255 GENERAL SECRETARY of the NPP, Lawyer Justin Kodua, briefly, turned a drummer on Sunday afternoon in Kumasi. This was during the last ‘Akwasidae’ festival of the year, which was held at the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asantehene. The traditional event saw Vice President Alhaji Dr. Bawumia and his wife, Samira, and […]
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We support anti-gay bill, but against the harassment of homosexuals – Ghana Catholic Bishops
198 The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has clarified its position on Ghana’s anti-gay bill seeking to make the practice and the promotion of homosexuality in all of its forms illegal with severe punishments. Discussions about the controversial bill resurfaced recently after the US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, warned that Ghana would face severe economic […]
Sarki Alhaji Muftawu Celebrates 30th Anniversary As Bissa Chief of Moshie Zongo
197 The Sarki Alhaji Muftawu and the Bissa fraternity on Sunday celebrated the 30th anniversary of Sarki Alhaji Muftawu Alhassan as Moshie-Zongo Bisa chief. Members of the Sarki Alhaji Muftawu family, Chiefs of other tribes, government officials, political parties, diplomats and other dignitaries gathered at the Yannyawoso M/A Primary School Football Pitch for a colourful […]
Close to tears: Dormaahene in pains
238 Amidst escalating tensions and a longstanding feud between the Dormaa Traditional Area and the Asantehene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Nana Agyemang Badu II, the Paramount Chief of Dormaa, found himself barred from attending the funeral of the late Berekumhene, Daasebre Dr Amankona Diawuo II. The contentious incident unfolded as an alleged court decision, initiated by certain […]
Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana to go on nationwide strike
436 The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG), has notified six government institutions of their intent to embark on a nationwide strike starting November 29, 2023. The institutions include; the Ministries of Health, Employment and Labour Relations, National Security, Finance, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the National Labour Commission. In a press statement signed […]
Court stops Dormaahene from attending Berekumhene’s funeral to prevent clashes
322 This was after the Sunyani High Court, on Wednesday (Nov 22), restrained him from attending the funeral today (Thursday, Nov 23) since it could lead to the breach of the peace. The court order followed an application brought before the court by a member of the Berekum Traditional Council, Osabarima Kyere Yeboah Darteh II. […]
Pastors urged to be Ambassadors of Christ
305 The Head Pastor of the Bread of Life Movement in Kumasi, Evangelist Diana Afriyie has urged pastors to focus on winning more souls for Christ instead of chasing for wealth. She believes that the core responsibility of pastor is to be an ambassador of God not for wealth She admonished them not to allow […]
Present yourself as an agent of change –students told
233 In line with activities to mark the 30 years of consolidating constitutional democracy and building national cohesion to deepen civic awareness, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has urged students at the various schools to present themselves as an agent of change and take their basic responsibilities seriously within the Akuapem South municipality […]
21 dead after storm brings torrential rain in Dominican Republic
270 At least 21 people have died in the Dominican Republic after heavy rain over the weekend which displaced thousands of residents, officials say. An investigation has been launched after nine people died when torrential rain caused a highway tunnel wall to collapse in the capital Santo Domingo. More than 13,000 people were evacuated to […]
21 dead after storm brings torrential rain in Dominican Republic
255 At least 21 people have died in the Dominican Republic after heavy rain over the weekend which displaced thousands of residents, officials say. An investigation has been launched after nine people died when torrential rain caused a highway tunnel wall to collapse in the capital Santo Domingo. More than 13,000 people were evacuated to […]