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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Dr. Eric Nkansah Appointed As New Director General Of GES
The President of the republic , H.E Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr. Eric Nkansah as the new Director-General for the Ghana Education Service (GES). His appointment was contained in a letter issued on Wednesday, October 19 by the Presidency and signed by Nana Bediatuo Asante, Secretary to the President. “I …
Read More »“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 …
Read More »Dawu Community Receives Borehole From Hive
People of Dawu community in the Afigya Sekyere District of Ashanti region in Ghana, have received a well-finished borehole via Hive blockchain on October 18, 2022. The chief of Dawu in an interview with the media expressed his profound gratitude to the hive ecosystem for giving his people pure drinking …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Dr. Bawumia Will Lose Woefully If He Runs for 2024 – Ace Presenter, De Kutoku Major Assumes
The Morning Show Host of Ahenkan FM and political critic, Obuoba Ofori Amanfo well known in the media field as “De Kotoku Mayor” has stated that the Vice president, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia stands no chance in the 2024 General Elections. According to him, Ghanaians will vote for anyone according …
Read More »Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod For Much Anticipated 4-tier Suame Interchange In Kumasi [video]
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 18th October 2022, cut the sod for the commencement of construction of a 4-tier interchange at Suame, in fulfillment of a pledge he made during his tour of the Ashanti Region last year. According to President Akufo-Addo, “the …
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