December 2022 - Page 33 of 60

14 Dec

Asiedu Nketia’s Leaked Audio: Mahama Must Apologize For Deceiving Ghanaians- Alhaji Fofana

wontumionlineFeatured, News, TrendingAlhaji Yusif Fofana, elections 2020, John Dramani Mahama

The government's spokesperson on social services, Alhaji Yusif Fofana has said that former President John Dramani Mahama must apologized for deceiving Ghanaians that they had won the 2020 elections. This comes after an alleged audio tape of Asiedu Nketia has leaked online where he was heard saying that although they knew Nana Addo hadn't won, they also didn't have any records to back their allegations. Alhaji Fofana told Kwaku Dawuro on Movement in the morning on Movement TV/Wontumi Radio that the NDC's had wasted the time of Ghanaians and must be made to pay for it. "They've wasted the time…

14 Dec

Asiedu Nketia’s Leaked Audio: Jean Mensa Vindicated But EC Should Sue NDC- Chairman Wontumi

wontumionlineFeatured, News, TrendingAseidu Nketsiah, Chairman Ofosu Ampofo, Chairman Wontumi, Electoral Commission of Ghana

The Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, is calling on the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) to sue the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in court for falsely accusing them of rigging the 2020 elections. Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi premised his call on the leaked audio of Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia where he has admitted that the NDC couldn’t collate the 2020 elections and as a result of that they (NDC) knew their petition to the Supreme Court was frivolous. General Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has confirmed that…

14 Dec

Number Of Advertised Jobs Shoot Up 11.7% – BoG

wontumionlineBusinessAdvertised Jobs, BoG, SSNIT

The number of jobs advertised in selected print and online media, which partially gauges labour demand in the economy, increased in October 2022 relative to what was observed in the corresponding period a year ago. According to data from the Bank of Ghana, 3,055 job adverts were recorded as compared with 2,734 for the same period in 2021, indicating an increase of 11.7% year-on-year. On a month-on-month basis, the number of job vacancies in October 2022 went up by 17.0% from the 2,611 jobs advertised in September 2022. Cumulatively, for the first 10 months of 2022, the total number of…

14 Dec

Meta Sued For $2bn Over Ethiopia Violence

wontumionlineNewsFacebook, Meta

Facebook's algorithm helped fuel the viral spread of hate and violence during Ethiopia's civil war, a legal case alleges. Abrham Meareg, the son of an Ethiopian academic shot dead after being attacked in Facebook posts, is among those bringing the case against Meta. They want a $2bn (£1.6bn) fund for victims of hate on Facebook and changes to the platform's algorithm. Meta said it invested heavily in moderation and tech to remove hate. A representative said hate speech and incitement to violence were against the platform's rules. "Our safety-and-integrity work in Ethiopia is guided by feedback from local civil society…

14 Dec

Ghana’s Economic Woes To Further Plummet With Bad Genser Deal Same As Financial Sector

wontumionlineNewsElectricity Company of Ghana, Workers of the Volta River Authority

Workers of the Volta River Authority, Electricity Company of Ghana, GRIDCo and Ghana Gas have expressed dissatisfaction at government’s plan to sell off portion of its gas from Jubilee and TEN fields to Genser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL). Looking at the current economic situation, it is feared that a change to our energy sector would plunge the country into chaos and further more challenges considering what the finance sector is experiencing. The workers again expressed anger & fear that the Energy Ministry is repeating same mistakes in the energy sector that led to the current struggles of Tema Oil Refinery…

14 Dec

PHOTOS: Korea Prime Minister Awards GHS Boss

wontumionlineNewsDr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Korean Prime Minister

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has received the Korean Prime Minister's citation. The citation is in recognition of and appreciation for his outstanding contributions to the National and Social Development of the Republic of Korea through the International Development Cooperation. It was handed to him on 25th November 2022, by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, Han Duck-soo in Korea. Presenting the citation, the Prime Minister said it is to directly identify and reward professionals who play integral roles in the implementation of development projects that brings about social change. This recognition…

14 Dec

Sometimes You Fall For The Most Unexpected Person – DJ Cuppy Shows Off Fiancé

wontumionlineShowbizBritish boxer Ryan Taylor, DJ Cuppy

Popular Nigerian disk jockey, DJ Cuppy has confirmed that she is engaged. This announcement came after weeks of speculations. In a post on Twitter, on Monday, she revealed that she is engaged to British boxer Ryan Taylor. DJ Cuppy stated that they got engaged shortly after meeting each other at the 2022 Gumball driving rally in Abu Dhabi. “I can officially announce that I’m engaged! . Only 25 days ago during @Gumball3000 driving rally, I met the love of my life. Sometimes you fall for the MOST unexpected person at the MOST unexpected time and for the MOST unexpected reason. I…

14 Dec

Stonebwoy To Perform At 2022 FIFA Fan Festival

wontumionlineShowbiz2022 FIFA world cup, FIFA 2022 fan festival

Fifa has announced the lineup for their 2022 fan festival as part of the World Cup festivities. Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall musician Stonebwoy is billed to ferform at the event. The ‘Therapy’ hitmaker is set to make an appearance at Doha, where the event is held, on December 16. Stonebwoy, born Livingstone Satekla, is the fourth African artiste to grace the Fan Festival stage this year. Nigeria’s Kizz Daniels and Patoranking have both performed at earlier held festivals in November. Meanwhile, Jamaican superstar Sean Paul is expected to grace the fan festival on December 17.

14 Dec

Megan Thee Stallion Testifies Tory Lanez Shot Her

wontumionlineShowbizMegan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez

Megan Thee Stallion has described in emotional courtroom testimony her “shock” as fellow rapper Tory Lanez allegedly opened fire on her. “I can’t believe I have to come here and do this,” she told a jury in Los Angeles . The Grammy-winning rapper said she was shot in the feet after leaving a pool party at Kylie Jenner’s house. Jurors heard she insulted the accused and demanded to be let out of a luxury car before he fired five rounds at her. The rapper, whose real name is Megan Pete, 27, testified that her alleged attacker became enraged after she…

14 Dec

A Producer’s Wife Embarrassed Me Over Husband Snatching Allegation – Kumawood Actress

wontumionlineShowbizKumawood actress, Tina Green

Kumawood actress, Tina Green, has for the first time provided details on how she was subjected to embarrassment by a producer’s wife over false allegations. The actress, who rose to fame following her role in the sitcom- Tentacles, said her dedication to the job coupled with her hourglass figure made her the favourite among her colleagues. It is for this reason, she said a producer offered her a proposal to shoot a movie in Kumasi, in which she would act as a lead role, despite not being a member of the Kumawood fraternity at the time. “He called me to…