Author: Krobea

Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have opted to undergo private testing for coronavirus instead of what Parliament House is offering for them and other staff. The Member of Parliament for Bia East Constituency in the Western North Region, Richard Acheampong, who revealed this, explained that some of the members fear the leaking of their results to the media should they test positive hence the decision to do private testing. The MP made the revelation on Onua TV’s Maakye hosted by Bright Kwasi Asempa on Wednesday while reacting to the alleged reports of some MPs and staff testing positive for the…

Bubbly singer MzVee has advised musicians to express themselves, or beef, through their songs rather than engaging in physical fights. While she believes fights happen in creative spaces everywhere in the world, letting it get physical is a no-no for her. MzVee was commenting on the recent spate of beefs among some female musicians in the country with some even getting physical. Last week Monday, the beef between musician Sista Afia and rapper Freda Rhymz got personal when the two physically faced off at the premises of TV3. The two female artistes, who have over the past few days jabbed…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nalerigu/Gambaga Constituency say they are ready to face the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) squarely in December 7 elections. The NDC Communication Officer for the Nalerigu/Gambaga Constituency, Abdul Ganiu Alhassan, revealed this on Monday, May 25, following an invitation of a former constituency Youth Organizer by the regional police command regarding a post he uploaded on social media. Abdul Ganiu Alhassan described the action by the police as bizarre and unhealthy. “The invitation and subsequent attempt to detain a communication team member as well a former constituency youth organizer of the NDC in…

Almost everybody has wanted to be a 10 growing up since the 1980s. The most revered number epitomized the playing position of the mercurial magicians who discombobulated defences with spellbinding skills and kept crowds captivated with moments of pure inspiration. They are the ones who have adored history as the greatest players. Diego Maradona, named FIFA Player of the 20th Century alongside Pele, and European Championship winner Michel Platini dazzled audiences in the 80s. Ballon D’or winners Roberto Baggio and Ruud Gullit dominated games in the 90s, and World Cup champions Zinedine Zidane and Kaka carried the torch of mesmeric…

World-renowned reggae musician Anthony B called for a collaboration between dancehall artistes Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy. Anthony B, known in real life as Keith Blair, was of the view that reggae dancehall should not be a thing of violence that will divide people but must rather keep people together in unity. The legendary reggae artiste says even though he does not live in Africa, he was worried about stories on social media about Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy going the violent ways of Mavado and Vybz Kartel. Anthony B, speaking in an interview with Blakk Kobby on the Reggae Vibes show…

After the nightmare of the Second World War, the economies of Western Europe were on their knees. And so, on 3rd April, 1948, the United States launched an economic recovery program unprecedented in its ambition. Over the next four years, the U.S. would extend a strong hand and lift these crippled nations out of the ruins of the world economy. It would transfer over $12 billion—around $128 billion in today’s money—and remove barriers to trade, modernize industries, and increase prosperity. The GDPs of the Western European countries rose by up to 25 percent, and their vital industries underwent rapid renewal.…

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that places of worship will be reopened on 1 June with strict guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Churches, mosques, temples and other recognised places of worship will be required to ensure worshippers keep their distance. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed to attend depending on the size of the room or building. All worshippers will be required to wear masks and sanitise their hands. President Ramaphosa acknowledged the roles religious leaders play in the community, including counselling and prayers. He said the pandemic had taken a toll on the…

Former Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Joseph Yammin has begun legal proceedings against Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency Kennedy Ohene Agyapong for defamatory statements made on Net 2 TV against him. The leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is demanding GH¢95 million in damages and an order directing the MP to retract the statements on the same channel three times a day for a year. The suit was filed at the Accra High Court on Wednesday, May 27 following Mr Agyapong’s pronouncements on his television station some time back. According to the writ, the New…

The Western Region Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)has arrested a 53-year-old Ghanaian residing in Takoradi, one Kojo Sakyi, for allegedly defrauding scores of unsuspecting youth under the pretext of securing them jobs within the Service. According to a statement signed by the Western Region Public Affairs Officer for GIS, Assistant Inspector Moses Manford Akakpo, the suspect was arrested in Takoradi on Monday, May 25 by a team of officers drawn from the Intelligence and the Enforcement Units of the Command when he was attempting to defraud another unsuspecting victim. “The officers had to trail the suspect for three…

The Coronavirus Testing Centre, which was established at Parliament House to conduct testing for Members of Parliament and staff, has so far tested 690 people. These persons included construction workers, journalists as well as some visitors. The Speaker of Parliament, Mike Ocquaye, on Wednesday, May 20, directed the Medical Directorate of the legislative body to conduct mandatory tests for all the 275 MPs, their research assistants, staff of Parliament and other auxiliary workers. The exercise is yet to conclude but a leaked information to the media on Tuesday, May 26 suggested three MPs and some staff of Parliament have tested…