Two senior lectures at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr. Paul Butakor are to appear before the university’s Disciplinary Committee for their alleged involvement in the Sex for Grades scandal. The two lecturers were implicated in the BBC’s ‘Sex for Grades’ documentary which captured lecturers of some top universities in West Africa … The post Sex
Local players in the Ghanaian oil and gas sector have been advised to strategically position themselves, in order to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area. According to deputy energy minister Mohammed Amin Adams, collaborations and joint ventures among local companies will make them competitive for the market. The AFCFTA is expected to enlarge … The post Position
Nigerian singer Burna Boy, popularly known as the African Giant has been nominated for the 62nd Grammy Awards. Burna Boy’s fourth album titled ‘African Giant’ which was released in July 2019 made it into the Best World Album category. The Nigerian singer was nominated alongside Altin Gün for the album, ‘Gece’, Bokanté & Metropole Orkest’s … The post ‘African
The Kaneshie District Court has rejected the move by lawyers for ACP Dr. Benjamin Agordzo to have him released after the state substituted a new charge sheet for the earlier one. The court took the decision after Martin Kpebu counsel for the embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police, asked the court to release his client because the … The post Court rejects ACP Agordzo’s request to
The President of the National Coconut Sellers Association (NCSA), Karene Beecham, has called on government to support efforts to regulate coconut business across the nation. Speaking in an interview, Ms. Beecham appealed to investors to pay attention to the coconut industry, particularly its retail aspect, which has gained popularity in Ghana over the past two … The post Coconut sellers
Two concerts in South Africa expected to feature Nigerian star Burna Boy have been cancelled following “increasing threats of violence”, a statement from the organisers says. He had been scheduled to appear at what were dubbed the Africans Unite concerts in Cape Town and Pretoria at the weekend. The announcement that he was going to … The post Burna Boy concert
The family of late President Dr Hilla Limann is unsatisfied with the level recognition given the former statesman. According to Kuoro Kuri-Bukkie Limann IV, the Paramount of the Gwollu Traditional Area, the state has continuously failed to show appreciation to the statesman who served Ghana in humility. A mausoleum started by the state in his … The post Limann’s family demands apology
The National Treasurer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Akane Adams, is pushing for a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum. According to him, partisan election at the district level will open great opportunities for minority political parties with no representation in Parliament, and deepen Ghana’s decentralization process. “Election at the district assembly level will … The post ‘Yes’
Ghanaian companies found fronting for foreign firms will have their licenses revoked, according to the Petroleum commission. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, a collaboration between the Registrar-Generals Department and his outfit in 2020 will expose companies whose activities are undermining efforts at increasing local content participation in the petroleum upstream sector. Egbert Faible … The post Gov’t
Government is set to meet the National House of Chiefs to resolve issues that have to do with which way to go regarding the December 17 referendum. The House is divided over which vote to back – YES or NO. After leadership announced that the House will vote ‘No’, some members came out to register … The post Gov’t to meet National House Chiefs over ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ vote
The National Democratic Party (NDP) is campaigning for a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum. Its General Secretary, Alhaji Mohammed Frimpong, says the introduction of partisan politics in district level elections will improve the system of accountability. He was speaking at the launch of a report on Spending Efficiency of Local Government Agencies in Ghana … The post Nana Konadu’s
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for La Nkwantanang-Madina Assembly, Jennifer Dede Adjabeng, has called on pressure groups who chastised government over its failure to complete footbridges along the Adentan-Madina highway to vehemently campaign so that pedestrians use the footbridges now that they are completed. Residents consistently protested against government over road carnages last year, demanding an immediate … The post Protest
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, will participate in a High-Level Conference to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The celebration is slated for Wednesday, 20th November, 2019 in Brussels, Belgium. The Foreign Minister was invited by the Chair of the European … The post Foreign Minister
A secret filming by 3FM 92.7’s Community Connect team has captured some three security officers of the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly taking bribes from hawkers near the Accra Mall. The hawkers were trading on the pedestrian walkway heading to the Mall. The three are seen walking through the fast-rising business area, extorting money from the … The post [Video] La Dadekotopon
A pregnant woman was killed by dogs in forest land in northern France while a hunt with hounds was happening in the area, investigators have said. The body of the 29-year-old, who was walking her own dogs, was discovered near the town of Villers-Cotterêts. She died after “several dog bites to the upper and lower … The post Pregnant woman killed by dogs in France appeared first on
The appointment of Dr Baffour Awuah as the new Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has been withdrawn, 3news.com can confirm. A source close to Dr Awuah said his appointment was withdrawn via an email from the Presidency. No reasons were given for the decision, the source told 3news.com. Dr Awuah was appointed … The post Appointment of new Ghana Health Service
Fuel is gushing out from a fuel tanker involved in an accident at Ajumako Duayaw in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District of the Central Region. Currently, all vehicles plying that stretch of the road are locked up in a jam. Fire personnel told Onua FM’s Yen Sempa on Wednesday that they have requested a fire hydrant truck … The post Danger as fuel gushes out of tanker in accident
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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn have clashed over Brexit in the first TV election debate of the campaign. Mr Johnson promised to “end this national misery” and said Labour offered “only division and deadlock”. Mr Corbyn said Labour would “get Brexit sorted by giving you, the people, the final say”. The two leaders also locked … The post UK: Johnson and Corbyn clash
The president of Oxford Union has resigned over a row involving a blind student who was “violently” removed from a society debate. Ebenezer Azamati was “accosted” by a security guard when he tried to return to a seat he had earlier reserved before the discussion on 17 October. On Saturday, he was cleared of any … The post Oxford Union president resigns over
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