About a weeks ago, patrons of gospel songstress Piesie Esther’s launch at Alisa Hotel were surprised to have seen traditional priest Nana Agradaa in attendance. Nana Agradaa’s presence at the launch, stoked controversies as to the propriety or otherwise of a traditional priest gracing a programme of a gospel artiste. Pieise Esther had explained that … Read more
A Muslim man has died after he was attacked by hundreds of Hindu vigilantes while transporting cows in India, police said on Wednesday, amid rising tensions over the slaughter of the sacred animal. Pehlu Khan, 55, died in hospital late Monday, two days after a mob attacked his cattle truck on a highway in Alwar … Read more
India has sought help from higher up to rid its government buildings of the scourge of spitting – wall tiles imprinted with the images of gods. Officials in Uttar Pradesh have installed tiles with images of Hindu gods and goddesses in ‘vulnerable’ corners of government buildings where reddish brown sprays from chewing tobacco mixtures are … Read more
India has sought divine intervention to rid its government buildings of the scourge of spitting — wall tiles imprinted with the images of gods. Officials in Uttar Pradesh state have installed tiles with images of Hindu gods and goddesses in “vulnerable” corners of government buildings where reddish brown sprays from chewing tobacco mixtures are a … Read more
Gospel musician Piesie Esther who made a major comeback into the music business last year after a long break released an album to announce her return. The latest album, which has “Agye Won Sem” as one of the hit songs, was launched not long ago. During the album launch, a popular Ghanaian fetish priestess by … Read more
Gospel musician Piesie Esther who made a major comeback into the music business last year after a long break released an album to announce her return. The latest album, which has “Agye Won Sem” as one of the hit songs, was launched not long ago. During the album launch, a popular Ghanaian fetish priestess by … Read more
The 2nd National Philanthropy Forum and Excellence awards have been held in Accra, with some individuals and organizations receiving awards for being outstanding in their pursuit of various humanitarian causes. The Forum, which also debuted the National Philanthropy Excellence Awards, took place at the Accra International Conference Center on March 23-24, under the theme “Philanthropists … Read more
When India’s prime minister named a hardline Hindu known for his anti-Muslim speeches to head its largest state Uttar Pradesh this month, many saw it as a sign his party’s huge election win had emboldened him to pursue a more radical agenda. But in the village of Bishara in Uttar Pradesh, where a Muslim man … Read more
In Brielen, a small Belgian village of only 700 inhabitants, it was customary for church goers to meet up for a beer after every Sunday mass. That became a problem after the last bar in the village closed down, but the local priest was more than happy to keep the tradition going by turning the … Read more
The studio of Accra-based Asempa FM was nearly turned into a boxing ring when a popular priestess and a pastor face-off with each other over who has spiritual powers to outwit the other. This was after the man of God, Osofo Kyiri Abosom said he will burn the gods of popular spiritualist, Patricia Asiedua, popularly … Read more
Although some may disagree that superstition has no role to play in football, ardent followers and players of Ghana Premier League clubs Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko know it takes more than just playing to win. Sometimes the rule of form guide is defied because football is not just the physical play. … Read more
FOUNDER and Leader of Life Assembly Worship Center, Rev. Christian Kwabena Andrew a.k.a Osofo Kyiriabosom has called on the state agencies especially the Ministry of Interior to arrest and prosecute Fetish Priests who claim they conjure money or can double money. According to him the activities of those fetish priests and Priestess who claim they … Read more
Brazil’s president has moved out of his official residence in the capital, Brasilia, because of “bad energy” and the presence of ghosts. Michel Temer, 76, and his 33-year-old wife Marcela, a former beauty queen, have decamped from the modernist palace and moved into a smaller residence, normally occupied by Brazil’s vice-president. He said he and … Read more
Pope Francis has said he is open to married men becoming priests to combat the Roman Catholic Church’s shortage of clergy. In an interview with German newspaper Die Zeit, Pope Francis said the lack of Catholic priests was an “enormous problem” for the Church, and indicated he would be open to a change in the … Read more
Pope Francis has said he is open to married men becoming priests to combat the Roman Catholic Church’s shortage of clergy. In an interview with German newspaper Die Zeit, Pope Francis said the lack of Catholic priests was an “enormous problem” for the Church, and indicated he would be open to a change in the … Read more
The Chief of Domeabra in the Greater Accra Region, Nii Kofi Lantei II has debunked media report that he would step down as chief if Nana Addo’s promise of free senior high school does not come through. According to him, his comments have been misconstrued. Explaining on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, he said ‘’I told the … Read more
SHOP owners and residents within the Nungua traditional area who opened their shops or decided to conduct business on the 3rd on 4th of March were intimidated by irate youth. According to the youth, they had the duty to ensure that residents in Nungua, Spintex and Lashibi and its environs all within Accra obeyed the curfew and funeral … Read more
Traders were not left out of Ghana’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebration on Monday as they took advantage of the large crowd around the fringes of the Independence Square to make brisk business. Some were trading in the 60th anniversary cloth, while others were selling items including bangles, scarf and vuvuzelas, as well as T’-Shirts, sandals … Read more
The police at Nungua, a suburb of Accra have arrested 34 people for allegedly attacking some residents on Thursday following burial preparation for the late priest of the Ga State. Nungua District Police Commander DSP Patience Akwetey told Raymond Acquah on Joy FM’s Top Story programme Friday the men went round to harass some petty … Read more
In the Very Holy Church of Jesus Christ of Baname, the 25-year-old founder calls herself God, her business partner is a self-styled Pope and devotees pledge to end the reign of the Devil. Its charismatic theology and clashes with other religions have caused it to be expelled from Benin’s community of churches, and repeated scandals … Read more