July 2022 - Page 4 of 75 - Wontumi Online

29 Jul

Doctor Who And Wombles Star, Bernard Cribbins, Dies Aged 93

Wontumi2Showbiz

Doctor Who and Wombles actor Bernard Cribbins has died aged 93, his agent has confirmed. During a career that spanned seven decades, Cribbins narrated the 1970s children’s programme The Wombles. He also played the Doctor’s companion Tom Campbell in the 1966 film Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 AD returning 41 years later in the revived TV series. Cribbins returned to the show as Wilfred Mott, the grandad of Catherine Tate’s character Donna. He played Wilfred from 2007 to 2010. The actor was known by generations of children – he also played the station porter Albert Perks in 1970 film The Railway…

29 Jul

(VIDEO) NPP Supports Akufo-Addo’s Decision To Revoke Adwoa Safo’s Appointment- Nana B

wontumionline.comNewsNPP Supports Akufo-Addo's Decision To Revoke Adwoa Safo's Appointment- Nana B

The leadership of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has thrown its unflinching support for President Akufo-Addo for revoking the appointment of Sarah Adwoa Safo as Gender Minister. The National Organizer for the party, Henry Nana Boakye said this in an interview with Oheneba Nana Asiedu on Wontumi TV on Friday. Nana B as he is affectionately called implied that a lot of people have waited for the decision for a long time. Nana B said Akufo-Addo has been good to the Dome-Kwabenya lawmaker. He lamented some people lambasted the President for not being decisive. He wept that the actions…

29 Jul

Highlife Legend, AB Crentsil’s One-Week Observation Scheduled For August 22

Wontumi2Showbiz

The family of the late Highlife legend Alfred Benjamin Crentsil, widely known as AB Crentsil, has scheduled the late singer's one-week observation for Monday, August 22, 2022. The ceremony will take place at the Bethel Methodist Society in Community 8 in Tema. Fred Kyei Mensah professionally known as Fredyma confirmed the death of the celebrated singer on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in a Facebook post. The Ghanaian musician passed away at the age of 79 years. Although the cause of AB Crentsil's death has not been confirmed yet, reports say the veteran singer had been sick for some time now.…

29 Jul

VP Bawumia Commissions Ultra-Modern Educational Facility At Tunga Zongo

Wontumi2NewsDR BAWUMIA, Ghana

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has, on Wednesday July 27, commissioned a two-story classroom block for the Tunga Zongo Community in Dansoman, Accra. The project, a complete rebuild snd transformation of a dilapidated classroom of Tunga Community Islamic School into a modern facility, was funded by the Zongo Development Fund, the development agency created by the Akufo-Addo Government to ensure inclusive and sustainable development in Zongos and related deprived communities. Speaking at the commissioning of the facility, Vice President Bawumia said investing in such an edifice, and many others across the country, demonstrates government’s resolve and commitment to expanding…

29 Jul

(VIDEO)Afrobarometer Report: Dampare Is Tired, His Fighting Power Is Declining- Security Analyst

wontumionline.comNews(VIDEO)Afrobarometer Report: Dampare Is Tired, His Fighting Power Is Declining- Security Analyst

A Security analyst, Richard Kumadoe has said that he sides with the IGP, George Akufo-Dampare's reaction to the Separate survey reports released by the Ghana Statistical Service and its partners, as well as Afrobarometer report, which had officials of the service topping the corruption list. IGP responding to the report in a five-page letter said the police corruption findings are 'heavily challenged and corrupted' Richard Kumadoe who was speaking with Oheneba Nana Asiedu on Wontumi TV Morning Show indicated that it's important that Dampare takes personal responsibility. He challenged Dampare to set a camera on his boys and will notice…

29 Jul

VIDEO: Adwoa Safo Is Not Serious, Declare Her Seat Vacant- Political Science Lecturer

wontumionline.comNewsDeclare Her Seat Vacant- Political Science Lecturer, VIDEO: Adwoa Safo Is Not Serious

A Political Science Lecturer, Dr Isaac Brako has affirmed that it will be in the right direction to declare the Parliamentary seat of the absentee Dome-Kwabenya MP, Adwoa Safo as vacant. Adwoa Safo has been absent from Parliament for quite a long time. The MP in a recent interview indicated that her absence is due to the ill-health of her son and that once he's better, she will resume her duties in the country. She also indicated that she sought permission and President Akufo-Addo is aware of everything she's going through. According to Dr Isaac Brako if the Dome-Kwabenya MP…

29 Jul

(VIDEO & PICTURES) Simon Osei-Mensah Inspects Asante Akim North Projects, Says Govt Is Committed To Complete Projects It Has Initiated

wontumionline.comNews(VIDEO) Simon Osei-Mensah Inspects Asante Akim North Projects, Says Govt Is Committed To Complete Projects It Has Initiated

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Simon Osei-Mensah has paid a working visit to the Asante Akim North Municipal to commission completed and examine ongoing projects. Some of the ongoing and completed projects he inspected were; Three-storey building office complex for Asante Akim North Municipal Assembly. Electricity Company Substation Fire Service Station Plantain processing factory Rice Mill factory A section of the projects the Ashanti Regional Minister cut tape was; Asante Akim North Municipal Health Directorate. Plantain and onion market Speaking in an interview with wontumionline's Nana Owusu Achiaw, he said the Akufo-Addo government is determined to complete the projects it…

28 Jul

Akufo-Addo Sacks Adwoa Safo As Gender Minister

wontumionline.comNewsAkufo-Addo Sacks Adwoa Safo As Gender Minister

Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo President Akufo-Addo has sacked Sarah Adwoa Safo as the Gender Minster. This was contained in a press statement issued from the Presidency on Thursday, July 28, under the signature of the Communications Director, Eugene Arhin. According to the statement, President Akufo-Addo did so under Article 81(a) of the 1992 Constitution. Statement from the Presidency “In accordance with Article 81(a) of the constitution, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revoked the appointment of Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, Member of Parliament for Dome- Kwabenya, as Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection,…

28 Jul

Supreme Court Strikes Out Law On Cultivation Of ‘Weed’ In Ghana

Wontumi2News

The Supreme Court has declared as unconstitutional the law which permits license to be granted for the cultivation of cannabis or ‘wee’ in small quantities for industrial and medicinal purposes. Section 43 of Act 1019 of the Narcotics Commission Act stipulates that “the Minister on the recommendation of the Commission, may grant a licence for the cultivation of cannabis popularly referred to as “wee” in Ghana, which is not more than 0.3 % THC content on a dry weight basis for industrial purposes for obtaining fibre or seed for medicinal purposes.” However, the Apex court in a 4-3 majority decision…

28 Jul

Social Media Reacts To Beef Between Ghana’s Big Ivy And Nigeria’s Mummy Dolarz

Wontumi2Showbiz

Social media users cannot keep still following the ongoing feud between Ghana’s Big Ivy and Naija’s Mummy Dolarz. The beef resulted when Ghanaian rapper CJ Biggerman made a beat for his mum [Big Ivy] to celebrate her while she rapped about all the things she’s done as a mother. https://youtu.be/gXiarhHNOtY Some Nigerians felt Ghana could not display enough creativity, therefore, calling on their mothers for a challenge. In regards to this, Nigeria’s Mummy Dolarz with the help of her son comedian Oluwadolarz also released a track throwing shots at Big Ivy. This has now generated a new Ghana-Naija beef. https://youtu.be/ZJp9UsmGSAc…