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24 Aug

If Not For Democracy Dr. Bawumia Should Be Made The NPP’s flagbearer- Dr. Gideon Boako

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Spokesperson for Vice President of the republic Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Gideon Boako, has stated that if not for democracy and the party's constituency, it is only right that Dr. Bawumia is made the NPP's flagbearer for the 2024 elections. He noted that he's the only one among the aspirants contending for the position, who was always available to defend the party. "Whenever the party is under attack, Dr. Bawumia is the one who always avails himself to defend the party at the risk of suffering personal attacks, but he does it and he has been very committed to it", he emphasized.…

24 Aug

NIA To Resume Registration Exercise For First Time Applicants

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The National Identification Authority (NIA) is pleased to inform the general public that, effective 28th August 2023, it will resume the registration and issuance of Ghana Cards to Ghanaians aged 15 years and above who are first-time applicants free of cost. This service will be available to such qualified applicants at eight (8) out of NIA’s 16 Regional Offices and all 276 District Offices of the NIA nationwide. The following is a list of NIA Regional Offices where the specified service will NOT be available since those offices operate NIA’s Premium Registration Service: 1. Kumasi - Ashanti Region - 2.…

24 Aug

We Cannot Have A Successful Election Without Using The Records Of Prez. Kufuor & Prez. Akufo Addo- Dr Boako

wontumionlineFeatured, News, TrendingDr. Bawumia, Dr. Gideon Boako, Movement In The Morning

Economic advisor and spokesperson for the vice President, Dr Gideon Boako, says the New Patriotic Party cannot have a successful election and emerge as winners, without basing on the records of President Kufuor and President Akufo Addo. Speaking in an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Movement show, on Movement TV/Wontumi, Dr Boako concluded that for the NPP to have a positive outcome of the elections, it is required of them to communicate and campaign with the records of former President Kufuor and the sitting President, President Akufo Addo. He lambasted some party members whose sole intention is…

24 Aug

GRCL Is Collapsing, SSNIT Contributions Have Not Been Paid From October Till Date – Union

wontumionlineBusinessGhana Railways Workers Union

The Ghana Railways Workers Union has demanded that their three-month salary arrears, as well as over a year’s worth of unpaid SSNIT and Tier-2 contributions, be paid. Godwill Ntarmah, General Secretary of the Railway Workers Union, stated at a press conference in Takoradi that life has become very difficult for railway workers due to operational challenges that have rendered the company heavily indebted. He told journalists that their current request is to meet with the president of the Republic to discuss the challenges they face. However, efforts to meet with the president to discuss the issues raised have been futile.…

24 Aug

The NDC Might Be Sponsoring Any Of The Candidates To Contend Dr. Bawumia Because He’s A Threat To Them-Dr. Gideon Boako

wontumionlineFeatured, News, TrendingDr. Gideon Boako, NDC, NPP flagbearership race

Spokesperson for Vice President of the republic Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Gideon Boako, has disclosed that from the look of things, he wouldn't be surprised if it turns out that any of the aspirants contending Bawumia for the flagbearership race of NPP, is being sponsored by the NDC. He noted that Dr. Bawumia is the only candidate that poses a threat to the NDC and as such, they are capable of doing everything possible to ensure that he never leads the party into the 2024 general election. "NDC as a political party has three strongholds that gives them massive votes despite…

24 Aug

West Ham Close To Signing Mohammed Kudus From Ajax

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Premier League side, West Ham United are edging closer to signing Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus. After having two previous rejected bids by Ajax, the London-based club's pursuit for the quality attacking midfielder is close to completion. Despite the setbacks, both West Ham's manager, David Moyes, and technical director, Tim Steidten, are determined to see Kudus join the club at the London Stadium. According to The Athletic's, David Ornstein a third offer has been officially presented to Ajax. The transfer expert said "The Premier League club have submitted an official offer worth €41m plus €3m in add-ons (£35m + £2.56m) in a…

24 Aug

Langabel Reveals Identity Of Two GFA Officials Who Sacked Him From Black Stars Job

wontumionlineSportsJoseph Langabell

Deposed ‘chief drummer’ of the Black Stars, Joseph Langabell has alleged that the plot to remove him from his position was allegedly hatched by Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association, Samuel Anim Addo, and self-acclaimed Chief of Staff of the FA, Michael Osekre. Langabell claims that his dismissal from the Black Stars was communicated to him by the two men who claimed that the decision was reached after they received information of his alleged acts within the Black Stars camp. He said that after being informed of the decision, he sought clarifications from the two GFA officials over…

24 Aug

Nottingham Forest Join Race To Sign Callum Hudson-Odoi

wontumionlineSportsCallum Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has emerged as a top target for Premier League side Nottingham Forest following his uncertain future with the London-based club. Hudson-Odoi was close to joining Fulham in the ongoing transfer window but the move hit a snag paving the way for other clubs to join the race. Italian Serie A side Lazio have expressed interest in the skillful forward but are bound to face competition from Premier League side Nottingham Forest as they seek to maintain their top-flight status in the ongoing season. The 22-year-old has had a difficult time playing due to injuries and poor…

24 Aug

9 Ex-Medeama Players Visit Ghana’s Ambassador To Malta Ahead Of Sirens FC Adventure

wontumionlineSportsex-Medeama players

Nine former Medeama players have paid a working visit to Ghana's ambassador to Malta, Barbara Akuokor Benisa, as they begin their careers at top-flight side Sirens FC. The Ghanaian diplomat encouraged the football stars to jump to the opportunity and improve their careers. She thanked the players for paying her a visit and promised to reciprocate same in the course of their stay in Malta. The 9 players have signed professional contracts Maltese top-flight side Sirens FC to begin their European adventures. Midfielders Kwasi Donsu and Prosper Owusu Boakye as well as forwards Charles Agyemang, Frank Boateng, Joshua Agyemang, Bismark…

24 Aug

Gold For Oil: We’re Committed To Strengthening Policy To Cushion Ghanaians – Energy Minister

wontumionlineBusinessGold For Oil, Matthew Opoku Prempeh

Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring that the Gold-for-Oil policy is improved and strengthened for the benefit of the Ghanaian consumer of petroleum products. Dr Opoku Prempeh noted that the policy has been proven to rein in escalating fuel prices and everything is being done with stakeholders to ensure that the policy gets better. “As a Ministry, we remain committed, together with stakeholders at ensuring that, the programme grows from strength to strength, in line with one of our key objectives of ensuring the availability and realistic pricing of petroleum products with emphasis on…