Author: Krobea

One of the men accused of murdering unarmed black man Ahmaud Arbery in the US state of Georgia used a racial slur after shooting him, a court has heard. A Georgia state investigator said Travis McMichael used the slur and an expletive as Mr Arbery lay on the ground. Mr Arbery was jogging when he was chased down by Mr McMichael and his father in Brunswick in February. The case caused widespread outrage after footage was leaked online. Travis and Gregory McMichael are facing murder charges. Another man, William Bryan, faces charges of murder and criminal attempt to commit false…

When Odion Ighalo arrived in Manchester on the weekend of transfer deadline day, it was a shocking tribute to football beauty. While it served as a transfer trading dish fed on by many, it was the story of how it all unfolded that made it surreal. But it happened regardless, and by the next Monday, he was already seen at The Lowry Hotel, United’s team hotel in the company of friends. A boy’s dream had happened thanks to an incredible backscene story that can qualify for an Oscar. Days prior to his arrival, Ighalo’s agent Atta Aneke was constantly on…

Yes, it is indeed true that there are leaders and there are leaders. Whereas some leaders were born, others were made, and whereas some leaders are respected because they occupy leadership positions, others are respected because they are deserving to be respected by reason of the great leadership acumen they exude and the inspiration they provide to their followers. There is no disputing the fact that leaders belonging to the second category are hard to come by, particularly in Africa. It is also true that while in other justifications where women, just like their male counterparts, largely have it easy…

Ghanaian sprint champion Joseph Paul Amoah has completed his study programme at the Coppin State University in the United States with a degree in Accounting. The 23-year-old transferred to the American University from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science of Technology (KNUST) in 2017 – on a scholarship he earned because of his prowess on the tracks. Amoah posted his graduation photos on his Instagram page earlier Thursday morning with the caption, “Not about where you are, but who you are” signifying the somewhat long journey from Kumasi to the United States. 2019 was Amoah’s breakthrough year. His 10.01s is…

A Senior Lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Dr Ahmed Jinapor, has noted that until a vaccine is developed against coronavirus, there can never been a 100 per cent safety against the virus. He indicated while speaking on a stakeholder dialogue programme themed: ‘Framework for Reopening Schools’ on TV3 and moderated by Alfred Ocansey Thursday that there will definitely be cases in the schools. Hence, he said, parents and Ghanaians in general must brace themselves up for such reports. “We will definitely have cases in the schools,” he said, adding that “we need to brace ourselves for it.”…

Renowned educationist Anis Haffar has urged all and sundry to embrace the opportunities brought in by Covid-19 by extensively latching on to technology in education. He expressed worry those directly involved in the education of Ghanaian kids are still not up to speed with the demands of the time. “The sad part is where this is a digital generation and we have analogue teachers in the system,” he bemoaned. “It is speaking to us. Frankly had it not been for Covid-19, a lot of these issues will still be bearing but now it’s widely open and we really have to…

The Management of Ghana Water Company Limited in the Eastern Region has urged residents of Akim Oda, Akwatia and its environs to store water for use for some days . This is because residents are not likely to get constant supply of water as they usually do. Management says parts of the Water Treatment Plant in Oda was inundated by floods after a downpour on Monday night. Vital equipment needed to supply water to the above-mentioned areas have been badly affected. “We entreat consumers to store water and use it judiciously while our engineers are working around the clock to…

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Okraku has said the sport governing body is going through a financial turmoil of its own. Outlining the challenges it is facing, dealing with keeping a balance around the Covid-19 era, Kurt Okraku said the FA is working hard to restore the gains made prior to the pandemic. Speaking to the media after a press briefing Wednesday, the GFA President underscored the importance of understanding the crisis the football world is going through. “There are quite a number of challenging areas but obviously, it all comes down to money. Clubs may have…

A Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has said the Ghana Education Service (GES) was discussing the possibility of senior high students using mobile phones in school. However, he is unaware of the current state of development as far as that decision is concerned. He told Alfred Ocansey on the Sunrise morning show on 3FM 92.7 Wednesday, June 3 that he would liaise with officials of the GES to ascertain the state of affairs regarding this matter. The National Council of Parent-Teacher Association says in order for boarding students to stay in touch with their parents and guardians,…

The Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, has asked all Parishes and Quasi-Parishes not to commence church activities on Sunday, June 7 until an official communication is given. In a Memo to the Clergy and Religious in the Koforidua Diocese, Bishop Afrifa-Agyekum explained discussions were still ongoing to reach a consensus on the way forward. “I wish to inform you that congregational church service are not to commence in any Parish or Quasi-Parish until I officially communicate to you.” He added: “In the meantime, we are working hard on some protocols that will guide the…