Non-compliance with road safety regulations on the part of road users was the major cause of accidents, according to a preliminary investigation by the National Road Safety Authority into some road crashes. The Authority entreated all drivers to always check their blind spots before driving off, avoid drink driving, over …
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10-year-old deplorable road fixed hours to Akufo-Addo’s arrival at Koforidua
Residents of Old Labour office in Koforidua were amazed when a road which has been abandoned for over-a-decade was suddenly fixed to welcome President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Prior to this development, several calls by residents to reconstruct that particular road fell on deaf ears. The then deplorable road which …
Read More »Police officers who commit criminal acts would not be spared
Commissioner of Police (COP) Isaac Ken Yeboah, Director General, Criminal Investigations Department (CID), says officers who indulge in criminal activities would be prosecuted. “No officer who commits a criminal act would be spared,” COP Yeboah told a press conference in Accra on Friday to throw light on the arrest of …
Read More »60 suspected separatists arrested in Volta Region
Security forces in Ghana have arrested 60 persons for their alleged involvement in a series of violent attacks –part of an orchestrated push by separatist groups to break away from the Volta Region. Fifty-four of the suspects have been remanded by a court, government officials said on Friday night adding …
Read More »Military, Police deployed across Volta Region to quell secessionists activities
Pius Hadzide, Deputy Information Minister has said military and police deployment has been stepped up across the Volta and parts of Oti regions for the safety of the population, property and national installations. He disclosed that heavy deployments could be seen at Juapong, Aflao, Kpando, Hohoe, in the Volta region, …
Read More »Dr Siaw Agyepong Mourns With Rawlings’ Family
The Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), Mr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, on Friday led a delegation to commiserate with former President Jerry John Rawlings and family, following the loss of his mother, Madam Victoria Agbotui. …
Read More »Heavy Security at Central Mosque as youth demand resignation of Chief Imam
There was heavy security presence at the Central Mosque at Asawase following demands from some Muslim youth for the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Mumin Haroun, to resign. The youth are angered the religious head continues to make political comments that connote his allegiance to the governing New Patriotic …
Read More »45 Shea Based SMEs trained with Support from EU- Funded WACOMP – Ghana
The West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP) -Ghana, a programme funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) through its support to the Global Shea Alliance (GSA) has trained 45 Shea based SMEs on branding and marketing in Accra on Tuesday. The …
Read More »Farm manager killed and tied to a pole
A 21-year-old farm manager in the Free State was found murdered and tied to a pole on Friday morning, police said. Police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said Brendin Horner was found in an open space in Paul Roux at about 06:30. He was the farm manager of De Rots. According …
Read More »NSMQ 2020: Accra Aca boot champions Augusco out
Accra Academy has beaten defending champions St Augustine’s College and Kumasi Senior High and Technical School to make it to the semi-final of the ongoing National Science and Maths Quiz competition. It was the third quarter-final contest with the three schools representing Greater Accra, Central and Ashanti regions respectively. After …
Read More »Kumasi boys propagating Kumerica movement positively deserve National awards – Attractive Mustapha
Ghanaian celebrity journalist and Blogger Attractive Mustapha has opined that the young men from Kumasi who are propagating the newest internet trend ‘Kumerica’ agenda deserves a national award. Speaking on Sammy Flex TV, Attractive Mustapha known in real life as Mustapha Nii Okai Inusah stated that Ghanaians should be glad …
Read More »[PHOTOS]: Parliament mourns with Rawlings
A delegation from Parliament led by Speaker, Prof Mike Ocquaye paid a courtesy call on former President Rawlings and his family to commensurate with them. This follows the demise of his mother, Madam Victoria Agbotui on Thursday, September 24, 2020, aged 101. Late Madam Agbotui The speaker during the visit extended his …
Read More »JUST IN: Liverpool forward Sadia Mane, isolating after positive coronavirus test
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating. The news comes three days after the club said midfielder Thiago Alcantara had also tested positive for Covid-19. Liverpool say the Senegal winger had “displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall”. Mane, 28, …
Read More »130-year-old granny dies chasing a debtor for her GH¢34
A 130-year-old grandmother whose name has only been given as Mary has died in a rather pathetic way while chasing a debtor for her GHC34 According to Crime Check TV which first shared the emotional story, the aged Mary from the Ashanti Region who sells water for a living left …
Read More »EC to hold Special Voting on Dec. 1
The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) has scheduled Tuesday, December 1 as date on which to hold its early voting for voters who will work on election day. The Special Voting exercise is meant for voters who as a result of their duties on election day are unable to vote at …
Read More »Tension in Kumasi as military, police storm Central Mosque
Tension is mounting at the Ashanti Regional Central Mosque, after armed police and military personnel are deployed there to maintain law and order. It follows a misunderstanding between some Muslims Youth and Ashanti Regional Chief Imam Sheikh Abdul Mumin Harun. Personnel of Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service …
Read More »V/R: Regional Minister threatens to sue persons suggesting he funded secessionists
The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, has threatened to sue persons suggesting that he funded activities of the separatist movement, Homeland Study Group Foundation. The name of the Minister has come up as being a patron of the group in a number of media engagements with some persons …
Read More »Top 5 highest-paid Black Stars coaches since 2000
Recent comments from former Vice-Chairman of the Ghana Football Association, Joseph Ade Coker and the Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Obiri Boahen about the $25000 monthly salary of Black Stars coach, Charles Akonnor has heightened the interests of Ghanaians about the salaries of national team coaches. The two politicians believe that …
Read More »NDC suspends Ningo Prampram Secretary for ‘fighting’ Sam George
The Greater Accra Regional Executive Committee of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) has suspended the Ningo Prampram Constituency Secretary for six months with immediate effect. According to the party, the punitive action is in accordance with article 46 of the party’s constitution. A statement signed by the Regional Secretary, Theophilus …
Read More »Trump Covid: US president has mild symptoms – White House
US President Donald Trump has mild symptoms of Covid-19 after he and his wife Melania tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House says. Mr Trump’s chief of staff said the president was “on the job” and “in good spirits”, adding that he expected him to make a quick recovery. …
Read More »It’s unacceptable – Mahama condemns use of police car to convey NPP supporters
Former President John Mahama has described as “unacceptable conduct and unprofessional”, the use of a police vehicle to convey some members of the New Patriotic Party. According to him, “the bastardisation of our institutions is one of the outcomes of this failed leadership”. Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr James …
Read More »The motive was to rob him – Prof Benneh’s killer
James Womba, a suspect in the murder of Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh, has told police that he had the motive of robbing his late boss. Speaking to the media on Friday, October 2, 2020, the Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service, COP Isaac Ken …
Read More »Boy, 3, dies as two dams in North East overflow
The North East Region Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Alhassan John Kweku, has confirmed to 3news.com that a 3-year-old boy has died in the flood that hit the West Mamprusi Municipality in the North East Region. According to the NADMO Director, the deceased fell into a pit …
Read More »Unidentified Man And Woman Found Dead In A Toyota Hylander In Liberia
Unidentified man and a woman have been found dead in a Toyota Hylander in Monrovia, Liberia. According to reports, the incident happened on Broad street, Central Monrovia on Friday morning, October 2. Sources at the scene said the man is reportedly an employee of the Liberia Revenue Authority. Police have …
Read More »Nigeria’s president praying for Donald Trump
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other leaders around the world in wishing the US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, a quick and full recovery from Covid-19. According to a statement from the Nigerian presidency, Mr Buhari expressed sympathy for Mr Trump and his family, adding that ‘’the …
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