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Senegalese troops have been seen moving towards the Gambian border in an apparent show of force to pressure President Yahya Jammeh to stand down. Wednesday was meant to be his last day in office after his defeat by Adama Barrow but parliament has granted him three more months in office. That move effectively stops Mr Barrow being sworn in on Thursday. West African countries are seeking UN backing to intervene militarily to eject Mr Jammeh. Gambia political crisis: What happens next? A political crisis is growing in The Gambia, where President Yahya Jammeh has declared a state of emergency after…

Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has described Coach Avram Grant as a teacher who has what it takes to motivate his players. The four-time champions kick-started their campaign with a 1-0 victory against the Cranes of Uganda on Tuesday courtesy a Dede Ayew penalty. The Black Stars lost the final on penalties to Ivory Coast two years ago, denying them a first title since 1982. The Israeli coach, who is looking to improve upon his first outing with the team two years ago, wants his players to be in the moment at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and not…

Mrs. Lordina Mahama has clearly shown her  undying love and admiration for her husband, former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama in a tweet that may eventually serve as guidance to most married couples in the future. The former First Lady did not only declare her love for her husband, but has assured him of her full support and vowed to stand by him till death do them apart. In a touching, emotional and romantic message on her twitter page, Mrs. Mahama exhibited her love and feelings for her man John Dramani Mahama. JM. My husband, my brother, my friend, my…

Health minister-designate, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, is to request for a report on the payment of over GHC600,000 as Christmas bonuses to the staff and management members of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Investigations by 3FM’s Sarah Parku uncovered the payment of GHC100 to each staff of the Hospital as motivation while management members took home a total of about GHC17,000 as intramural allowance. Findings from the investigations showed the Chief Executive of the Hospital received GHC 21,000. According to the Board of the Hospital, which has confirmed the payment, it only approved the GHC100 for the staff, noting the extra…

The Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Protection Agency Kofi Kapito is advocating a shift in paradigm in relation to appointing a civilian to supervise the country’s Defence Ministry. According to him, the practice is tantamount to “putting square pegs in a round hole”, which he said should be stopped. He claimed on Onua FM’s Yen Nsempa that appointing people who are not experts to head ministries is contributing largely to the underdevelopment of the country, since politicians appointed to those sectors add nothing or little to the sector. Kofi Kapito is therefore appealing to governments (present and future) to consider…

Gambians are not too worried President-elect Adama Barrow will be sworn in outside the country, a journalist based in Banjul has told TV3. Haddija Jawara of the Gambia Press Union says the constitution demands a swearing-in within The Gambia’s territory and administered by a legal officer of the country. “So people are not worried because it is based on law,” Ms Jawara said on Midday Live on Wednesday, January 18. She, however, observed that what the people of The Gambia are worried about is “how [Adama Barrow] is going to enter the country. That is the problem”. The tiny West…

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, of the Kingdom of Morocco, has postponed his planned visit to Ghana. He was expected to arrive in Ghana on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 for an official visit. But a statement by Eugene Arhin Acting Director of Communications, Flagstaff House Communications Bureau, announced: “Unfortunately, His Majesty the King, Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, has had to postpone his scheduled visit to Ghana. A new date for the visit will be communicated in due course.” The visit was aimed at deepening the existing cordial relations between Ghana and Morocco, as well present an opportunity to define…

Former Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier-General (rtd) Joseph Nunoo-Mensah has advised sub-regional bloc Ecowas against resorting to military intervention in the crisis in The Gambia. “I will caution against military intervention. They have led to chaos. War must be the last resort.” Leadership of the Economic Community of West African States, Ecowas, has resolved to eject President Yahya Jammeh in his attempt to stay on to power after losing the December  1 elections. After initially conceding defeat, President Jammeh made a U-turn to reject the results from the country’s electoral body. But President-elect Adama Barrow has consistently maintained that his…

The country’s oldest social home, the Ghana Society for the Socially Disadvantaged (GSSD) located in Accra has witnessed its biggest facelift in recent times following the refurbishment of its male dormitory by an international charity organisation, The Ellen Aldrich Trust (TEAT). The NGO replaced dirty and tattered mosquito nets, spoilt ceiling fans, provided 20 student mattresses and repainted the entire facility. The Trust also replaced the bathroom and toilet facilities and donated a 32-inch television to the home at a cost of GHC 25,000. The refurbished dormitory was handed-over to the management of the centre at a brief ceremony in…

Ghana began their campaign at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Uganda. The win was courtesy a first-half penalty by Andre Dede Ayew. TV3’s Yaw Ofosu Larbi takes an analysing look at what transpired at the Stade de Port-Gentil. Uganda’s strength lies in teamwork Crowned Africa’s National team of the year prior to the tournament, there was no doubt that the match against the Black Stars was going to be a difficult one. All through the game, there was just one running theme: Teamwork is key! From organisation to team spirit, the Cranes…