May 2022 - Page 8 of 29 - Wontumi Online

23 May

Iran Vows Revenge After Revolutionary Guards Colonel Is Assassinated

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Iran's president has promised to take revenge after a colonel in the powerful Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) was shot dead in Tehran on Sunday. Two gunmen on a motorbike opened fire at Sayad Khodai as he sat in a car outside his home, state media reported. Col Khodai was a member of the elite Quds Force, the IRGC's shadowy overseas operations arm, they said. President Ebrahim Raisi blamed "the hands of global arrogance" - a reference to the US and its allies. "I call on security officials to seriously investigate the crime and I have no doubt that revenge…

23 May

Ukraine War: Russian Soldier Vadim Shishimarin Jailed For Life Over War Crime

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A court in Ukraine has jailed a Russian tank commander for life for killing a civilian at the first war crimes trial since the invasion. Captured soldier Sgt Vadim Shishimarin was convicted of killing Oleksandr Shelipov, 62, in the north-eastern village of Chupakhivka on 28 February. He admitted shooting Mr Shelipov but said he had been acting on orders and asked forgiveness of the man's widow. Many other alleged war crimes are being investigated by Ukraine. Moscow has denied its troops targeted civilians during the invasion, despite a wealth of evidence to the contrary, while Ukraine says more than 11,000…

23 May

Don’t Be Local Champions—Camidoh Advises His Fellow Ghanaian Artistes

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It is a good feeling for musicians to have huge support from their home country but Afrobeats artiste Camidoh has said that is not enough for an artiste who wants to make it globally. To Camidoh, Ghanaian musicians should not be content with their fans in only Ghana but also move from their comfort zone to win more fans outside by touring other countries. In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Camidoh said “It is just right that a musician tours different countries, make themselves popular there and win more fans. That is the only way we can be heard beyond…

23 May

Serie A: Milan Win First Title Since 2011

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AC Milan won their first Serie A title since 2011 after beating Sassuolo 3-0 on the final day of the season. They began the day two points ahead of city rivals Inter, who hosted Sampdoria. Oliver Giroud opened the scoring in the 17th minute, squeezing a cut-back past Sassuolo keeper Andrea Consigli. He then added a second fifteen minutes later, before Frank Kessie ensured that the title would be returning to the hands of the Rossoneri with a third first-half goal. Inter beat Sampdoria 3-0 after a goal from Ivan Perisic and a brace from Joaquin Correa, but it was…

23 May

Fulham Forward Fabio Carvalho To Join Liverpool On 1 July

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Liverpool have signed Fabio Carvalho from Fulham with the forward set to officially join on 1 July. The 19-year-old played a key role in the Cottagers’ promotion to the Premier League, scoring 10 goals and providing eight assists. The clubs previously agreed a fee for a move in January but the deal collapsed on deadline day. Carvalho played for England at youth level but made his Portugal under-21 debut in March. He came through the Fulham academy and was nominated for EFL Young Player of the Season, losing out to Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson. “Fabio is a great talent and we…

23 May

Incredibile Zigi And BTL Africa Set To Launch Maiden Edition Of Afrozig Dance Fiesta

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Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to be thrilled, as all is set for the world to witness the first of its kind dance festival in Ghana; Afrozig Dance Fiesta, a breathtaking dance event founded and created by multiple award-winning Dance sensation and Choreographer, Incredible Zigi. To be held at the UPSA Auditorium on Saturday June 11, 2022 this maiden edition of Afrozig Dance Fiesta seeks to celebrate dance in Ghana and provide a platform where dancers can always look forward to expressing themselves through their craft. Dance is evolving globally and the fraternity in Ghana is growing strongly…

23 May

My Success Is Due To Hard Work, Not Luck — Black Sherif Responds To Blakk Rasta

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2022 EAA Entertainment Personality of the Year, Black Sherif, disagrees with critics who see his rise in the music industry as a fluke. Responding to a recent statement made by reggae musician and broadcaster, Blakk Rasta, who attributed the success of his global hit single, ‘Kwaku the Traveller’ to luck, ‘Blacko’ dismissed the assertion, and insisted that he rather deserves credit for his hard work and dedication. Black Sherif also admitted that he used to listen to Blakk Rasta’s music when he was young, adding that his father likes Blakk Rasta. “When his ‘Barack Obama’ song became a hit (in…

23 May

Losing Chairman Wontumi Will Take The Party To Opposition-Atugiba Warns NPP

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The founder of the National Liberation Congress, (NLC), Stephen Atugiba, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) members in the Ashanti Region against losing the incumbent Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, better known as, Chairman Wontumi, insisting his loss will take the party to opposition. According to the former member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team, Chairman Wontumi), a national asset is very keen on the victory of the NPP come 2024 elections. ‘’No chairman in the Ashanti Region has won more sit for the NPP than Chairman Wontumi, NPP cannot afford to lose him due to trivial…

23 May

Chairman Wontumi Is 100% Competent Than The National Chairman Of The NDC- Atubiga

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The founder of the National Liberation Congress (NLC), Stephen Atubiga says, the incumbent regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as, Chairman Wontumi must be retained by delegates of the party, in the upcoming internal elections of the aforementioned. In an up-close with Kweku Dawuro on the 'Movement In The Morning Political Show' on Monday, the defected member of the National Democratic Congress(NDC), said, the competency and capabilities of Mr. Antwi-Boasiako outweigh the aforementioned of the National Chairman, of the largest opposition party, NDC, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo. "Chairman Wontumi is 100% better, than the National…

23 May

Cedi Depreciation Pushes Ghana’s Debt To Over GH¢390 Bn In April; 78% Of GDP

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Recent data released by the Bank of Ghana puts Ghana’s total public debt stock as of March 2022, at US$ 55.1 billion or GH¢391.9 billion. In Dollar terms, the debt dropped by over $3 billion in the first 3 months of the year, from $58.4 billion in January to $55.1 billion in March. In Cedi terms, however, the total debt stock within the first 3 months of this year increased by about GH¢ 40 billion, from GH¢351.7 billion in January 2022, to GH¢391.9 in March 2022. The March 2022 debt figure brings Ghana’s debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio…