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It is a taboo to sell kenkey in Aburi on Thursday – Chief
It is a taboo to sell kenkey in Aburi on Thursday, Adonten Asokwahene, Nana Okyere-Kwame has said.
This, he explained is because the gods who visit the town on Thursdays, do not like the scent of maize.
Nana Okyere-Kwame revealed this in an interview with Adom News.
He indicated that, a violation of this law established by their forefathers will incur the wrath of the gods who are guiding and protecting the people of Aburi.
“It is a taboo to sell kenkey on Thursdays in Aburi, our forefathers made it so because the gods in Aburi don’t like any scent from maize. It’s believed that they visit the town on Thursdays so to prevent and curses from them, the sale of kenkey publicly was banned on Thursdays” he stated.
Surprisingly, Stella Agyei, a 45-year-old woman who has been selli...
UGMC successfully performs 6 kidney transplants
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has announced the successful completion of its first six kidney surgeries.
In a press statement on Sunday, the Centre said that under the leadership of a highly skilled and dedicated team of local and foreign medical staff, it “has so far conducted six kidney transplant surgeries with utmost precision, care, and expertise.”
According to the head of Urology at UGMC, Dr. Emmanuel Asante, the procedures were performed seamlessly, showcasing the Centre’s capabilities in complex surgical interventions and post-operative care.
The Chief Executive of UGMC, Dr. Kwame Anim Boamah, stated, “The successful completion of the first set of six kidney transplants underscores the Centre’s commitment to pushing boundaries, achieving medical excellence, and im...
Meet Jennifer Pokuaa Effah the first Ghanaian psychologist in Spain
Jennifer Pokuaa Effah, a vibrant and dynamic member of the Church of Pentecost in the Barcelona Central, has recently made history by becoming the first psychologist of Ghanaian descent in Spain. Her academic journey led her to the University of Rovira and Virgili, where she studied psychology and achieved this significant milestone.
In an interview with Janny Koomson, the host of Christian Trends an entertainment show on Pent TV, Jennifer shared her inspiring journey and the challenges she overcame to reach this remarkable achievement.
Beyond her accomplishments in psychology, Jennifer is a multi-talented professional. She serves as a nurse assistant and health administrator, showcasing her dedication to the healthcare field. Additionally, she holds the position of Secretary for the...
Ghana wins relay gold and silver in African Athletics Seniors Championships
Ghana's men's and women's 4×100m relay teams have triumphed at the ongoing African Athletics Seniors Championships in Douala, winning gold and silver respectively.
The men's team, comprising Ibrahim Fuseini, Isaac Botsio, Edwin Gadayi, and Abdul Rasheed Saminu, secured the gold medal by crossing the finish line ahead of Nigeria.
The quartet raced to the finish line at 38.63s, while close contenders Nigeria ended the race at a time of 38.84s.
This was the fourth contest involving Ghana and Nigeria in the relays. First, it was at the African Games in Accra, where the Nigerians won gold and Ghana had to settle for silver.
A rematch took place in Bahamas World Athletics Relays, where Ghana won the race to qualify for the Paris Olympics. In Douala, the two countries met during the H...
KTU Receives 83 Handcrafted Keyholders
A Graphic Design lecturer, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST) at the Koforidua Technical University, Samuel Osei Sarpong, has made a special donation to the University.
Mr. Sarpong presented 83 handcrafted key holders to the Vice Chancellor, Professor John Owusu on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, flanked by the Registrar, Evelyn Fafa Adom, and Professor Joseph Osei, Dean of Faculty of Applied Science and Technology (FAST).
‘As a lecturer, usually, I have to go for keys at the security post and sometimes it takes a long time to identify a particular key because either the number is rubbed off or it is made of paper…. So I thought it wise why not to, in my small way help the University by creating these handcrafted ‘key holders’’ he noted.
Mr. Sarpong, a deacon of th...
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Christians Urged To Walk Away From Contentious People
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has advised Christians on the need to stay away from contentious people.
He mentioned that such people believe only in their opinions and see anyone who disagrees with them as an enemy, warning Christians to be cautious in their interactions with them.
Apostle Nyamekye shared this advice in a live televised sermon on PENT TV as part of his series on “Bitterness,” during a ‘Special Evening Service With the Chairman’ on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
In his sermon, Chairman Nyamekye quoted Mike Murdock, stating, “Any contentious person who refuses to change must not continue to have access to you.” He highlighted the unchanging and malevolent nature of content...
