Author: Krobea

Former Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Alhaji Ali Raji has voiced out his displeasure on a number issues relating to football in the country. The astute football administrator has expressed concern with the take-off of the new administration led by Kurt Okraku. He indicated in an interview with Kumasi-based Akoma 87.9FM that he has not been impressed with certain decisions taken by the new administration. “I have not been impressed with the way this GFA has taken off. In fact, I’m not happy.” Throwing more light on why he is not happy about the new administration, Alhaji…

An Associate Professor at the School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Richmond Aryeetey, has said the public education and sensitization on Covid-19 is not sinking in well for most Ghanaians because the method used is alien. Prof. Aryeetey revealed on the Sunrise morning show hosted by Alfred Ocansey on 3FM 92.7 Wednesday, May 27 that a new study conducted by his department shows that about 80 per cent of Ghanaians do not have secondary education or higher, therefore when communicating on the safety measures against the Covid-19 to these people, there is the need to break down the language…

Driver of a fully loaded Diesel tanker and his mate escaped unhurt after their vehicle was smashed by a train at a rail crossing near New Takoradi in the Western Region on Wednesday morning. According to some eye witnesses, the diesel tanker was heading to a fuel depot in New Takoradi but unfortunately had its engine stop right on the rail road. An oncoming train, which was heading towards Kojokrom from the Takoradi Harbor direction hit the rear of the tanker causing it to overturn. Residents in nearby communities rushed to the scene and started siphoning the fuel. It took…

Your three-year-old can start having sex if you allow him, a psychologist and a transformational coach Scofray Nana Yaw Yeboah has said. Speaking on 3FM’s Saturday family programme Ideal Home, Mr Yeboah noted that parents who carelessly have sex in the presence of their toddlers must be prepared for the worst outcomes as their toddlers will begin to have sex too. Scofray, who was on the programme with two other panelists, was reacting to a letter from a devastated mother whose 21-year-old son had impregnated his younger siblings, 17 and 14. According to the writer, who blamed the situation on…

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.…