British billionaire and founder of Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson, has called on President Akufo-Addo not to sign into law the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2024, unanimously passed by Parliament on Wednesday, February 28. The Chief Executive of Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Galactic described the bill as a “draconian and […] The post Anti-gay
Renowned musician, King Paluta has recounted his upbringing stressing that his father was absent in his life in his childhood days. The post I was born out of wedlock; only met my father at 19 years – King Paluta first appeared on 3News.
A 50-year-old carbide welder was killed late Monday when a gas cylinder exploded and ripped his body apart at the Suame Magazine in the Ashanti Region. The deceased, identified as Kwabena Afriyie, a native of Offinso, according to information gathered, was working on a car when the liquid oxygen cylinder exploded, leading to his death. […] The post 50-year-old man killed in gas explosion
A 50-year-old carbide welder was killed late Monday when a gas cylinder exploded and ripped his body apart at the Suame Magazine in the Ashanti Region. The deceased, identified as Kwabena Afriyie, a native of Offinso, according to information gathered, was working on a car when the liquid oxygen cylinder exploded, leading to his death. […] The post 50-year-old man killed in gas explosion incident
Member of Parliament (MP) for Bongo constituency and a member of Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, Edward Abambire Bawa, has criticised the Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Premphe for calling the bluff of Ghanaians asking for a load-shedding timetable to be published. Bawa characterised the behaviour of the Akufo/Bawumia regime as that of a monarch. Speaking […] The post Load-shedding
Jordan Ayew has reaffirmed the steadfast commitment of himself and his older brother Andre Ayew to the Black Stars cause. The Ayew brothers, mainstays in the Ghanaian national team for over a decade, have vowed to continue fighting for their country till the end. Speaking ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming friendly match against Uganda, […] The post We will always fight for
The Karaga District Security Committee, has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on the community following a clash between residents of Karaga and the military. The confrontation resulted in the death of one person and left three others with injuries. The confrontation is reported to have erupted when a rival regent was enskinned following the […] The post Curfew imposed on Karaga after residents
Black Satellites coach Desmond Ofei has asserted that his player selection process never encountered any form of interference. The 36-year-old recently guided the Ghana U-20 side to win gold at the recently ended 2023 African Games hosted by Ghana. The journey to success was characterised by dominant attacking football liaised with the individual brilliance of […] The post Black
A member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament and MP for the Bongo constituency, Edward Abambire Bawa, has expressed disappointment over the comments made by Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Premspeh. The Energy Minister, whilst responding to reporters on the current state of power supply in the country and the calls for a load-shedding […] The post Load-shedding timetable:
The Minority in Parliament has described the launch of the ‘One Student, One Tablet ‘initiative by government as a cheap attempt to hoodwink unsuspecting Ghanaians into voting for Bawumia in the general elections, this year. This is contained in a press release signed by the Ranking Member of the Education Select Committee of Parliament, Dr […] The post ‘One
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has cautioned the travelling public to be wary of the activities of middlemen/agents who purport to have the ability to secure citizenship, resident permits and job offers in conflict areas and in countries at war. The Ministry said these journeys are perilous and often have dire consequences. […] The post Avoid travels
These were not just games that entertained us, back in the day, but also created a sense of togetherness, and resilience. Ghana has had indigenous games for years before the introduction of televisions, radio, and other computer games made possible by the advent of the internet. Some of the games that brought joy to many […] The post Ghana Month: When last did you play a game of ‘oware’
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has charged officials of the Electoral Commission of Ghana to be fair as they prepare to organize the 2024 polls. He indicated that the general acceptance of the election results will be dependent on how the Commission demonstrates transparency before, during, and after the election process. Speaking at the […] The post Election 2024: Asantehene charges EC to
The Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Dr. Abena Amoah has urged leadership of the country to take ownership of its natural resources, in order to achieve the envisaged development. Speaking at the 2024 edition of the Minerals Income Investment Fund Speaker Series at the University of Mines and Technology Tarkwa, she lamented […] The post Why do so many Ghanaians
Regional chairmen for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have registered their displeasure with what they described as “unguarded” comments by the party’s senior member, Kwesi Ahwoi. Ahwoi, in a viral video, suggested that the party’s running mate, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman, should be ready to take over the reins of government as “anything can […] The post Kwesi
Black Stars assistant coach and former international, John Paintsil, has shed light on the inception of the Black Stars’ tradition of welcoming new players with a dance ritual. In recent years, the Black Stars have gained recognition for fostering camaraderie among team members through this unique tradition that dates back to 2007. The team has […] The post John
Ghanaian Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has said that the shortcomings of actor, Funny Face are reflective of the problems bedeviling the creative industry. The post Creative industry challenges part of Funny Face’s predicament – Shatta Wale first appeared on 3News.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that the facilities built for the 13th African Games will be well maintained. He says the Borteyman Sports Complex, in particular, will serve as the nucleus of facilities for a new university to be dedicated to sports development, the University for Sports Development. President Akufo-Addo was speaking […] The post Akufo-Addo:
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said that the government will continue to empower Ghanaian students to learn the smart way to ensure limitless possibilities for growth. To that end, he said the One Student One Laptop initiative launched by President Akufo-Addo will serve as an extension of the government’s policy of leveraging technology to […] The post Govt
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mustapha Gbande has said that the party has received an apology from a senior member Kwesi Ahwoi for his “anything can happen” comments at a nomination party for Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. He says although the comment is unfortunate, the apology should be enough. “I think that […] The post Kwesi
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