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06 Jan

MUST READ: Chairman Wontumi Grabs A Copy Of Sammy Gyamfi’s 2023 Communication Strategy

Kakra NunuFeatured, News

The Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has grabbed a copy of the communication strategy developed by Sammy Gyamfi for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and it is full of insults and unprovoked attacks. In the communication strategy developed by the National Communication officer for the NDC and shared to all 16 regional Communication officers of the party, it directed them to ATTACK President Akufo-Addo and vice President Bawumia. Attacks on Vice President Bawumia, according to Sammy Gyamfi who recently got married, should be their priority anytime they are given an opportunity to speak…

06 Jan

US Man Kills His Family Of Seven, Then Self

wontumionline.comNewsThen Self, US Man Kills His Family Of Seven

What you need to know: The dead were his wife, her mother, and the couple's five children -- three girls and two boys aged between four and 17. An investigation into the multiple killings was under way but police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the crime. A man shot and killed his family of seven, including five children, then turned the gun on himself after his wife filed for divorce, US officials said Thursday. Police in the small Utah settlement of Enoch City found eight bodies -- one of them that of a four-year-old…

06 Jan

Police And Immigration Service Refute Media Reports Of Missing 48 Alleged Terrorists

wontumionline.comNewsPolice And Immigration Service Refute Media Reports Of Missing 48 Alleged Terrorists

The Ghana Police Service and Immigration Service have refuted media reports by the Ghanaian Times that 48 alleged 'terrorists' are missing. Terrorists The report stated that confusion erupted over the whereabouts of 48 foreigners who were arrested in connection with alleged terrorism and other fraudulent acts in September 2022. It said while the police claimed the suspects were handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in the Ejisu Municipality to deal with them, the latter insists the police handled the matter. But the two security institutions in a statement debunked the report by the newspaper. It said the publication…

06 Jan

Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen Resigns

wontumionline.comNewsTrade Minister Alan Kyerematen Resigns

Wontumionline.com is learning Trade Minister Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen has resigned from the government. Multiple sources close to the minister said he tendered his resignation letter to President Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday, Jan 5, 2023. The man popularly called ‘Alan Cash’ has long been rumoured to be nursing the ambition to contest the flagbearership slot of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). But it’s unclear if the resignation is to allow him to concentrate on that ambition. Political journey so far Mr Kyerematen made an attempt at the leadership of the NPP in 2007, capturing 32.3% of the votes cast. He…

06 Jan

Kasoa MoMo Robbery: Family Demands Body Of Relative Who Died In Police Custody

wontumionline.comNewsKasoa MoMo Robbery: Family Demands Body Of Relative Who Died In Police Custody

The family of Godfred Okai who was arrested in Kasoa over his alleged involvement in a Mobile Money (MoMo) robbery is demanding the release of his body after he died whilst in police custody. The deceased was picked up by the police on December 23, 2022, after he was alleged to be part of a gang that robbed and shot a mobile money vendor at Adam Nana, a suburb of the community. This was after the robbery incident was captured on CCTV. But days after the arrest, Godfred Okai passed away. The explanation given by the police was that, he…

06 Jan

Revised COVID-19 Protocols At KIA Take Effect Today

wontumionline.comNewsRevised COVID-19 Protocols At KIA Take Effect Today

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will from today, January 6, 2023, begin the implementation of the revised protocols at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), following the increase in COVID-19 cases in China. Per the revised protocols, all air travellers arriving from China will now be required to present a negative PCR COVID test result, not older than 48 hours before departure. The travelers will also undergo another test on arrival at the airport at no cost. Speaking to Accra-based, Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, said this has become necessary to ensure that Ghana…

06 Jan

Refund Illegal Fees Charged Students – Education Ministry To Public Universities

wontumionline.comNewsRefund Illegal Fees Charged Students – Education Ministry To Public Universities

The Ministry of Education has asked public universities that charged more than the 15% approved fees to refund the extra amount paid to their students. The directive comes after the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, held a meeting with management of some of the universities and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) on Thursday over agitations that some universities including the University of Ghana were charging more than the approved fees. In an interview on Accra-based TV, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng said “the expectation is that, any person that paid more…

06 Jan

Dr Eric Nkansah Confirmed As Director General Of GES Despite Stiff Opposition

wontumionline.comNewsDr Eric Nkansah Confirmed As Director General Of GES Despite Stiff Opposition

Dr Eric Nkansah, who has been the acting Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) since October 2022 has been confirmed as the substantive Director-General of the Service despite stiff opposition from pretertiary teacher unions. A letter authored by Angela Frimpomaa Nkansah, acting Director of the Human Resource Management Department (HRMD) of GES, dated January 4, 2023, told all regional directors of GES to note that management has officially confirmed Dr Nkansah as Director General of the service. “Management wishes to inform you that Dr Eric Nkansah Ag. Director General has officially been confirmed as the Director General of…

05 Jan

GuiltyBeatz Optimistic About 2023 Grammy Win

Wontumi2ShowbizGrammy, GuiltyBeatz

Ghanaian star record producer Ronald Banful, known professionally as GuiltyBeatz, has expressed confidence that a Grammy gong is coming his way this year. GuiltyBeatz said so in a tweet on Tuesday, January 3, 2023: "We're bringing the Grammy home this year!" GuiltyBeatz, 32, has credits on Beyonce's 'Renaissance' album. He worked as a composer on track 10 'Move' featuring Tems & Grace Jones. 2022's 'Renaissance', recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been nominated for the Album of the Year and the Best Dance/Electronic Music Album awards at the 2023 Grammys. GuiltyBeatz and Beyonce first worked on her 'The Lion King:…

05 Jan

I’m Taking A Career Break In 2024 – Michael Blackson Hints

Wontumi2ShowbizMichael Blackson

Ghanaian American actor, Michael Blackson, has disclosed that he will be taking a break from his comedy and acting career in 2024. He made the announcement on Twitter while stating that he will release his final production before finally taking a bow. Michael Blackson said he intends to feed his fans with his own movie, sitcom, and stand-up special. “2023 I’m promising ya my own movie, a sitcom and a stand up special. By the Grace of God in 2024 I’m taking a break,” he wrote. Meanwhile, the showbiz personality has commissioned a 'free for all' school in his hometown,…