CUD Wontumi, Author at Wontumi Online

21 Jan

Trump Signs Executive Order To Withdraw US From World Health Organization

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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). “Oooh, that’s a big one,” the newly inaugurated US president said as he approved the document after arriving back at the White House. It was one of dozens of executive actions he put his signature to on day one in office. This marks the second time Trump has ordered the US be pulled out of the WHO. Trump was critical of how the international body handled Covid-19 and began the process of pulling out from the Geneva-based…

21 Jan

Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak After Initial Denial

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Tanzania’s president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister denied that there were any cases in the country. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a press conference on Monday that health authorities had confirmed one case of Marburg in the north-western region of Kagera. “We are confident that we will overcome this challenge once again,” Samia said, referring to a previous outbreak in Tanzania two years ago. On 14 January, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a suspected Marburg outbreak in the country, having recorded nine suspected cases and eight…

21 Jan

Latest On Obuasi Mine Clash

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Nine persons have so far been confirmed dead in Saturday’s violent clash between some illegal miners and the military in Obuasi. The miners are reported to have breached a security fence at one of the abandoned concessions of AngloGold Ashanti and were confronted by military personnel on guard. Four of the eight persons who were rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital remain in critical condition after sustaining wounds to their upper and lower limbs. However, four others have been discharged from the hospital. Ashanti Regional Minister-designate, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, who visited the Obuasi Government Hospital and the families of…

21 Jan

AngloGold Can Resume Operations Without Tampering With Evidence – Ashanti Regional Minister-Designate

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Ashanti Regional Minister-designate, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has assured that AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) can resume operations without interfering with ongoing investigations into the recent incident at the northern camp of the mine. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, January 20, he stated that mining activities in the southern area, where operations are actively ongoing, can continue without compromising evidence at the northern site. “AngloGold Ashanti can commence work without affecting or tampering with the evidence. The issue occurred within the northern side, which is not an active site for mining activities,” he stated. Dr. Amoakohene further explained that while investigations are…

20 Jan

Akuapem Poloo Wins ‘Discovery Of The Year’ At Ghana Movie Awards

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Ghanaian actress and social media influencer Rosemond Alade Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo, has won the Discovery of the Year award at the 2024 Ghana Movie Awards. The event took place on January 18, 2025, at the International Conference Centre. The talented actress was recognised for her outstanding performance in the movie 'Widow’s Gift', directed and produced by Juliet Ibrahim. Akuapem Poloo faced tough competition from other nominees, including Frank Ntiamoah, Matina Dwamena, Sherita Adu, Quesh, and Augustina Aboabo. However, her talent and dedication to her craft ultimately earned her the award. When she received her plaque, Akuapem Poloo…

20 Jan

GRA Threatened To Shut Down My Production Due To Unpaid Taxes – Fiifi Coleman

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Renowned playwright Fiifi Coleman has shared a distressing experience about how staff from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) threatened to shut down one of his productions over unpaid taxes. In an interview on Hitz FM on January 20, 2025, Coleman revealed that just minutes before he was set to go on stage, he received a call from GRA officials demanding his presence to sign a letter. “I was like, ‘I’m about to go on stage. I am backstage. Any of my staff out there is authorized to sign that letter.’ They said no, they want me. I said, ‘I am…

20 Jan

GPRTU Awaits Transport Minister Nomination To Discuss Fare Adjustment

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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it is waiting for the nomination and approval of a Minister-designate for Transport before initiating discussions on a possible adjustment of transport fares. According to GPRTU, the recent hikes in fuel prices, recorded for the second time in January, have exceeded the 10% threshold required to warrant fare increases. The union attributes the rising fuel costs to global crude oil price surges and the depreciation of the cedi. Speaking in an interview, Abass Imoro, the Industrial Relations Officer for GPRTU, explained that their approach has always been to engage directly…

20 Jan

Cedi Records Biggest Loss Last Week; One Dollar Selling At GH¢16.40

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The Ghana cedi depreciated by 2.94% against the US dollar last week, bringing its year-to-date loss to 3.87% since January 2025. This depreciation was due to continued demand pressures from the manufacturing and energy sectors. It also follows the Bank of Ghana’s auctioning of its first US$20 million to the Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs). The local currency traded at a mid-rate of GH¢16.15 to one American greenback. Last week’s loss was the sharpest since January 1, 2025. The cedi also shed 0.52% week-on-week against the pound and 1.52% against the euro. The cedi has begun trading this week unchanged…

20 Jan

Ian Wright Calls Thomas Partey’s Mistake Against Aston Villa ‘Unforgivable’

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Arsenal legend Ian Wright has labelled Thomas Partey’s error against Aston Villa as unforgivable. The 30-year-old midfielder was deployed on the right side during Saturday’s clash with Unai Emery’s team at the Emirates Stadium. However, Partey failed to track Ollie Watkins, allowing the English striker to score and level the game 2-2 in the final moments. Commenting on the mistake, Wright said, “He [Thomas Partey] is not a right-back and that is understandable, but as a professional player, he should have sensed that danger and not moved away,” he said on Premier League Production. “He should have stuck with him…

20 Jan

Asante Kotoko’s Head Coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, Has Praised Striker Kwame Opoku’s Goal-Scoring Abilities, Calling It “Fantastic.”

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Asante Kotoko’s head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has praised striker Kwame Opoku’s goal-scoring abilities, calling it “fantastic.” Opoku continued his impressive form by scoring in the Porcupine Warriors’ dominant 4-1 victory over debutants Vision FC at Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. Since his return to Kotoko, Opoku has found the back of the net five times, showcasing his consistent form. In his post-match press conference, Dr. Ogum shared his excitement over Opoku’s performance, saying, “If you look at his goal-scoring abilities, fantastic. Look at the goals he scored today—brilliant goals, top marksman goals… and I’m so happy for him.”…