Author: Krobea

Some members of Parliament have denied seeing copies of the official report of the ad hoc committee tasked to look into the bribery allegation against leadership of the Appointments Committee. As of Thursday, a day after the report was laid before Parliament, the MPs say they are yet to be given copies. On Wednesday, when the Joe Ghartey-chaired committee presented its report to the House, Speaker Mike Oquaye postponed debate on the document with the pretext that members would have to familiarize themselves with its content. Motion and subsequent discussion of the 50-page report was thus postponed by a day.…

Government has approved an increment in the allowances of National Service personnel, taking effect from April 1, 2017. The allowances were reviewed upward from the current GH¢350 to GH¢559.04. “While thanking the government for its positive response to Management’s request for the increment, Management wishes also to express its gratitude to national service personnel for their patience and fruitful periodic engagements and discussions with Managemtnon the subject matter,” a press release signed by Acting Executive Director Ussif Mustapha said. The allowances were increased by the John Mahama-led government but its implementation was stalled as a result of change in government.…

Ivanka Trump is officially joining her father’s administration as an unpaid employee with the title Assistant to the President, the White House says. The US first daughter bowed to pressure following an outcry from ethics experts at her initial plans to serve in a more informal capacity. Ms Trump, 35, said she had “heard the concerns some have with my advising the president in my personal capacity”. Her husband, Jared Kushner, is a senior adviser to President Donald Trump. In a statement, the White House said it was “pleased that Ivanka Trump has chosen to take this step in her…

Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr Abdul-Nashiru Issahaku has resigned. Dr Issahaku resigned for personal reasons, 3news.com understands. The Governor was appointed in April, last year, and had three more years to the end of his tenure. His resignation is expected to take effect from April 1, 2017. Dr Issahaku made what would become his last official appearance as Governor on Monday, March 27, when he announced the new policy rate after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting. He was appointed as Governor by Former President John Dramani Mahama as replacement to Dr Henry Kofi Wampah, who proceeded on retirement.…

An all female Nigerian trafficking human syndicate has been busted by the Baatsona Divisional Police Command. The gang reportedly engaged in trafficking girls from Nigeria into forced prostitution in Ghana. An operation by the police conducted on Friday, March 24 at a hotel in Baatsona following a tip-off led to the arrest of two suspects, Ify Mba, 33, and Amanda Chioma Eze also known as Faith Eze, 23. Six victims aged between 20 and 26 were rescued from the hotel. Both the suspects and the victims admitted being Nigerians from Edo, Enugu, Abia, Anabra, Delta and Ibo states. The victims…

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has received a $3million grant from the Danish government to enrich the university’s research enterprise under the second phase of the Building Stronger Universities Project (BSU II) in developing countries. The initiative is aimed at developing the capacity of researchers, think thanks and policy makers to increase their economic, social and political development roles. Institutions of higher learning have the responsibility to generate innovative and practical knowledge to prepare students adequately for the labour market and to contribute to the development of communities. However, the quality of students graduating from several…

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has sent a birthday message to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The President celebrates his 73rd birthday on Wednesday, March 29. Vice President Bawumia’s message was posted on his official Twitter page. He wished for Allah’s blessings for the president. Happy birthday to my boss, His Excellency President @NAkufoAddo. May the Almighty Allah continue to bless you. pic.twitter.com/2hJjhLrAxA — Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia) March 29, 2017 “May Allah grant @NAkufoAddo good health and long life,” he added. “May He also grant you immense wisdom to achieve your progressive vision for Ghana.” The two had come…

A missing Indonesian man was found dead inside the body of a python, according to local police. Akbar went missing on Sunday on the island of Sulawesi, after leaving to harvest palm oil. In the search for the 25-year-old, police told BBC Indonesian that they had found a huge snake they suspected had swallowed the man. The reticulated python, reported to be 7m (23ft)-long, was cut open and the man’s body was found. Reticulated pythons are among the world’s longest reptiles and suffocate their victims before swallowing them whole. Pythons rarely kill and eat humans, although there are occasional reports…

Brazil have become the first side to seal their place at the World Cup finals in Russia next year. Their 3-0 win over Paraguay, along with defeats for Argentina and Uruguay, means they cannot finish lower than fourth in South American qualifying. Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona striker Neymar and Real Madrid’s Marcelo scored Brazil’s goals. Neymar also missed a penalty as his side moved nine points clear of second-placed Colombia. It is Brazil’s eighth straight win under coach Tite. Paraguay, meanwhile, find themselves five points off the top four with only four games remaining. Two-time World Cup winners Argentina…