GENERAL NEWS

Captain Smart Has Been Released By The NIB

The National Intelligence Bureau has released Captain Smart, host of Maakye on Onua TV/FM who was arrested Wednesday evening.   He was released around 11:20pm after his Group CEO, the COO and other executives of the Media Group visited him with his lawyer at the Interrogation Centre of the NIB. …

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“Gov’t Disappointed In GUTA Over Closure Of Shops”– Dep. Trade Minister

Deputy Trade Minister, Micheal Okyere Berfi, says government is disappointed in the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) over the closure of shops. This comes after GUTA directed all of its members to close their stores for three days to protest current economic conditions.   Atinka News’ visit to Abbosey Okai and Okaishie Markets today Wednesday October 19, 2022, confirmed that the traders had started the three-day action. Some traders …

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CID Petitioned To Arrest, Investigate, And Prosecute Chairman Wontumi

The Police Criminal Investigations Department has been petitioned to arrest, investigate and prosecute Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi for alleged illegal mining. The petition was signed by the Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, …

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IMF To Ghana: Prove Debt Sustainability, Get A Deal

Ghana has to show proof that its debt levels are sustainable before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) can approve an economic support programme for the country. That is according to the Director of IMF’s African Department, Abebe Aemro Selassie. Mr. Selassie told the media in Washington on October 14, that …

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Ex-soldiers Remanded For Allegedly Shooting Fire Officers

The Asokore Mampong District Court has remanded two persons into police custody for allegedly shooting two fire officers at Offinso in the Ashanti Region. The two have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder and possession of fire arms and ammunition without lawful authority.   The police have, …

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