giza market. Egypt is facing a deepening economic crisis, a situation so acute its people are struggling to feed their families. The latest nutritional advice from …
Read More »Why the number ‘7’ may never repeat itself in the future of Black Stars
Football is a sport full of traditions and symbols that hold great meaning for players and fans alike. Among these symbols is the iconic number 7 jersey, a number that has a rich history and is often associated with some of the game’s greatest players. The number 7 holds a …
Read More »Two years of Samia’s reforms make Dar economy competitive
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan spent her years in national politics playing second fiddle to her predecessor John Pombe Magufuli. But two years after assuming the seat of power, her leadership skills are worth studying. This week marks two years since she inherited the seat from Magufuli, who died in …
Read More »Ethiopia dismisses Egypt’s fresh warning on Blue Nile dam
Egypt and Ethiopia have once again locked horns in a fresh row over the latter’s massive dam project, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. The new development comes after Cairo issued a fresh warning saying that “all options are on the table” to deal with any …
Read More »Kejetia Market to be shut down for another week
The board of the new Kejetia Market also known as the Kumasi City Markets Limited has directed that the facility should be remained closed for one more week. This comes after the market was gutted by fire on Wednesday, 15th March 2023 which led to the destruction of items worth …
Read More »Leaked Audio: Anas’ Lawyer, Ken Agyapong’s heated clash after court ruling
On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, a 25 million defamation suit brought by Investigative Journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas against Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong was dismissed by an Accra High Court. According to reports, the sitting judge on the case, Justice Eric Baah noted that Anas did not prove Ken Agyapong defamed him by …
Read More »Overloaded passenger boat capsizes on Ada river
An overloaded passengers boat crossing the Ada river to Azizakpe in the Ada East District has capsized with five people including two children feared dead. Rescuers including the Ghana Navy are still working to rescue survivors and retrieve the bodies. The children are two and three months old. The passengers …
Read More »Ghanaian man with giant snails in his luggage briefly detained at Michigan airport
An unamed Ghanaian traveller was briefly detained by border officials in the United States of America after banned giant African snails were discovered in his luggage. The man had arrived at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s Customs and Border Protection desk, whereupon an inspection by officers revealed his consignment. An Associated …
Read More »Donald Trump expects to be arrested on Tuesday
Donald Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday and has urged his supporters to launch mass protests. However his lawyer said there had been no communication from law enforcement and the former president’s post was based on media reports. Prosecutors have been looking at a possible indictment of …
Read More »Ghana High commission warn Ghanaians in SA ahead of national shutdown
The Ghana High commission in South Africa has warned its citizens to avoid mass gathering and restrict their movements to safe areas ahead of the Economic Freedom Party (EFF) planned “national shutdown” on Monday, 20th March, 2023. According to mission, though, the organisers of the national shutdown have ensured peaceful …
Read More »Messi won World Cup at 35, Atsu was retired by 31 – Sonnie Badu calls out GFA
Preacher and musician, Sonnie Badu has called on the Ghana Football Association to reform its mindset and change its attitude. In his opinion, it is disturbing how the football body has virtually forced some players, over the years, into early retirement. His views were contained in an open letter to …
Read More »Net 36 Vista ‘Walk For Life’ Draws Massive Crowd
The 2nd edition of the annual Net 36 Vista “Walk for Life” drew thousands of participants particularly from the entertainment industry. Celebrated movie stars – Akrobeto, Lil Win, Kalibos, Counselor Lutterodt, Geovani Caleb, Yaw Dabo, Caroline Sampson, Harold, among others led the 13km walk from the …
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