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02 Aug

McDan, Another Slapped With GH¢6,000 Cost In Alleged Trespassing Case

Wontumi2NewsDaniel McKorley

A High Court hearing the case in which business magnate, Dr. Daniel McKorley, Chairman and CEO of McDan Group, and one other have been sued for allegedly trespassing on a piece of land at East Legon has slapped the defendants’ with costs of GH¢6,000 for filing applications late and attempting to delay proceedings. The Court presided over by Justice Rita Abena Abrokwa Doko awarded the costs, following an oral application by Mr. Nii Akwei Bruce-Thompson, counsel for the plaintiff, Mr. Magnus A. L. De Souza, a businessman, for delaying the court process. Lawyers for the defendants, Daniel McKorley and Joseph Nii Mensah…

02 Aug

‘Nobody Can Stop The Funeral’ – Rev. Anthony Boakye’s Daughter Challenges Widow Amid Court Order

Wontumi2NewsRev. Anthony Boakye

Yaa Boakye, daughter of late Founder and General Overseer of the Resurrection Power New Generation Church, Rev. Anthony Kwadwo Boakye has declared that her father’s funeral will come off as scheduled. Her views posted on social media, come at a time the widow of the late clergyman has secured an injunction against the funeral slated for this month. In a video sighted by GhanaWeb and shared by Gossip24, Yaa, wearing a white dress with the portrait of her late father cautions that whoever is seeking to block the funeral is baying for the wrath of God. “Those of you seeking…

02 Aug

PPA Approves Sale Of Saglemi Housing Project To Private Developer

Wontumi2NewsSaglemi Housing Project

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has given its approval for the appointment of a transaction advisor to facilitate the sale of the Saglemi Housing project to a private sector entity. This decision follows a directive from Cabinet to the Minister of Works and Housing to explore the possibility of disposing off the project. The aim is to sell the project at its current value to a private sector entity, which will take on the responsibility of completing the housing units and selling them to the public at no further cost to the government. To oversee and manage all the necessary…

02 Aug

Akufo-Addo Launches Private Sector-Led 14,000-Unit Affordable Housing Project

Wontumi2NewsAffordable Housing Programme

The government has launched a 14,000 affordable housing unit project to be developed by private developers to address Ghana’s housing deficits. The Ministry of Works and Housing and the Affordable Housing Programme has committed to providing 8000 housing units at Pokuase/Amasaman in the Greater Accra Region and 6000 housing units at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region. According to the Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, this marked a significant milestone in the quest to provide access to safe, quality, decent, secure, and affordable housing for Ghanaians. Speaking at the launch of the project on August 1, 2023, he said:…

02 Aug

I Had A Tough Ordeal With My Mathematics Papers – Dr Cryme Cries Out

Wontumi2ShowbizDr Cryme

Hiplife artiste, Dr Cryme has revealed the difficulty he faced in a recent Mathematics exam, he wrote at the Methodist University College of Ghana. According to the Ghanaian musician, he is comfortable when it comes to reading subjects but finds it cumbersome to solve word problems in maths. “I won’t lie to you the Mathematics exams paper I wrote today at the Methodist University wasn’t easy for me at all. As for me when it comes to reading and writing that’s my field but to do calculation isn’t easy because what I know is the streets maths. "Like asking for…

02 Aug

Actresses Who Overtook Me When I Was Single Are Looking To Start A Family – Beverly Afaglo

Wontumi2ShowbizBeverly Afaglo

Actress Mrs. Beverly Afaglo Baah, has revealed that most actresses who once overtook her in the movie industry, are currently looking to settle down. Beverly Afaglo is of the view that even though getting married has slowed down her career, it has also helped her build a family, which other actresses would love to have. “Marriage slows you down and those who are still single in the industry will overtake you though you started before them. “Those people who overtook me whiles I’m home are also now looking for husbands to marry and give birth. That is how God works…

02 Aug

I Wouldn’t Have Signed The Contract With Highly Spiritual If I Had A Lawyer – Mr Drew

Wontumi2ShowbizMr Drew

Ghanaian musician Mr. Drew has opened up about his contract with Kaywa’s Highly Spiritual label, expressing regret for not seeking legal advice before signing it. During an Instagram live session, Mr. Drew acknowledged Kaywa’s unwavering support for his talent but admitted that if he had consulted with a lawyer at the time, he would have declined the contract. He realized that his mistake was not having legal representation, which led to overlooking certain loopholes in the agreement. “I should have had a lawyer review the contract from Kaywa’s label. When I eventually had a lawyer look at it, we discovered…

02 Aug

I Don’t Feed On Beef; It’s A Waste Of Time – Efya

Wontumi2ShowbizEfya

Ghanaian songstress, Efya, is renowned for her remarkable ability to steer clear of drama and controversies that often surround the entertainment industry. Recently, during an interview she candidly shared her profound philosophy of not engaging with negativity and instead focusing on her true passions, particularly her love for farming. She firmly stated, “I don’t buy into the whole drama hype. It’s just a waste of precious energy that could be better spent on my farming endeavors, something I’m genuinely interested in.” Throughout her illustrious career, Efya has faced her fair share of rumors and criticisms from people who may not fully grasp her…

02 Aug

Kidi Stresses The Vital Role Of Collaboration In The Music Industry

Wontumi2ShowbizKiDi

Ghanaian music sensation, Dennis Nana Dwamena, better known by his stage name KiDi, has emphasized the importance of collaboration in the music industry. In an asaaseradio.com report, the former VGMA Artist of the Year highlighted that working with other musicians is a crucial aspect of artistic growth and global recognition. KiDi expressed that collaborations play a pivotal role in bringing together artistes from diverse cultural backgrounds. As he endeavours to expand his music and brand to international audiences, he firmly believes that collaborating with artistes from different countries, especially those from the target market, is essential. "When trying to reach out to…

02 Aug

I’ve Faced A Lot Of Spiritual Attacks – Wendy Shay

Wontumi2ShowbizWendy Shay

Ghanaian Songstress Wendy Asiamah Addo, known by the stage name Wendy Shay has disclosed that she has faced spiritual attacks in her time as a musician in Ghana. Appearing on the “The Day Show” with Bella Mundi which aired on Tuesday, August 1, the “Heaven” hitmaker reflected on some attacks she had faced and the power of music. “I mean, growing up in Germany, you don't really see spirituality like that. But when I came to Ghana, obviously I faced a lot of spiritual attacks. Yes, of course. It's normal everywhere. And I mean, this music thing, the music itself is a…