Author: Krobea

VIDEO: P. Adom-Otchere goes ballistic over Manasseh’s “cerebral weaknesses”

An awkward encounter ensued between some fisher folks and the Member of Parliament of Shama Constituency in the Western Region during the inauguration of some landing beach committees. The committees are expected to oversee the sale of premix fuel in the Shama District. But some aggrieved residents who claimed to be die-hard members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) opposed and called for a rejection of some of the names in the new list provided by the DCE and the MP. They claimed some of the members of the committee have no knowledge about fishing and its related activities.…

World’s football governing body, Fifa, has ordered a replay of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Senegal played last year. The match played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on November 12, 2016 saw the Bafana Bafana beat the Teranga Lions 2-1. But the Federation Senegalaise Football (FSF) protested a first half penalty given by Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey, who was subsequently banned for life by Fifa. On Wednesday, the Bureau for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers ordered a replay of that match. “This decision follows the confirmation of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)…

Member of Parliament for Tema West Constituency Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah has been slapped with a six-month suspension by the General Assembly of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA). The decision to suspend the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP was taken on Wednesday, www.3news.com gathers. Mr Ahenkorah is said to have acted against the Assembly. The MP last week attacked the works engineer of the Assembly during a demolition exercise. He is said to have stopped the exercise at the Cocoa Village. At a meeting of the highest decision-making body of the Assembly, 25 members voted in support of the motion for…

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reacted to allegations by some retired fire officers on Onua FM’s Ghana Dadwene that a special fund which was meant for them has been misused by the current Chief Fire Officer, Dr. Albert Brown Gaisie. The fund is said to have been established four years ago. It mandates all categories of active personnel to contribute GH¢5 every month to assist retired personnel. But the GNFS in a two-page rejoinder signed by the Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Prince Billy Anaglate, explained that all the allegations made by the Former Central and Eastern Regional…

Chief Executive Officer of Uncle T United FC Isaac Tetteh says the current Black Star players are to blame for their inability to win against Congo in Kumasi and not coach Kwesi Appiah. Ghana’s senior national football team recorded a 1-1 draw against the Red Devils of Congo on September 1 and ever since then football enthusiasts and pundits have pointed hands at the coach of the side as the primary cause for the draw. But Isaac Tetteh, a one-time board member of Hearts of Oak, spoke to Onua FM, advising Ghanaians to accuse the players for lack of commitment rather…

Hurricane Irma has destroyed buildings and caused major flooding on several French island territories in the Caribbean. The four “most solid” buildings on Saint Martin, shared by France and the Netherlands, were destroyed, French Interior Minister Gérard Collomb said. Significant damage is also being reported in the Dutch section. The category five hurricane, the highest possible level, has sustained wind speeds reaching 295km/h (185mph). The most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade first hit Antigua and Barbuda, before moving on to Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy – the French holiday destination popularly known as St Barts. Its “extremely dangerous core”…

World 100m and 200m record holder Usain Bolt appears to be enjoying his retirement, having brought a stunning athletics career to an end last month. The Jamaican has gone back to his roots but not in his home country. He is in Japan apparently having a good time with Rastafarian looks. He posted a video from Tokyo with the caption ‘Rasta in Tokyo’. Watch the video below: Rasta in Tokyo ???? pic.twitter.com/BOZvKSmC6A — Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) September 6, 2017 Source: 3news.com|Ghana Follow @3Newsgh

Internet access in Togo has been severely restricted as opposition supporters gather to protest against the rule of President Faure Gnassingbé. Some users say internet speeds are slow and access to social media platforms has been limited. Protesters have rejected a government proposal to bring about a two-term presidential limit, saying it is a ploy to extend the president’s rule. They want Mr Gnassingbé, who has been in power since 2005, to step down. He became president after the death of his father, Gnassingbe Eyadema, who had been at the helm for 38 years. Government spokesperson Gilbert Bawara told a…

Thomas Partey hit a hat trick while Richmond Boakye Yiadom got a brace on Tuesday when the Black Stars beat Congo 5-1 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The result of the match, which was played at the Stade Municipal de Kintele in Brazzaville, is Ghana’s first win in the qualifying campaign. It also lifts the Stars’ hopes of making a fourth successive appearance at the world cup. It started with the Red Devils continuing where they left off in Kumasi last Friday as the likes of Thievy Bifouma knocked hard on Ghana’s goal. But goalkeeper Richard Ofori appeared…