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General News of Thursday, 16 May 2024 Source: starrfm.com.gh 2024-05-16 Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Over the weekend, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II shared a meal with approximately 1500 patients across various government health institutions in the Kumasi Metropolis.Nana Gyambibi, the brother of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, stated that this gesture was intended to include the patients in the celebrations of Otumfuo’s 25th Anniversary while they were hospitalized.Oheneba, Otumfuo’s son, told GHone News, “Otumfuo didn’t want to exclude anyone from his 25th anniversary on the Golden Stool. After dining with different groups within the Asante Kingdom, he wished to share…

Ghanaian hiplife recording artiste, Sidney Kofi Ofori popularly called Barima Sidney has rendered an apology to ex-President John Dramani Mahama for releasing his track ‘Papa No’ three years ago. According to him, the song was not intended for Mr. Mahama, as many Ghanaians claimed. Many partly blamed the song for the former President’s defeat in the 2020 elections. Explaining how the song came about, Barima Sidney said it was inspired by a social media trend during that period. He emphasised that nobody was a target, as he was simply doing a song to entertain his fans. …

In a heartwarming Incident, a young couple was recently sent to the same National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp, sparking joy and excitement among them. The couple’s delight was visible as they joyously celebrated their stroke of luck. Captured in a video that has since gone viral, the couple could be seen beaming with happiness, dressed in their vibrant NYSC ceremonial attire, as they danced hand in hand.   The video quickly made its way across social media platforms, eliciting an outpour of warm wishes and admiration from netizens. The lady, overwhelmed with happiness, shared the video with the…

A ‘deadbeat dad’ on trial for working his son to death on a treadmill called his parents to coach them on their testimony.Christopher Gregor, 31, is accused of forcing his six-year-old son, Corey Micciolo, to exercise because he was ‘too fat’ to the point where he fell, hit his head, and died. His parents David and Carol Gregor took the stand last week to give their testimony on the moments they learned of Corey’s death, and threats they received.After they testified on Friday, Gregor called his mother from Ocean County Jail, where he is being held, and tried to tell her what…

Entertainment of Thursday, 16 May 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com 2024-05-16 Rapper, Medikal Ghanaian rapper Medikal has announced that he intends to sponsor the education of several students during his upcoming school tour.In a post on his social media handle on May 16, 2024, Medikal stated that the initiative would involve him sponsoring the fees of one lucky student from each school on tour.“I will be paying tuition fees for some students when my school tour commences, both high school and tertiary. I will pick one student from each school and cover their fees till they complete school,” Medikal tweeted.The initiative has…

Sports News of Thursday, 16 May 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com 2024-05-16 A collage of Bernard Dong Bortey and Cristiano Ronaldo Former Hearts of Oak forward Bernard Dong Bortey has confidently stated that his free-kick skills are more akin to football legends like Ronaldinho and Beckham, rather than Cristiano Ronaldo.Dong Bortey, who is famous for scoring wonder goals, is also known for the classic free kicks he scored during his active days as a footballer.While some have compared his free-kick posture to that of Ronaldo, Dong Bortey believes his abilities far surpass those of the Portuguese star.According to Dong Bortey, comparisons should…

Justice Peprah Agyei, Interim President, CPCU Society, West Africa The West Africa Chartered Property Underwriter (CPCU) Society Chapter, an affiliate of the Institutes’ CPCU Society, an international organization with headquarters in the USA, organized a day-long seminar in Accra recently. The society’s objective is to promote ethical standards in insurance practice.The Acting Commissioner of Insurance, Mr. Michael K. Andoh, who was the Special Guest of Honour, advised players in the insurance industry to desist from “premium undercutting” to help sustain the insurance industry.Premium undercutting is the practice where an insurance company offers clients “unrealistically low premiums” in order to gain…

Popular Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has set the internet spaces on fire after he revealed his top three bad habits. The singer shared via his page on X (Twitter) that he consumes a lot of alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and engages in adultery. Kizz Daniel had disclosed this to a fan who asked him to mention the bad habits he has after he shared that he had some. The answer of the singer has sparked an outrage online, as the majority didn’t expect the third bad habit he listed. In their opinion, he should not be practicing adultery given that he…

A Nigerian woman, Chidimma Amaech, who had endured nine long years of barrenness, is now overflowing with happiness as she proudly introduces her quintuplets to the world. In a heartwarming display of gratitude, she took to social media to share her incredible journey from infertility to the blessing of five beautiful children. The video quickly spread online like wildfire when the video posted by @chidinmaamaechi34 showed the happy mother surrounded by her three boys and two girls. Her face radiated with smiles and happiness. In the touching video, she expressed her deep gratitude to God, acknowledging His divine intervention in…

A New Zealand MP’s son has died aged 22. Act Party minister Mark Cameron announced the death of his son Brody on Wednesday, five days after his passing.’Good speed my Son, my boy. I love you always, Dad. RIP,’ Mr Cameron wrote on Facebook.Brody’s cause of death is unclear. Condolences have flown for mourning father and NZ Act Party MP, Mark Cameron (right), after his son, Brody (left), suddenly died on May 10 Mr Cameron remembered his son as someone who chose kindness and dignity when others would turn to ‘anger, frustration’Brody was a celebrated forward for the Vikings Rugby Football Club in Northland,…