Theresa May could gain support for her Brexit deal if she promises to stand down as PM, senior Conservatives have told the BBC. MPs in the party have said they might reluctantly back the agreement if they know she will not be in charge of the next stage of negotiations with the EU. It comes … The post Brexit: May urged to quit to help deal pass appeared first on

A section of Ghanaians on social media have shown their government red card for uncharacteristically holding a party to celebrate economic ‘hat-trick’ scored in the midst of challenges. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Friday morning pulled out all the stops to celebrate what his Ministry tagged as Ghana’s hat-trick; a successful eurobond, completion of IMF … The post Red

Ibrahim Tanko’s outfit secured a comprehensive win in Accra to boost their chance of playing the continental showpiece in Egypt Ghana have one foot in the last round of the 2019 Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying following a 4-0 thrashing of Gabon on Saturday. An Osman Bukari double and a goal each from Spain-based Kwabena Owusu … The post U-23 Afcon qualifier: Five-star

Government has given clearance for the recruitment of 1,000 personnel into the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) this year to augment its staff strength. The Minister of the Interior, Mr Ambrose Dery, who announced this Friday, said the move was to ensure that the service had the required human resource to maintain fire safety at … The post Gov’t clears Fire Service to recruit

Seven persons have been picked up by the Suame Police in connection with the alleged murder of two women at a thicket near a hotel at Abrepo in Kumasi last Thursday. Police say a lot more suspects will be arrested to assist in the ongoing investigations into the case that shocked residents of the area … The post 7 arrested over the ‘murder’ of 2 women at Kumasi Abrepo

Personnel of the National Service Scheme and Youth in Afforestation can now receive SMS alerts regarding their allowances starting April this year. The service, which is covering personnel currently paid through E- Zwich services, will reduce the stress many of them go through in getting firsthand information regarding their allowances. Allawadrop GH, the company which … The post NSS

At least 35 persons who were burnt to death on Friday when two high occupancy commercial vehicles crashed head-on near Kintampo in the Bono East Region have been given mass burial. Fifty-six persons have been confirmed dead in the accident involving the two buses which were carrying a total of 108 passengers. Fifty-two others, including … The post [Photos]

‘Omo Ada’ hitmaker and rapper Medikal took naysayers to the cleaners last Thursday when he appeared on Tim Westwood’s Capital XTra show. The rapper in his freestyle sold Africa to the world through his rap lines as he dispelled some misconceptions many have about the continent. In his opening lines on the second verse of … The post [Video] Medikal markets Africa on Tim Westwood’s

Chief Operations Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has accused the two leading political parties in the country for deliberately working towards sabotaging the economic fortunes of Ghana. According to Mr. Jackson, both the National Democratic Congress and New Patriotic Party have failed in finding long term solutions to the yearly depreciating of the cedi … The post NPP, NDC sabotaging Ghana’s

The commercial (trotro) driver and his conductor accused of assaulting a police officer are alleged to have been tortured in police custody, and are currently said to be in critical condition at Bureu of National Investigations (BNI) cells. The left eye of the driver, Francis Buabeng, is “almost damaged” and has been left with bad … The post Police

A justice department official said Mr Mueller’s report did not recommend any further indictments. The special counsel has already charged six former Trump aides and dozens of Russians. The Attorney General William Barr will now summarise the report and decide how much to share with Congress. Mr Barr told congressional leaders in a letter that … The post Muller delivers Trump-Russia report appeared

A week after the flooded Mozambican port of Beira was hit by Cyclone Idai, cases of cholera have been recorded, a humanitarian aid group said on Friday. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warned of the risk of other outbreaks, already noting an increase in malaria. The storm has so … The post Cyclone Idai: Cholera cases reported in storm-hit

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Appeatu, on Friday said commanders will soon be posted to the six newly created Regions. This he said was part of the Ghana Police Service’s initiative to bring policing to the door-step of the ordinary Ghanaian. He said this in his welcome address at the 2018 West Africa Soldiers … The post IGP to deploy Commanders to new regions appeared first

Raheem Sterling scored his first England hat-trick as their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign started in hugely impressive fashion as they outclassed the Czech Republic at Wembley. Manager Gareth Southgate gave Jadon Sancho his first international start and Borussia Dortmund’s 18-year-old repaid his faith with a fine display. But it was Sterling who stole the show … The post Sterling treble as England

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has mourned the lives lost in Friday’s two separate accidents in the Central and Bono East regions. The first at Ampomakrom, near Techiman, at dawn left at least 50 persons dead while the one at Ekumfi-Dunkwa left eight lives lost. [Watch] At least 50 dead in gory accident near Kintampo; … The post Indiscipline & sheer recklessness cause

For those who have followed the events at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) over the past two years, the happenings of March 14 would come as no surprise. The saying ‘Coming events cast their shadows’ was everything true in the case of the University. Inasmuch as one couldn’t have planned and executed step by … The post UEW impasse: A sequential account

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to government and the National Road Safety Commission (NDC), in particular, to take urgent steps to address the recent spate of road accidents. According to the largest opposition party, the recent spate continues to claim able-bodied and irreplaceable lives in the country. This was contained in a statement … The post Gory Friday accidents:

There was a kenkey party at the inner court of the Ministry of Finance on Friday to celebrate what has been tagged Ghana’s “hat-trick”. On a banner sighted by 3news.com, the party is said to have been held to mark the successful Eurobond, the completion of the IMF-ECF programme and the appreciation of the Cedi. … The post [Photos] Ofori-Atta in kenkey party to

It was a family affair at the launch of the 110th anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Teachers Training College in Accra on Thursday March 22 when current and old students of repute met, fraternised and shared fond memories. The year-long planned anniversary will be climaxed with a grand durbar on November 23, 2019. The celebration … The post Franco@110: Let’s

The Ato Forson led Caucus Group (hereinafter referred to as AFLC Group), during its press conference on Wednesday, 20th March, 2019 asked 5 questions for the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to answer. Reading the questions, one wonders if Ato-Forson and his cohorts are deemed to sit some undergraduate final year macroeconomics exams (ECON 404) … The post Dr. Gideon Boako