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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, of leading a controversial raid on the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, March 20, Afenyo-Markin alleged that Jakpa led the security operatives who stormed Addison’s private home in Roman Ridge, Accra, on Wednesday, March 19. The operatives reportedly disabled the CCTV system before conducting their search. “Some GHC10,000 on his bed could not be found. So some of these hungry party foot soldiers they use who parade themselves as National Security…

Cuba’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, led a high-level delegation to Ghana’s Parliament. The visit was designed to explore new avenues for strengthening parliamentary cooperation and bilateral relations between the two countries. This initiative reflects a broader effort by both nations to deepen their historical friendship and expand collaboration in various sectors. During the visit, the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, warmly welcomed the Cuban delegation. He praised Cuba’s remarkable achievements in global healthcare, highlighting its commitment to providing quality medical services worldwide. The Speaker also commended Cuba’s values of simplicity, humility, and maintenance culture, expressing his…

Once again, Mr. Atitso Akpalu’s article captioned “Call for Pension Scheme for Ghanaian MPs: A Comparative Analysis” Modernghana.com 1/29/25) left several significant aspects of the subject out of the equation vis-a-vis the two distinctive categories of Members of Parliament under Ghana’s present 1992 Republican Constitution, namely, “Executive Members of Parliament or the Legislature” and “Ordinary Members of Parliament.” By “Executive MPs” is meant those legislators who are also Ministerial Cabinet Appointees of the Government Du Jour. To the latter, one may also add Non-Cabinet Holders of Ministerial Portfolios, such as Regional Ministers and Deputy Regional Ministers, as well as, of…

Some of the members of the Spiritual Churches Council and the Chief Iman In a heartwarming display of solidarity and compassion, N’akoa Prophet Nazareth Jamson Ansah, the Spiritual Leader of the Prophets and Spiritual Churches Council of Ghana, has donated food items to the National Chief Imam and the entire Muslim community.He stated that the holy month of Ramadan is an opportunity to share and encourage those who have the means to support those in need.”One of the things I admire about Islam is the opportunity to share,” he said.He further emphasized that Allah grants believers solace during Ramadan, a…

Co-curriculum activities in schools should not be construed as an area meant for children who are academically weak but an area that creates an enabling environment for children to unearth the hidden talent that abounds in them for their future progression. The Chief Executive Officer of a Ho-based Child oriented organization Nestland Ventures, Eng. Nestor Ameka who spoke with 3news at a fun-fair organized by his outfit for school children at Jasikan in Oti region emphasized that sports and games do not only create grounds to build muscles and strength, but enables you to be physically fit and help to…

The President of the Ghana Association of Banks has expressed optimism about the country’s banking sector, stating that Ghana is on a “path to recovery” following a series of economic shocks in recent years. Kwamina Asomaning speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, March 20, acknowledged the challenges the sector has faced but emphasized the strides made towards stability. “I have been in the banking sector for some years, and the only constant is change. Each period has come with its fair share of challenges,” he noted. “I wouldn’t say one period has been more turbulent than…

Following his appointment as the substantive captain of the Black Stars, Jordan Ayew says it was meant to happen. Ayew has been with the Black Stars since 2010, earning more than 100 caps for the team. Since his debut, the forward has readily made himself available for call-ups and selection, showcasing traits of his brother, Andre Ayew, and father, Abedi Pele. Walking in the footsteps of the aforementioned (Andre and Abedi), Jordan was named as the first team captain of the Black Stars ahead of March’s international’s, bringing to bed a growing discussion about frequent leadership changes in the team.…

National Security has revealed to 3News.com that empty money storage boxes were discovered at the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, during a raid on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. According to National Security officials, they had obtained a search warrant before entering Dr. Addison’s Roman Ridge home. They claim the operation was based on intelligence suggesting that the former governor was in possession of funds belonging to the central bank. In an exclusive interview to 3News.com, National Security also admitted to handling the CCTV system in Addison’s residence, explaining that they retrieved the hard drive as…

AGRA has launched the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) with a call for enhanced appreciation of role of females in food systems transformation. WAYA is an initiative of AGRA’s VALUE4HER, a continental program that aims to strengthen women’s agribusiness enterprises and enhance their voice and advocacy across Africa. WAYA recognises female agripreneurs demonstrating remarkable innovation and business excellence in agricultural value chains. Winners of the award are expected to walk away with grants to the tune of $300,000 to support their businesses. This year’s award will feature five categories of award winners. The categories include; the Young…

The legal maxim nemo judex in causa sua, meaning “no one should be a judge in their own case,” is fundamentally relevant to data protection compliance. This principle emphasizes the necessity of impartiality, the avoidance of conflicts of interest, and the maintenance of trust in compliance processes. In the context of data protection, this maxim translates to ensuring that those responsible for data processing and compliance oversight are not simultaneously involved in decision-making that could compromise their objectivity.1. Independence of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)The DPO’s role, as mandated by regulations like the GDPR and Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012…