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Snake Causes Power Outage in the Ashanti Region

Power Outages · Ejisu

Snake Causes Power Outage in the Ashanti Region

The snake caused power outage in Kwaso in the Ashanti Region A huge snake caused a brief power outage in Kwaso, located in the Ejusu Municipality of the Ashanti Region, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The incident prompted the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to intensify measures to protect the power grid from wildlife interference. […] The post Snake causes power outage in the Ashanti Region appeared first on Ghanamma.com.See the Story

See Photo of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and His Two of His Children

Social Media · Kumasi

See Photo of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and His Two of His Children

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (M) and his children seated with him A very uncommon photo of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, with two of his children: Oheneba Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem and Oheneba Kwame Kyeretwie, has surfaced on social media, offering a rare glimpse into the private life of the revered Ashanti […] The post See photo of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his two of his children appeared first on Ghanamma.com.See the Story

Turbulence experienced on flight OP 149 from Kumasi to Accra due to rainy season—Passion Air

Kumasi · Kumasi

Turbulence experienced on flight OP 149 from Kumasi to Accra due to rainy season—Passion Air

Local flight operators, Passion Air, have apologized to their passengers who were on board flight OP 149 from Kumasi to Accra. According to the flight operators, the passengers experienced some discomfort due to moderate turbulence. The turbulence was blamed on the rainy season, which they say brings with it significant and sometimes unpredictable weather variations. They used the opportunity to inform passengers of having such experiences durin…Read Article

The 'mysterious' story of how a Mamponghene turned into a cat to evade capture by Asantehene's forces

File photo of a black cat A compelling tale from Asante history reveals the enigmatic escape of Nana Owusu Sekyere Panin, a former Mamponghene known for his mystical powers, as documented by scholars Robert S. Rattray and Ivor Wilks. According to written and oral accounts, Nana Owusu Sekyere Panin, described as possessing supernatural abilities, exhibited […] The post The ‘mysterious’ story of how a Mamponghene turned into a cat to evade capture…Cats · Ashanti Region Read Article

Climate change impact, a looming national crisis - Ghana Business News

The impacts of climate change are well felt in the country, as rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns alter the rhythms of farming. That is threatening the socio-economic livelihoods of people who mostly depend on farming activities for their upkeep and survival. Climate change Climate change refers to the long-term warming of the planet due to an increase in average global temperatures. This warming is primarily caused by human…Climate Change · Kumasi Read Article

“What a bad legacy”—Kofi Ofosu Nkansah chides Wontumi for failure to build a Regional Office for NPP

Former Chief Executive of the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, thinks Chairman Wontumi will leave a very bad legacy as Chairman of the political party in the region over his failure to help build an office for the party in the region. According to him, he supported Wontumi’s first coming because of his promise to help build a regional office for the party. However, after three terms in office and the p…Ashanti Region · Ashanti Region Read Article

Asante Kotoko closing in on Dreams FC forward Joseph Esso

Asante Kotoko are reportedly closing in on the signing of Dreams FC forward Joseph Esso as they prepare to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League season. The Porcupine Warriors are making a strong push to land the experienced attacker, who could soon join the exclusive list of players to have featured for both Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. Esso, 28, had an impressive campaign with Dreams FC in the just-ended season, sc…Kumasi · Kumasi Read Article

Kumawood Stars Are In Tears As Death News Hit Actor Komfo Kolegae

On 12 June 2025, the Kumawood film industry was struck by grief following the death of Madam Afia Pokuaa, the mother of popular actor and skitmaker Collins Oteng, widely known as Okomfo Kolegae. The news, confirmed by Kumasi-based blogger Poleeno Multimedia, has left the actor and his family devastated, with heartfelt condolences pouring in from […] The post Kumawood Stars Are In Tears As Death News Hit Actor Komfo Kolegae appeared first on Ghan…Kumasi · Kumasi Read Article

'Looted money built the church’

A collage of Osei Assibey Antwi and the church he built A section of the public has expressed outrage over the construction of a church by the embattled former Executive Director of the National Service Authority, Osei Assibey Antwi, following allegations of corruption during his tenure. In 2024, a church built by the former Kumasi […] The post ‘Looted money built the church’ appeared first on Ghanamma.com.Church · Kumasi Read Article

Why did you sit on the floor? – Asiedu Nketiah takes on NPP MPs

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has spoken out about the recent arrest of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi. In an interview with Onua TV on June 11, 2025, Asiedu Nketiah explained that Chairman Wontumi was picked […] The post Why did you sit on the floor? – Asiedu Nketiah takes on NPP MPs appeared first on …Kumasi · Kumasi Read Article

Otumfuo’s daughter, Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem, looks all grown up as she bonds with her family

Otumfuo's daughter, Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem Osei Tutu, looked all grown up as she bonded with her family at their residence. The photo garnered reactions.Kumasi · Kumasi Read Article