No Hooting, Heckling At Asantehemaa’s Funeral

Arrangements have almost been concluded for the final burial rites of the Queen mother and mother of Asantehene Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, Asantehemaa. To ensure a well-organized program for the set date, the planning committee has come up with a set of dos and donts that they feel would help the day be more organised. … Read more

No Hooting, Heckling At Asantehemaa’s Funeral

The Planning Committee of the Asantehemaa’s funeral arrangements is sending a stern warning to people who may attend the final funeral rites to refrain from hooting at dignitaries at the funeral grounds in Kumasi. It further warned people to desist from making disparaging remarks about dignitaries saying such misconduct does not augur well for nation … Read more

Suspend AMERI, T3 Deals

The Minority in Parliament are advocating for the suspension of the of a new deal brought before the House. The deal involves the re-powering of the Aboadze T3 power plant by AMERI. If approved, the 138 million dollar project will see the provision of four gas turbine engines in Takoradi to boost the capacity of … Read more

Speaker of Parliament Doesn’t Determine What Parliament Will Do

With only a day left for the sixth Parliament of the fourth republic to rise, the relationship between the Minority and the Speaker of Parliament appears to be getting sour. Minority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu after engaging the Speaker in a feisty banter on the floor on Wednesday told Joy News on Thursday the … Read more

Minority Threatens Boycott of Deliberations Without Handing-Over Notes

The Minority in Parliament has expressed disappointment and disagreement in government for delaying hand-over notes and yet recruiting and contracting loans. Addressing the press at Job 600 of the Parliament House Thursday, Minority Leader Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu said, “we in the NPP Minority Caucus notes with considerable consternation the attempt to procure new loans in the … Read more

Monetization of Politics Affecting Quality of MPs

play videoOsei Kyei Mensah Bonsu is minority leader and Member of Parliament for Suame Minority leader in parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, has underrated the performance of the current parliament, cautioning, the trend is dangerous for the country’s democracy. The Minority Leader, bemoaned the low quality of debates in the house in the last four … Read more

Minority Leader To Bow Out of Leadership

Minority leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has hinted of plans to bow out from leadership in the next parliament in January. Though many believe he remains the NPP’s best option for majority leader, the Suame MP believes it is time for him to take a backseat because he is ‘really tired’. Mr Kyei Mensah Bonsu … Read more

NPP Council of Elders Commend Akufo-Addo, Party Executives

Members of the Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Regional Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have commended Ghanaians for their massive show of support and endorsement of the message of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). They have further commended the President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and his Vice, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, as … Read more

Abdul Halik Hudu Eyes African Footballer of the Year In Future

Abdul Halik Hudu says his goal is to be crowned African Footballer of the Year in future after being named the Most Promising Player for the 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League season. The budding talent beat off competition from Medeama’s Enoch Atta Agyei and Tawfik Mohammed of New Edubiase United last Friday. Hudu had a very … Read more

Asante Kotoko But Why Nzima And Jamaica Kotoko?

Kotoko is (a) the Twi word for porcupine. The porcupine is an animal (a rodent) with very sharp quills and this gives it a distinctive and special appearance which is easy to (be) identify. The quills serve a practical purpose by warding off predators. Porcupines are found in Ghana and many African countries, South-East Asia, … Read more

Asante Kotoko But Why Nzima And Jamaica Kotoko?

Kotoko is (a) the Twi word for porcupine. The porcupine is an animal (a rodent) with very sharp quills and this gives it a distinctive and special appearance which is easy to (be) identify. The quills serve a practical purpose by warding off predators. Porcupines are found in Ghana and many African countries, South-East Asia, … Read more

Late Asantehemaa ‘goes To Eternal Village’ On January 19

The Manhyia Palace says the burial and final funeral rites of the late Asante queen mother would take place from January 16 -19. A statement signed by Kofi Badu, Chief of Staff of Manhyia Palace Tuesday said, the late Asantehemaa will be laid in state at her Palace from midnight on Monday, 16 till the … Read more

More Novice MPs Entering Parliament In 2017

The Minority leader in Parliament Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has revealed that parliament in January 2017 will have high numbers of new entrants with a few old faces. He observes that this is likely to affect the output of the house if new lawmakers are not properly taken through some form of training on procedures and … Read more

Micheal Osei Submits List of Players To Be Transfered To Management

Asante Kotoko acting head coach Michael Osei has submitted a list of wanted players to the new management ahead of the start of next season. The coach indicated how important the players can fit into his plans towards making the club a continental powerhouse as it used to be yesteryears. In a release published on … Read more

Akufo-Addo, Bawumia Mourn Asantehemaa

President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the vice president-elect, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, have signed the book of condolence opened for the late Asantehemaa at the Manhyia Palace. This was when they visited Kumasi on Wednesday to take part in an Awukudae Festival, which was held at the Manhyia Palace. The late Asante queen mother, Nana … Read more

PEF Will Help Nana Addo Achieve 1-District-1-Factory

According to Osei Bonsu, PEF will help Nana Addo implement NPP’s one district, one factory policy. The Private Enterprise Federation (PEF) has hinted on plans to collaborate with the president-elect to execute his one-district-one-factory campaign promise. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo prior to his election as president had promised to establish a factory in every district … Read more

Akufo-Addo Thanks Asanteman For Massive Support

The President-Elect of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has thanked Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, the Kumasi Traditional Council, and the people of the Ashanti Region for the massive show of support they offered him on December 7. According to Nana Akufo-Addo, the pieces of advice, and words of encouragement from the Chiefs of … Read more

Achimota Sets Up Committee To Investigate Death of Student

The governing board of Achimota Senior High School has expressed worry about media reports on the death of Master Kevin Kofi Moses, a Form One student. News carried by 3news.com suggested that Master Moses died due to the negligence of a Housemaster and staff at Achimota Hospital. The deceased’s mother, consequently, demanded closure of the … Read more

Achimota Sets Up Committee To Investigate Death of Student

The governing board of Achimota Senior High School has expressed worry about media reports on the death of Master Kevin Kofi Moses, a Form One student. News carried by 3news.com suggested that Master Moses died due to the negligence of a Housemaster and staff at Achimota Hospital. The deceased’s mother, consequently, demanded closure of the … Read more

Gifty Osei Surprises Mother With New Toyota Corolla

Ghanaian Gospel musician Gifty Osei, surprised her mother with a brand new Toyota Corolla on her birthday last week Thursday. This single act from the award winning gospel musician Gifty Osei has become a talk of town to which many Ghanaians and fans have taken to social media to congratulate her for glorifying her mum … Read more