CUD Wontumi, Author at Wontumi Online

22 Jan

Kwabena Kwabena: Real Men Take Care Of Their Partners

CUD WontumiShowbizKwabena Kwabena

Highlife artiste, Kwabena Kwabena has shared his thoughts on what it means to be a real man, stating that taking responsibility for one's partner is a fundamental aspect of masculinity. In a candid conversation with Roselyn Felli on Joy Prime's Changes show, Kwabena Kwabena explained that being accountable to one's spouse is a basic expectation that every man should strive to meet. “The process by which a woman was created shows that a woman must be comfortable, and every man knows that. Men who don’t know about that are the ones disgracing us. Every man should know that he must…

22 Jan

Trump Criticizes Sermon Asking Him To Show ‘Mercy’ Toward LGBTQ People, Immigrants

CUD WontumiNewsLGBTQ, President Trump

Following a traditional inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, during which an Episcopal bishop called on President Donald Trump to show "mercy" toward LGBTQ people and immigrants, he told reporters the sermon "wasn't too exciting" and added he "didn't think it was a good service." "What did you think? Did you like it? Did you find it exciting? Not too exciting, was it? I didn't think it was a good service, no," Trump said to reporters. In her sermon, the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde addressed Trump directly from the pulpit. "In the name of our God,…

22 Jan

Ghana Tourism Authority CEO Resigns, Hands Over Leadership

CUD WontumiBusinessGhana Tourism

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyeman, has resigned from his position, marking the end of an era that saw significant growth and development in Ghana's tourism sector. During his tenure, which began in January 2017, Mr. Agyeman led the GTA through a remarkable recovery period, navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and emerging stronger than ever. Under his leadership, international arrivals rebounded impressively, jumping from 355,108 in 2020 to 1,148,002 in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Domestic tourism also flourished, with visitor numbers increasing from 456,000 in 2017 to 1.4 million in 2023. Mr.…

22 Jan

Ghana Faces ‘Looming Crisis’ Over Illegal Mining As Gold Prices Surge – Al Jazeera Report

CUD WontumiBusinessGold price, Illegal Mining

When activist Oliver Barker Vormawor saw reports in September that Ghana’s water agency would not be able to supply some parts of the country with water due to extreme contamination of main rivers from small-scale mining activities, he knew he had to do something. Later that month, Vormawor and dozens of other concerned Ghanaians took to the streets in the capital city, Accra, to protest against what they said was President Nana Akufo-Addo’s inaction to stop a “looming environmental catastrophe”. They were determined to put the matter on the ballot ahead of the hotly contested December general elections. But rather…

22 Jan

NIA To Embark On Ghana Card Registration For Individuals In Detention

CUD WontumiNewsNIA

The National Identification Authority (NIA) is set to embark on the mass registration of Ghana Cards for individuals in detention across the country. This initiative aims to ensure that such individuals are captured in the State’s Database System, despite their confinement for various reasons. Enoch Ben Sackey, the Western Regional Chief Servant of the NIA, stated in an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Takoradi that it was crucial for every Ghanaian to be included in the national database, which is why the Authority is conducting this registration of individuals confined in various facilities across the country. He expressed…

22 Jan

‘It Was A Sabotage’ – Reggie Rockstone After Scathing Review Of His Business

CUD WontumiShowbizReggie Rockstone

Renowned Ghanaian musician, Reggie Rockstone, has spoken out about a recent scathing review of his RockzWaakye Restaurant, alleging that it was part of a deliberate setup by a competitor. In a video shared on social media, Rockstone recounted how a food blogger on TikTok harshly criticised his waakye, particularly targeting the use of coconut oil, which is a signature ingredient of his dish. Initially, Rockstone said he took the criticism in stride, considering it as the blogger's personal experience. “I took it in good faith. I was like, ‘Okay, this might be her personal experience, but I had a little reservation…

22 Jan

Prince David Osei Undergoes Hair Transplant

CUD WontumiShowbizPrince David Osei

Prince David Osei has joined the growing list of male celebrities who have recently enhanced their looks, as he has undergone a hair transplant. He is the second Ghanaian actor to have a hair transplant, following his colleague, Harold Amenyah. Prince David Osei's procedure took place at a clinic in Lagos, Nigeria, which also has a branch in Ghana. Excerpts of the procedure; from start to finish, were shared on the clinic's social media handles. In the video, the Ghanaian actor, whose hairline had receded, was seen undergoing the process, from the markings on his forehead and the creation of the…

22 Jan

Footage Of How Kofi Adomah Was Shot In The Face Surfaces Online

CUD WontumiNewsKofi Adoma Nwawani

Following reports that seasoned broadcaster Kofi Adomah Nwanwanii sustained eye injuries from gunpowder residue after a shooting incident, a video showing how the incident unfolded has surfaced. This revelation comes after Kofi Adomah's wife, Miracle, publicly confirmed that her husband was indeed shot in the face, amid intense panic fuelled by circulating rumours. In the latest video shared on Kofi TV on January 22, 2025, the broadcaster, shortly before his ordeal, was spotted holding a camera and capturing the arrival of the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II. Then, one of the Dormaahene's bodyguards was spotted placing a rifle on…

22 Jan

Kenya Eases Travel Requirements For Nearly All African Visitors

CUD WontumiBusinessKenya, travel

Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without needing prior authorisation, according to a new directive by the cabinet. Last year, Kenya introduced a "visa-free" policy that required most visitors to apply online for authorisation before leaving their country. However the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which replaced the visa requirement for all visitors, was criticised as a "visa under another name". On Tuesday, a cabinet statement said the ETA would be dropped for "all African countries except Somalia and Libya - due to security concerns". It said this was part of "efforts to…

22 Jan

How Nigeria’s $20 Billion Oil Refinery Is Disrupting European Markets

CUD WontumiBusinessDangote Oil Refinery, european markets

Two months ago, Nigeria’s beleaguered energy sector witnessed a very significant event: the Dangote Oil Refinery began producing gasoline and selling it domestically to Nigeria's state oil firm, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), marking the first time in decades Africa’s largest oil producer is refining its own crude. The state-of-the-art $20.5 billion refinery was launched in January 2024, but only began producing gasoline in September, expected to reach full operations in November. The giant refinery has a capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude per day, considerably bigger than any refinery in Europe and more than enough for Nigeria’s needs.…