President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has relieved the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Gideon Aryeequaye of his post. A letter from the seat of government dated January 24, 2017 and signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo, has assigned the Ministers designate for […] The post Gideon Aryeequaye sacked as Tourism Authority CEO appeared first on Ultimate FM. President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa

he Chief Executive Officer of the Lands Commission, Dr Wilfred K. Anim-Odame, has been relieved of his post. A letter addressed to him by the president’s Executive Secretary, Nana Asante Bediatuo and communicating his termination of appointment said pursuant to section 14 (1) of the presidential transitional Act 2012, Act 825 paragraph 6 of the scheduled […] The post Lands Commission Boss Sacked appeared first on Ultimate FM. he Chief Executive Officer of the Lands Commission, Dr Wilfred

Two Ambassadors have paid courtesy calls on the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to bid him farewell after completing their tour of duty. The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Hisham Mishal Al-Suwailem and that of Brazil, Irene Vida Gala. Both served a five year term. At a brief ceremony at Flagsatff House, President Akufo Addo, thanked […] The post Two Ambassadors bid farewell to President Akufo-Addo appeared first on Ultimate FM. Two Ambassadors have paid courtesy calls on the President,

COP David Asante Appeatu served as the Director of the Specialised Crime and Analysis (SCA) Unit at the INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon France. He holds a Masters’ Degree in Chemistry from the Kharkov State University in Russia and is a trained Forensic Scientist in various disciplines, such as Document Examination, Firearms and Ballistics, and Controlled […] The post Profile of Acting IGP David Asante Apeatu appeared first on Ultimate FM. COP David Asante Appeatu served as the Director

Government has released  additional  GH¢1.2 billion to cater for the allowances officials of the Electoral Commission who were engaged for the December 7 polls. The amount is the final part of the amount required by the EC to offset debt owed the officials mostly teachers who were contracted as presiding officers and collation officers during […] The post Government Releases Additional GH¢1.2 billion to pay EC officials appeared first on Ultimate FM. Government has released  additional

Can an Office of an Independent Special Prosecutor be created where Article 88(3) of the 1992 Constitution commands that “The Attorney-General shall be responsible for the initiation and conduct of all prosecutions of criminal offences?” The short answer is Yes, but only through the issuance of a Constitutional Instrument by the Attorney General. That also […] The post Kwaku Azar on Special Prosecutor’s office appeared first on Ultimate FM. Can an Office of an Independent Special

Black Stars coach Avram Grant has insisted that Ghana’s target in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations has not changed going into their final group game against the Pharaohs of Egypt on Wednesday. The 61-year-old reiterated his stance that the minimum for the Black Stars should be a qualification to the semi-final stage. The Black […] The post AFCON 2017: Grant insists target not changed appeared first on Ultimate FM. Black Stars coach Avram Grant has insisted that Ghana’s target in the

More than 300 squatters at Frafra Zongo a slum community within the Suame Magazine industrial area in the Kumasi metropolis have been rendered homeless after fire razed down their makeshift structures Wednesday afternoon. The cause of the fire is immediately not known but the displaced persons suspect electrical fault. The fire outbreak which started after midday destroyed […] The post Fire renders 300 homeless at Suame Magazine appeared first on Ultimate FM. More than 300 squatters

The Volta River Authority (VRA), GRIDCo and Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have assured that there will be enough power supply as they shut down Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) for maintenance. Management reveals that the shut down is to facilitate the connection and commissioning of the gas pipeline system and other equipment from TEN fields to Atuabo processing plant […] The post No ‘Dumsor’ as Ghana Gas Shuts Down -ECG, others assure appeared first on Ultimate FM. The

The 2004 2nd national best farmer Nana Kwaku Siaw has admonished the agric minister designate Dr Owusu Afriyie- Akoto to emulate the erstwhile Kufour’s administration where fertilisers were fairly distributed to farmers across the country. He remarked that cocoa spraying and distribution of fertilisers benefitted majority of farmers which in turn increased production during former President Kufour’s term. The Chief […] The post Emulate Kufour’s legacy on cocoa-Nana Siaw

Sports Minister designate Isaac Asiamah has clarified reasons behind the cutting down of winning bonuses of the senior national team, the Black Stars. Mr Asiamah announced a 50% cut in the bonuses of the playing body at a press conference in Gabon on Monday. Many Ghanaians have welcomed the move by the new administration but […] The post Why Black Stars Bonus was slashed-Sports Minister Designate appeared first on Ultimate FM. Sports Minister designate Isaac Asiamah has clarified reasons

COP David Asante-Apeatu has been named the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) by the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He takes over from John Kudalor who earlier today visited the President to bid him farewell. COP Asante-Apeatu who is currently the Schedule Officer in Charge of Information Technology at the Ghana Police Service is a ballistic expert and former Director General of CID […] The post CONFIRMED: COP Asante-Apeatu is new IGP appeared first on Ultimate FM. COP

A new Inspector General of Police (IGP) is expected to be named this afternoon after the tenure John Kudalor has elapsed. Earlier this morning, Mr John Kudalor was at the presidency to bid farewell to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ahead of the unveiling of a new police chief to succeed him. Former President John […] The post REVEALED: New IGP to be named later today appeared first on Ultimate FM. A new Inspector General of Police (IGP) is expected to be named this afternoon after

After two years of investigations into the 2015 recruitment scam, the former Director General in-charge of Human Resource at the Ghana Police Service, COP Patrick Timbilla has been fired. The former senior Police officer was interdicted following his alleged role in one of the biggest Police recruitment scams in January 2015. Timbilla was subsequently placed […] The post Timbilla fired over 2015 recruitment scam appeared first on Ultimate FM. After two years of investigations into the

Late Kumawood Actress, Gifty Temeng will be buried on January 28, 2017, a close family has told Starrfmonline.com. The final funeral rites and burial service of the late actress, is scheduled to take place at Tema Community 8, No 2 School Park. The actress died on Wednesday, December 21 at the 37 military hospital after […] The post Actress Gifty Temeng goes ‘home’ Jan.28 appeared first on Ultimate FM. Late Kumawood Actress, Gifty Temeng will be buried on January 28, 2017,

Fire on Wednesday dawn razed down six shops in the old Sekondi Market in the Western region. In an interview with Ultimate news’ correspondent Emmanuel Ohene Gyan, the security man on duty Kwesi Amissah narrated that the fire was caused by a power surge which occurred around 3:am. According to the security, the corn mill operator within the […] The post Fire guts six shops in Sekondi Market appeared first on Ultimate FM. Fire on Wednesday dawn razed down six shops in the old

 An Elmina Magistrate Court  in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipality of the Central region has sentenced 8 persons to a fine GH¢400   each or default serve various prison terms for engaging in open defecation. The convicts made up of 6 males and 2 females were arrested by the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipal assembly sanitation guards at the Elmina beach easing […] The post Court Fines 8 Persons GH¢400 Each for open defecation appeared first on Ultimate FM.  An Elmina Magistrate

An Obstetrician Gynaecologist with Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Dr. Kwadwo Sarbeng has revealed that most dildos on the Ghanaian market are not genuine. He wondered how those fake dildos managed to get onto the market adding that they are injurious to the health of users cautioning the public to be weary of such items. […] The post Most Dildos in Ghana are fake- Obstetrician Gynaecologist appeared first on Ultimate FM. An Obstetrician Gynaecologist with Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

The Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Ernest Thomas has been sacked barely a week after he was alleged to be involved in series of scandals. A member of the Appointments Committee of Parliament and Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, at the committee’s sitting […] The post SSNIT Boss Fired over Alleged Scandals appeared first on Ultimate FM. The Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s Mawerehene Baffour Osei Brentuo Hyiaman V, is expected to submit his nomination forms to contest in the upcoming Ashanti regional council of State elections. About twenty three (23) persons have so far picked their forms to contest for council of state membership for the Ashanti region. The Electoral Commission (EC) opened nominations […] The post Mawerehene to contest in Council of State elections appeared first on Ultimate FM. The Asantehene