Author: Krobea

Two journalists who’d been interviewing alleged victims of state torture are among more than 40,000 people that Zimbabwean police say they’ve arrested for breaking lockdown restrictions who have been fined, warned or imprisoned. Most of those people were arrested for breaking the rule on not moving more than 5km (3 miles) from their homes. Others failed to wear masks or kept their businesses open. Most informal trading is banned, causing great financial hardship for the millions of Zimbabweans who work in the sector. Zimbabwe has been in lockdown since 30 March. Official statistics show coronavirus cases remain relatively low with…

It was a victory by a French team but it felt very much like a Ghanaian one when Olympique Marseille became European champions after beating AC Milan in the final. In 1993, Olympique Marseille under the leadership of Bernard Tapie and the Belgian coach Raymond Goethals shocked the then aristocrats of European football AC Milan to win the Champions League at the second time of asking. Marseille had lost two seasons before on penalties in Red Star Belgrade with Abedi but in 1993, Abedi and his team mates amend and the Ghana star played a massive role. It was his…

The excitement certainly continues on leading Ghanaian television station TV3 Network with this week’s announcement of the airing of the reunion show of Season 3 of its dating game show, Date Rush, from Sunday, May 31, 2020. Season 3 of Date Rush can best be described as the most popular Ghanaian content on television currently and the most watched primetime show on Ghanaian television in recent times. Date Rush has become that one show lovers of quality and exciting television content cannot afford to miss for anything. It is amazing the conversation the show generates across various social media platforms…

How do you even name five players to form a team among a side that won everything? The CAF Champions League, the Super Cup, local Ghana league titles, domestic cups and all? It can be tough and Ishmael Addo admitted as such when he was required to name a five-a-side team made up of players from the Hearts of Oak sides he played with. First, he included Emmanuel Osei Kuffour, the versatile star of that Hearts team who evolved from defender to become one of the finest strikers in Ghana. Then reminded that he needed to include a goalkeeper, he…

Convener of the Inter-Party Resistance Against the New Voter Register (IPRAN) Bernard Mornah has served notice that his group will make sure the intended compilation by the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) does not take place. The EC has scheduled next month for the exercise, having already rolled out sensitization campaign on safety measures to be observed at the various registration centres. The resistance to the move to compile a new register has been a prime agenda of IPRAN and members have demonstrated their displeasure at the move with street protests and petitions to some key personalities including former President Jerry…

The mortal remains of late Kumawood actor Bishop Bernard Nyarko will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 27, the family has announced. The actor will be buried in a private burial at Obosomase in the Eastern Region. According to funeral arrangements, the body of the late actor will be preceded by laying in state at Lakeside Estate Community 5 in Accra for filing past. The Kumasi-based actor passed away on Sunday, May 2 at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, sending shock waves through the country. Bishop Bernard Nyarko, who died at age 50, was survived by five children. Source:…

Gospel artiste Noble Nketsiah believes that his time as a gospel musician hasn’t passed since he is still a blessing to people who listen to his music. To him, people who still listen to his music find him relevant and are inspired by his music. Speaking in an interview on Showbiz 927 on 3FM with MzGee, Noble Nketsiah explained: “I have done things those who are present have done before, and I have been a blessing to those in my time. My gift was not given to me to be a blessing to everybody; my time hasn’t passed for those…

The Krowor Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region is involving chiefs and traditional authorities as well as Imams in Zongos in the catchment area to help in the fight against spread of the coronavirus. The Assembly believes traditional leaders have control over their subjects and as such their involvement in the education and the enforcement of the protocols and directives can help in halting the spread of the virus. The Municipal Chief Executive, Joshua Nii Bortey, who made the observations known in an interview on Onua TV, explained that when chiefs and Imams talk to their subjects, they listen…

Gospel musician Noble Nketsiah has urged colleague musicians Joe Mettle and Patience Nyarko not to fuel the on-going controversy about their music. He notes that comments made by Patience Nyarko about Joe Mettle’s music, which has sparked an on-going debate in the gospel music fraternity, must not be encouraged. Speaking in an interview on Showbiz 927 on 3FM with MzGee, Noble Nketsiah urged the artistes not to make further comments on the issue but rather concentrate on their craft. “If I have the opportunity to meet any one of them, the only thing I could tell them is not to…

Fifty trafficked Nigerian women have been rescued from Lebanon and returned home, Nigeria’s foreign minister says. They have all been placed in quarantine following their arrival on Sunday as a precaution against coronavirus. The country’s anti-trafficking agency will interview them about their experiences after their isolation ends. Last month, a Nigerian woman working as a maid in Lebanon was rescued after being put up for sale on Facebook for $1,000 (£807). The UN says thousands of women and girls from Nigeria and other African countries are trafficked every year. They are often lured away with promises of jobs in Europe…