Author: Krobea

Season XIV of TV3’s flagship reality show Ghana’s Most Beautiful officially began Sunday night. The maiden show saw the Central Region representative Afriyie adjudged the best performer with Greater Accra region’s Naa as Most Innovative Performer. The competitive race for the most beautiful crown began on the night as all 16 contestants gave out their best performances. The stakes were high but the ladies had no option than to live up to expectation and make their regions proud. They seized every moment on stage to enlighten viewers about their respective regions. Aside educating and marketing landmarks and tourist sites in…

Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have poured congratulatory messages on Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang following her nomination as John Dramani Mahama’s running mate for the December 7 elections. The former Minister of Education was on Monday accepted Mr Mahama’s running mate by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the NDC. She is said to have received a unanimous endorsement by NEC. A few moments after the announcement, some members of the NDC took to social media to congratulate Prof Opoku-Agyemang, who is also the first female to be Vice Chancellor in a public university in Ghana. Among the…

The King of Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Tubtumba Boresa, has charged the security services in Damongo to deal strictly with any individual or group whose actions will disturb the voter registration exercise. The King also directed the two main political parties – NPP and NDC – to caution their supporters against disturbing the peace in Damongo. On Saturday, July 4, National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament Adam Mutawakilu, together with some youth groups, tried to stop a bus carrying people entering Damongo to take part in the ongoing voter registration exercise. They alleged the people were strangers bussed by the New Patriotic…

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has described his running mate for the December 7 elections as “God-fearing, a distinguished scholar, a conscientious public servant and a role model”. This follows a unanimous endorsement of Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the NDC as Mr Mahama’s running mate. The former president made his choice known to NEC on Monday as the party gears up for yet another elections. Shortly, after the unanimous endorsement, the two-time presidential candidate took to his official Facebook page to shower plaudits on his new partner. Prof…

Ghana forward Samuel Tetteh’s loan spell with Austrian Bundesliga side LASK Linz has ended. In a Twitter post, the 23-year-old showed his appreciation to his teammates and coaches. “Big Thank you to the fans, my teammates, coaches and everyone in the @LASK_Official family for these great years with you guys, it’s been a great year with some moments and i say goodbye today, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN THE FUTURE.” The Ghanaian international made 42 appearances for the club in which he scored seven goals and made seven assists. Samuel Tetteh is headed for his parent club, FC…

It is now official former Minister of Education Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang will partner John Dramani Mahama for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December 7 presidential elections. The renowned educationist was selected from a list of NDC stalwarts including Dr Kwabena Duffour and Professor Kwesi Botchwey. The selection of the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) was confirmed by National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi, following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, July 6. Mr Mahama had made his choice known to NEC and the Council of Elders at a joint-meeting at the…

The perfect execution of a free kick is an art. Tried by many but mastered by few, there aren’t many sights in football more beautiful than a free kick curled, swerved or smashed past the net into the top corner. Artists like the indomitable Lionel Messi, Miralem Pjanic, Dani Parejo, Sebastian Giovinco and the mercurial Neymar Jr may be the reigning kings of the dead ball, but who are the greatest free kick takers of all time? In descending order, here are the players I believe answer that question. 10. Marcelino Carioca Aptly nicknamed “Pé-de-Anjo” (Angel’s Foot) for his tremendous…

About 46 workers of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) Company Limited have tested positive for Covid-19. In a memo issued by the Managing Director, Edwin Provencal, this was known after all 162 staff at the head office were tested. “Due to this result, the contact tracing unit will be calling all the staff who have tested positive to start self-isolation immediately.” The head office has been closed, as a result. Last week, the Minister of Information raised concerns about the increasing cases of Covid-19 at work places including factories and industries. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah therefore admonished workers to…

A virologist and lead researcher at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR), Dr Michael Owusu, has noted that the Covid-19 cases keep rising in Ghana because some people still don’t believe the virus exists in Ghana and are therefore going about their duties normally as though there is nothing at stake. He told Alfred Ocansey on the Sunrise morning show on 3FM Monday, July 6 that Ghana risks losing several lives if this mindset is not changed. “Some people still don’t believe that there is coronavirus in Ghana hence going about their routine activities normally,” Dr…

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced a phased reopening of the country amid a rising number of coronavirus infections. The president lifted travel restrictions in and out of Nairobi, Mombasa and Mandera counties, which are some of the regions with the highest coronavirus cases. However, the 2100 to 0400 nationwide curfew remains in place for a further 30 days. Places of worship will reopen, with a maximum of 100 participants allowed in a service, which should not last longer than an hour. The president also announced the resumption of local flights from 15 July. International flights may resume from 1…