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Patricia Asiedua, also known as Nana Agradaa, was a lady who once stood in the center of Ghana's spiritual landscape. She attracted attention and created controversy with her chants of money and miracles. She is more than simply a lady who has lost her way. It serves as a mirror reflecting society's desperation, credulity, and even hazardous need for quick cuts that permeate many people's lives. The well-known spiritualist-turned-preacher was found guilty on July 3, 2025, of deceiving people by claiming to perform money-doubling miracles and was given a 15-year jail term with hard labor. But in order to really comprehend the significance of this event, we need to return to the notorious days of "Sika Gari," where it all began.  Sika Gari's Experience Prior to donning Christian clothes and assuming the moniker "Evangelist Mama Pat," Nana Agradaa was a well-known traditional priestess who ran a temple in Sowutuom, Accra. She was not your typical ...

Diogo Jota, Rest in peace Overview On July 3, 2025, news of Portuguese star Diogo Jota's unexpected death sent the football world into sadness. Jota, who was only 28 years old, had established himself as a formidable attacker who was well-liked for his brains, work ethic, and modest nature. Fans, teammates, and the international sports world were devastated when he and his younger brother André died in a horrific vehicle accident a few days after their wedding. Even though Jota's life died much too young, he left behind a strong legacy of quality, enthusiasm, and tenacity. A biography Born Jota was raised in the Porto District and was born José Teixeira da Silva on December 4, 1996, in Massarelos, Portugal. He had a football obsession from a young age. He spent hours playing in the streets, like many kids in his neighborhood, frequently taking on larger boys and displaying an early talent for dribbling and scoring goals. He joined Gondomar's and later Paços de Ferr...

Three Judges and a Retired Army Officer who killed in Ghana on 30h June, 1982. Image source: Ghanaweb One of the saddest and most agonizing days in Ghana's history is still June 30, 1982. Three distinguished High Court judges and a veteran army officer were kidnapped during curfew hours on that fateful night and were discovered dead. The entire country and the world were stunned when their burnt bodies were found at the Bundase Military Range in the Accra Plains. In addition to attacking individual lives, this act of violence also targeted the independence of the court and the rule of law. As a result of their sacrifice and commitment to justice, Justices Cecilia Koranteng-Addow, Fred Poku Sarkodee, Kwadwo Agyei Agyapong, and Major Sam Acquah (Rtd.) are now honored on Martyrs' Day every year. Background: Military Control in Ghana The Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), headed by Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, was in charge of Ghana at the time of the murde...