Over 250 East Legon-La Bawaleshie residents receive free health screening
By Azaglo Michael More than 250 residents of East Legon-La Bawaleshie have received free medical check-ups during a day-long health screening exercise dubbed “Free Medical Screening: My Health, My Life 2.0,” held at the La-Bawaleshie Community Square. The initiative aligns with Rotary International’s Disease Prevention and Treatment focus area, a commitment at the heart of […]
Bawumia calls GHS50 million bail for Wontumi ‘onerous’
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has described the GHS50 million bail set for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as “very onerous” and questioned how many people in Ghana could meet such conditions. Speaking to the media outside the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) headquarters in Accra on Friday, May 30, 2025, Dr. […]
Bawumia disappointed after failed attempt to visit Wontumi in custody
The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed disappointment after he and other party officials were unable to visit the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, who is currently in custody. Dr. Bawumia addressed the media outside the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) headquarters in Accra […]
President Mahama pledges major road upgrades in Bono Region
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama has promised that several key roads in the Bono Region will soon undergo major redevelopment. He made the announcement during his Thank You tour in Sunyani, where he addressed traditional leaders and residents on Friday, May 30, 2025. President Mahama said many road projects started during his […]
Government to Build Cashew Processing Factory in Bono Region with private sector — Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government, under his leadership, will work with the private sector to build a cashew processing factory in the Bono Region. Speaking during his ‘Thank You tour’ in Sunyani on Friday, May 30, 2025, President Mahama said the factory will help boost the local economy […]
Liverpool sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen on long-term deal
By: Kwame Bediako Liverpool FC have announced the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, marking a significant addition to their squad. The Netherlands international sealed a long-term contract at the AXA Training Centre on Friday, May 30, 2025, after successfully passing his medical. The deal has been confirmed as a key move for the […]
Eleven Wonders return to Ghana Premier League after three-year absence
By: Kwame Bediako Techiman Eleven Wonders have secured a dramatic return to the Ghana Premier League after three years in the lower divisions, following a 2-1 victory over Real Tamale United (RTU) in the Division One League playoff final at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, 30 May 2025. The match was a showcase of […]
Five modern market centres planned for Bono – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced that five new modern market centers will be built in key districts of the Bono Region. He made the promise during his “Thank You” tour in Sunyani on Friday, May 30, 2025. President Mahama said the project is part of the NDC’s Market Enhancement Plan, […]
Ghana’s Embassy in Washington fully reopens and operational – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially announced the reopening of the Embassy of Ghana in Washington D.C., United States of America. This follows an earlier press release on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, confirming the impending resumption of operations. According to a statement issued by the Ministry on Thursday, 29 May 2025, […]
Chairman Wontumi under investigation for fraud and money laundering – Deputy AG
By Barbara Kumah Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is under investigation for multiple criminal offences including fraud, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering. The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, revealed in a post on X that the investigation is being […]
RTU seek Chief Imam’s blessings ahead of crucial playoff clash
By: Kwame Bediako Real Tamale United (RTU) on Thursday, May 29, 2025, paid a respectful courtesy visit to the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to seek his prayers and blessings ahead of a significant playoff match. The visit underscores the importance of spiritual support for the team as they prepare for […]
Black Rockets celebrated after triple gold win at Africa Youth Boxing Championship
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has celebrated a major sporting achievement as it hosted the Black Rockets — Ghana’s national youth boxing team — following their impressive performance at the Africa Youth Amateur Boxing Championship in Guinea-Conakry. The team returned home with pride, winning three gold medals and marking a significant milestone […]
Upper West Regional Minister inaugurates anti-drug abuse taskforce
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo A 15-member Upper West Regional Anti-Drug Abuse Taskforce has been inaugurated in Wa. The Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, who inaugurated the taskforce, described the initiative as “a citizen-centred response to an urgent threat which could rob us of our youth, dismantle the social fabric of our communities, and endanger the future […]
Minority MPs sit on floor at EOCO over Wontumi bail protest
Minority member of Parliament escalated their protest on Thursday, May 29, by sitting on the bare floor at the entrance of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra. They condemned what they describe as harsh and unjust bail conditions imposed on NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. […]
