The tiny, remote Italian island of Alicudi is home to only around 100 residents and, ideally, about 100 wild goats. This year, however, the ratio of humans to animals has become wildly unbalanced. The island has been overrun by six times its desired number of goat inhabitants and has more of the animals per capita than anywhere else that counts […] The post Italian
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said he is against the current passport fees introduced by the government. The Foreign Affairs Ministry, in an April 1 statement, announced the increase in application fees for all passport categories. The fee increment has seen a 32-page standard passport move from GHC100 to GHC500 and GHC644 for a […] The post I expected not more than
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said that the government exercised poor judgment in increasing the passport application fees. He described the 400 percent increment in the fees as draconian. “This is poor logic and poor judgment, to increase it from GHS100 to GHS500,” he said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, April 6. […] The post This is poor logic
The government scholarships for academic or professional study must not be awarded or administered on a discretionary or opaque basis by a non-academic entity located at or under the Presidency, the Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempah, has said. He observed that the existing scholarship scheme essentially […] The post The
The race for who replaces the late Dr John Kumah as the Member of Parliament for the Ejisu Constituency has begun after a rigorous vetting exercise. With just seven days left for the primaries, each of the nine aspirants is convinced of victory based on earlier engagement with delegates. All nine aspirants were cleared to […] The post Ejisu NPP parliamentary primary: All
The existing scholarship scheme essentially makes the President the ultimate dispenser of scholarships, the Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempah, has said. He says this is ‘ridiculous’ and needs to change. Prof Prempeh indicated that government scholarships for academic or professional study must not be awarded or […] The post Govt
The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempah, says government scholarships for academic or professional study must not be awarded or administered on a discretionary or opaque basis by a non-academic entity located at or under the Presidency. He is calling for the scrapping of the Scholarship Secretariat. […] The post Scrap Scholarship Secretariat
The Director of International Relations for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alexander Segbefia, has asserted that the astronomical hikes in passport application fees are an avenue for the government to generate more revenue. Effective Monday, April 1, 2024, the application fee for a 32-page booklet saw an increment of GHC400, from the original cost […] The post Increment
The Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (popularly known in the political space as NAPO), the former Education Minister, was appointed by President Akufo-Addo in the President’s second term as minister responsible for Energy owing to his stellar performance at the Education Ministry. The President appointed Dr. Prempeh as the Minister of Education, a position […] The post Energy
Leadership of the Gborbu Wulomo shrine in Nungua has threatened to sue the state for preventing their chief priestess, Naa Yomo Ayemuade, from completing her usual traditional customary right. Public outcry and calls for arrest of the 63-year-old Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, also known as Gborbu Wulomo, who is alleged to have married a […] The post Gborbu Wulomo shrine threatens to sue the state
Nigerian afrobeats singer, Joeboy has said that individuals who frequently harass others on social media are not in love with themselves. The post Online trolls do not have love for themselves – Joeboy first appeared on 3News.
Asante Kotoko managed to halt their four-game losing streak with a hard-fought goalless draw against Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Saturday. With the team eager to bounce back following their atrocious form, the Hunters proved tough for the Porcupines to overcome as both teams held firm to claim a valuable point. […] The post Kotoko end losing streak with scoreless
Manchester City showcased their dominance with a resounding victory over Crystal Palace, as captain Kevin De Bruyne reached a remarkable milestone of 100 goals in a thrilling encounter at Selhurst Park. Despite an early setback with Palace taking the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal, De Bruyne quickly turned the tide with an emphatic equaliser, unleashing […] The post Kevin
Police in Asokore Mampong have mounted a search for criminals behind the killing of a three-year-old girl whose body was found without the tongue. The girl had been declared missing three days ago at Dagombaline, within the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Children playing football in the vicinity, on Saturday morning stumbled upon […] The post Asokore
Following approval and recognition by the National Sports Authority, the Ghana eSports Federation was legally inaugurated in Accra as the only organization responsible for overseeing eSports in Ghana. Ben Nunoo Mensah, the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) and the National Sports Authority (NSA) graced […] The post Ghana
Member of Parliament for the Asante Akim North constituency and Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has said that passports are no longer a source document to prove one’s citizenship since the inception of the Ghana Card. His comments follow the astronomical increase in passport processing fees by Parliament, which came into effect […] The post Passport
Manchester City maintained their title challenge in ruthless fashion as Kevin de Bruyne contributed to three goals in a victory over Crystal Palace. In an entertaining encounter, Palace stunned City with an early opener from Jean-Philippe Mateta, before De Bruyne’s wonderful finish pulled the visitors level in the first half. Mateta raced on to a […] The post Man City beat Palace to
Popular Nigerian Afrobeat artiste, Joeboy has disclosed that he collaborates with Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur because of a personal connection. The post I collaborate with artistes I have personal connection with including Kwesi Arthur – Joeboy first appeared on 3News.
The Ghana Comedy Awards for this year has been scheduled to take place on April 20 at the SNAP CINEMA inside the A.M.A Head office in Accra. The post Ghana Comedy Awards 2024 slated for April 20 first appeared on 3News.
The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament and MP for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi has mounted a spirited defense for the new passport application fees arguing that acquisition of a passport is a privilege. He therefore questioned applicants as to who is supposed to pay for the difference in the processing of […] The post Who should
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