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27 Jul

Saglemi Housing: Collins Dauda And Others Trial Begins November 9

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The High Court in Accra has adjourned to November 9, 2023, to start the trial of two former Ministers of Works and Housing Alhaji Collins Dauda and Kweku Agyeman Mensah, and three others over the Saglemi Affordable Housing project. The State will call its first prosecution witness to testify on that day. The three other accused persons are a former Chief Director at the Ministry Alhaji Ziblim Yakubu, Executive Chairman of Construtora OAS, a Brazilian company which constructed the affordable housing project at Saglemi, Andrew Clocanas, and a director of RMS Nouvi Tetteh Angelo. They are facing trial for their alleged involvement…

27 Jul

Akufo-Addo Appoints Jinapor Abdulai As Director-General Of GTEC

wontumionlineNewsDr Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named a new Acting Director-General for the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). This was contained in a letter addressed to the new Director-General of GTEC signed by Secretary to the President Nana Bediatuo Asante. Dr Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai will hence be the Acting Director-General of the Commission, effective Tuesday, 3 October 2023. According to the letter, the Dr Jinapor will act as the new GTEC Director-General “pending receipt of the constitutionally required advice of the of the Advisory Council of the Commission, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission.” Until his appointment, Dr…

27 Jul

Adisadel Bully Victim’s Mum Wants School To Reverse Son’s Suspension

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Mother of a bully victim at Adisadel College, wants the school to rescind its decision that her son commute from home daily to sit his final exam. In a viral video, the student was seen being given a death choke by the bully, who then smacked his head against a bunk bed at their dormitory. His face got swollen and bloodied. Ofori said the fight started after he demanded his SIM card back from the bully. The incident prompted immediate action from the management of the school, after the video got onto the blogosphere. Apart from the housemaster, who was…

26 Jul

Cecilia Dapaah Wouldn’t Have Gone To Court If She Didn’t Acquire The Money Genuinely- Alhaji Fofana

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Government's spokesperson for social services, Alhaji Fofana has told Ghanaians to exercise restrains as they continue to pass comments on Mrs. Cecilia Dapaah's ongoing investigation. He opines that the former Sanitation minister wouldn't have rushed to report the theft scandal to the police if she knew she didn't acquire such sums of money genuinely but rather through corrupt practices. "However, she did something that has really earned her my respect. The swiftness at which she tendered her resignation is commendable. The scandal broke on Friday and less than 24 hours in the early hours of Saturday she tendered her resignation.…

26 Jul

I Highly Commend The House Helps For Stealing Cecelia Dapaah’s Money; They Helped Stabilise The Dollar Rate- Kafui Amegah

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Communication team member for the New Patriotic Party, Kafui Amegah, has highly commended the culprits involved in the theft which occurred at the premise of Honorable Cecelia Dapaah. Kafui Amegah eulogized the accused house helps of the former Minister for Aviation and Sanitation and Water Resources, Honorable Cecelia Dapaah, for stealing her thousands of dollars hoarded in her house in an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Morning show, which airs on Movement TV/Wontumi radio. According to him the culprits need to be released since the move they made saved the country from crisis by stabilising the dollar…

26 Jul

I Still Pay Artistes Who Are No Longer On My Record Label – Sarkodie Claims

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In a recent interview on the 'Way Up With Angela Yee' podcast, Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has shed light on the generous compensation he provides musicians who were once signed under his label, SarkCess Music. Despite the fact that some artistes, like Strongman, Akwaboah, and others have departed from his label, Sarkodie claims he still furnishers them with monthly payments. According to him, his commitment to the welfare of his artistes is evident in the 50/50 split deal he has established with them. Sarkodie also emphasized the significance of treating musicians with respect and ensuring they receive equitable remuneration for their hard work and dedication He…

26 Jul

Protozoa Targeted For ‘Attacks’

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The Director of Political Affairs at the Office of the Chief of Staff at Ghana’s Presidency, Mr Frank Asiedu Bekoe, has been targeted for heavy mudslinging. It has been established that certain individuals with reasons known to them have planned to pelt him with issues that have been used in the past but did not wash. As part of the grimy agenda, Mr. Bekoe popularly called ‘Protozoa’ will be accused of dealing in auction vehicles, something that he was falsely accused of in the past. It is instructive to know that Mr. Bekoe has nothing to do with the auction…

26 Jul

Mixed Reactions As Asake Given 24 Hours To Delete ‘Blasphemous’ Video He Shot In Church

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Some netizens have asked Asake to take down the music video of his hit song, 'Bandana' which was shot in a church. This follows massive protest from Muslims, asking Davido to delete the video of his signee's 'Jaye Lo' track shot in front of a mosque. The newly released video Davido shared on social media has since sparked massive reactions among netizens after some people were captured dressed in Muslim regalia, dancing in front of a mosque. This did not go down well with many Muslims as they threatened to boycott Davido's crafts, and in some towns, they organized protests,…

26 Jul

Tupac Shakur’s Ruby Ring Sells For Record $1 Million

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An extravagant jewel-encrusted ring worn by rapper Tupac Shakur just days before he was murdered at 25 years old is set to go up for auction and could make $300,000 Tupac Shakur made his final public appearance just three days before he was murdered, during which he wore an extravagant jewel-encrusted "crown" ring. The ring, which was also designed by the rapper, is now set to go under the hammer and could sell for almost $300,000 (£230,000). The sovereign ring, which features gold, ruby, and diamond, will sell as part of the auction house Sotheby's sale marking the 50th anniversary…

26 Jul

‘Come Again!’ – Xandy Kamel Contradicts Kafui Danku

wontumionlineShowbizKafui Danku, Xandy Kamel

Ghanaian actress cum brand influencer, Xandy Kamel has responded to Kafui Danku’s claims about ladies who act as maids in their boyfriend’s house. Kafui Danku was among the guests who made an appearance on UTV’s United Showbiz, and as part of the conversations, the actress made some assertions. According to her, women should not become maids in their boyfriend’s houses because men see these ladies to be easy targets and do not take such ladies seriously. “So, when you are having a boyfriend, I know most of them will be doing things but why do you go and cook, and clean, are…