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Dipo is a rite of passage for adolescent girls The elders of Ogome in the Yilo Krobo Traditional Area of the Eastern Region have undertaken exclusive rituals to usher in the celebrations of this year’s Dipo rites.Dipo is a rite of passage for adolescent girls celebrated amongst the Ga-Adangme people including the people of Somanya, Odumase, Ningo, Prampram, Ada, Shai and Osu.The events held over the weekend at Somanya saw traditionalists undertake various rites including the purification and cleansing of the black stool at the Okwe River.The elders explained that the Dipo rites would not be held over the next…

President John Mahama has reiterated his commitment to refurbishing existing sports stadia and building more youth resource centers as part of efforts to revamp Ghana’s sports especially, grassroots sports in the country. Speaking during his State of the Nation Address in Parliament, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, the President emphasized the need to reposition youth sports development in the country. During his State of the Nation Address on Thursday on the floor of parliament, Mahama outlined his government’s plans to refurbish existing sports stadia, build more youth resource centers, and complete new sports facilities in the new regions. “Government is…

June 12, 1993 marked a significant setback for Nigeria, harking back to the January 15, 1966, coup-d’etat. This unfortunate event pushed the country back by at least a century, primarily due to the suspension of the 1963 Republican Constitution. Although the masterminds behind the coup never explicitly stated that they had abolished the constitution, the consequences of its suspension continue to manifest in Nigeria’s persistent underdevelopment.Ayo Ademiluyi, a civil rights lawyer and political activist, recently pointed out that the General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida government, similar to previous and succeeding military administrations, was characterized by diarchy. This system of governance, which…

When Abel Damina (and many U.S. Pastors) say: “Jesus has abolished the Law”, is this not a contradiction against Jesus who said: “Do Not Think That I Came To Abolish The Law(Torah) or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill” (Matt 5v17) . If the Spirit of Christ lives in you (His temple), He will be fulfilling the Moral Laws in this vessel, as He (the Passover Lamb) also covers this imperfect vessel by His Sacrificial Love and Eternal Presence poured-out from eternity past so humans can have true-Life (Rev 13v8 . 2Tim 1v9 . Hebrews…

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II In what has been described as an act of humility and kindness, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, recently turned down a monetary gift from the Church of Pentecost (McKeown Temple).Despite receiving widespread praise for his action, the background story behind the Asantehene’s decision provides deeper insight into the generous heart of the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom.According to emerging details, the leadership of the McKeown Temple of the Church of Pentecost paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene to express their gratitude to Otumfuo for renewing the lease of the church’s property in Asokwa…

The Upper West Regional Executive Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reinstated the membership of Alois K.K. Mohl, a member of the party in the Nandom Constituency. This decision was made on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after the Committee considered Mohl’s petition and his conduct in supporting the party over the years. ” The Committee unanimously arrived at this decision, taking into consideration issues raised in the petition and also your conduct in support of the party over the period,” the letter reads in part. According to the single-page letter sighted by 3news.com, which is signed by the…

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has assured residents of tidal waves-hit communities in Ketu South, that the government is taking steps to prevent the loss of life due to the recurring menace. Addressing residents from the three affected communities of Agavedzi, Amutinu and Salakope during a visit, he said the new government was aware of the devastating impact of tidal waves on them and was committed to taking immediate measures to protect the lives of residents in the interim, while finding long-lasting solutions to the problem. The sea water invasion had destroyed some homes and properties, rendering hundreds of…

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 marked a seismic shift in global geopolitics, one that has since reverberated across economies, security frameworks, and diplomatic alliances. Russia, under Vladimir Putin, has positioned itself as an imperialist aggressor, seeking to subjugate Ukraine in direct violation of international law. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s recent Oval Office ambush of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, alongside Senator J.D. Vance, underscores the growing fracture in Western unity, particularly within the United States. The global response, however, has been swift and resolute, reaffirming Ukraine’s right to sovereignty.Spinoza’s Lens: The Tyranny of PowerBaruch Spinoza, in his Theological-Political Treatise,…

Ghana is one of five African partner countries for the new Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme 2 (TDDAP2), the UK’s flagship regional health security programme in Africa.The British High Commissioner launched the programme in Ghana with the Minister of Health, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service and other Ministries and partners.TDDAP2, led by Palladium, will work with the Government and partners across sectors to help strengthen Ghana’s health security and help prevent, prepare for and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. On 28th February, H.E. Harriet Thompson, British High Commissioner hosted the Minister of Health and other distinguished guests at…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has responded to President John Mahama’s remarks regarding the financial transparency of the Black Stars, stating that the association does not handle the national team’s budget. During his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Mahama emphasized the need for greater transparency in sports administration, particularly in the financial management of national teams. He called for the Black Stars’ budget to be made public, as it involves taxpayers’ money. In an official statement, the GFA clarified that all budgeting and expenditure related to the national teams are exclusively managed by the Ministry of Youth…