Author: Krobea

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president has won a controversial eighth term, in a fiercely disputed election. Paul Biya, who is the world’s oldest head of state, won 53.7% of the vote, compared to the 35.2% of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the Constitutional Council declared. Before the announcement, Tchiroma Bakary – a former Biya ally – insisted he had won the election, but the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) dismissed his claim. The election, held on 12 October, has been marred with deadly violence, and in recent days, hundreds of Tchiroma Bakary’s supporters have defied protest bans in several cities, and…

Ghana Premier League side Nations FC have parted ways with Head Coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle and Assistant Head Coach Johnson Smith a few hours after a 3-2 win over Eleven Wonders. “Nations FC have mutually parted ways with both Head Coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle and Assistant Coach Johnson Smith,” the club wrote on Sunday. “We thank them for their service to the Club. “The club will not make any further comment of this topic.” It is unclear what triggered the decision as it comes after winning the five-goal thriller in which they played with 10 men. However, the Abrankese-based side…

Former Chief Executive (DCE) for North Tongu Osborne K. Divine Fenu has lost his life following a motor accident on the Accra-Aflao road. According to sources, Divine Fenu died on the spot, near the Central University College, Miotso. He is said to be returning to Accra from a visit to the Volta Region. The sad news was confirmed by the Ghana National Teachers Association (GNAT), a union he was a member of, and his family.

Former Member of Parliament for Tema West Constituency Irene Naa Torshie Addo has expressed sadness and grief over the demise of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.  She said Ghana has lost one of its “courageous daughters and transformative leaders”. “Nana Konadu was more than a First Lady; she was a phenomenon whose voice carried strength, clarity, and an unyielding belief in Ghana’s potential,” she wrote in a statement. “From her, I learnt that leadership demands courage, the courage to stand for what is right, to speak when silence is convenient, and to act when others hesitate. “I came to…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia capped his Bono Regional campaign tour on a high note, following an electrifying reception for him on the last leg in Sunyani on Friday. Dr. Bawumia has for the past four days been enagaing New Patriotic Party (NPP) members of all levels in constituencies across the region, and the massive reception he got on the final day in Berekum East and the two Sunyani constituencies – East and West – reflected the support accorded him in the nine other constituencies he visited earlier. In each of the constituencies, party members, from constituency executives to…

The Abusuapanyin of the Konadu Agyeman family has revealed that frantic efforts were taken by the medical staff at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, to save former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Oheneba Akwasi Abayie said all the best medical staff at the hospital were assembled for her survival. “It was a difficult situation,” he noted. However, the former First Lady gave up the ghost a few moments she was sent to the hospital on Thursday, October 23. The Abusuapanyin was speaking on Friday, when leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) visited the family…

Asante Kotoko striker Albert Amoah has secured a permanent deal to Libyan side Al Ahly Benghazi. The deal was announced a few hours after the club exited the CAF Confederation Cup on Friday, October 24. The Porcupine Warriors had lost by 6-1 on aggregate to Moroccan giants Wydad AC to miss the group stage of the continent’s second-tier club competition. Amoah failed to score in both legs despite scoring twice in the first leg of the first preliminary round against Kwara United. That match ended 4-3 at the Accra Sports Stadium. “We can confirm the permanent transfer of forward Albert…

West Ham’s miserable Premier League campaign continued with a defeat at Leeds on Friday which ensured their worst start to a season for 52 years. The result was their third consecuitve defeat under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo, who remains winless since replacing Graham Potter in September. The Hammers, who sit 19th in the table, have recorded just one win this season and ironically it arrived against Nottingham Forest, when Nuno was in charge at the City Ground. A dismal return of just four points in total represents West Ham’s joint-worst at this stage of a league campaign, with the…

Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club have qualified to the group stage of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup at the expense of Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. The Moroccans thrashed the Porcupine Warriors 5-1 in the second leg of the second preliminary round on Friday, October 24. WAC, therefore, make it to the group stage on a 6-1 aggregate after securing a 1-0 win in Accra last Sunday. It was a difficult game for Abdul-Karim Zito’s side, trailing from that home defeat less than a week ago. Less than a minute into the game, WAC broke the deadlock, compounding the situation for…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has announced plans to establish School Volunteerism Clubs in Junior and Senior High Schools across the country. The initiative, he said, is designed to instil the spirit of volunteerism, civic responsibility, and community service in young people from an early age. Speaking on the new youth development initiative, Mr Ayariga explained that the proposed clubs will serve as platforms for students to engage in meaningful community-based projects while learning leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. He emphasised that building a culture of volunteerism among young Ghanaians is essential to…