The Ashanti regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly called ‘Chairman Wontumi’ has stated that he is tough but humble and not arrogant as speculated by a section of Ghanaians. He explained that his mother trained him not to allow people to bully or disrespect him in all his endeavours. […]

Bernard Antwi Bosiako alias Chairman Wontumi The Ashanti regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly called ‘Chairman Wontumi’ has disclosed that he has over hundred houses to his credit. Speaking on Starr Chat inside Ultimate FM studio with Kwabena Anokye Adisi ‘Chairman Wontumi’ he explained that he built his 25-bedroom […]

The Ashanti regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Bosiako has said he is not interested in any ministerial position. Popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, he told Bola Ray on Starr Chat President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo wanted to give him an appointment, but he politely declined. According to him, he will […]

Siemens Ghana, a subsidiary of Siemens, the global energy experts, has launched an Oil and Gas sector training programme in Accra aimed at building the capacity of Ghanaians to enhance the in-dustry’s expertise. This training forms part of Siemens Ghana’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s economic growth particularly in their key focus area; energy. The training […]

The Ashanti regional chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has rubbished reports that he lied during last month’s polls when he claimed that he had information that some thumb-printed presidential papers had been hidden at the Madison Lodge in the Nhyiaeso constituency in Kumasi. Following the report, the police raided […]

A 71-year old man at Nkawkaw, Yaw Mireku, has been butchered to death by his own nephew, said to be mentally-challenged. The deceased, reportedly had gone to take his mentally sick relative to the hospital for treatment, when he suddenly attacked him with a cutlass, inflicting deep wounds all over his body. He was pronounced […]

An Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday deferred the sentence of one Samuel Daklu who was arraigned for attempted robbery and causing unlawful harm to one Judith Kane Diedera. Samuel pleaded guilty to the charge of causing harm and told the court that it was not his intention to rob the complainant. He however pleaded not […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has registered its displeasure over the use of force by the Ivorian military against the government and civilians, in the advancement of their demands. The Commission said it was dismayed by the news on the mutiny by ex-combatants in the barracks in a number of cities of […]

Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, 53, is the Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, subject to the approval of Parliament. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, made the announcement, on Monday, January 9, when a Chinese delegation paid a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House. Madam Botchway is a Communication Consultant, Politician, Public Relations Practitioner, Marketer and […]

Yahoo Japan, the country's biggest online auction site, is rebuffing calls to end online ivory trading despite Yahoo Inc CEO Marissa Mayer's misgivings over facilitating a business blamed for the illegal slaughter of African elephants.

Mr Ernest Thompson-Director General of SSNIT Documents sighted by ultimatefmonline.com, have revealed that the Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Mr. Ernest Thompson who is due for pension this year, has contracted a housing loan under an alleged strange circumstances.  Mr. Ernest Thompson, due for pension this year, whilst entitled […]

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to screen the first batch of ministerial nominees on Friday, December 20 January. The committee, chaired by First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, will screen Senior Minister-designate Yaw Osafo Marfo, National Security Minister-designate Albert Kan-Dapaah, Finance Minister-designate Ken Ofori-Atta and Defence Minister-designate Dominic Nitiwul on the […]

As of today, Vine is dead. But rather than going gently into the good night, Vine’s repetitive viewer experience will live on as Twitter will now automatically loop video content under 6.5 seconds. TechCrunch first noticed the new functionality, noting that it extends to all video content uploaded to Twitter, even from other platforms like […]

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has called on government to review some tariffs on petroleum products to reduce the cost of petrol at the pump as a matter of urgency. In the first pricing window of 2017, prices of some petroleum products went up by 11 percent. But the chamber believes a possible review will […]

Fisher-folk in the Volta Region are calling on the new government to redeem its campaign promise of protecting the shores and enhancing their livelihood. Despite the huge export potentials and high local demands, the fishing industry in Ghana has over the years suffered stock depletion as a result of poor fishing methods and in some […]

Egypt has added ex-football star Mohamed Aboutrika to a terror list for his alleged links with the banned Muslim Brotherhood, his lawyer says. Mr Aboutrika is accused of financially supporting the Brotherhood, which Egypt considers a terrorist organisation. In 2012, he endorsed the successful presidential bid by Mohamed Morsi, a Brotherhood member. The move by […]

Hip life Artiste, Dee J known in real life as Mr George Darko, has pledged to use his act to educate the public to stop using chemicals including creams containing hydroquinone, to change their skin colour. He said most people were ignorant as to the real contents of the products they use, regardless of the […]

Leaders of the striking state attorneys have been invited by the Attorney General-designate Gloria Akuffo in an attempt to get them back to work. The attorneys have been on strike for over three months demanding better working conditions. The strike has compelled judges to adjourn some cases, since the state lawyers are not available to […]

  Ghana’s first ever Minigolf League is set to tee off this Sunday at the Marvels Sports Club at Dzorwulu in Accra. The League, which is expected to span a period of four weeks will see participants from across the country compete for honors in two major categories.   Explaining the modalities for the competition, a […]

George Michael’s childhood friend Andros Georgiou has linked the singer’s death to drugs. “Hard drugs had been back in his life,” he told the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme, adding that crack cocaine was one of Michael’s “favourite drugs”. Mr Georgiou grew up with Michael and the two referred to each other as cousins. He added: […]