MAN Wontumi, Author at Wontumi Online

14 Feb

Ghana faces imminent ‘dumsor’ crises as Karpowership threatens shutdown over $370m debt

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The government has been informed by the operators of the Karpowership in the Western Region’s Aboadze that if the debt owed to them is not paid quickly, it will not be able to continue providing power. This was disclosed by the company’s representatives during a meeting last Monday at the ministry in Accra between officials of the Karpowership barge and John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister of Energy and Green Transitions. Karpowership has threatened to shut down its generating plant if the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the power distribution company, does not pay the debts totaling more than $370 million.…

14 Feb

A/R: MoMo vendor shot dead at Krofrom in daylight robbery

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Patricia Nimako, a 27-year-old Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor, was shot and killed during a daylight robbery at Krofrom in Kumasi. The terrible event took place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in the afternoon. After assaulting her, the armed robbers reportedly took her cell phones and GH₵10,000. At approximately 3 p.m., Patricia had just returned from the bank when two unmasked men with guns on motorcycles broke into her store and demanded money. After that, they shot her twice and left the area. She was taken to the Manhyia Government Hospital right away, but upon arrival, they declared her dead. https://youtu.be/oTOb4dZ5-oo

14 Feb

Prove Ambulances Purchased by Ato Forson Were Not a Waste of State Funds – Paul Yandoh to AG

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Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has challenged the Attorney General (AG) to justify the purchase of ambulances by Ato Forson, as he was then, deputy finance Minister Mr Yandoh alleged that the ambulances purchased under Ato Forson's watch were a waste of state funds. He questioned the value for money and the overall benefit of the ambulances to the Ghanaian people. He alleged that Dr. Ayine's decision to drop charges against NDC members, including Ato Forson, Ofosu-Ampofo, and Ernest Thompson, was a deliberate attempt to clear them of wrongdoing He cited the…

13 Feb

‘It’s mistake’ — MTN reverses 200% data bundle tariff hike

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telecommunications giant in Nigeria, MTN, has reversed its 15G data plan 200 percent tariff hike. The company disclosed this in a statement through its official X account on Thursday. Recall that on Tuesday, MTN commenced implementation of a 200 percent tariff hike for the 15G data bundle alongside other data plans. The hike had contravened the 50 percent telecom tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Meanwhile, in an update on Thursday, the firm apologised to Nigerians for the 15G data tariff hike. “To our 15G digital bundle lovers, you dey vex. We know. “We know how upsetting it must have…

13 Feb

I slept with 12 men daily – Rescued 14-year-old sex worker

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A 14-year-old survivor of sex trafficking in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State has revealed that she slept with at least 10 to 12 men daily while in the camp. The survivor (name withheld), a native of Akwa Ibom State, was trafficked into Ogun State on the 29th of January, 2024. Our source report that the Ogun State Amotekun Corps, at about 6:15 am on Wednesday, raided the sex trafficking camp in Ifo local government area of the state, leading to the arrest 15 suspects and their boss identified as Idem Joy. The victims, between the age of 12…

13 Feb

Raphael Varane reveals secret of Ronaldo’s longevity in football

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Former France international Raphael Varane has given reasons for Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity in football. According to him, the Portuguese player invests a substantial amount of money in his physical and mental health. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender also lauded Ronaldo for his willpower and dedication on and off the pitch. During an interview with French top news outlet L’Equipe, Varane, who shared the dressing room with Ronaldo at both Real Madrid and Manchester United, spoke about the Portuguese’s commitment and how he has been able to reach such enviable heights. “Firstly, he has an extraordinary physique. More…

13 Feb

EPL: What Arne Slot told referee Michael Oliver after red card at Everton

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Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, was left bemused after referee Michael Oliver gave him a red card following their 2-2 draw at Everton on Wednesday night. The Reds appeared to be on the verge of victory, which would have taken them nine points clear of second-placed Arsenal on the Premier League table. Mohamed Salah had given his team the lead with 17 minutes left at Goodison Park. But James Tarkowski slammed in a last-gasp equaliser in the eighth minute of injury time to salvage a point for Everton in their final Merseyside derby. Everton midfielder, Abdoulaye Doucoure, sparked a mass brawl…

13 Feb

Soldiers on My Heels Spying Me – Former Defense Minister Alleges

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Former Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul, who is also a member of parliament for Bimbilla, has accused the government of intimidating him and other citizens by using the military. Speaking on Wednesday, February 12, on the floor of Parliament, Nitiwul revealed that armed military personnel had been following him around lately, casting doubt on Ghana’s democracy. “They are using soldiers to intimidate Ghanaians, including myself, and that is not democracy,” he lamented. His worries follow a recent military raid on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s home, which provoked widespread indignation and conjecture about possible political persecution. His worries follow a recent…

13 Feb

Case Closed On Number 12: Accra High Court Drops Charges Against Kwesi Nyantakyi

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Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi has been cleared of all charges by an Accra High Court, bringing an end to a five-year legal battle. The court’s decision was influenced by the prosecution’s inability to produce evidence, despite initially listing five witnesses. None of the witnesses were called to testify. In a ruling delivered by Justice Marie-Louise Simmonds, the court held that the prosecution had failed to establish a case against Nyantakyi and his co-accused. The case was initially sparked by an investigative exposé by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in 2018, which led to Nyantakyi’s resignation as GFA…

13 Feb

Investigate Me, I’m Ready – Mustapha Hamid

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The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has said he is willing to avail himself for any investigations by any state investigative body in relation to the alleged embezzlement of funds. In response to the announcement made by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, that he (Dr Hamid) and three others were under investigations for suspected corruption and corruption-related offences concerning an alleged embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) at the National Petroleum Authority, Dr Abdul Hamid stated that he has not received any invitation by any State…