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Entertainment of Friday, 26 April 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com 2024-04-26 The late musician, KODA The Ghanaian gospel music fraternity has yet again been hit by another death; the sudden demise of musician Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, famously known as KODA.KODA’s death was received with a lot of shock, particularly among his colleagues in the industry, although several reports indicated that he died after a short illness. This has led to many reactions from Ghanaians and celebrities, who have shared fond memories of KODA, as well as their comforting messages for the bereaved family.This week’s Nkommo Wo Ho captures every bit of…

Organizers and reps of participating institutions in a group photo The 2024 edition of the Platinum Cup comes off on Saturday, April 27, 2024, with some mouthwatering fixtures lined up in the football competition. The draw for the corporate games which was held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, produced some interesting matchups with the defending champions Stanbic Ghana Limited being placed in Group A. Alongside Stanbic Bank in Group A are the National Petroleum Authority, HI-LYNKS Communication, and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. Group B of the football competition will have the International Maritime Hospital, the University of Ghana Sports Directorate,…

Business News of Friday, 26 April 2024 Source: Stephen Darko, Contributor 2024-04-26 Michael Yaw Offei is a retired Economist Retired Economist, Michael Yaw Offei, is urging the government to re-negotiate discarded power contracts that it abrogated in the early days of the administration, if need be.The call which was made in an exclusive interview at the Tema Premier Keep Fit Club recently, is in response to the current turmoil that unstable electricity is having on the economy.“We seem to be back to ‘dumsor’ and as an economy that only recently emerged from the devastation of COVID-19, we just cannot afford…

The King has been given permission by doctors to return to public-facing duties for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer.His Majesty is not yet clear of the disease and is still undergoing treatment, but his medical team are understood to be ‘pleased with the progress made so far’ and ‘remain positive’ about his recovery.To mark the good news Buckingham Palace has announced two major milestone events, the first of many in the coming months, and passed on Their Majesties grateful thanks for all the good wishes they have received.After his cancer diagnosis was announced on February 6, the King…

UK rapper, Giggs aka Godfather has recently unveiled the much-anticipated official music video for his latest track, ‘Hallelujah’. This new song sees him collaborating with the highly acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter, Lojay, adding an international flair to the mix. The music video, directed by the talented Earthboi, is a masterful blend of modern high-definition cinematography and a nostalgic vintage-style film aesthetic. It features a variety of candid snapshots of everyday people engaging in a myriad of activities, such as skating, biking, and dancing, painting a vivid picture of community and shared joy.Interestingly, the music video also includes a heartfelt tribute to…

Sports News of Friday, 26 April 2024 Source: ghanasoccernet.com 2024-04-26 Richmond Lamptey Asante Kotoko prepare to take on Medeama in a crucial Ghana Premier League encounter on Saturday, but they will have to do so without several key players.The Porcupine Warriors secured a contentious victory over Samartex last weekend, ending a poor run of results that saw them lose six out of seven games. Despite this, they aim to continue their winning momentum.However, Asante Kotoko will face Medeama without as many as eight important players. Midfielder Richmond Lamptey and left-back John Tedeku are sidelined due to injuries, while winger Isaac…

Stephen Ashitey Adjei, former executive of the Tema East constituency branch of the NDC A former executive of the Tema East Constituency branch of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed former President John Dramani Mahama’s promise to abolish the payment of ex-gratia, if he is elected president again, as the empty promise of a man who is in self-deceit.According to Stephen Ashitey Adjei, alias Moshake, the promise is a ploy by the former president to win votes during the 2024 elections but it will just not wash.“Mr. Mahama is just deceiving himself in his attempt to deceive Ghanaians…

A Ghanaian environmental activist has set a record after hugging trees. According to the Guinness World Record, 29-year-old Abubakar Tahiru hugged a total of 1,123 trees, averaging almost 19 per minute. Abubakar, who grew up in a farming community in Tepa, Ghana, developed a keen interest in nature and its conservation. He moved to Alabama, USA, last year to begin his master’s degree in forestry at Auburn University after he completed his undergraduate degree specializing in forestry at one of Ghana’s top universities. Abubakar’s record attempt took place at Tuskegee National Forest, one of four national forests in the timber-rich state of Alabama. Guinness World Record defines…

By Freya Barnes Published: 12:04 EDT, 26 April 2024 | Updated: 12:04 EDT, 26 April 2024 A terminally ill pensioner and his wife, both in their 70s, died of ‘gunshot wounds’ at their £130,000 bungalow, police have revealed.Peter Leese,78, and Dora Leese, 76, were named by Staffordshire Police today after post-mortem examinations found that the couple had died of ‘gunshot wounds’ at their home in Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent.Officers and paramedics were called to the scene just before 2pm on April 20 to reports that two bodies had been found inside a bungalow. Peter and Dora, who neighbours say were ‘devoted’ to…

File Photo of a sad woman Dear GhanaWeb: How do I go back to my husband?Dear GhanaWeb,I was married to my husband for five years until some friends influenced me to leave him. When I lost my job two years after my marriage, it was this same man who linked me up to one of the most renowned companies in the country. The pay was good, so I hardly even allowed him to cater for our feeding since I could afford them. My marriage was a peaceful one until I fell under the influence of some of my female colleagues.These…