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Manso Bonteso Erupts: Three Arrested, Five Shot in Security Crackdown Tension has gripped Manso Bonteso in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region after a violent security operation by the IGP Special Anti-Galamsey Task Force left four people shot and three others including the local Assembly Member, Hon. Patrick Asare under arrest. Eyewitnesses recount that a heavily armed team stormed the Bonteso Electoral Area without prior notice on Wednesday evening, opening fire indiscriminately. Residents, caught off guard, fled in panic as gunshots echoed through the community. Security personnel reportedly claimed the raid was part of an anti illegal mining…

Chaos in Manso Bonteso: Three Arrested, Five Injured in Security Raid-Hon. Prince Manu Morison Speaks Out Manso Bonteso, Ashanti Region-The usually quiet farming community of Manso Bonteso in the Amansie West District was thrown into turmoil on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, after a surprise security raid left five people injured and three others in police custody. According to District Chief Executive (DCE) Hon. Prince Manu Morison, the operation, which was carried out by an armed security task force, resulted in five residents sustaining gunshot wounds. Three others-including Hon. Patrick Asare, the elected Assembly Member for the Bonteso, Gyeniso, and Akaniase…

Abroso Answers the Call-Thousands Benefit from New Drinking Water Project Worth Thousands The dusty roads of Assin Nyabriem were filled with smiles and gratitude this week as Hon. Dr. Alex Yaw Baako-widely known as Abroso-delivered a lasting solution to the community’s most pressing need: clean drinking water. Dr. Baako, a well-known philanthropist, Assembly Member for the Prestea Himan Electoral Area in Ghana’s Western Region, and CEO of Nabroso Group of Companies, responded swiftly to a formal request from the people of Assin Nyabriem. His donation of a portable drinking water system, valued at thousands of Ghana cedis, is expected to…

Masked Men,Midnight Arrest!”-NPP Blasts NDC Over Abduction of Wontumi Journalist The New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Communications Directorate has unleashed a scathing attack on the NDC government after the dramatic arrest of Wontumi Media journalist Emmanuel Kofi Kwakye, popularly known as Akyɛmkwaa Nana. According to the NPP, masked men believed to be National Security operatives stormed in Gestapo-style, snatching the broadcaster without explanation. The party describes the act as “a shameful, calculated assault on democracy”, accusing the NDC of unleashing fear to silence media voices that hold them accountable. The NPP Demands: Release him now-or charge him in court without…

Former NUGS President Lawyer Vincent Frimpong Manu Mourns Dr. Omane Boamah In a heartfelt tribute, Lawyer Vincent Frimpong Manu has reflected on his long-standing friendship with the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, describing him as “a gem and a brilliant leader” whose sudden passing is a painful loss to Ghana. The two first crossed paths in 2002 during the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) Handing-Over Dinner and Awards Night, where Dr. Boamah served as National President and Mr. Frimpong Manu as Local NUGS President for the University of Cape Coast. Though political paths later diverged—Dr. Boamah joining the NDC…

Breaking:Tension in Ashanti: Wontumi’s Ally Abducted, Whereabouts Unknown Panic has gripped Ejisu Krapa following reports that Emmanuel Kofi Asare Baffour, popularly known as Akyeamkwaa Nana and a trusted aide to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), has allegedly been abducted by eight heavily armed men. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred late Monday night as he was driving home from work. His whereabouts remain unknown, and checks reveal he is not in custody at any police station within Kumasi or the wider Ashanti Region. Security agencies have yet to comment, but tension in the municipality or region is mounting.…

Ink of a Nation’s Grief: Parliament Opens Condolence Book for Helicopter Crash Victims Ghana’s Parliament has opened its doors to the nation in a solemn call to unity and remembrance after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight distinguished lives, including two Ministers of State. Led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, a Book of Condolence has been placed in the foyer of Parliament House, inviting citizens, State Officials, and Members of Parliament to express their grief, share tributes, and stand with the bereaved families. The condolence book will be accessible Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to…

Breaking:NCA to Suspend Three Wontumi Multimedia Stations After Amnesty Breach The National Communications Authority (NCA) has suspended the operations of three media outlets under Wontumi Multimedia for failing to rectify regulatory breaches during an amnesty period granted earlier this year. The affected stations, located in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, include Wontumi Radio and Wontumi TV. The NCA revealed that, despite repeated notifications and an extended grace period, the company did not fulfil the requirements to regularize its broadcasting licences and resolve outstanding violations. The suspension has ignited a wave of public and political reactions, given that Wontumi Multimedia is owned…

NCA Drops the Hammer-Wontumi Media Licence Suspended in Accra, Kumasi & Takoradi The National Communications Authority (NCA) has taken decisive action against Wontumi Multimedia Company, suspending its operating licences and ordering an immediate halt to all broadcasting activities in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi. This sweeping suspension affects the company’s flagship outlets, including Wontumi Radio and Wontumi TV, known for their strong political commentary and wide listenership across the country. Although the NCA has not yet provided a full public explanation for the move, industry sources suggest the action may be linked to alleged violations of broadcasting standards and breaches…

NPP Shocks Nation- Pulls Out of Tamale Central By-Election In a surprise twist shaking Ghana’s political scene, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declared it will not field a candidate in the upcoming Tamale Central parliamentary by-election. The announcement, made by General Secretary Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua, has sparked fierce debate over whether it’s a shrewd strategic retreat or a risky political gamble. Tamale Central has long been a stronghold of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), where the NPP has struggled to make electoral gains. Political analysts suggest the party may be conserving resources for winnable seats ahead…