The founder of the National Democratic Congress, Jerry John Rawlings is seeing the party losing the 2020 general elections if things are not done right at its branch level. Mr. Rawlings who is a former president of Ghana, observed that the recently held NDC elections at the branches were flout with malpractices. Branches are smaller … Read more
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has called for a renewed sense of sanitation, value and respect for the country’s water bodies. He also called on drivers to drive carefully on our roads and endeavour to maintain their cars to avoid preventable vehicle crashes. Mr. Rawlings said the dumping of refuse, feaces and open defecation in … Read more
Islamist militants have launched a gun and bomb attack on an African Union (AU) peacekeeper base in Somalia. Al Shabab fighters detonated two car bombs outside the base in the town of Bulamarer, south-west of Mogadishu. Local residents say they heard heavy exchanges of gunfire which lasted more than three hours. It is unclear exactly … Read more
South Korea has deployed a naval vessel from its regional anti-piracy effort to help in the search after a fishing boat was hijacked by pirates off Ghana, South Korea’s foreign ministry said on Saturday. The ministry said the fishing boat had about 40 crew – mostly from Ghana but including three South Koreans. It said … Read more
Ancient piracy is typified not only by glamour and style, but also a military-like posture where targets are selected and attacks copiously masterminded to get the biggest booty. At the peak of his exploits, Black Sam did not share the West Indies with other pirates. What’s more, visibility was part of the mastery of the … Read more
Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery has urged the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to step up its border patrols and controls to protect the territorial integrity and security of the country. He says it has become more compelling now than ever to strengthen and streamline the management of our borders considering the prevailing threats of … Read more
Hearts of Oak’s new Managing Director Mark Noonan will earn a mouth-watering $11,000-monthly salary plus other enticing add-ons, according to a radio report. Accra-based Asempa FM has reported the American will be entitled to a 20% share of all transfer returns and 25% in sponsorship fees. The report further claimed the club will cater for … Read more
Former President Jerry John Rawlings is concerned some leading members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are laying the foundation to keep the party in opposition for a “long long time”. According to him, “the corruption by some of those who were in office resulting in a humiliating defeat in the last election does not … Read more
Ghana’s Police Service has served notice it will dismiss any of its personnel accused of sexual exploitation in South Sudan if found guilty after investigations. The Service says it has written to the UN to grant it permission to send a team from Ghana to South Sudan to have firsthand information about the sexual scandal … Read more
Ghana’s two Para-athletes Botsyo Nkegbe and Felix Acheampong who will be representing the country at this year’s Commonwealth Games in April are calling on government to support their pre-Games preparations. Nkegbe will partake in the para-1500 meters race while Acheampong features will be featuring in the Para-marathon. The two believe when given the necessary financial … Read more
Russian media have lauded a pilot killed in Syria as a hero, saying he detonated his grenade to avoid being captured by jihadists who had shot his plane out of the sky. Roman Filipov’s reported last words were: “Here’s for the guys.” His Sukhoi-25 ground-attack aircraft was shot down over rebel-held Idlib province. He survived … Read more
The Ghana Air Force has launched the maiden edition of the ‘’The Airman’’ Magazine to help educate the public and enable them have better understanding on the operations of the Air Force. The 83-paged magazine is to educate, inform, entertain, and provide features articles on the history of the Air Force, roles, functions, structure and … Read more
The Military Police is investigating manhandling of a fake soldier who was arrested by some military personnel upon a tip off at Nsawam in the Eastern Region The video of the incident that has since gone viral on social media captures a 27 year old man, identified as Essel Prince Ferguson, parading himself as a … Read more
Ghana’s peace may be threatened by the influx of private security companies, a UN expert group on mercenaries has warned, calling on authorities to introduce tougher measures to regulate the industry. It said the situation has been exacerbated by the spread of vigilante groups and armed individuals. “We have seen many times how countries like … Read more
The United Nations has appointed a former National Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organisation of Ghana to head the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). UNDOF ‘s mandate is to maintain ceasefire between Israel and Syria; Supervise the disengagement of Israeli and Syrian forces; and Supervise the areas of separation and limitation, as provided in … Read more
3news.com can confirm an ongoing firing of guns amidst drumming and dancing in the palace of the late Nakpa-Na Salifu Dawuni in Bimbila. This development according to the Chairman of the District Security Council and the Nanumba-North District Chief Executive, Abdulai Yakubu has not been communicated to him but he confirmed, “yes, the firing of … Read more
The former first couple, Jerry John Rawlings and Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings have called on Ghanaians to pursue a positive agenda in their society. This was contained in their solidarity message to Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Eid al-Adha festival of sacrifice. “As we recognize the selfless sacrifice of Ibrahim that inspires the annual celebration … Read more
As Islamic State group fighters steadily lose chunks of their Syrian bastion Raqa to a US-backed force, the jihadists are ramping up the ferocity of their counter-attacks. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) first broke into Raqa in early June and have advanced in a pincer-like motion towards the heart of the city. The alliance’s Arab … Read more
Boko Haram Islamists have published a video showing three kidnapped members of an oil exploration team, after an ambush in northeast Nigeria earlier this week that killed at least 50. In the four-minute video, the trio identify themselves as being from the University of Maiduguri and call on the government to meet the jihadists’ demands … Read more
North Korea has hailed as a success its latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), describing it as a “stern warning” for the US. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said the test proved that the entire US was within striking range, state media reported. The launch came three weeks after North Korea’s first ICBM … Read more