Author: Krobea

The organisers of the popular Science and Maths quiz for senior high schools (SHSs) in Ghana, NSMQ, had to postpone indefinitely the third quarter-final contest on Thursday, October 30. The contest involving three former champions Mfantsipim School, Prempeh College and Adisadel College was scheduled for the SGS Auditorium at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) on Thursday. However, before the contest, there was a scuffle between the two Central Region schools. It appears the auditorium was too small to accommodate the large followers of Mfantsipim and Adisco. This delayed the start of the contest originally scheduled for 5:00pm. “We regret…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has been appointed a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Task Force on the peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaker Bagbin was appointed by the President of IPU in a letter written by Secretary-General Martin Chungong. Tanzanian Tulia Ackson cited Mr Bagbin’s integrity, impartiality and ability “to build trust with all parties”. “We are confident that your leadership and experience will enhance the work and impact of the Task Force in its mission to support diplomatic efforts in seeking a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine,” Mr Chungong’s letter stated. The Task…

The Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) has named six persons including former Minister of Finance Kenneth Ofori-Atta to be charged for corruption and corruption-related offences by close of next month. These persons, according to the Special Prosecutor, are involved in one way or the other in a shady contract signed between Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) Ghana and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Addressing the press in Accra on Thursday, October 30, Kissi Agyebeng said the move is to recover about GH¢125 million from these six individuals. They are former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta, Ernest Akore, a former advisor at the Ministry…

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has launched a scathing attack on the deal between Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) Ghana and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). He said the payments made to SML Ghana were not valid as there was no proper contract signed between the two parties. He has, therefore, assured that six persons including former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta involved in the fishy deal will be charged for corruption and corruption-related offences before the end of November. Mr Agyebeng stressed that this is aimed at recovering around GH¢125 million from the individuals for the state. The Special Prosecutor…

A security guard who was the last person being treated for injuries caused in the Manchester synagogue attack has been discharged from hospital. Bernard Agyemang was working when a car was driven into him by Jihad Al-Shamie on 2 October in the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall. The attacker proceeded to fatally stab worshipper Melvin Cravitz, 66, and wound volunteer security guard Andrew Franks, who was released from hospital earlier this month. Al-Shamie was killed by police after he tried to batter his way into the synagogue where worshippers had gathered to mark Yom Kippur, the…

President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron have held extensive bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, discussing security cooperation, economic development, and regional stability on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum. The meeting opened on a solemn note, with President Macron offering condolences for the recent passing of Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Both leaders praised the Paris Peace Initiative and the strengthening of relations between Ghana and France. A key focus of the talks was Ghana’s request for French assistance in combating piracy in its territorial waters. President Mahama sought support…

The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been granted bail at an Accra High Court. He was granted bail to the tune of GH¢100 million with six sureties. Out of these sureties, four are to be justified. His wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, has also been granted bail to the tune of GH¢50 million with four sureties, three to be justified. Both suspects have been placed on the Stop List of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) preventing them from travelling abroad during the period of the trial. The two have…

Hurricane Melissa has continued its devastating sweep across the Caribbean, destroying homes and infrastructure, flooding neighbourhoods and leaving dozens dead. The impact in Jamaica was clearer on Wednesday, after the island nation was hit squarely by the category five storm – one of the most powerful hurricanes ever measured in the region. At least five people have been confirmed dead there. At least another 20 died during flooding in Haiti as Melissa, now a category two storm, tore through the region. In Jamaica, people remain stranded on roofs and without power. Prime Minister Andrew Holness noted the “total devastation” across…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the arrest of a soldier who assaulted an attendant and a customer in a pharmacy on Wednesday, October 29 in an incident that has since gone viral. Name withheld, the soldier in plain clothes was captured on CCTV assault the customer, a lady, and hit the attendant in the abdomen before giving him several slaps in the face. He even picked a ladder frame in attempt to unleash further violence. Not even attempts by others later to restrain him kept him calm. “The arrest of the suspect was carried out by Ghana Military…

Final year electrical Engineering students from the Regional Maritime University (RMU) have toured Karpowership Ghana’s Powership stationed at the Sekondi Naval Base to gain practical insights into power generation operations. The educational visit on Wednesday, October 29 formed part of the university’s hands-on training initiative designed to expose students to the real-world application of energy and marine engineering principles. The tour aligns with Karpowership Ghana’s commitment to supporting science, technology, and engineering education in Ghana through learning and industry engagement. Welcoming the students aboard, Communications Manager of Karpowership Ghana Sandra Amarquaye expressed the company’s excitement at hosting the future generation…