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The Electoral Commission has rescheduled the upcoming Council of State elections from Thursday February 9, 2017 to Thursday, 16th February, 2017. In a letter addressed to the candidates, the EC indicated that “Electoral Commission hereby informs the candidates, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and the general public that the election of regional representative  s to the Council of State by regional electoral colleges, scheduled to be held at all regional capitals on Thursday, 9th February 2017 has been rescheduled for Thursday, 16th February 2017.” The letter goes on to state that “the additional week is required to enable the…

Introduction Marriage: Is an important institution in the life of an individual (Genesis 1:26-27). Is a union between a man and a woman (Gen. 2:24) from their respective families Is an institution of proper planning, organisation and responsibilities. Is valued by the society and ordained by God (Malachi 2:14). Is for companionship, support, love, sex and procreation (John 13:35; Gen. 1:28a) Follows a process/procedure and it is a life-long contract (i.e. Only death can end it). Procedure includes: Registering your interest for it (Giving proposal), Accepting the proposal (Courtship), Preparing for the marriage (Dating), Establishing the Marriage (Exchange of vows,…

Introduction Marriage: Is an important institution in the life of an individual (Genesis 1:26-27). Is a union between a man and a woman (Gen. 2:24) from their respective families Is an institution of proper planning, organisation and responsibilities. Is valued by the society and ordained by God (Malachi 2:14). Is for companionship, support, love, sex and procreation (John 13:35; Gen. 1:28a) Follows a process/procedure and it is a life-long contract (i.e. Only death can end it). Procedure includes: Registering your interest for it (Giving proposal), Accepting the proposal (Courtship), Preparing for the marriage (Dating), Establishing the Marriage (Exchange of vows,…

Paul Pogba has completed a cut-price transfer… for his new £2.9million Cheshire home. The Manchester United midfielder has secured himself a new base within a 20-minute drive of the club’s training ground – and at £600,000 under the asking price. The five-bedroom property boasts luxuries including a heated indoor swimming pool, saunas, and his own media room and was on the market for £3.49m. Pogba, who earns £290,000 per week, saved himself a little over a fortnights-worth of the wages he has been earning since returning to Old Trafford in an £89m move from Juventus last summer. The secluded, security-gated…

Folklore has it that “Legon” means ‘hill’  in ‘Ga’, the language of the indigenes of the general Accra Area, so loosely translated The University of Ghana- Legon may mean The University of Ghana on the hill. For a long time now this peerless institution of learning has occupied the coveted position of ‘primus inter pares’. Across Africa and even beyond, Legon , as it is affectionately called by alumni, students and faculty, in fact by next –to- everyone, also enjoys much repute. Anecdotal proof of its caliber can be drawn from the fact that it has produced almost all the…

About 18 months ago, he was declared “extremely obese” with abnormal fats, which experts claimed, threatened his health; something that triggered the musician, Bice Osei-Kuffour, to embark on a weight loss exercise. Within few months, the musician, Obour, who is also the MUSIGA president managed to shed off some pounds through intense fitness regimen. Photos of new Obour looking trimmer surfaced later. However, months down the line, it appears the Konkontiba hit maker has given up on his healthy lifestyle as new photo of him suggests. He seem to be gaining weight again, which music producer, Da’ Hammer of The…

Catherine Afeku[/caption] The minister-designate for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Afeku, who was probed by the presidency for an alleged fraud case, has maintained that she, together with her husband, has never been a defendant in a case of fraud. When she appeared before the Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Monday, the nominee said the pending court case was purely a business “gone bad”. Mrs. Afeku who is also the MP for Evalue-Gwira Constituency in the Western Region also maintained that she has also not been convicted by any court for fraud or any other criminal offence. The minister-designate told the committee…

A team police and military personnel have taken over the offices of the Savanna Accelerated Development Authority  in the Northern regional capital where a group of people claiming to be New Patriotic Party members, have locked up the place. The about 50 people, who are from 15 NPP groups, are protesting against what they termed as the “non performance” of the Authority, which has been criticised over the years over allegations of misappropriation of public funds. The main gate to the SADA office premises as well as the about 14 offices of the Authority were locked by the unarmed men.…

I follow sports, not only for the thrill it delivers when the side you support wins a competition. I also follow sports for the great stories. Behind all the huffing and puffing, it is always great to pick lessons from the how. Stories of heroes, villains, underdogs and friends. Lessons we must immortalised in folklore, for the benefit of future generations. In the middle of the first half of the AFCON 2017 final, I posted on my Facebook that regardless of who emerged winner after 90 minutes, we were guaranteed a great story. The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon made a…

The Asanteman Council has announced Nana Ama Konadu as the next Asantehemaa. She succeeds the mother of the Asantehene, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II who died in November 2016 at the age of 111. She was buried on January 19 after days of traditional funeral rites. Nana Ama Konadu would be the 14th queenmother of the Ashanti Kingdom. The over 80-year-old Nana Ama Konadu who is the sister of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the first daughter of the late queen mother. The new Asantehemaa is married to Mr. kwame Boateng who hails from Aduamoa in Offinso…