Author: Krobea

The Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, has died. Dr Osotimehin, who also served as the Under-Secretary General of the United Nations, died on Sunday, June 4 at his home His death was announced by UNFPA on its website on Monday, June 5. “This is a devastating loss for UNFPA and for the people, especially women, girls and youth, he dedicated his life to serving, starting from when he became a doctor in Nigeria. “UNFPA expresses its deep sympathy to his family and prays that they have the fortitude to bear this great loss.”…

At the Reception Hall at 3FM, one of MG Radio stations, in Accra, were two security men on duty that very night. They sat dejectedly and seemingly talking to the television set that hung on the wall. The two guys were fuming that my “good evening” to them was submerged in their rants. Showing on the television was News@10 on TV3. The Anchor was Stephen Anti and he was serving his viewers what would become, in my estimation, the most unpalatable news since the year 2017 began. A soldier had been brutally lynched at Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region. The…

Fishermen along the country’s coastal zones have called on government to restore their authority to enable them fight illegalities in the fishing industry. Fisher folks in Shama, Sekondi, Axim, Elmina, Bortianor, Ada and Keta-Abutiakofe say the impunity in the industry can best be handled if law enforcement is entrusted to them. Ghana’s annual fish harvest has reportedly reduced from the historical annual maximum of 130,000 tonnes to below 20,000 tonnes in the last decade. Reports indicate that the challenging decline in marine fisheries resources, for instance, has led to job losses and minifying livelihood for millions of Ghanaians who depend…

The trial of US comedian and actor Bill Cosby for sexual assault has begun in Pennsylvania. Former university employee Andrea Constand alleges he drugged and molested her in 2004. Mr Cosby, 79, says he is innocent and the encounter was consensual. The trial is expected to last about two weeks. It is being seen as the biggest US celebrity court case since the murder trial of former American football player OJ Simpson in 1995. Several of Mr Cosby’s co-stars from the 1984-1992 sitcom The Cosby Show are expected to attend the trial in Norristown, outside Philadelphia. One of them, Keshia…

Wa All Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori wants to be the number one goal keeper for the Black Stars ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia. Ofori has been in top shape since 2015/2016 season and helped his team to win the Ghana Premier League that season. Ofori manned the post once for the Black Stars at 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in the third-place match against the Stallions of Burkina Faso. The 23-year-old hopes he will be given the chance to show his skills in post for the team. “Every young goalkeeper’s dream is that after…

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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