A Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ernest Owusu Bempah has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former President John Dramani Mahama of political patronage in Assin North ahead of the by-election slated for Tuesday, June 27. He said the level of patronage by the NDC in Assin North is shameful. […] The post Level
The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sammy Gyamfi has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of vote buying ahead of the Assin North by-election slated for Tuesday, June 27. Sammy Gyamfi says that the NPP is buying votes with fertilizers and state-owned knapsack sprayers. In a Facebook post, he said “Corrupt […] The post Corrupt NPP gov’t
Ghana is in economic crisis, thus seeking intervention from the IMF and other international bodies to stay afloat. While the government attributes the resultant hardship to COVID-19 and Russia–Ukraine War, Ghanaians blame the situation on poor management of the economy. Speaking with 3news.com, some Ghanaians on the streets of Accra share how they have been […] The post Private
The Spokesperson of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has denied allegations that he is abusing incumbency in his campaign to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2024 elections. Dr Gideon Boako emphasised that Dr Bawumia is not abusing incumbency and has, for instance, hired a bus at his personal expense for his campaign […] The post Incumbency Advantage:
Agriculture is an important sector of Ghana’s economy. It contributes to 54 % of Ghana’s GDP, and accounts for over 40 % of export earnings, while at the same time providing over 90 % of the food needs of the country. Agriculture is highly dependent on the climate. This means, increases in temperature and carbon […] The post Food security and climate concerns in Ghana appeared first
Climate change is said to affect the world’s water in complex ways. From unpredictable rainfall patterns to rising sea levels, floods and droughts. It is exacerbating both water scarcity and water-related hazards. Reports indicate, that about two billion people worldwide don’t have access to safe drinking water and roughly half of the world’s population is […] The post Water pollution,
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association Fred Pappoe is confident Asamoah Gyan will turn out to be a successful coach if he engages in the profession. The former Ghana captain brought to an end an illustrious career that spanned 20 years in an announcement on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the 30th Afreximbank […] The post Asamoah Gyan’s retirement sets
Former Asante Kotoko striker Mark Adu Amofah has officially launched a foundation aimed at offering opportunities to young Ghanaian footballers to develop their talents. The event was graced by the Chief of Ashiaman Nii Annan Adzor I, football administrators, ex-players and football fans. The AA Sports International has been birthed to create a new path […] The post Former
Ghanaian actress and activist, Yvonne Nelson, has expressed regret over a photo she took with President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo following his victory in the 2016 elections. Nelson who was the convener of the “Dumsor Must Stop” vigil in 2015 to protest the energy crisis and corruption revealed in her memoir that she had hoped that […] The post My
Ghana Education Service (GES) has initiated plans for a national roll out of Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions across all Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) in Ghana. This is targeted at strengthening teachers’ understanding and adherence to the National Teachers’ Standards (NTS) and getting them ready for the introduction of […] The post GES
The Chairman of the Hajj Board, Ben Abdallah Banda, has explained that the rescheduling of the final Hajj flight from Accra is to ensure that all paid-up members whose documentations are pending are not left behind. The final flight airlifting Ghanaian pilgrims for this year’s Hajj was scheduled to take off in the early hours […] The post Hajj Board Chairman explains why
Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Adenta and Madina constituencies defied a ceaseless downpour on Wednesday afternoon to welcome Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to their respective constituencies. The Vice President has been meeting NPP stakeholders in constituencies in the Greater Accra Region, and Wednesday’s rounds were threatened by the rain after […] The post NPP
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon Alban Bagbin has made a pledge of GH?100,000 to Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC ahead of their CAF Champions League campaign. The Tarkwa-based club clinched a historic first Ghana Premier League title with a 3-0 victory over Tamale City on the final day of the season at Akoon […] The post Alban Bagbin pledges
In the wake of the mass failure by over 80% of trainee teachers who sat for this year’s licensure examination, the Executive Director of the Institute for Educational Studies, Dr. Peter Partey-Anti says the teaching profession deserves the best personnel. Dr Partey-Anti believes that teaching profession should attract the highest form of human resource because […] The post Teaching
The deadline for those wishing to register as candidates for Zimbabwe’s August general elections has now passed – with numbers expected to be lower as smaller opposition parties struggled to raise the money required. The registration fee for presidential candidates was $20,000 (£16,000), 20 times higher than it was in 2018, while those wishing to […] The post Zimbabwe
In her riveting memoir, “I Am Not Yvonne Nelson,” Ghanaian actress and humanitarian, Yvonne Nelson has shed light on how her status as a celebrity in Nigeria earned more money than her acting career back home in Ghana. In the memoir, Yvonne Nelson offers a unique glimpse into celebrity culture and the balancing act […] The post Nigerians paid
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on the government of Ghana to intensify investment in Ghana football. He made this statement as he received the Ghana Premier League Medeama SC on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The Tarkwa-based club made a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament of Ghana at his chambers at the […] The post Alban Bagbin urges government to invest more in
Former Secretary to the erstwhile Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) Charles Onuawonto Bissue has been arrested by the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP). He was arrested on Wednesday, June 21 when he turned himself in at the Office. According to a press release signed by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, Mr Bissue was interviewed […] The post Charles
Abuakwa North Parliamentary Candidate hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Palgrave Boakye-Danquah was in the constituency on Tuesday, June 20 as traditional rites were performed to mark the beginning of the Ohum Festival. He used the opportunity to pay a courtesy call on the Omanhene of Akyem Tafo, Osaberima Adusei Peasah IV. Osaberima Adusei […] The post Palgrave pays courtesy call on
Black Heritage Alliance LLC has announced the launch of the highly anticipated Africa Chieftaincy and Culture Awards USA 2023. This prestigious event, held at the enchanting African Palace hall in Gaithersburg Maryland, marked a momentous celebration of African heritage, culture, and outstanding individuals who have made remarkable contributions to their communities. On the evening of […] The post Black
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