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Why Michael Jackson was crowned chief in Ivory Coast in 1992

In 1992, Michael Jackson travelled to West Africa, specifically to Ivory Coast. It was there that he was crowned a chief under the name Michael Jackson Amalaman Anoh. His trip was triggered by supposed DNA tests and mystic messages that suggested that he was a descendant of the royal Sanwi …

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Shama chief descends on Akufo-Addo gov’t over abandoned hospital project

Acting President of the Shama Traditional Council Nana Kwamina Wienu II has described as frustrating and unfair instances where governments go ahead to cut the sod for the construction of projects amidst pomp and pageantry only to abandon them almost immediately after. According to the traditional ruler, the joy and …

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Chief Justice didn’t respond to us – Police on why Vormawor was detained for 52 hrs

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sylvester Asare has explained to the Ashaiman District Court circumstances leading to the police detaining Lawyer Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormarwor for more than 48 hours. The accused, according to DSP Asare, has been detained for 52 hours beyond the “within 48 hours” allowed by the law. …

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Chief Imam urges Muslims to consume more cocoa products 

National Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has encouraged the Moslem community to make cocoa consumption an integral part of their daily lives for good health. He noted that cocoa had been a major pillar of the Ghanaian economy, therefore, consuming its products would not only provide health benefits …

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JSC recommends that President Ramaphosa appoint Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice

Just after 6pm on Saturday, as a marathon day of deliberations behind closed doors at the Judicial Service Commission, Julius Malema tweeted “It’s a girl”. The prophetic statement was confirmed within 30 minutes when the commission announced that it recommends that President Cyril Ramaphosa appoint Supreme Court of Appeal President …

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‘A linguist can’t interview his own chief’ – Despite tells blogger

It was a good day for a blogger who was able to grab the attention of Dr Osei Kwame Despite for an interview but what came next for sure wasn’t expected. In a proverbial response, the owner of the Despite Company Limited who does not grant interviews told the unidentified blogger in …

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Paramount chief of Offinso ‘goes home’ Feb 24; funerals banned

The late Nana Wiafe Akenten III The burial and final funeral rites of the late paramount chief of Offinso would take place from February 22 -24, the Traditional Council has announced, as it imposes a ban on drumming and noisemaking in the area. The remains of Nana Wiafe Akenten III …

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VIDEO: Mzbel ‘storms’ Chief Imam’s residence amidst funeral brouhaha

  Mzbel visits Chief Iman for counsel Confusion as Mzbel’s ‘huge funeral’ plan for late Muslim father is rejected Mzbel mourns father Ghanaian singer, Mzbel, has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Sheik Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, amidst the brewing controversy surrounding her late father’s funeral. Mzbel who earlier admitted to being confused about …

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Bosomtwe: Adwafo Chief cries over poor road network

The Chief of Adwafo, near Kuntenase in the Bosomtwe district of the Ashanti region, Nana Osei Bannor, has expressed worry about the poor nature of the road linking them to Kuntenase. He said the dust from the uncoated road is having negative health hazards like catarrh, cough and sore throats …

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