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[HISTORY TODAY]: Personalities behind three statues in front of Ghana’s Supreme Court

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Personalities behind three statues in front of Ghana’s Supreme Court Today in History, exactly 38 years ago, on 30 June 1982, three High Court Judges as well as a retired army officer were murdered in cold blood at the Bundase Military Range in the Accra Plains. The followed their abduction on the night by some unidentified assailants. The four were Mrs Justice Cecilia Koranteng-Addo, Mr Justice Kwadwo Agyei Agyepong, Justice Fred Poku Sarkodie and Major Rtd. Sam Acquah. On the night of 30th June 1982, Mrs Addo who was nursing a child and the others were abducted from their homes. The murders took place at the Bundase Military Shooting Range in the Accra Plains during the hours of a night-time curfew. Following intense pressure on Rawlings and the PNDC, a Special Investigation Board was formed by the government to investigate the murders of the three High Court Judges and the retired army officer. Five people – Joachim Amartey Kwei (then 32 years); L/Cpl Samuel Kwaku Amedeka (27); L/Cp

[HISTORY TODAY]: Happy Birthday Jerry John Rawlings, 1st President of 4th republic of Ghana.

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exactly 73 years ago, Flt. Lt Jerry John Rawlings was born. He is a former Ghanaian military leader and politician who ruled the country from 1981 to 2001 and also for a brief period in 1979. He led a  military junta  until 1992, and then served two terms as the democratically elected President of Ghana.Jerry John Rawlings, 1st President of 4th republic of Ghana. John Jerry Rawlings Jerry John Rawlings was born in June 1947 in Accra, Gold Coast, to Victoria Agbotui and James Ramsey John, a chemist from Castle Douglas in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Rawlings attended Achimota School. He was the only child born to his mother. He s a former Ghanaian military leader and politician who ruled the country from 1981 to 2001 and also for a brief period in 1979. He led a military junta until 1992 and then served two terms as the democratically elected President of Ghana. Jerry John Rawlings completed his secondary education at Achimota College in 1967 and had no education outside of Ghana. He j

[HISTORY TODAY]: Prempeh I died in Kumasi in 1931

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Prempeh I Today in History, exactly 89 years ago, On May 12, 1931 Asantehene Prempeh I (Kwaku Dua III) died in Kumasi, Gold Coast. Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Prempeh I Otumfuo Nana Prempeh I, born in 1870 was the 13th King ruler of the Asante state of the Asante Kingdom and the Asante Oyoko Abohyen Dynasty. He was born as Prince Kwaku Dua III of the Kingdom of Ashanti, and he took the name of Prempeh I upon ascension on the throne at the young age of 18. Reigned as Asantehene from March 1888 until his death in 1931 during which he repeatedly resisted the British Government’s attempts to subsume Asante into the Gold Coast Protectorate. His reign was a troubled one as it fell during the time of British invasion/colonization of the Gold Coast. In essence, he was the last king of the  Kingdom of Ashanti  before the Gold Coast fell under British protectorate. Asantehene Prempeh I began an active campaign of the Ashanti sovereignty. The British offered to take the Kingdom of Ashanti under their

Obuasi takes 90% percent of COVID-19 cases in Ashanti Region

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Ashanti Region have 355 cases of COVID-19 which Obuasi takes 90% percent of the records. Obuasi have recorded 251 cases according to Yaa Manu - Deputy Health Director, Obuasi in an interview with Kofi Asante Ennin on Kro Yi Mu Nsem on Monday 11th May, 2020. Moreover, the D.C.E of Obuasi-East District Faustina Amissah said the people who have been confirmed positive didn't show symptoms.

Gospel Reggae Artist Akesse Brempong host a concert dubbed: Heal Our Land virtual concert

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A  well branded, renowned and sensational artist who worship God in a reggae style with powerful tunes in Ghana, Akesse Brempong had a virtual concert dubbed 'HEAL OUR LAND VIRTUAL CONCERT' on Saturday 9th May, 2020. This concert started at exactly 7pm and was held at Empowerment Worship Center at Achimota in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. Akesse Brempong together with Bo noo ni Hitmaker, Joe Mettle and Luigi MaClean shake the screens with some powerful songs of praise and worship. The concert was streamed on 'Akesse Brempong' Facebook, Instagram, YouTube. - Homebase and ATV. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will 'heal their land'.

May 9 Disaster: History behind

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Today in History, exactly 19 years ago, On May 9, 2001, 127 Ghanaian football fans died in a stampede caused by the firing of teargas by police following a decision by the referee in a crucial match between arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium known as the May 9 Disaster. May 9 disaster is undoubtedly the saddest day in Ghana Sports after 127 Ghanaian football fans died during a Premier League fixture between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko. It remains the worst 90 minutes in African football history. Screams and wails could be heard from a country mile. The streets of Accra were dead silent too, as all the rowdiness, noise and attention switched to the various hospitals and clinics in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The tragedy Ghana’s two most successful football teams played that day, the Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club and the Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club. Officials were anticipating crowd disturbances, and had taken extr

[HISTORY TODAY]: Sir Kobina Arku Korsah, First Ghanaian Chief Justice

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[HISTORY TODAY]: Sir Kobina Arku Korsah, First Ghanaian Chief Justice Sir Kobina Arku Korsah, First Chief Justice, Ghana Sir Kobina Arku Korsah (1894-1967) was the first African Chief Justice of Gold Coast (1956) and independent Ghana (1957-1963). He was the first Ghanaian alongside Nana Sir Ofori-Atta I to be appointed as members of the Governor`s Executive Council. He was the youngest person ever to be elected as member of the Gold Coast Legislative Council and the first Boys Scout Commissioner in Ghana. Sir Arku Korsah was the first Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Ghana, Scottish Constitution (1953-1963). He was removed from office by President Nkrumah after he found the defendants in the Kulungugu bombing trial not guilty. In addition to his judicial work, Sir Arku Korsah was also a founding member of the Ghana Academy for Arts & Sciences. In August 1962, Sir Kobina Arku Korsah presided over the trial of five defendants. At the end of that trial,

KMA TO DISTRIBUTE STICKERS TO TAXI AND TROTRO DRIVERS [READ DETAILS]

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KMA TO DISTRIBUTE STICKERS TO TAXI AND TROTRO DRIVERS In the course of fighting Covid-19, KMA has started sharing 'stickers' to Taxi and Trotro vehicle drivers according to the head of transport, KMA, Randy Wilson on Nhyira FM morning show [Kro Yi Mu Nsem]. Moreover, Mr. Randy Wilson stated that the 'stickers' are taken to various Taxi and Trotro stations and it will be sold at GHC10. The sticker carries a security barcode with features and it will be placed at the front mirror of taxi and Trotro vehicles. Again, Mr. Isaac Kwabena Boateng who is the chairman, cooperative transport union, Ashanti Region stated that the reason for this action is to trace vehicles and also fight against Covid-19. 'We will start enforcing the law from Monday 3rd May 2020' - he said Source: Nhyira FM

BROTHER SAMMY RELEASE A TRIBUTE SONG FOR THE FAMILY OF THE LATE PROPHET SETH FRIMPONG

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BROTHER SAMMY RELEASE A TRIBUTE SONG FOR THE FAMILY OF THE LATE PROPHET SETH FRIMPONG  Prophet Seth Frimpong passed on Friday April 24, 2020 early in the morning. An ordain, great and powerful man who speaks the mind of God to many and testimonies flows.  As part of remembering his good deeds on earth, the nation's worshipper, Brother Sammy as called by many so down and broken hearted has release ' a tribute ' song for the late Prophet Seth Frimpong.  Brother Sammy dedicated 'the song' to the family of the late Prophet Seth Frimpong.  

GIVE US THE NEEDED RESPECT - D.C.E TO POLICE

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GIVE US THE NEEDED RESPECT - D.C.E TO POLICE In the news a month ago when the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwah Akuffo-Addo declared ‘lock down’ in the Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi. Hon. Christian Adu poku, D.C.E of Afigya Kwabre south was in the news of having a banter with the police. Narrating the incident on Kro Yi Mu Nsem [Morning Show] early this morning  explained that together with media men were on their way to deliver PPE’s to some institutions and individuals especially to the security personnel who were at post within the District. On their way, they met a police patrol pickup loaded with people. The DCE in an attempt to inquire about why the car was loaded with such people. I was slapped and beating by the policemen even after showing my identity as the D.C.E of Afigya kwabre district - He said Feeling anxious, Hon. Christian Adu Poku address on the point that D.C.E's are not accord with rest when they move from one jurisdiction to another A

AGNES OPOKU AGYEMANG RELEASED HER LATEST SONG 'ASEDA'

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AGNES OPOKU AGYEMANG RELEASE HER LATEST SONG 'ASEDA' One of the most sensational and spirit filled gospel artiste, Agnes Opoku Agyemang has release her latest song in this year 2020 called 'ASEDA' . 'ASEDA' song was written and sang by the inspiration of God and also looking at what the Lord has done for her. Mesom Nyame otease hitmaker is yet to release her music/video on all media platforms. Below is excerpt of the video Follow the links and subscribe to the channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy1J3Q5umtc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl1z20xy5JwkNIZwbXx51g Aseda by Agnes Opoku Agyemang Facebook: Paa Willie GH YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20jbfDQo9q1uUoErFOedOQ Twitter: Paa Willie GH  https://twitter.com/Willie1256   Instagram: @paa_willie1

[HISTORY TODAY]: KWAME NKRUMAH DIES IN BUCHAREST TODAY IN 1972

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[HISTORY TODAY]: KWAME NKRUMAH DIES IN BUCHAREST TODAY IN 1972 Today in History, exactly 48 years ago, on April 27, 1972, Kwame Nkrumah, the deposed President of Ghana and a great Pan-Africanist died in Bucharest, Romania after six years in exile in Guinea far away from his birthplace of Nkroful at the age of 62. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Kwame Nkrumah played a pivotal role in the formation of the African Union (A.U) previously called the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U) and led his country to independence in 1957. President Kwame Nkrumah was unconstitutionally ousted from office through a military coup. The Coup was launched by the National Liberation Council (NLC) with the code name “Operation Cold Chop,” on February 24, 1966 whiles he was in Peking (today’s Beijing) en route to the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, with plans to end the American war in Vietnam. Kwame Nkrumah arrived in Conakry, Guinea after being invited by Sekou Toure just after the Military Coup that unconstitu

BAN ON PUBLIC GATHERINGS EXTENDED

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BAN ON PUBLIC GATHERINGS EXTENDED President Akufo-Addo on April 26, 2020 at 8pm address the nation on the measures taken against the spread of coronavirus. Moreover, the gentleman of the nation (Ghana) extended the ban of public gatherings to two (2). He touched on the fast spread of the virus, thank the health workers and edge the citizen to sacrifice for each other and also put on mask everywhere you go as the nation war against this deadly virus. " Fellow Ghanaians, we must now begin to lift up our heads above the parapet, and look at our future with courage and hope " - he said

MULTIPLE GRACE 2 Peter 1:2

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MULTIPLE GRACE 2 Peter 1:2 - Life is at risk without Grace - Grace is what makes the Going Great. 1Cor 15:10 - Grace is God's divine enabling - Grace is what redeems a man. Eph2:8 - Grace establishes Acts 20:32 'Salvation is what initiate every man into Grace'. Titus 2:101 "A man can increase in Grace that had been obtained through salvation" Psalm45:4 - Attitude of of truthfulness is the access to multiple Grace. - Truthful means sincere, to open, Honest etc John4:23-24 Eph5:9 Truthfulness is also a fruit of the spirit. HOW DOES GRACE MULTIPLY 1. Truthfulness Eph5:9 2. Psalm 45:4 Meekness  1peter5:5 A life without humility is a life in danger. Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2:9, Matt 11:28-29, Psalm 113 'May you to walk in multiple Grace' in the name of Jesus! 3. Righteousness. Psalm 5:12 'Every act of unrighteousness draws you away from the Grace of God that must be available to you.' "Righteousn

GHANA'S COVID-19 CASES RISE UP AGAIN

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GHANA'S COVID-19 CASES RISE UP AGAIN On April 24, 2020, Ghana recorded 1,279 confirmed cases, 10 deaths, 134 recoveries. Ghana's cases rise up again by a report by the Ministry of Information on April 26, 2020 to 1,550 with 155 recoveries and 11 deaths. Diagram below shows Count of cases per region Facebook: Paa Willie GH YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20jbfDQo9q1uUoErFOedOQ Twitter: Paa Willie GH  https://twitter.com/Willie1256   Instagram: @paa_willie1
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PROPHET KUMCHACHA BLEW OUT CHARMED CASH IN STUDIO Renowned man of God, Prophet Kumchacha on Sat April 25 2020 challenge and expose Mallams or people who work in the spiritual darkness by 'extracting huge sums of money' from the dark world in a box. Prophet kumachacha on Memeneda Sokoo on Adom FM says, the mallams and the occult are liars and they create an illusion of charming and extracting money from the dark world. He commanded money and blew it in the studios. Facebook: Paa Willie GH YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20jbfDQo9q1uUoErFOedOQ Twitter: Paa Willie GH  https://twitter.com/Willie1256   Instagram: @paa_willie1

THE VIRUS THAT SHOULD HEAL OUR NATION - Serwaa Amihere writes

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THE VIRUS THAT SHOULD HEAL OUR NATION Serwaa Amihere writes The year 2020 started off in Ghana as normally as any other. Apart from entering it with the full knowledge that it wouldn’t be long before we were dragged into the divisive brand of politics that we are usually served in election years, as the major political parties jostle for favour before the electorate, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.  A few weeks before the new year was ushered in, we had heard from international news sources about the outbreak of a strange new disease, called Coronavirus or COVID-19 ,as it later came to be known, in China that was posing a challenge to the health care system in that country.  As China raced to bring the disease under control, it soon spread to other countries in Europe, with Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, being the hardest hit. The United States of America soon felt the full force of what has now become a full-blown pandemic. Suddenly, it