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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has condemned the acts of lawlessness by the vigilante group, Delta Force, warning his government will not countenance impunity and disregard for the laws of the land. In his Easter message to the people of Ghana, the President said though the security agencies and the judiciary have taken up the matter which has widely been criticised, it wouldn’t be under his reign that the laws of the land will be broken. “Inasmuch as the law enforcement agencies and the judiciary have moved in to apply the laws of our land, let me reiterate that it…

The youth of Jomoro in the Western Region have vowed to ensure police officers who allegedly brutalized some residents of Ekpu and Half Assini communities are brought to book. The youth say they will not look on unconcerned for law enforcement officers to infringe on their fundamental human rights. They are thus calling on the Inspector General of Police to as a matter of urgency, sanction officers who embarked on what they termed a barbaric attack on their people earlier in the week. Secretary to the Jomoro Youth Association, Mark Asmah Arthur, at a news conference at Half Assini Thursday,…

The Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), has started disbursing 2,224,000 being the outstanding royalties to musicians who are members for the month of December 2016. Payment of the royalties which started Wednesday followed the receipt of the amount from the Bank of Ghana through the Registrar Generals Department. “Notice is hereby given to all members that the Board in line with its mandate has approved the disbursement of funds as indicated below to settle the outstanding royalty payment due to members for December 2016 via mobile money, bank transfers and over the counter payments for the old, disabled and infirm…

A rainstorm is expected to hit the entire country on Thursday night, the Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned. Senior Meteorologist at Agency, Mr Michael Padi,  told the Ghana News Agency that by weather indicators, the storm is likely to happen at about 7:00pm He urged the public to take all necessary precautions to ensure that no unpleasant incidents occurred during the storm. Mr Padi reminded the public on the need to avoid seeking shelter from underneath trees during such periods. “Thundery activities easily get attracted to structures such as trees, and the risk of lightening is very high within tree…

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier General (Rtd) Joseph Nunoo-Mensah, is claiming senior military officers in the country have become partisan to the extent that they fear to act against party interest. He argued that because governments have over the years politicised all institutions, the security establishments are afraid to act and have rather become supporters of political parties. “Today, if you go to Burma camp, you will find out that most of the senior officers are for this party or the other party. I’m telling you. I won’t lie to you and this is what has been damaging our…

Kumasi Asante Kotoko are to face lower division side, Bekwai Youth Football Academy in the next round of the MTN FA cup which will be played from April 19 to 24, 2017. At a draw held in Accra Thursday, the reigning FA Cup champions, Bechem United, will also play third-tier side, Young Wise as they begin the 2016/17 edition of the competition. Ebusua Dwarfs will take on Elmina Sharks, Okyeman Planners vs Dreams FC and RTU vs Bolga All Stars. Below are the full fixtures as drawn Thursday Ashanti Region AsokwaDeportivo vs. Ashanti Gold fc King Faisal vs. AtwimaMahoni Achiken…

National organizer of the National Democratic Congress, Kofi Adams, has described as a “disaster”, the first 100 days of the Akufo-Addo government. With few days with since assuming the governance of the country, Ghanaians are generally expectant of the Akufo-Addo-led government executing many of the promises given before during the electioneering. Assessing the performance of the government, Mr Adam said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo must re-align his administration if he is to build on the good legacy of the Mahama-led government. “The Akufo-Addo government has been a disaster; if this country must grow and continue the trajectory the NDC…

A high court in Kumasi has granted bail to the 8 members of the Delta Force who aided 13 of their members to escape lawful custody. Lawyers for the accused filed a bail application at the high court after a Kumasi circuit court remanded them when they first appeared before it. The court presided over by Justice Francis Obiri ruled that the accused must comply with the bail conditions. The conditions include, GHC 10,000 each with two sureties who should be resident in Kumasi. They have also been asked to submit themselves on Wednesday before 3pm. The 8 accused persons…

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has assured its service providers that the agency will soon start making monthly payments to enhance their liquidity so service quality may improve. Deputy Director of Communications at the NHIA, Selorm Adonoo told 3news.com on Wednesday that the Ministries of Health and Finance together with the leadership of the NHIA were working to improve the situation. The Chamber of Pharmacy which is a supplier of medicines to some NHIS healthcare providers on Wednesday threatened to halt supply of medicines if the NHIA did not honour its financial obligation to its service providers. According to…

The Chief Justice has designated 14 courts (7 High Courts and 7 Circuit Courts) to deal with all mining offences committed under the Minerals and Mining Act, Act 703. A statement issued by the Judicial Secretary, Justice Alex B. Poku-Acheampong said the designation of the courts by C.J. Georgina Wood, is in furtherance of “the recent groundswell of public revulsion and media and civil society advocacy against the menace of illegal mining, commonly referred to as “galamsey”. “As an institution committed to the Rule of Law, we are prepared to lend our support to this renewed fight against illegal mining…