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Afua Asantewaa calls on Asantehene at Manhyia Palace

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Marathon singer Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace during the first Awukudae celebration of the year today (January 1, 2025).  

The visit was a gesture of gratitude for Otumfuo’s warm reception during Asantewaa’s second Guinness World Record attempt, held at the Baba Yara Stadium in December.  

During the courtesy call, the Asantehene commended the singer for her bravery and determination, which he described as a remarkable effort to place Ghana on the global stage through music.

Asantewaa was accompanied to the Manhyia Palace by an entourage, including Kwame Adinkra, Kofi Owusu Aduonum, Gladys Owiredu, Isaac Amponsah, and Asare Daniel.  

Her second Guinness World Record attempt took place from December 21 to 26 at the Heroes’ Park annex of the Baba Yara Stadium, situated in the heart of the Ashanti Region. 

The event garnered local and international attention as Asantewaa pushed the limits of endurance in her musical performance.

Let NPP's punishment be a cautionary tale to us in the NDC – Kwakye Ofosu to colleagues

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A spokesperson for the transition team, , has cautioned his colleagues in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as they prepare to take over the country’s administration.

According to him, they must learn from the treatment Ghanaians gave the (NPP) at the polls and understand that they will face a catastrophic loss if they follow the same path the NPP did while in office.

Pay close attention to your prostate health – Duncan-Williams to middle-aged men

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Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, General Overseer of the United Denominations of Action Chapel International, has urged middle-aged men to prioritize their prostate health.

Sharing his personal experience, the Archbishop revealed that early detection was crucial in his successful battle against prostate cancer, which remains a leading cause of death among black men.

Delivering this message during the 31st all-night service at Action Chapel on December 31, 2024, he emphasized the importance of regular medical check-ups and proactive health measures.

The sermon, which marked the crossover into the New Year, 2025, inspired congregants to adopt healthier lifestyles and seek timely medical attention.

“If you are 40 plus, make sure you are checking your prostate, you hear me? If you are 40 upwards, make sure you are checking your prostate. Check your prostate at least every three or six months.

“Prostate is one of the things that is killing Black men. I know some places that I can recommend to you too and they can help you and save your life. They saved my life, there are people standing here, I recommended them and they saved their lives.

“If I didn’t do the check I did at the time I did it, I wouldn’t be standing on my feet, I wouldn’t be here. Cut it at the right time, and the enemy has an agenda and it was hiding.”

GACL Shuts Down 4 Companies At Kotoka International Airport Over Debts

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In a bid to recover outstanding debts, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has embarked on a regular debt collection exercise, targeting companies operating at Kotoka International Airport.

The exercise, which takes place every month, aims to retrieve monies owed to GACL and round up debt collection for the year.

According to a press statement released by GACL, several companies have failed to honour their obligations, prompting the company to take drastic measures.

One such company is McDan Company Limited, which owes GACL a staggering $3,995,622.66 and GHS13,523.37.
Despite numerous letters and meetings, McDan has failed to settle its outstanding debts, which include rent and other fees for Terminal 1, as well as revenue returns covering the period September 1, 2022, to November 30, 2024.

However, in a recent development, McDan paid GHS2,000,000 on December 24, 2024, leaving a balance of $1,995,622.66 and GHS13,523.37.

GACL has rejected McDan’s request to hold on with the collection of payments, citing that the company has developed lands acquired from GACL without paying ground rent.

A previous payment plan presented by McDan in 2020 was defaulted, prompting GACL to demand full payment of monies owed.

The debt collection exercise has also resulted in the closure of four other companies operating at Kotoka International Airport.

GACL has vowed to continue pursuing all debts owed to the company, as it has done throughout the years.

The company’s management has urged all debtors to settle their outstanding debts to avoid any further action.

In a statement, GACL’s management emphasized its commitment to recovering all debts owed to the company.

“We will continue to pursue all debts as we have always done throughout the years to retrieve monies owed to GACL,” the statement read.

The debt collection exercise is expected to continue in the coming months, with GACL working to recover all outstanding debts owed to the company.

-BY Daniel Bampoe

If Mahama succeeds, Ghana succeeds-Rev Obed Asamoah

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Accra, Jan 1, GNA – The Reverend Isaac Obed Asamoah, Head Pastor of the Gospel Faith Ministries of Ghana, has urged all Ghanaians to throw their weight behind President- elect, Mr John Dramani Mahama to turn the fortunes of the country around.

He said that since the elections were over, it was proper that everyone get on board to make the president succeed in his endeavour to improve on the fortunes of the nation.

Pray and fast for the difficult task ahead of us – Mahama tells Ghanaians

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Mr John Mahama, Ghana’s president-elect, says there is a difficult task ahead for the country following the outcome of the December 7 elections.

He has thus called on Ghanaians to demonstrate religious faith, particularly through prayers and fasting, to help the nation navigate the challenges ahead.

Mr Mahama explained that the campaign and election period was the easy part; however, the task ahead after he takes office will be more difficult, thus highlighting the need for support.

“The easy part is over – the campaign and the elections were the easier phases. Now the real work begins, so if we prayed and fasted for a successful election, now is the time to pray and fast even more, so that God will elevate our nation and make it the ‘Black Star’ of Africa again,” he said.

The incoming president made these remarks during an end-of-year sermon on December 31st at an Assemblies of God Church in Tamale.

He also called for collaboration to ensure that the country is governed in the right direction, stating that his party, the NDC, cannot achieve this alone.

Mr Mahama will be sworn into office next week following his landslide victory in the December 7 general elections.

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