Beneficiaries of the AKER Energy-GNPC Scholars Program will be increased from 150 to 200 students for the 2019/20 academic year. The increase is to expand the scope of the scholarship programme to cover more brilliant but needy students in the six coastal districts of the Western Region. The AKER Energy-GNPC Scholars Program was instituted in … The post AKER Energy-GNPC scholars increased to 200

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Alex Mould has debunked government’s assertion that the state’s petroleum management firm made over $7billion savings from the cancellation of some Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) signed by the NDC administration. In a statement signed by him, the former GNPC CEO noted a PPA is … The post No

The LPG Operators Association has warned the decision of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to implement the Cylinder Recirculation Module despite protests from the association could create problems in the future, leading to a scandal just like in the case of the Power Distribution Services (PDS). The Association alleged some elements in the ruling government … The post Cylinder

The controversial University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) will have a special training for its staff, trainee doctors and nurses as well corporate institutions ahead of the full-time operation. The first phase of the UGMC was constructed and commissioned in 2016 during the Mahama administration at a cost of $217 million. However, it was closed … The post UG Medical Centre trains

Three days after the reopening of nominations by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashaiman Constituency of the Greater Accra Region, no one has picked forms to challenge the incumbent Member of Parliament, Ernest Norgbey. The party’s decision to reopen the nominations was due to the sudden demise of the only contender to … The post No challenger

Twitter and Facebook have taken steps to block what they described as a state-backed Chinese misinformation campaign. Twitter said it removed 936 accounts it said were being used to “sow political discord in Hong Kong”. The network said the accounts originated in mainland China and were part of a coordinated attempt to undermine the “legitimacy and … The post Hong Kong

More than 60,000 traders in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo who cross the border regularly into Rwanda and Uganda are to be vaccinated to curb an Ebola outbreak. Cases recorded recently in the Congolese trading hub of Goma, which is on Rwanda’s border, and have raised concerns of cross-border spread. According to Jean Jacques Muyembe, … The post DR Congo to give cross-border traders

Since the shutdown of Menzgold Ghana Limited up till now, 23 customers have given up the ghost. “Most of them are also bedridden,” a customer has disclosed. He, therefore, called on the Chief Executive Officer of the defunct gold dealership firm to take frantic efforts to settle the remaining customers before the worst happens. The … The post 23 Menzgold customers dead so far; most bedridden

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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has intensified its campaign to improve the standard of household and public places of convenience in the metropolis through its bye-laws.  Speaking on 3FM’s Community Connect with Johnnie Hughes, the head of Public Health Department of AMA, Florence Kuukyi, said the Assembly was going to insist on acceptable sanitation standards … The post AMA to

Paul Pogba had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester United were held to a Premier League draw at Wolves. With the scoreline 1-1, the Frenchman won a spot-kick when he was fouled by Conor Coady but then saw his resulting effort brilliantly saved by Rui Patricio in the 68th minute. United’s Anthony Martial swept in … The post Pogba misses penalty as Man Utd draw at Wolves appeared

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its 2020 flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, have dismissed reports making rounds that a Vice Presidential Candidate has been selected. On Monday, August 19, 3news.com received a hint that Dr Kwesi Botchwey will be named the running mate of Mr Mahama for the 2020 presidential elections. Even January 7, 2020, … The post Mahama, NDC dismiss Kwesi

A 22-year-old apprentice, who was abducted by some unknown assailants at Inchaban in the Western Region and later dumped in Accra, has been reunited with her family. The victim, Edem Amevor, tells CONNECT FM’s OMANBAPA morning show host Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, she had closed from work on Thursday, August 15 around 6:30pm. According to … The post Lady abducted in Shama, dumped at Weija

The police in Kumasi have invited three persons to assist with investigation in connection with the murder of Otumfuo’s Asamponhene, Oheneba Kwadwo Afoduor. The 46-year-old was stabbed multiple times to death by unknown assailants at Ebuom on the Ejura-Nkronza highway Sunday evening. Relatives, friends, and sympathisers trooped to the house of the deceased at Krofrom … The post Three picked over

National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for the 2020 elections, John Dramani Mahama, has settled on former Finance Minister Dr Kwesi Botchwey as his running mate, 3news.com has gathered. Highly placed sources told 3news.com that the former president will name Dr Botchwey as his vice presidential candidate on January 7, 2020. That will be the last … The post Mahama picks Dr Kwesi Botchwey

Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1) has said he did not leave Ghana without permission while under investigation for not being licensed to operate as a gold dealer. Earlier this year, the Menzgold CEO was in Dubai where he was arrested for defrauding a gold dealership company. When news of … The post EOCO knew of my departure to Dubai – NAM1 appeared first

A collaborative effort of both the Savannah and North East Regional Police Commands has led to the arrest of two persons suspected to have murdered two persons in Lukula last Saturday, August 17. The two arrested, Abdul Rauf and Amidu Fuseini, were picked up in the early hours of Sunday at Sandema in the Upper … The post Two held over Lukula killings in Savannah Region appeared first on

Embattled Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited Nana Appiah Mensah says he is unfazed by the large-scale condemnation of defrauding thousands of customers. He said he is focused and has his eyes on the ball “and I am determined to kick the ball”. Addressing journalists on Monday, August 19, NAM1, as he is popularly … The post Even Jesus Christ suffered criticism

Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited Nana Appiah Mensah has appealed to the state to unfreeze his bank accounts and that of his firms in order to start doing business to settle aggrieved customers.  NAM1, as he is popularly known, claims  if the accounts are unfrozen, Menzgold will get productive and will meet all … The post NAM1 wants accounts unfrozen to settle aggrieved

Police in the Ashanti Region have commenced investigations into the murder of Asantehene’s Asamponhene, Oheneba Kwadwo Afordour. News about the death of the Asamponhene broke on Sunday, August 18 after he was found in his car with stab wounds. Asantehene’s Asamponhene ‘stabbed to death’ The Ashanti Regional Police Command confirmed the murder of the Asamponhene … The post Police