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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been installed as the developmental chief of the Krobo Traditional Area. The Ghana deputy captain was born in Krobo Odumase, the capital of Lower Manya Krobo Municipal District in Ghana’s Eastern Region. Partey’s enstooling is a tribute to his football exploits, which have sold the …

A former head of South African intelligence agency has sued President Cyril Ramaphosa for alleged crimes that include “kidnapping” and bribing robbers who stole millions of dollars from one of his properties. Arthur Fraser accuses the president of concealing a theft incident in which alleged criminals entered Mr Ramaphosa’s property …

There is a story that is commonly told of how powerful a certain Ghanaian traditional leader is, so much that not even the powers and authority vested in the country’s Head of State by the constitution can overshadow his, especially within that leader’s immediate jurisdiction. In fact, if it is …

The Paramount Chief of Upper Dixcove, Obrempong Hima Dekyi XIV, has expressed worry about how the town has now become a haven of thieves and ghetto boys. “If you get to Dixcove Hospital, the Doctors and Nurses there are only working out of passion to save lives since they have …

Borborbor, the traditional dance of Ewes in the middle belt of the Volta Region, is a prominent feature at public gatherings. It has been in existence for years and often comes with delightful choreography that attracts many people. Some dance groups design costumes and rehearse performances ahead of major events. …

A 76-year-old Chief and Pastor of the Apostolic Resurrection Society Church at Assin Brofoyedru in the Central Region has hanged himself in a bush. The deceased is said to have left for farm on Tuesday but did not return home. Upon a search, he was found hanging on a tree …

The Kingmakers of the Offinso Traditional Council in the Ashanti traditional area have unanimously nominated former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) Kofi Kodua Sarpong known in private life as Dr KK Sarpong as the successor of the late Paramount Chief of the area Nana Awiafe …

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Agyemang Badu II, Dormaahene, has issued a strong warning to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Ashantehene, following the installation of a chief at Esumeja – a sub-chief in the Ashanti Region under the jurisdiction of Dormaa. According to Dormaahene, many people tend to misunderstand him whenever he tries …

Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu was born at Accra cow-lane in April 1919 by reputable parents from a well cultured and knowledgeable House. His father, Sheikh Imam Nuhu Sharubutu was the Imam-Raatib (regular or residential Imam) of the Accra Central Mosque in the late 1960s to 1982 when he demised. His …

The former President John Dramani Mahama has joined the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, to observe iftar as the Islamic faith enters its last 10 days of Ramadan. The Iftar is a special meal to break the Ramadan fast for the day. Speaking during the gathering at the residence of the …