Thieves in Takoradi in the Western Region have adopted ‘homeless’ approach to steal from shops in the metropolis. The thieves, who hide under the guise of spending a night in front of shops, mount mosquito nets at the gate to obscure the frontage from people. They then take advantage of the situation to cut open … Read more
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has developed a dedicated NHIS [Unstructured Supplementary Service Data] USSD-based service for its members. The service can be accessed by dialing short code, *842*10#, from MTN or Vodafone number, the Authority said in a statement, promising the services would be available on all networks in due course. … Read more
10 Nigerian nationals have been arrested by the Madina Divisional Police Command for suspected cyber fraud. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Charles Domanban, the Madina Divisional Police Commander, who disclosed this in an interview with Ghana News Agency, said the suspects were arrested at Ashongman. They are Diamond Andy 22, Benson Romeo 20, Randy Samuel … Read more
Police have arrested 15 suspected criminals, including a woman, from a popular hideout for drug peddlers in Tema. They suspects were arrested from Community 5000, vicinity at Community 1 behind Melcom during a police swoop that was aimed at getting rid of miscreants and hoodlums who deal in narcotics and other illegal activities in the … Read more
Police in the Central Region have two pistols, one SB shotgun and one cartridge among other weapons from five suspected armed robbers arrested at Gomoa Ptosin in the Gomoa East District. Also retrieved from the five suspects whose identities are yet to be revealed were one empty BB cartridge shell, two laptops with their accessories, … Read more
Mobile phone charging still viable, operators cash in at bus terminals The charging of mobile phones at various bus terminals remains a viable business venture in Accra. Some operators who spoke to TV3 news said demand is high at the markets and lorry parks despite reliable power supply currently enjoyed around the country. Erratic power … Read more
At least two patients on admission at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra say their mobile phones have been stolen from their bedside while they were asleep. The patients say they were shocked to discover that their phones had been stolen from them within their wards. According to them, the authorities of the hospital are … Read more
The Northern Regional Police Command has released, without a charge, a man who confessed to be one of the killers who left four people dead and nine others injured in a bizarre attack on some traders nearly two months ago at Najong 1 in the Bunkprugu Yunyoo district. The man, identified as Tambini-Laar Sule, was arrested … Read more
Citizens of Africa have been urged to take advantage of investment opportunities that accompany climate action to earn some money and lift their people from poverty. Secretary-General of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Mithika Mwenda, has noted that the renewable energy revolution currently being witnessed in the world provides affordable access to energy … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers involved in series of robberies around the Nkawie and Nyinahin enclave in the Ashanti region. The suspects: Dramani Seidu, 24; Richard Bromyiwa, 25; and Joseph Gyimah alias Agyaku, 24 were arrested by the Nyinahin District Police command on Thursday, January 18, 2018 upon intelligence. … Read more
Like much of Africa, Ghana’s legal system lags when it comes to iGaming. Lawmakers penned their gambling legislation back when online casinos and bookmakers barely existed in the nation. As such, the current provision makes scantly acknowledgeable of the pastime, despite its notable rise in recent years. This leaves those wanting to provide or make … Read more
At least five homes were raided by armed robbers at Bediako in the Kpone-Katamanso constituency near Tema Community 25 Tuesday dawn. 3news.com’s reporter Josephine Frempong who visited the robbery scene said several people were injured with some suffering from serious knife wounds while others were severely beaten by the robbers. At least a man was … Read more
A footballer who robbed members of the Tabernacle of Hope Church International of monies, mobile phones and laptop during an all night service has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment by a circuit court in Accra. This was after the court presided over by Mr Aboagye Tandoh ad found Misbau Afolabi guilty on the charges … Read more
The new government has come with numerous ‘news’, and latest on the list is plans to lift the mobile phone ban in schools and provide every senior high school student with a mobile device. This intention was revealed by the Minister of Communication, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful at a press conference after a national dialogue on mobile-enabled digital … Read more
Traditional leaders have joined forces with parents in the Sissala East and West areas in the Upper West Region to devise some by-laws to protect young girls against teenage pregnancy and child marriage. Depending on the degree of the offence, the man would be forced to pay as high as GHc 1,000 in addition to … Read more
Two suspects, a student identified asTwo suspects, a student identified as Felix Tubiga and a mason Eric Appiah and a mason Eric Appiah have been aligned before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly robbing a couple of $10,000, GH¢3,000.00, and a vehicle among other things. The duo were also charged with conspiracy to rob and robbery and had allegedly shot … Read more
The West Mamprusi District Police Commander DSP Bempah has called for the assistance of the general public in identifying persons in recent robbery that left one person dead in the area. His call follows the rounding up of ten suspected robbers on Monday September 25, 2017 dawn at their residence in Wulugu. The suspects, six … Read more
Jumia Ghana is the no. 1 and largest online retail store in Ghana at the moment. The e-shopping destination was established in May 2014 with the major aim of becoming the top one-stop retail shop in Ghana both online and offline. Jumia Ghana boasts over 10,000 products online, with everything from household products, fashion, electronics … Read more
The notorious Takoradi armed robber who has been on the Police ‘wanted’ list for over two years was implicated in an earlier arrest made by the police in the area. Kwesimintsim Police in the Western Region reveal they have arrested one of the most wanted and notorious dare devil robbers operating in Takoradi and its … Read more
Ecobank Ghana has sacked a total of 181 outsourced staff from its branches across the country, Business and Financial Times (B&FT) reports reveal. The massive lay-off which took effect yesterday [Tuesday, September 4], forms part of the bank’s ongoing ‘Digital Agenda’ aimed at placing banking in the hands of clients. The move according to Ecobank Ghana, … Read more