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Religious tolerance essential for progress – Justice Yaw Oppong

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Justice Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL) and Justice of the Court of Appeal, has called for peaceful coexistence among people of all religious backgrounds.

Emphasizing the importance of harmony, he highlighted the shared belief in a single Creator and the common values that unite humanity.

Justice Oppong made these remarks at the grand Iftar organized by the Ghana School of Law Muslim Students Association in Accra on Friday, March 28. The event, themed “Reflections on the Ideals of Ramadan: Lessons for a Nation in Search of Development,” underscored the significance of unity and mutual respect in national progress.

“Let’s live in peace with one another. At the end of the day, we have only one God. At the end of the day, we are all accountable to one God, the same God,” Justice Oppong stated, urging individuals to focus on their commonalities rather than differences.

He called for the adoption of values and principles from various religions to guide and shape lives, advocating for tolerance, mutual respect, and collaboration in building a more peaceful society.

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Andrew Tate sued by ex-girlfriend for alleged sexual assault

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Andrew Tate, the controversial social media figure, is facing a new lawsuit by his ex-girlfriend, accusing him of sexual assault, battery and gender violence.

The lawsuit filed by Brianna Stern in Los Angeles details their relationship and how Tate initially seemed like a “dream come true” – but then she claims he became emotionally and physically abusive.

It details a violent encounter that allegedly took place on 11 March at The Beverly Hills Hotel, where she alleges she was assaulted and threatened.

In a statement to the BBC, Tate’s attorney dismissed the allegations and called the lawsuit a “blatant cash grab”, accusing Ms Stern of levelling the accusations for “money and attention”.

Warning: Contains references to sexual violence.

“Andrew’s legal team stands ready to defend him fiercely in court, where the truth will expose this baseless scheme,” Joseph McBride told the BBC.

Mr McBride also attacked Ms Stern’s attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing dozens of victims alleging sexual assault against Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling him a “lowlife bottom feeder”.

The lawsuit comes as Tate continues to face serious legal challenges in multiple countries.

In 2022, he and his brother Tristan Tate were arrested in Romania on charges of forming a criminal organisation, with Andrew Tate also facing rape charges in the country.

Additionally, both brothers have been accused of sexual assault in the US and the UK, though neither has been convicted of any crimes.

The lawsuit describes a pattern of alleged manipulation and grooming that began when Ms Stern first met Tate in Romania, where she had travelled for a modelling job in the summer of 2024.

Tate told Ms Stern that he took care of the women he dates and that she would not have to work if they were together, according to the lawsuit.

Initially, Tate presented himself as charming, but Ms Stern alleges that his behaviour quickly turned demeaning and threatening.

According to her claims, he referred to her as his “property” and subjected her to verbal abuse, calling her an “idiot”, among other names.

She described one incident in the Beverly Hills hotel in which he allegedly beat, choked and then threatened to kill her while they were having sex – an encounter that she says began as consensual.

“Tate began verbally degrading [the] Plaintiff as he routinely did – but this time it was much worse, more aggressive, and more violent,” the lawsuit states.

Ms Stern said in the complaint that he struck her in her face and head, and she cried for him to stop – alleging at one point the pressure on her neck nearly made her lose consciousness.

“Tate told her repeatedly that if she ever crossed him, he was going to kill her,” the lawsuit states.

It claims that, after the episode, Ms Stern acted as though nothing was wrong in hopes of safely leaving the hotel in the morning.

She later sought medical attention, where a physician told her she had “post-concussion syndrome”.

Tate allegedly messaged Ms Stern: “If you ever betray me you will regret it.” The lawsuit states she waited until he left the country to report the assault to law enforcement.

Along with punitive damages, she says in the lawsuit that she is requesting a restraining order and is hoping the legal action will stop “Tate from his pattern of using and abusing women”.

The amount she is suing for was not listed but the lawsuit asks the court for statutory damages, attorney and court costs and any “further relief as the Court may deem just and proper”.

Following the lawsuit being filed, Ms Stern posted a statement on her Instagram account, saying she still loved Tate despite the accusations she had levelled.

“It was honestly hard for me to accept that I was being abused,” she said.

Tate has yet to personally comment on the lawsuit.

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How to properly say ‘one logologo line,’ ‘chooboi’ and other common terminologies in Ghana

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These terminologies are common among Ghanaians These terminologies are common among Ghanaians

It will not be the first time for most Ghanaians to find out that some terminologies they have known for decades, were actually corrupted versions of the proper terms.

For instance, who would have imagined that ‘traffigator’ actually means ‘traffic indicator,’ or, that ‘camboo’ rather means ‘camp boot?’

But that is not all.

In a video shared on Facebook by Afia Adutwumwaa and attributed to a Tiktok page, @afauslovelyschool, some young school children, with the help of a voice believed to be their teacher’s help Ghanaians understand better some of these other terms.

The children, for instance, remind people of the right ways to say things like cheer the boy, one homologous line, and others.

Also, another similar video from Tiktok has some other school children helping with some education of other such terminologies.

Below are the few of them:

One logologo line – One homologous line

Kalabule – Clever bully

Six meludo – Six may lead you

Dansinkran – Dancing crown

Chooboi – Cheer the boy

Gangalia – Gang leader

Camboo – Camp boot

Tankass – Town Council

Oseeyee! – All say yeah

Sagrenti War – Sir Garnet Wolseley War

Travigator – Traffic Indicator

Galamsey – Gather them and sell

Azos pipe – Exhaust pipe

Aniomarks – On your marks

Walentin boot – Wellington boot

Bofrot – Buff loaf

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Know the origin, rich history and cultural significance of Agbadza

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Some energetic men dancing the agbadza Some energetic men dancing the agbadza

Agbadza is an ancient dance with a rich history, originating from the Ewe people of southern Ghana, Togo, Benin, and southwestern Nigeria.

It was born out of the traditional war dance Atrikpui, according to a video shared by @ewevibe101 on Tiktok.

According to the page, Agbadza evolved into a recreational dance during the peaceful era of the 1920s.

Atrikpui, also known as Kalevu or “music for the brave,” was a dance associated with Ewe warriors. During times of war, Ewe singers would sing and dance about battles, life, death, courage, and conquest.

As the Ewe people transitioned to a peaceful era, Atrikpui transformed into Agbadza, a more recreational dance, it said.

Agbadza is believed to have healing properties, with its name derived from two Ewe words: “Agba” (woven fabric stretcher) and “Dza” (injuries or pouring libation for healing). Some Agbadza songs reflect this healing function.

Agbadza is typically performed during festivals like Hogbetsotso, as well as at funerals, weddings, and other traditional events.

The dance is open to everyone in the community, regardless of class, age, or religion.

The music features various instruments, each with its unique role. A typical Agbadza performance consists of five main sections.

According to the page, they include banyinyi, a short introductory piece performed as a prayer to the gods and ancestors;

Vutsortsor, the main dance section;

Adzo, a less vigorous part of the dance, which is accompanied by the master drum (Sokpo), Gankogui, and Ahatsi;

Hatsatsa, the song cycle, featuring historical, philosophical, and reflective songs accompanied by the Gankogui and Atoke.

Vutsortsor, a final round of the main dance, which can last for several hours.

As Agbadza spreads beyond its origins as it has become a symbol of unity and pride for the broader African diaspora.

Today, the dance is performed and appreciated by people from diverse backgrounds, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Ewe people and Africa as a whole.

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AfDB’s $28.5million boost fuels research innovation for 20 Ghanaian students

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Project Coordinator of PSDPEP, Emmanuel Fordjour play videoProject Coordinator of PSDPEP, Emmanuel Fordjour

Twenty Ghanaian students received a total of $28.5 million on Friday, March 28, 2025, to enhance their research and innovation efforts.

Speaking to GhanaWeb on the sidelines of the event, Project Coordinator of Post Covid-19 Skills Development and Productivity Enhancement Project (PSDPEP), Emmanuel Fordjour, said his team was poised to increase the number of beneficiaries to 100 in the next phase of the project.

The funding aims to support the promotion of technical skills and entrepreneurship for job creation among the youth, with a focus on women.

 It also seeks to strengthen health-related skills development in higher education at the University of Ghana, ultimately improving Ghana’s healthcare delivery system.

The initiative contributes to Ghana’s sustainable post-COVID-19 recovery in the health sector and supports the restoration of livelihoods, income, and employment opportunities.

“The objective of the programme essentially is to increase the number of beneficiaries in the next phase; our target is 100. We hope to include 60 females and 40 males. For this period, the target was 20, and we have achieved it,” Fordjour said.

The funding also aims to support private sector development.

Watch the video below:

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