Farmers in Yilo Krobo district of the Eastern region are diversifying into brewing local gin known as ‘Akpeteshie’ to economically cushion them as the dry season begins to have a toll on agricultural activities. According to the farmers, due to lack of irrigation facilities and financial supports, farming comes to a halt during the dry […] The post E/R: Farmers diversify to brewing ‘Akpeteshie’ to cushion effect of Harmattan season on farming appeared first on Ultimate

The 36-year old man Charles Antwi who attempted to assassinate the outgoing President John Dramani  Mahama has been released from Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) custody. Charles who pulled a gun in a church to kill the outgoing President whilst service was ongoing stayed in the custody for more than a year after the High Court quashed a Circuit Court decision that sentenced […] The post Charles Antwi released from BNI custody appeared first on Ultimate FM. The 36-year

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declined to engage in a tit-for-tat after the US expelled 35 Russian diplomats over the hacking scandal. He said Russia would not “stoop” to the level of “irresponsible diplomacy” but would work to restore ties with America under President-elect Donald Trump. The Russian foreign ministry had formally asked him to […] The post Putin decides against tit-for-tat expulsion of US diplomats appeared first on Ultimate FM. Russian President

Two gas filling stations at Amasaman in the Ga West municipality in the Greater Accra Region which are operating under conditions considered to be a threat to human security have been closed down. While one of the facilities, which was recently constructed, had liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leaking from one of its cylinders, the operator […] The post 2 Gas stations closed down at Amasaman appeared first on Ultimate FM. Two gas filling stations at Amasaman in the Ga West municipality in

The outgoing President John Dramani Mahama on Friday December 30, 2016 commissioned the new head office of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Auditorium and Secretariat in Accra. The huge edifice which would become the biggest in Africa, funded by GetFund will serve as campus for the academy. It comprises a secretariat, library, conference rooms and an auditorium.   By: […] The post Mahama commissions new Academy of Arts & Sciences Auditorium appeared first on Ultimate FM. The

The comment by the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Koku Anyidoho during one of the party’s dawn press conferences on Thursday December 8, 2016 has been circulating on social media after the party’s gross defeat in the general elections. There were series of press conferences by leadership of the two main political parties outgoing […] The post Watch NDC’s ‘Comfortable lead’ Video appeared first on Ultimate FM. The comment

A group calling itself “Youth of Ekumfi” in the Central region are reminding the President- elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of his pledge to begin his famous ‘one- district- one factory’ project in the Ekumfi district. The policy, if implemented according to the youth, will help address the huge unemployment situation in the area and […] The post Start One-district-one-factory project in Ekumfi-Youth to Nana Addo appeared first on Ultimate FM. A group calling

The first time I heard about Jon Benjamin was in November 2014. I was in the United States participating in the International Visitors Leadership Programme on Investigative Journalism, but I was constantly monitoring developments back home. When I went online one morning, I was greeted with a needless storm of confusion on social media. There […] The post MANASSEH’S FOLDER: The undiplomatic diplomat and the hypocrites appeared first on Ultimate FM. The first time I heard about Jon Benjamin

The outgoing President John Dramani Mahama has urged the next government led by Nana Akufo-Addo to make it a priority to sustain the initiatives which the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has started. According to the outgoing President, that is the best way to ensure national development. The President made this appeal when he broke […] The post Mahama urges Nana Addo to Continue NDC projects appeared first on Ultimate FM. The outgoing President John Dramani Mahama has urged

She died overseas in a prestigious hospital where the rich and famous fly to, to recover or die. Some have said sardonically that dying there gives one an automatic visa for direct entry to Heaven. She was famous and extremely powerful. She left behind an interesting legacy. Her trademark was that of slapping journalists who […] The post Third opinion? appeared first on Ultimate FM. She died overseas in a prestigious hospital where the rich and famous fly to, to recover or die. Some have

The President John Dramani Mahama is expected to hold last cabinet meeting on January 3, 2017 as he hands over the administration of the country to President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on January 7, 2017. The solemn cabinet meeting would discuss among other things like Final report on conversion of Nyankpala, Navrongo and Wa campuses […] The post Mahama holds last cabinet meeting Jan 3 appeared first on Ultimate FM. The President John Dramani Mahama is expected to hold last cabinet

The Planning Committee of the Asantehemaa’s funeral arrangements is sending a stern warning to people who may attend the final funeral rites to refrain from hooting at dignitaries at the funeral grounds in Kumasi. It further warned people to desist from making disparaging remarks about dignitaries saying such misconduct does not augur well for nation building. The Chief […] The post No Hooting or Heckling at Asantehemaa’s funeral- Manhyia warns appeared first on Ultimate FM. The