Author: Krobea

Government has taken a decision on what it plans doing for the family of the late army captain, Maxwell Adam Mahama, 3news.com has gathered. Captain Mahama was lynched on Monday, May 29 at Dekyira-Obuasi in the Central Region under bizarre circumstances. Preparations are underway for a state burial for the Commander of the Military Detachment based at Diaso, the capital of the Upper Denkyira West District. Addressing journalists on Monday, June 5, Acting General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) John Boadu said government plans to announce a package for the family later in the day, exactly a week…

Has politics become the smokescreen that shields the truth from the people? There’s no gain saying that majority of people in any society will only be privy, in any situation, to official narratives. But that must be worrying, given that political leaders will only act in their parochial interest. Two weeks ago, the U.K. suffered a terror attack that took the lives of mostly innocent young people who were out to soothe themselves with the music and ignite their sentimental appreciation for live performances of Arine Grande in Manchester’s Arena. Twenty-two people lost their lives with over 60 others suffering varied degrees of injury. It was horrifying…

As part of its passion to support excellent youth talents in various fields of endeavor, Youth Excellent League (YEL), an empowerment programme by The BEIGE Foundation, is extending its recruitment to other regions of the country. Mike Nyinaku, founder and Chief Executive Officer of BEIGE, has made available a seed capital of GH¢ 2 million to support this cause. The programme seeks to train, support and promote youth excellence in the country. The initiative, powered by BEIGE Group, seeks to recognise and award exceptional youth talent, particularly in the area of academia including basic, secondary and tertiary levels of education.…

Teachers supervising the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been warned to avoid aiding pupils in any form during the examination. The Eastern Regional Director of Education, Gertrude Mensah, pointed out that the rules governing all examinations must be abided by, pointing out that last year two teachers were interdicted for examination malpractice. A total of 44,749 pupils are writing the BECE in the Eastern Region. The Education Director and the Eastern Region Minister with other officials have been touring examination centres to monitor and wish pupils well. At about 8:47am at the Ofori Panin Senior High School, pupils were…

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Six Arab countries including Saudi Arabia and Egypt have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. They say Qatar backs militant groups including so-called Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda, which Qatar denies. The Saudi state news agency SPA said Riyadh had closed its borders, severing land, sea and air contact with the tiny peninsula of oil-rich Qatar. Qatar called the decision “unjustified” and with “no basis in fact”. The unprecedented move is seen as a major split between powerful Gulf countries, who are also close US allies. It comes amid heightened tensions between Gulf countries and…

West African Football Academy (Wafa) reclaimed top spot in the ongoing Ghana Premier League on Sunday following a heavy win over Hearts of Oak. The Academicians walloped the Phobians 5-0 in a Week 17 match played at the Sogakope Park. Majeed Ashimeru opened the flood gates for the home side in the 28th minute after equal exchanges in the first 20 minutes. Left back Abdul Wahab Ibrahim doubled his side’s lead before the break to keep hopes alive. Wafa had lost the top spot to Aduana Stars going into this weekend’s round of matches. A set piece converted by Abukari…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has planted 1000 seedlings of different species on a five-acre land at Kyebi in the Eastern Region. The Acting Executive Director of EPA, John Pwamang, explained that the exercise is to promote the planting of tress on reclaimed galamsey lands and create awareness for  action in the protection of the environment towards the World Environment Day . Several students drawn from second cycle institutions, officials of EPA, and the Okyenman Environmental Council took part in the two-hour tree planting exercise. The seedling species included mango, acacia, tick, mahogany and cedrela. Mr Pwamang pointed out that…

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Catherine Afeku has nominated 2015 The X Factor runners-up Reggie ‘n’ Bollie as Ghana’s tourism ambassadors for Europe. The nomination is expected to be gazetted in September, when the duo will make a trip back home. Mrs Afeku announced this on Saturday, June 3 at the 2017 GUBA Awards in the United Kingdom. The Tourism Minister joined Ghanaians in the UK for the awards, which are reserved for Ghanaians based in the UK albeit not exlcusively. It is in its 6th edition. Mrs Afeku presented the Made in Ghana Award, which went to…

Former President Jerry John Rawlings on Saturday, June 3 paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of Wa ahead of his scheduled June 4 celebrations in the Upper West region capital. The retired Flight Lieutenant was at the palace of Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV in the company of his party’s regional leadership including Member of Parliament for Nadowli-Kaleo Alban Bagbin. Former President Rawlings was at the palace to officially inform the Wa Na about Sunday’s event. Addressing the chief and his elders, Mr Rawlings condemned the recent spate of lawlessness in the country, laying the blame at the…