Emmanuel Antwi -Darkwa has been appointed as caretaker Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Volta River Authority (VRA) by the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mr Antwi-Darkwa whose appointment takes effect Monday, February 6, 2017 succeeds Engineer Kirk Koffi. Mr Koffi who was appointed by the Mahama-led administration has been in that capacity as CEO since 2013. […] The post Kirk Koffi booted out, Antwi -Darkwa appointed new VRA Boss appeared first on Ultimate FM. Emmanuel Antwi
Pregnancy is a weird, weird time. Thanks to 400 times (!) the normal amount of estrogen coursing through your body, things that would never have bothered you pre-pregnancy are now enough to send you into a full-blown meltdown. On one level, you know it’s crazy to cry over those Johnson & Johnson baby bath commercials. […] The post 23 Hilarious Things That Have Made Pregnant Women Cry appeared first on Ultimate FM. Pregnancy is a weird, weird time. Thanks to 400 times (!) the
About 30 muscled members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) called ‘Kandahar boys’ in the Northern regional capital, Tamale have locked up some government agencies after beating the workers. The boys locked up the offices of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Youth Employment Authority (YEA) in Sagnarigu claiming it is their time to enjoy because their government […] The post NPP ‘thugs’ attack gov’t agencies, beat up workers in Tamale
Even though the Black Stars have not won a major trophy since 1982, there is almost always the expectation that the team will win ahead of every African Nations Cup tournament. Many have offered opinions as to why Ghana failed to get past the semi-final stage in Gabon. I will attempt to offer some perspective […] The post Christopher Opoku writes: 35 years of hurt – The wait continues appeared first on Ultimate FM. Even though the Black Stars have not won a major trophy since 1982,
The approval of the minister-designate for Gender and Social Protection Otiko Afisah Djaba is in the balance as Parliament adjourns her approval to next week. Madam Otiko who failed to do her national service as required by law is reported to have exhibited insolence when she appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Asked if she […] The post Otiko’s ministerial approval hangs in the air appeared first on Ultimate FM. The approval of the minister-designate for Gender
The National Service Secretariat (NSS) has stated that last minute service personnel allowances increment by erstwhile Mahama-led administration was not captured in the November, 2016 supplementary budget. This, the secretariat says it cannot pay the 60% increment to service personnel. Former President John Dramani Mahama few days to his handing over power to President Nana […] The post Service personnel allowance increment not captured in budget-NSS appeared first on Ultimate FM. The
The Ashanti Regional office of the Urban Roads Department is asking police to arrest pedestrians who refuse to use the Tech junction foot bridge. The bridge was constructed some two years ago to ease vehicular traffic and to secure the safety of pedestrians crossing the dual carriage to enter the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and […] The post Urban Roads, Police faceoff over pedestrians refusal to use footbridge appeared first on Ultimate FM. The Ashanti Regional office of the Urban
Ex-Ghana winger Laryea Kingston says Ghana lost from the bench in their 2-0 semi-final defeat to Cameroon on Thursday at the 2017 AFCON He questioned Avram Grant’s substitutions after going down 1-0 by the 72nd minute. Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu came on to replace Thomas Partey. ”Why replacing a midfielder for a midfielder when your team […] The post Cameroon defeat: Laryea Kingston questions Grant’s tactics appeared first on Ultimate FM. Ex-Ghana winger
A member of the Communications team of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Henry Nana Boakye popularly called ‘Nana B’ and Gifty Afia Oware-Aboagye have been named deputy executive directors of the National Service Secretariat (NSS). Nana B will be in charge of Operations and Programmes whiles Gifty will head Finance and Administration. The two […] The post Nana B & Gifty Oware for Dep. NSS Executive Directors appeared first on Ultimate FM. A member of the Communications
The National Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kofi Adams has rejected the cars that were taken from his residence at Tema by some National Security operatives. His refusal to accept the cars comes on the back that he has lodged a complaint at the Police Station and that it should be sent there. […] The post Audio: Kofi Adams Rejects Returned Seized Vehicles appeared first on Ultimate FM. The National Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress
The government has promised to set up the Special Prosecutor’s Office to prosecute public officials by the end of 2017. It has also pledged that amendments to the Criminal Code to make corruption a felony, instead of a misdemeanour, will also be made by the end of the year. The Vice-President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, […] The post Special Prosecutor’s Office to be ready in December appeared first on Ultimate FM. The government has promised to set up the Special Prosecutor’s
The many campaign promises by all the major parties notwithstanding, the 2016 elections were fought principally over only a few critical issues, and of these issues austerity (cost of living) and corruption/waste stood out. Because austerity and the macroeconomic challenges underlying it are technically quite complex, the majority of Ghanaians have tended to focus more […] The post Fighting waste and corruption starts at the Presidency -Imani Report appeared first on Ultimate FM. The many
Northern Regional Chairman of the NPP, Daniel Bugri Naabu, has denied media reports suggesting deep cracks and escalated tension in the party especially between Kokombas and Dagombas following intense lobbying by constituency executives for appointments at the Presidency. A section of the media after a fiery and unsuccessful meeting in Tamale on Wednesday at Mafara […] The post Bugri Naabu Debunks Tribal Tension in NPP, Tears Down Journalists appeared first on Ultimate FM. Northern Regional
The British High Commissioner to Ghana Jon Benjamin is expected to vacate his office in July 2017. Mr Iain Walker will in August, 2017 take over from the vociferous commissioner who has served three years in office. Mr Benjamin is mostly criticised by a section of the public for expressing his opinions on national issues. Profile: Mr […] The post Jon Benjamin leaves office in July appeared first on Ultimate FM. The British High Commissioner to Ghana Jon Benjamin is expected to vacate
A pro New Patriotic Party (NPP) group in the Asawase constituency calling itself ‘Elephant’s Eye’ has pledged its willingness to serve as watchdogs over President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo’s Zongo Community and Inner City Development Ministry. The group promised to ensure that funds allocated to the ministry are not misappropriated. Addressing journalists in Kumasi, the President of […] The post We will act as watchdog at Zongo Community & Inner City Dev’p Ministry
The Western Regional Branch Zongo For Change of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) are calling on the former President John Dramani Mahama to apologise to all northerners for superintending over the collapse of the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA). Speaking at a press conference in Sekondi, the vice chairman for the group Umar Nasama Hamza […] The post Zongo community calls on Mahama to apologise to Northerners appeared first on Ultimate FM. The Western Regional Branch
While Nicki Minaj was off making peace and possibly recording music with Drake and Lil Wayne, multiple sources report her Los Angeles mansion was ransacked and robbed of approximately $175,000 worth of jewelry and other stolen property. TMZ reports that Nicki’s house was “totally trashed” while the rapper was out of town sometime between November […] The post Thieves broke Into Nicki Minaj’s Home and Stole $175,000 Worth of Property appeared first on Ultimate FM. While
The Greater Accra Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ade Coker has said he’ll be a wrong target if indeed government has planned to storm his residence and seize his cars in search of stolen state vehicles. His comment comes in the wake of the incident where 15 AK 47 wielding soldiers and […] The post I haven’t stolen state vehicle, don’t haunt me – Ade Coker to gov’t appeared first on Ultimate FM. The Greater Accra Chairman of the opposition
The six victims of the school building collapse in Breman Jamera in the Odoben-Brakwa District of the Central Region have been laid to rest. The solemn ceremony took place on Thursday in the town which was enveloped in grief following the demise of the children in such unfortunate manner.Four of the deceased who are kindergarten […] The post Breman School Collapse: 6 pupils buried appeared first on Ultimate FM. The six victims of the school building collapse in Breman Jamera in the Odoben-Brakwa
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is expected to approve the nominations of the second batch of ministerial nominees on Friday. The nominees includes Minister for Regional Reorganization and Development: Dan Kweku Botwe Minister for Environment, Science and Technology: Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng Minister for Roads and Highways: Kwesi Amoako Atta Works and Housing: Samuel Atta Akyea […] The post Second batch of ministerial nominees to be approved today appeared first on Ultimate
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