CUD Wontumi, Author at Wontumi Online

01 Apr

Family Of Policeman Shot Dead At Abease Disappointed At Pace Of Justice

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsNewsAbease, Police Constable Kennedy Ofori Boateng death

The family of Police Constable Kennedy Ofori Boateng, who was shot dead at a police barrier at Abease has expressed disappointment in the Ghana Police Service over the pace used in their request to seek justice. The family is of the view that Kennedy’s murder has not been treated with much seriousness almost four months after the incident. The family has therefore urged the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohonu to expedite investigations into Kennedy’s death. Kennedy’s father, Nana Kyei Baffour Bosomprah, made the appeal during a press briefing at Fawohoyeden in the Ahafo Region. Nana Bosomprah…

01 Apr

MoMo Transactions Hit GH¢649.2Bn In Only 2 Months Of 2025

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The total value of mobile money transactions in the first two months of 2025 increased to GH¢649.2 billion. This represented a year-on-year growth of 64.68%. In the first two months of 2024, the total value of mobile money transactions was estimated at GH¢394.2 billion. According to data from the Bank of Ghana, the value of mobile money transactions in January 2025 was GH¢333 billion. It however fell to GH¢316.2 billion in February 2025. This is despite the existence of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) which was abolished by the new government last week. Analysts are anticipating that mobile money transactions…

01 Apr

PL Preview: Arsenal Host Fulham As Chelsea Clash With Tottenham Hotspur

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsSportsPREMIERE LEAGUE

The red-hot fury of the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton will headline the midweek Matchday 30 fixtures in the Premier League from Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 April 2025. There is no better place to get your season-long ticket to the best football the world has to offer than DStv! For Liverpool, who welcome local rivals Everton to Anfield on Wednesday evening, this clash will be a further step in their inevitable coronation as champions – for the 20th time overall and the second time in the Premier League era. But more importantly, the Reds will be chasing bragging rights, having been…

01 Apr

I’ve Told Fernandes He Is Going Nowhere – Amorim

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsSportsAmorim, Fernandes

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he has told Bruno Fernandes he will not allow him to leave this summer. Club captain Fernandes – who signed a contract extension until 2027 last August – has been United’s star player this season. Over the weekend reports emerged linking the 30-year-old with a move to Real Madrid. “No, it’s not going to happen,” said Amorim, when asked about the rumours in his news conference before Tuesday’s Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest. When asked how he could be so certain, the former Sporting coach added: “He’s not going anywhere because I’ve…

01 Apr

Give Local Players More Opportunities To Compete – Black Stars Technical Team Urged

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Asante Kotoko head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has called on the technical handlers of the Black Stars to provide local players with real opportunities to compete when they receive national team call-ups. Ahead of Ghana’s Matchday 5 and 6 fixtures in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, three locally-based players—Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, Medeama SC defender Kamaradini Mamudu, and Nations FC defender Razak Simpson—were included in the squad. Among them, Asare notably replaced first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, featuring in both matches. Simpson also made an appearance in the latter stages of Ghana’s emphatic 3-0…

01 Apr

Nkwanta conflict: Adele Queens, Women Appeal To Gov’t For Immediate Resolution

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsNewsAdele Queens, Nkwanta Conflict

The Adele Traditional Queens and women have appealed to the government to take immediate and decisive steps to resolve the ongoing conflict in the NKwanta Municipality of the Oti Region. Nkwanta conflict, which has escalated over the past three years, has led to significant unrest among the three main ethnic groups in the area: the Adele, Akyode and Challa. The Queen mothers emphasize that war brings only pain, especially for women and children, who suffer the most during such times. Speaking at a press conference, they acknowledged the impact of the conflict on women, who are vital to their families and communities,…

31 Mar

Ashaiman: Police Arrest Two Suspects In Robbery Of Businessman

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The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for attacking and robbing a businessman at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region. One of the suspects, Karim Fatao, was apprehended on 26th February 2025, the same day as the robbery. The second suspect, Wonder Babanawo, who had been on the police wanted list for a series of robberies within Ashaiman and parts of Tema, was arrested on 29th March 2025. A statement signed by the Tema Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Stella Dede Dzakpasu, stated that a search on the suspects led to the retrieval…

31 Mar

Rapper Sean Kingston, Mother Found Guilty In Federal Fraud Case

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsShowbizFraud, Sean Kingston

A federal jury found singer and rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, guilty on all charges Friday evening in their luxury fraud scheme trial. Turner was immediately taken into custody after the verdict, with the judge citing her past criminal history and role in the scheme as key factors in his decision. He described her as the "operator, fixer, and accountant" behind the fraudulent activity. As she was led away, she blew a kiss to her daughter, who mouthed back, "I love you." Kingston, 35, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, was placed on immediate house arrest until…

31 Mar

Eid Ul-Fitr Festivities: Traders Take Advantage To Increase Prices

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As Muslims across the country prepare to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, some traders have taken advantage of the festivities to increase prices, starting with rice, cooking oil, African print fabrics, meat and other food items. During a visit by The Mirror to the Makola and Madina markets in Accra last Tuesday and Wednesday, the products had seen increases in prices within the last week. The traders attributed the hikes mainly to increased demand and transportation costs, noting that currency depreciation, which used to be a major factor, had been stable for a while. A trader at the Makola Market, Amanda Yaovi,…

31 Mar

Ghana Boxing Authority Confirms Tragic Death Of Nigerian Boxer; Says He Died In Hospital

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The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who collapsed during an international bout at the ongoing Bel 7star Energy Drink Professional Boxing League. The incident occurred during Week 15 of the league last Saturday, leaving the boxing community in shock. Olanrewaju, a light heavyweight fighter, faced Ghana’s Jon Mbanugu in an eight-round contest at the Imax Boxing Promotions event. Witnesses reported that the Nigerian boxer dominated the early rounds but suddenly leaned on the ropes in Round 3 (2 minutes 46 seconds) without receiving any punches from his opponent. Referee Richard…