Author: Krobea

ActionAid Ghana has bemoaned the 20 per cent representation of women in the appointments of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo so far. After nominating 36 persons for ministerial appointments and an additional 10 to head Ghana’s regions, only nine are women. In commending the competence of the persons nominated, ActionAid Ghana says more women should have been nominated. But it claims it is not too late as deputies are yet to be named. “We were expecting to see more women appointments to ensure some gender parity,” said ActionAid Ghana’s Deputy Country Director Saani Mohammed Yakubu. “As a social justice organization…

Political Analyst and lecturer at the University of Cape Coast Jonathan Asante Okyere is entreating President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his cabinet to admit the task ahead of them is difficult and ask Ghanaians for time to deliver on their promises. Speaking in an interview with 3FM on Tuesday, February 7, exactly a month after the president took office, Mr. Asante Okyere said the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) should desist from posturing as if they are still on a campaign platform. “The President in addition to the ministers and those holding the fort now should be bold enough…

Have you ever donated your blood? Are you aware that donating blood once in while can boost your immune system while saving lives? Well, according to Dr. Thomas Anabah, a medical director at the Ridge hospital in Accra, donating your blood helps in replenishing your system by producing new blood cells that boost your immune system. Dr Anabah explained that those suffering from hemophilia, anemia, cancer as well as some accident victims and pregnant women among other patients, require blood to survive. So if you are not in the habit of donating your blood, don’t worry because TV3 is giving…

A traffic ban has been imposed and major roads sealed off in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, ahead of a presidential vote. MPs will gather at the airport to elect a new head of state. On Tuesday evening, suspected Al-Shabab militants launched a series of attacks, with two mortar rounds fired close to the venue where the vote will be held. Residents in Arbacow village outside Mogadishu say jihadists attacked an African Union military base there. More than 20 candidates are vying to become Somali president, with the top three proceeding to a second round of voting and the top two…

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured that Ghana, under his leadership, will be returned onto the path of progress and prosperity, adding that “very soon the difficulties in our economic circumstances are going to be a thing of a past”. According to President Akufo-Addo, “steps are going to be taken very soon, in my own address to the nation, and in the first budget, to let the Ghanaian people know that the commitments we made in order to get their mandate were not just hollow words, and that there was every intention to live by…

Apostle Irene Adu Gyamfi, known as Mamalistic Mama, a preacher of the word of God and a gospel musician, has debunked rumours that she sold her song “Ebedane” for GH¢50,000 to President Nana Akufo-Addo and his New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on Anigye Mmre hosted by Christian Agyei Frimpong on Accra-based Onua 95.1 FM, Mamalistic Mama said: “I keep getting calls from media houses that I have taken GH¢50,000 from Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. “I want to use this opportunity to clear my name. I have not taken any money from NPP or NDC. “I don’t support any political party…

The Teshie District Police have arrested two young men who have robbed MTN shop attendant of over GH¢6,000 on Monday. The two Daniel Osei and Elvis Omane reportedly attacked the shop attendant at gun point, robbing her of the money as well as other valuables. The daylight robbery reportedly occurred around 1:30 Monday afternoon, at Anomato, a suburb of Teshie. The two suspects, aged 33 and 28 years and both carpenters, reportedly went to the area on a motorbike. Armed with a locally manufactured pistol and a machete, they attacked the salesgirl at a telecommunication service provider’s shop amidst firing…

The Architecture and Engineering Services Limited (AESL) has been tasked to examine the Cape Coast Court Complex, which is said to need urgent attention. The Chief Justice on Tuesday, February 7 received a report on the condition of the court building. The concrete roof slab is said to be in urgent need of repair works. “Management is inviting AESL to examine the structure to advise on the safety of the building and the various segments of work that need to be done urgently,” a release on Tuesday by the Judicial Service said. The examination will take two days, hence the…

Ashanti Regional Police Commander COP Nathan Kofi Boakye has been appointed the Director General in charge of Research and Planning of the Ghana Police Service. His position has been taken over by DCOP Isaac Ken Yeboah, who was head of the Northern Regional Police Command. These are part of the latest shake-up within the police administration “to ensure effective management and operational control of the Service”. The changes take immediate effect, according to a release sighted by 3news.com. COP Boakye, a former director in charge of operations, replaces COP Rose Bio Atinga, who is heading to the Technical Directorate. Director…

The Minority in Parliament on Tuesday, February 7 abstained from a voting process to decide on the approval of Otiko Afisah Djaba as Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection. The report on the minister-designate came up on the floor again after it was deferred last Friday. After the disagreements over the report, Speaker Mike Oquaye ordered the issue to be put to voting. But the Minority members present decided to stay away from the exercise, insisting that they do not approve of the nomination of New Patriotic Party’s National Women’s Organiser. Members of the Minority on the Appointments Committee…